[ToneDeath]

Are the Grado GS1000 foam ear pads available separate? If used on a pair of RS1 or 2's how would it affect the soundstage? The comfort level surely would change.

TD

 

[yellafella321]

yes they do offer the pads, but its been said before that the bagel pads are just awful on any headphone other than the gs-1000.

 

[lmilhan]

Yes, they are and they are uber expensiv (I believe $50 per pair).

All reports say that the bagel pads on RS-1s sound like crapola.

 

[Audiofiler]

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Originally Posted by ToneDeath Are the Grado GS1000 foam ear pads available separate? If used on a pair of RS1 or 2's how would it affect the soundstage? The comfort level surely would change. TD

They are not avail sep yet, but will be soon.
Merc along with some other headfi members have commented on the pads being used on the older Grado cans..and it doesn't fly.

It sucks out the mids big time..and leaves you on a beach listening to tunes from the strip, where the bass and extreme overtones in the way of highs is all you hear..
I have tried it with the RS-1/2, MS1, SR-60..no dice..

Did not try it on my PS-1s though..sold them before these came out.

Hope this helps, perhaps more info on the forum, if you search

 

[Mercuttio]

Don't do it, they're not returnable. Todd from TTVJ told me in person that he really reccomends against people doing it.

Sucks the midrange right out, and you can say bye bye bass.

 

[kramer5150]

A little bumpage...
How about taking the GS1000 pads and modding them... Grinding them down so they aren't as tall. Dremels are great for grinding foam.

I like bowl pads when they are new. Problem is (IMHO) after 3-4 months they get soggy and dont hold their shape very well. I start to loose treble and the airy soundstage.

i know what youre all thinking.... I dont really care for flat pads, and I dont need my RS1s any "warmer" my tube amps and source/DAC is warm enough... I DO desire the added soundstage and treble "air" of new hard bowls.

So... what do you all think? Are GS1000 pads available?

Thanks,
Garrett

 

[robm321]

Actually, iamdone and I tried them on the PS-1. They didn't sound all that bad. They gave them a bigger soundstage.

That being said the PS-1 sounds better with bowls.

 

[J-Pak]

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Originally Posted by kramer5150 A little bumpage... How about taking the GS1000 pads and modding them... Grinding them down so they aren't as tall. Dremels are great for grinding foam. I like bowl pads when they are new. Problem is (IMHO) after 3-4 months they get soggy and dont hold their shape very well. I start to loose treble and the airy soundstage. i know what youre all thinking.... I dont really care for flat pads, and I dont need my RS1s any "warmer" my tube amps and source/DAC is warm enough... I DO desire the added soundstage and treble "air" of new hard bowls. So... what do you all think? Are GS1000 pads available? Thanks, Garrett

Get another pair of bowls? They're only $15, half what flats cost.

 

[Audiofiler]

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Originally Posted by robm321 That being said the PS-1 sounds better with bowls.

I echo robs statement

 

[iamdone]

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Originally Posted by robm321 Actually, iamdone and I tried them on the PS-1. They didn't sound all that bad. They gave them a bigger soundstage. That being said the PS-1 sounds better with bowls.

Yeah, we only listened for a few minutes but I was enjoying what I heard. I'd have to spend more time to see if it's worth $50 for when I want a big soundstage for classical or whatever else. I'll try the GS1000 bowls again on the PS-1 at the Bay Area meet.

Oh, we also tried the regular bowls on the GS1000 and it also sounded pretty good. Not as good as the RS-1 or PS-1, but it's a nice way to change the sound of the GS1000 for more energenic rock music.

 

[blessingx]

Are the C-pads being considered?

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by blessingx Are the C-pads being considered?

Yeah I just might give them a try.

 

[arspy87]

Side note... I wonder if anyone has tried the GS-1000s with bowl pads. That would be interesting....

 

[Audiofiler]

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Originally Posted by arspy87 Side note... I wonder if anyone has tried the GS-1000s with bowl pads. That would be interesting....

Many have,and some have even posted in this very thread

look up.
I have tried this a number of times and to me it provides more of an energetic, less organic, forward sound to the presentation. It also truncates the SS down to a smaller size..and the marks in the higher register do not seem right to my ears...

Gives the feeling of a PS/RS to the GS when using bowls, but not quite the same MR or fluidity, not to mention attack

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by arspy87 Side note... I wonder if anyone has tried the GS-1000s with bowl pads. That would be interesting....

Um.. iamdone and I tried that one too. I agree with iamdone's assesment:

Oh, we also tried the regular bowls on the GS1000 and it also sounded pretty good. Not as good as the RS-1 or PS-1, but it's a nice way to change the sound of the GS1000 for more energenic rock music.