[hortoholic]

I bought a pair of Grados SR60i's and really like them. Lets say they are my first real headphones that are of this quality. Abybody who owns a headphone would or can you share some tips on how to keep these running for a long time and keep them clean? Care? If anyone has these cans, how do you like them?

Thank you all for your responses,

hortoholic

 

[ajjekko]

SR60s can survive a nuclear holocaust. Just don't sit on them, get water on them, etc. Clean the pads when they get dirty or sweaty.

 

[hobbang819]

Also try not to get the cord twisted up too much.

 

[hortoholic]

So how should one clean the pads? Thanks for your answers guys!

 

[tenzip]

Soap and warm water. Some suggest conditioner. Basically, if you can use it to clean your hair, it will probably work for the pads. Air dry, maybe squeeze in a towel first.

 

[Joelby]

A lot of guys have headphone stands to keep there phones on. They are great for avoiding damage. However, I recently found this cool chest to keep my phones in. Avoids damage AND dust. Threw some foam in there, a beautiful thing!

 

[tvrboy]

Do not store your headphones on the floor of your messy room. You will step on them. Seriously.

 

[tenzip]

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Originally Posted by tvrboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do not store your headphones on the floor of your messy room. You will step on them. Seriously.

The voice of experience?

 

[Zombie_X]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenzip /img/forum/go_quote.gif The voice of experience?

You beat me to it....

To the OP, I usually put my cans back in their packaging when not in use. This way they stay in good condition and you have no worries of damaging them...

 

[RushNerd]

Keep your cord tidy or design a simple loop or guide for it. I'm at my computer with my phones all the time so cord run-over could be a problem.

 

[tvrboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tenzip /img/forum/go_quote.gif The voice of experience?

Yeah, i did it twice! Also, i can tell you from my experience that you shouldn't drink beer around your laptop, and that you shouldn't leave bolts out of place when you re-assemble your motorcycle.

 

[Mitchell.lax]

Don't let the cord from splitter to driver get tangled. That's how I killed my first MS1's.

 

[hortoholic]

Okay, thanks guys ill be careful and thanks for all your tips!

 

[krmathis]

Some tips, that should keep them running for a while.
* Store under dust cover (case, bag, ...).
* Clean with a damp cloth once in a while.
* Handle with care (no cable pulling, excessive bending, ...).
* Use in a dry environment.
* Don't stress the drivers (keep the volume down).

 

[kmhaynes]

I have an older (cleaned!) flattish toiletries/shaving bag like below that my MS1 fit into very nicely. First I lay the headphones flat, pads down, then gently loop the cord on top of the phones in about the same size circle as the entire headphones, and slip them into the bag -- yes, EVERY time I use them. Tedious, but OK.

You can also find carry cases made for Grado's on eBay -- sold from Europe, I think.