[zeroxevo]

 
I have done my mod using 4mm by 2mm stainless steel grille 0.8mm thickness. Each side is triple coated with ultra matt from krylon. Instead of using fabric, I used 0.25mm nylon mesh that are commonly found on mesh bags used for cashier tilt. They are closed to transparent but really good filter material. 

 

[mandrake50]

Looks quite nice. Can you share where you got, or how I might obtain the materials that you used.
I have used the octagonal grill and organza, but I like the way your look.

 

[SHAMuuu]

Just got around to messing with the he-6's today.

wowweyyy them is reaallll purrdddddyyyy
 
 
 
they look great, bravo

 

[Nimzerz]

If anyone here has spare grill rings (mine have 1 broken tab) that they can sell to me I'd appreciate it if you would PM me. Hifiman said they cannot send me spare parts....

 

[ilmothedude]

  If anyone here has spare grill rings (mine have 1 broken tab) that they can sell to me I'd appreciate it if you would PM me. Hifiman said they cannot send me spare parts....

I you can't get new ring, you could try modding those Inspired Laser Designs fan grills as many on here have done. Those ring tabs are indeed quite fragile, broke on me aswell. My solution was fan grills as with those rings aren't needed anymore. Takes patience to mod, but isn't very hard afterall.
 
Fan pattern I use is really good even though not the fanciest one. Sturdy, good protection and open.
 

 

[DaemonSire]

Is the size of the grill the same for both the older HE400/HE500/HE6 and new HE560/HE400i?  I have a set of grills for my HE6 that are friction fit (the laser cut PC grills) and I was wondering if they will fit HE560 without any alterations.
 
Thanks

 

[almoskosz]

I've just removed the grills very quickly and the change is obvious. 
 
First minute impressions:
 -sound became much more crispy! 
 -larger soundstage and more detailed imaging 
 -probably a sideffect of the previous two, but I can pick out more subtleties and micro-details
 
The thing is, since the change is described here similarly, I doubt it'd be placebo. Impressed. Should've done it earlier.

 

[hemipowered007]

Just thought I'd add to this, my grills have been off for, I think 2 years? Maybe more, and no issues whatsoever. I have even taken them to work with me several times. So don't worry about dust/ damage due to being full open. Just be careful with them.

 

[ilmothedude]

I remember that I didn't notice much improvements after grill mod, quite subtle if something. But applying sorb, that made some real positive improvements. Overall cleaner, resonance free sound with even wider soundstage. Very recommended.

 

[hemipowered007]

I remember that I didn't notice much improvements after grill mod, quite subtle if something. But applying sorb, that made some real positive improvements. Overall cleaner, resonance free sound with even wider soundstage. Very recommended.

Wha hifiman was that with though? I've tried several things with my he4, best setup thus far was removing the state felt, no grill, and share 1540 pads. Everything else just didn't workout. I am still extremely happy with the he4 like this, just need new 1540 pads mine are worn

 

[ilmothedude]

HE400. I myself use Shure SRH1440 pads, much more comfy and I generally like velour sound sig more than pleather.

 

[rgmffn]

I remember that I didn't notice much improvements after grill mod, quite subtle if something. But applying sorb, that made some real positive improvements. Overall cleaner, resonance free sound with even wider soundstage. Very recommended.

Where are you guys adding the sorbathane? How much,etc. 

 

[ilmothedude]

Where are you guys adding the sorbathane? How much,etc. 

My configuration. Sorb is duro 70. I also have some sorb on ear side of cup, in front so it doesn't touch the ear. All that sorb might not be necessary but it's always best to try and listen by yourself.

 

[hemipowered007]

HE400. I myself use Shure SRH1440 pads, much more comfy and I generally like velour sound sig more than pleather.

The 1540 pads aren't pleather, there an open pore fabric (not sure what kind) they're the Alcantara pads

 

[ilmothedude]

The 1540 pads aren't pleather, there an open pore fabric (not sure what kind) they're the Alcantara pads

Yeah, I know. I was referring to pleather pads because original HE400 are pleather. And I even modded jerg pads from my HE400 velours and pleathers, which are pleather actually with velour topping. But I found Shure 1440 velours to sound more natural in comparison. I'd like to hear 1540 pads, but aren't they quite expensive. Worth the price?