[estreeter]

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Originally Posted by donunus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guys, I can't believe I am the only one that suggested flats. It is the quickest and cheapest solution to get more bass out of grados. much cheaper than upgrading an amp and it will definitely increase the bass more than putting even a $3000 amp behind your cans.

OK - pls send me a 3K amp and a pair of flats and I'll give you my feedback on that.

There is absolutely no need to abandon Grado if you want bass impact. My SR325is has more bass impact than any open phones I've heard - beyond that, it gets expensive and/or you need to go to closed phones. I heartily recommend Ultrasone, but many here dislike them intently - only answer is to audition, audition, audition.

 

[RichieLitt]

I'm confused as to which would be better..flats or taped bowls.

 

[FrozenGecko]

Taped bowls = winner

 

[bass_nut]

you may want to try FiiO E5 amp that has bass boost ON/OFF switch ... btw, i use grado soft/comfy pads on ms1 .. bass increased to pleasing level as per my ears

DealExtreme: $17.41 FiiO E5 3.5mm Earphone Volume Booster Power Amplifier (Black) *Pre-order*

if you can try Grado flats pads as sir Donunus has suggested... these pads may also enhance LF octave

Grado Flat Pads - $35.00 : TTVJ, Todd The Vinyl Junkie

 

[applaudio]

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Originally Posted by wallace /img/forum/go_quote.gif You need to get some bowels

Is that another way of saying one lacks intestinal fortitude?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[Huckster]

bowls are the best option. I recently bought some because my Donut pads (original donut kind) were rotting. The Donuts had more bass than bowls and I loved them.. wish they would make those again, but now I have to settle for taped Bowls.. cant get soundstage and bass with anything else.

Edit: Would the $35 dollar flat pads be the answer to bass without killing soundstage? I have not heard them, but I and the Op might like a comment

 

[astroid]

80i have enough bass, the problem with hiphop on Grados is not bass related , it just doesnt time well on Grados.

 

[RichieLitt]

Timed wrong? The synth and the mids and highs sound awesome. I just want a lil more bass.

 

[radiohlite]

triple-tape the bowls with black electrical tape. they'll sound like freakin' woofers.

 

[donunus]

Guys, whats up with the bowl suggestions? It will give more detail to the sound but more bass? not... Ok I tried inside out bowls and actually have a thread on it and it has bass almost like flats but still not as much.
heres the thread...
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/new...-great-441116/

 

[Ninkul]

I'm with the FiiO E5 suggestion. They're cheap and easy to find

 

[donunus]

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Originally Posted by Huckster /img/forum/go_quote.gif Edit: Would the $35 dollar flat pads be the answer to bass without killing soundstage? I have not heard them, but I and the Op might like a comment

flats have a soundstage similar to comfy pads. less than bowls soundstage

 

[estreeter]

The OP must be so happy he started this war, er, thread about Grado pads. Er, that IS what this thread is about, right ?

I'm happy with the 414s, but if someone tells me they are crap, I will burn them immediately.

 

[donunus]

hehehe all pads have their pros and cons. No one pad is perfect but some pads might be more balanced with certain models. Ex I don't really love the flat pads because they are too bassy for me. Bowls are too bright and comfies are closer to being just right. Only problem with comfies is the loss of some low level detail.

 

[the chemist]

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Originally Posted by estreeter /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK - pls send me a 3K amp and a pair of flats and I'll give you my feedback on that. There is absolutely no need to abandon Grado if you want bass impact. My SR325is has more bass impact than any open phones I've heard - beyond that, it gets expensive and/or you need to go to closed phones. I heartily recommend Ultrasone, but many here dislike them intently - only answer is to audition, audition, audition.

What do you attribute the 325i's bass impact too? Was your marantz and amp a big contribution to the impact affect? I am very interested in your thoughts as I found both the SR60 and the SR225 pretty weak in bass impact.