[tb2007]

Ok a couple of months ago I bought some Gardos SR225. Like everybody says there not the most comfortable thing in the world and there right, they hurt.
Now Im also looking to upgrade a bit as well. What are your recommendations for some cans a step up or so?

 

[SilverPilot]

You can get headphile pads because you probably don't want to buy a separate amp to drive the better headphones in the same class as the Grado's.

 

[003]

Give the pads a good scrubbing with shampoo several times, ring them like a sponge and blow dry them.

 

[kamal007]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 003 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Give the pads a good scrubbing with shampoo several times, ring them like a sponge and blow dry them.

are u serious?

 

[003]

Yes. It really softens up the pads. Especially bowls.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamal007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif are u serious?

Wash your bowls. 003's method will work, but I wash mine in the sink with hand soap. Wash them 3-4 times, or until water runs clear through them. You'll see a black residue filter out. Then I squeeze them out and let them dry overnight. They will be a lot softer and much more comfortable.

 

[jinp6301]

hd414 pads! They made my 225s wearable!

 

[tb2007]

Maybe my ears are small or something cause its not the pads that hurt, its just that part of my ears are resting on the inside.

 

[toomtaam]

Yeah those HD 414 pad really help.

 

[nsjong]

It's because they're bowls.
They leave a part of your ear to touch the actual headphones.

Either get the comfies or the HD414 pads. I can't use bowls either, except with the RS-1.

 

[kramer5150]

might want to give headphile C-pads a shot, if you already like the sound of the SR225