[minwyn]

hello fellas, i'm new here and just bought a pair of grado sr80i, i like it, however, it's not very comfortable when worn for a long period of time, at least compared to my sony mdr-v6
 
do you think it's worth it to spend $45 for the PS/GS1000 ear pads? is it significantly more comfortable? ... kinda expensive for a couple pieces of foam

 
snapped a pic of my sr80i
 

 

[desktophifi]

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hello fellas, i'm new here and just bought a pair of grado sr80i, i like it, however, it's not very comfortable when worn for a long period of time, at least compared to my sony mdr-v6
 
do you think it's worth it to spend $45 for the PS/GS1000 ear pads? is it significantly more comfortable? ... kinda expensive for a couple pieces of foam

 

Nice cans!
And, definitely...using the gs1000 pads, improves the comfort level dramatically

 

[stang]

Though the change in sound is also dramatic I have read. Changing earpads on my ALO-780 I had changed the sound a lot, and that was just material, same shape. Changing to the Jumbo pads would definitely change the sound. I doubt you would like it, as I have read the treble becomes even more distinct. 

 

[beez]

ttvj flat pads and never look back. enjoy your grados forever 

 

[bikertrash]

How are they uncomfortable? If per chance they seem too tight, just bend the headband to a pressure you like, likewise if they seem too loose. I have a pair of SR60i's, thought the same thing myself until I tightened them up a bit, now they're perfect, though my ears get a little warm sometimes.