[Solan]

I was wondering if there were any non-foam pads for grados. I have the RS-1, and by all means enjoy the a lot, but the pads don't quite agree with me. Are there other pads that work well for Grado RS-1 and family? Leather ones, for instance? I could probably have them made, but impression from people who have tried would be good.

 

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The bowl pads are horribly uncomfortable and they lack bass response due to lack of filter ( foam ) in the way of the driver. There are some yellow foam pads that actually positively shape the sound, but I have not seen any pads that aren't foam. I also includes a link to some custom pads.

Yellow Pads
Amazon.com: Replacement Ear Pad Foam Cushions for Sennheiser HD414 / Fits also Grado SR60 SR80 SRI-Series headphones: Home Audio & Theater

Custom Pads
Customize Grado Ear Pads and Headbands with Beautiful Audio | Major HiFi

 

[Solan]

Custom Pads
Customize Grado Ear Pads and Headbands with Beautiful Audio | Major HiFi

Thank you! I have ordered some tweed pads, and am looking forward to trying them out.

 

[Solan]

Custom Pads
Customize Grado Ear Pads and Headbands with Beautiful Audio | Major HiFi

I am now sitting here with my tweed pads, and they are very comfortable! And they have indeed taken some "edge" off the sound, so now I can listen to my counter tenors again. Thank you just so much for that piece of advice.

 

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If you are ever looking for an upgrade to the Grado line of headphones be sure to check out the Philips Fidelio X2HR/27. Affordable, excellent build quality, comfortable for hours, an well-measured frequency response. I listen to mostly classical, soundtracks, and some electronic and the X2HR is simply an amazing headphone.

 

[Solan]

If you are ever looking for an upgrade to the Grado line of headphones be sure to check out the Philips Fidelio X2HR/27. Affordable, excellent build quality, comfortable for hours, an well-measured frequency response. I listen to mostly classical, soundtracks, and some electronic and the X2HR is simply an amazing headphone.

I didn't find the FR chart for that precise one. Is the L1 similar?

FR chart

 

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No, it's closely related to the original X2 with a pad upgrade.