[Sirwar]

I paid $300 for my SR-325s. They consist of drivers in a metal casing with a thin headband that holds the drivers in place using the friction of these little plastic things.

The plastic things are wearing out and every time I take them off my head the drivers fall off and hit the floor or something. no one can keep track of those stupid little rubber caps they give you, and I don't want to attach them permanently because I have problems with my wires getting tugged on and disconnecting.

So basically this is just one more thread to bitch about how
crappy Grado builds their headphones.

 

[chych]

Damn... they need to look at themselves in their HP series once more... make some really awesome headphones (in build quality that is)...

 

[r3cc0s]

glue the plastic caps on, and hot glue or super glue the wires going into the metal chamber... you won't have any more problems.

 

[Beagle]

I've had my SR325 for over two years and nary a problem with anything breaking. I do take good care of them.

 

[morphsci]

My MsII's are in great shape. But then I only paid $225 for them, so maybe that's the reason. Oh yeah KR... remided me my SR-60's are also just fine and I use them for portable use so they take a little more abuse. Then again my turntable is from 1978 and going strong

 

[KR...]

I never had a problem with my SR-60's, and that was my 1st good pair of headphones. And I still use them a lot.

 

[Sirwar]

I use my 325s for my computer 'phones and they get LOTS of use.
I still need to send these back again soon for a SECOND repair because sometimes the right side buzzes.

 

[Xander]

My SR80s started to "grattle" a week after I got them. I had them replaced, and sold the new pair as fast as I could.

 

[Pat]

Quote:

glue the plastic caps on, and hot glue or super glue the wires going into the metal chamber... you won't have any more problems.

I suppose that's the best way to solve it. But when you're shelling out $300 - you really shouldn't have too.

 

[kwkarth]

I've had my SR-200's for many many years. They're still perfect. Up until a few weeks ago when I got my AKG-501's I used the Grados every day....

 

[souporhero]

I have never had a problem with my SR60s, and I treat them pretty badly.

Sirwar, I hope things can get patched up for you. I know it is a real pain when you thnk that you are buying quality and you end up cleaning up after what seems like the most basic thing. If you haven't already done so, I think that when you ask for a replacement pair, let them know about this post, and how they really need to clean up their act. I think that they should give you something to win back your goodwill and loyalty.

Perhaps an upgrade.

Or at least a t-shirt.

al

 

[beavisclone]

I stuff my Black Grado 325s (you know they're old) in a plastic bag with my Senheisser 580s every other weekend for a long bumpy ride home. They are perfect

Only complaint I ever had was my friend stretched out the band on top so that the pads didn't touch anymore. I just squeezed them back and they're as tight and wonderful-sounding as ever

 

[Daniel]

Newbie here.

Quick Question about the Grado 60's.....How much sound get's out of these headphones? This is a factor in my buying decision, for i don't want too much coming out, to desturb others, but i also want a good sound (for the good price of these 'phones). Also , the V-6 's look quite bulky to me, any comments?


Thanks.....
Daniel

 

[morphsci]

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Originally posted by Daniel Newbie here. Quick Question about the Grado 60's.....How much sound get's out of these headphones? This is a factor in my buying decision, for i don't want too much coming out, to desturb others, but i also want a good sound (for the good price of these 'phones). Also , the V-6 's look quite bulky to me, any comments? Thanks..... Daniel

Well I have both those phones and the 60's do leak quite a bit of music into the surroundings. The v-6's to me are not bulky at all. The fact that they fold makes them easier to transport than the sr-60's. IMO.

 

[Sirwar]

I don't know if its a blessing or a curse, but you can take the grado headphones apart. just get a small back and they can be transportable. but a ton of sound leaks out. despite my choosing headphones for this very reason, I've had people knocking on the wall telling me to turn them down :\