Built the cable my self, Mogami 2893, sleeved with paracord, splitter is from Double-Helix, SMC on the headphone side and combo 3.5mm with screw on 6.3mm.
post your grado mods....
Built the cable my self, Mogami 2893, sleeved with paracord, splitter is from Double-Helix, SMC on the headphone side and combo 3.5mm with screw on 6.3mm.
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I did re-cable a friends RS2e but only took one picture:
It takes a lot of time (about 2 hours per side) to remove the driver since you need to be careful when cutting away the glue used (seems like a latex wood glue), used a thin craft knife and changed the blade 3 times for each side.
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nice job!
build you're own cables its not that hard (diy or die)
the nhoord has become my daily driver exactly for that reason
don't think i have the guts to try an RS1 recable
is the only way to cut the glue out, i wonder if there's a way to soften or melt the glue
i've heard of using steam to remove a guitar neck, probably ruin the drivers....
i just know if i use my old grados enough they're gonna crap out at the y split
made this one out of silicone wire stuff is bulletproof
@Arty McGhee, nice cables, are those RCA plugs on the cup end? If so, what/where did you get those since they would have to be quite small to fit within the cup.
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The headphones look and sound stellar and anyone would be hard-pressed to tell that they were not factory modded. The guy who modded them was a woodworker and an audiophile who seemed pretty confident in his abilities and about how to dis-assemble the wooden cups without damaging them. All I really know is, the operation was a success...
I'll post some pics soon so stay tuned.
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Did some comparisons to other headphones:
L to R: ypsilon, woody 225i, modded 225e, RS2e, Nhoord
Ypsilon: best range and most balanced from bass to highs, most fun to listen to
Woody 225i: smooth highs, not quite up to the RS2e but close, bass is better than RS2e, wood cups + dynamat + sorbothane really improve the stock 225i
225e (dynamat + sorbothane + felt): great mids but a touch to forward at times, highs are extended without being harsh, great sound stage compared to the ypsilon & nhoord but still short of RS2e
RS2e: smoothest mids and highs, bass does not go as low like the ypsilon, nhoord or woody 225i but best sound stage
Nhoord: a touch behind the ypsilon in range, highs are not as present or extended as the other 4
All are quite good and it comes down to what your preferences are.
L to R: ypsilon, woody 225i, modded 225e, RS2e, Nhoord
Ypsilon: best range and most balanced from bass to highs, most fun to listen to
Woody 225i: smooth highs, not quite up to the RS2e but close, bass is better than RS2e, wood cups + dynamat + sorbothane really improve the stock 225i
225e (dynamat + sorbothane + felt): great mids but a touch to forward at times, highs are extended without being harsh, great sound stage compared to the ypsilon & nhoord but still short of RS2e
RS2e: smoothest mids and highs, bass does not go as low like the ypsilon, nhoord or woody 225i but best sound stage
Nhoord: a touch behind the ypsilon in range, highs are not as present or extended as the other 4
All are quite good and it comes down to what your preferences are.
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Just a quick question, for those who tried a closed mod for their grado drivers, how did you find the sound change?
I accidentally bought an extra pair of Ypsilon drivers, so I'm thinking of getting a portable closed back wooden frame for it, so I can either use it on the go, or in my office.
I accidentally bought an extra pair of Ypsilon drivers, so I'm thinking of getting a portable closed back wooden frame for it, so I can either use it on the go, or in my office.
I tried a closed SR60 it sounded horrible, PX100 drivers sounded great closed but you need leather earpads. TLM said the Ypsilon drivers sounded good closed but didn't elaborate.
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Pics posted, check out my opening post.
Audioholic123
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My Grado Mod...( Don't know if I should call it Grado now lol).
At the beginning:
Completed:
It sounds amazing
The soundstage is wider, bass is fuller/rounder and vocal imaging is more precise.
At the beginning:
Completed:
It sounds amazing
The soundstage is wider, bass is fuller/rounder and vocal imaging is more precise.
@Audioholic123, how did you mate the 325 to the 990 cups? Got any pictures, seems like a really interesting build
Audioholic123
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Well I knew that the 990's had removable plastic discs underneath it's drivers and that they would be the key to achieve what I wanted to do.
Firstly I carefully cut out the grille on the outside of the 990's cups using my handy pocket knife, then I was able to access and pop-out the plastic disc.
I placed the Grado on each plastic disc and (using my pocket knife) marked their circumference to cut out 2 holes so that the Grado's can fit in place.
Here is one of the all-important plastic discs:
Finally I pressed the disc's back inside the headphone and fit the Grado's into the hole's.
They are now solidly in place:
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my Grado prepared by the Spirit Labs
whats the headband like?
I have done the swap over but didnt order the headband. I find them kinda heavy feeling like they might slip off. Does the wider headband help with this
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