[16tons]

Hi, the hemp mount 44mm driver, these seems good https://www.earphonediylabs.com/sho...mited-edition-44mm-driver-units-1-pair-2-pcs/
But they cost me about 90€ shipping included and I think they are the same of sr60 -80x and come without cover

 

[daveya]

Quick question, will the Beautiful Audio small ear pads fit the RS2x cups? Can't find any size guides on their site cheers

 

[przem]

Quick question, will the Beautiful Audio small ear pads fit the RS2x cups? Can't find any size guides on their site cheers

They should fit them easily.

 

[dstarr3]

I love the look of the Turbulent Labs leather headband pads, especially the XL ones. But I'd rather not do leather. Does anyone know of similar stuff made of alcantara or microsuede and any other such things?

 

[przem]

I love the look of the Turbulent Labs leather headband pads, especially the XL ones. But I'd rather not do leather. Does anyone know of similar stuff made of alcantara or microsuede and any other such things?

Send me a PM, I'll check what colors of Alcantara I can get where I live and I'll happily make you one

 

[telemann]

Just throwing this general discussion out there.

Post your grado mods. Pads, cables, headband, earcups, woodwork... ANYTHING Goes!! Pics would be nice, but certainly not needed. Text will do just fine

Garrett

My first Type Grado RS1 have slightly sparkling highs and little, little bass...What pads are suitable to improve the situation? What Headphones amp? Tube or not? Thanks

 

[przem]

My first Type Grado RS1 have slightly sparkling highs and little, little bass...What pads are suitable to improve the situation? What Headphones amp? Tube or not? Thanks

You can try one of the fabric pads options, like Nyczaj. Foam covered in fabric adds a nice bass kick and milds out the highs a bit. They're very comfy on top of that.

 

[Amsterdamn]

Different pads in the first place is fine, but have a look at my post, nr. 8947. and what I wrote about those pads.
How many hours have your Grados had of signal processing?
I would try and solve the problem behind the drivers (had a similar problem with an SR80x). If you don't feel comfortable about this, dsp might be a good option. Perhaps your smartphone can be helpful in the expected result.

 

[telemann]

Ok. Little dot Mk1 or MKII for RS1?

 

[firesgt911]

This thread is costing me money. I have an old SR225 that sounds great to me. In fact, it sounds good enough to justify spending a little to make it more comfortable. All I've done is replace stock pads with Geekria pads as the originals are sort of disintegrating. I've ordered a softer headband and then got struck with how nice an aftermarket gimble from Nyczaj looks. Maybe I will aslo try the ZMF pads. If I do not log off soon, I will end up putting wood cups on too.

 

[firesgt911]

My son and I made some changes. Mango cups and wide camel headband from Turbulent Labs and gimbals from NYCZAJ. This started out as an OG SR225.

Then we each listened to Deftones Around the Fur! These things are so good!

Turbulent Labs and NYCZAJ are top shelf! I am over the moon with their stuff.

 

[shimigg]

So after a long time in the audio world I have just discovered Grado.

Got the 80x , 225x and 325x.

Can someone recommend other ear pads, can't bare the feeling of the cup touching the ear in the inner part.

Also would like to mod them to a removable cable, I mostly have cables for Hifiman which are dual 3.5mm, what parts do I need to do a removable cable mod?

 

[shimigg]

So after a long time in the audio world I have just discovered Grado.

Got the 80x , 225x and 325x.

Can someone recommend other ear pads, can't bare the feeling of the cup touching the ear in the inner part.

Also would like to mod them to a removable cable, I mostly have cables for Hifiman which are dual 3.5mm, what parts do I need to do a removable cable mod?

Can someone help with necessary parts ?

 

[przem]

So after a long time in the audio world I have just discovered Grado.

Got the 80x , 225x and 325x.

Can someone recommend other ear pads, can't bare the feeling of the cup touching the ear in the inner part.

Also would like to mod them to a removable cable, I mostly have cables for Hifiman which are dual 3.5mm, what parts do I need to do a removable cable mod?

You can try Nyczaj earpads: https://www.nyczaj.audio/product-page/nyczaj-earpads-for-Grado-headphones
They're extremely soft, comfortable and don't change the sound that much.

For 3.5mm removable cable, I recommend these sockets: https://www.ebay.com/itm/361451741810
You'll need to expand the cable hole in the cups to 8mm to make these fit. Don't use the hex nut (it won't fit), just press them in and secure with a bit of glue on the inside.
Once you cut the cable, make sure to put a 8mm heatshrink on it before soldering it to the socket, so you can slide it onto the socket, pins and the naked cable to secure it from oxidation.
Order of business: open the cups to extract the drivers and remove the cable from the cable hole, put them together for a moment and drill the 8mm hole, do a test fit of the socket and measure the needed length of the cable before cutting, cut, put the heatshrink on, solder the cable (while it goes through the hole of course), fit the socket and secure it with glue, fit the heatshrink on the pins, insert the drivers back into the cups and secure with glue.
Hope this makes sense and good luck

 

[daveya]

I used Custom Cans cable mod, it ain't cheap but perfect for the lazy

And I use Nyczaj and BA pads they are super comfy