[BGRoberts]

  Well, got confirmation of my Cups being sent from 7Keys, but seeing as I haven't got them yet, I'll post a image of my first Mod . . . Can you see it ??
 


And the addiction starts !!!!

 

 

 
Adjustment locks.   

 

[7keys]

 

 

 
Adjustment locks.   

Right!

 

[TattooedMac]

   
Adjustment locks.   

 
 

  Right!

Bingo !! I find now, that I can put them on my head and not having to adjust them, so much better. Now they don't slide and put pressure my noggin, and they sit perfect everytime. Not bad for $2 . . . . 

 

[pdrm360]

   
 

Bingo !! I find now, that I can put them on my head and not having to adjust them, so much better. Now they don't slide and put pressure my noggin, and they sit perfect everytime. Not bad for $2 . . . . 

Where did you find them?

 

[Arty McGhee]

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Planes-Plated-Collar-4-Piece/dp/B001BHI3ZU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1438765123&sr=8-2&keywords=Great+Planes+1%2F8%22+Plated+Wheel+Collar

 

[joseph69]

  Well, got confirmation of my Cups being sent from 7Keys, but seeing as I haven't got them yet, I'll post a image of my first Mod . . . Can you see it ??

They're called 1/8" shaft collars…I use them on all of my Grados they work excellent, especially for the PS1K's!
 

 

[JoeDoe]

A little plantation teak on my 225e courtesy of 7keys!

 

[DaemonSire]

I plan on modding my SR80's with wood cups but am a bit nervous of the soldering part on the driver pad.  I understand that it can be damaged pretty easily.
 
Any tips?  What would the optimal iron temperature be to heat the solder quickly without damaging the driver?

 

[gotgot89]

the5chord:Has anyone tried these ear pads?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/King-Size-DIY-Bass-Plus-Ear-Pads-Cushion-For-Grado-SR-RS-PS-MS-Series-Headphone-/251958661664?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3aa9e81220

you can try this:
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EarZonk-Premium-Long-Life-Leatherette-Ear-Cushions-for-Grado-Headphones-/181750034667?hash=item2a512570eb
 
It's more confortable, and it's looks fine on my SR-325.

 

[7keys]

  I plan on modding my SR80's with wood cups but am a bit nervous of the soldering part on the driver pad.  I understand that it can be damaged pretty easily.
 
Any tips?  What would the optimal iron temperature be to heat the solder quickly without damaging the driver?

Try practicing on an old motherboard taking the caps off and putting them back on, when you feel comfortable doing that.....you're ready. 

 

[Diesalot]

@DaemonSire
 
Practice on some scrap electronics. When heating up solder pay attention to when it turns shiny instead of it being dull.
The thing about soldering is to do it quick and not let the iron sit too long. Add a good amount of solder to the wire before soldering to the solder pad.
I have always used a pen type soldering iron, so I don't know the temperature. My guess is 370C.

 

[DaemonSire]

@7keys @Diesalot Thanks for the tips.
 
I've done a bit of soldering in the past (cables, mod chip into old PS1, etc.) but definitely plan on doing some more practicing before going at it with the Grados.
 
I've just recently got a variable temperature soldering station so was curious as to what you guys use.  Maybe I'm just over thinking this  
 
Probably best just to crank it up pretty high and be quick about it.

 

[Arty McGhee]

  @7keys @Diesalot Thanks for the tips.
 
I've done a bit of soldering in the past (cables, mod chip into old PS1, etc.) but definitely plan on doing some more practicing before going at it with the Grados.
 
I've just recently got a variable temperature soldering station so was curious as to what you guys use.  Maybe I'm just over thinking this  
 
Probably best just to crank it up pretty high and be quick about it.

definitely practice on some cheap or broken headphone / eletronics
used sr60's can be had pretty cheap for prac
take a photo with your phone before you start
you don't have to  solder to the driver pads, cut the wire 1/2" before
and solder to the wire, use thin solder, presolder or tin everything
don't use too hot of an iron, i use this guy, its $18.50 on amazon works great
 

don't get discouraged  if you mess up take a break and go back to it
 
good luck
 
diy or die!

 

[Kamakahah]

@7keys
 @Diesalot
 Thanks for the tips.

I've done a bit of soldering in the past (cables, mod chip into old PS1, etc.) but definitely plan on doing some more practicing before going at it with the Grados.

I've just recently got a variable temperature soldering station so was curious as to what you guys use.  Maybe I'm just over thinking this  

Probably best just to crank it up pretty high and be quick about it.

Definitely make sure you're quick about it. Nothing sucks more than warping your voice coil from excessive heart and bricking the driver.
Check the recommended temperature for the solder you're using. A little added flux is useful as long as you clean it off with the solder resin at the end.

 

[pdrm360]

  http://www.amazon.com/Great-Planes-Plated-Collar-4-Piece/dp/B001BHI3ZU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1438765123&sr=8-2&keywords=Great+Planes+1%2F8%22+Plated+Wheel+Collar

Which size?  Thanks!