[diavolo rosso]

hello all
 
I want to make my own "Grado". but can't decide between Ypsilon or Symphones Magnum V6 driver
 
since I like RS2e, which one is more like RS2e sound?

 

[Mr Trev]

Been meaning to try this hole mod on my 125s. Probably just a couple. What's the best way to crack the cups apart?

 

[7keys]

  Been meaning to try this hole mod on my 125s. Probably just a couple. What's the best way to crack the cups apart?

Soften up the glue with a hairdryer, and pull them apart. 

 

[JoeDoe]

hello all

I want to make my own "Grado". but can't decide between Ypsilon or Symphones Magnum V6 driver

since I like RS2e, which one is more like RS2e sound?

Magnum. Ypsilon is more neutral

 

[wormsdriver]

so earlier today I received a pair of ps500. While I think they do sound very good, I find them just a bit too boomy for my taste. I did notice that the Grado highs and mids are still there, just a bit over shadowed by the boomy bass though. 


 


I put on a pair of G-cush on them and while the sound improved quite a bit the bass was still a bit too much for me.


 


Holding up the cups up to the light I could see that there is four holes punched in the stock configuration so I decided to cover up two of them...


 


WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!...


[COLOR=22229C]
[/COLOR]


 


[COLOR=22229C]
[/COLOR]


 


[COLOR=22229C]
[/COLOR]


 


I was able to hear them side by side briefly next to the PS1000 before coming to work and I'm very pleased with the initial results. I thought they sounded VERY close to the PS1000, although not quite there. They still need the heavier cups to get even closer in sound...

You sir, are truly a pioneer.

 
so earlier today I received a pair of ps500. While I think they do sound very good, I find them just a bit too boomy for my taste. I did notice that the Grado highs and mids are still there, just a bit over shadowed by the boomy bass though. 


 


I put on a pair of G-cush on them and while the sound improved quite a bit the bass was still a bit too much for me.


 


Holding up the cups up to the light I could see that there is four holes punched in the stock configuration so I decided to cover up two of them...


 


WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!...


 


I was able to hear them side by side briefly next to the PS1000 before coming to work and I'm very pleased with the initial results. I thought they sounded VERY close to the PS1000, although not quite there. They still need the heavier cups to get even closer in sound...

This man lives on the edge!

Ps- sorry for the super long quote, I'm on a cell phone

 

[rholupat]

Finally I have brass cup.
Before I have maple and borneo rosewood.
It is heavy enough but when you put in your head, looks like wearing over earheadphone.

 

[rholupat]

I love it. But need to improve its separation. The mid is too forward.

 

[7keys]

I love it. But need to improve its separation. The mid is too forward.

Very nice.
What drivers are you using?

 

[rholupat]

Very nice.
What drivers are you using?

It is SR60e.

 

[marts30]

I love it. But need to improve its separation. The mid is too forward.

 
Tried bowl pads? I use them on my 60e.

 

[rholupat]

Tried bowl pads? I use them on my 60e.

I have it bro but havent try on it hehe. What's the improvement?.
Now what I feel is need more separation

 

[Harry Manback]

So, is the general concensus that the cups are more important than the driver?

Is there some synergy involved such that certain driver/cup combinations pair better than others?

 

[7keys]

So, is the general concensus that the cups are more important than the driver?

Is there some synergy involved such that certain driver/cup combinations pair better than others?

Magnum V6 is great with wood cups
http://www.head-fi.org/products/symphones-magnums/reviews
 
PX100ii drivers pair up great in a wood cup.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-grado-hybrid-a-k-a-senngrado/reviews

 

[marts30]

I have it bro but havent try on it hehe. What's the improvement?.
Now what I feel is need more separation

 
I think they help there since the comfy pads muffle the sound a bit.

 

[rholupat]

So, is the general concensus that the cups are more important than the driver?

Is there some synergy involved such that certain driver/cup combinations pair better than others?

I think it depends in the driver itself and also the wood used. Each kind of wood has different sound character. Also, cable will give significant effect to sound.

I think they help there since the comfy pads muffle the sound a bit.

Is it because Gpad n lcush has inside hole which is will impact in airy and open sound, right?