[retox]

I have a pair of 325 pink drivers that I was thinking about switching to wooden cups, what sound difference should I expect?
The aluminum cups are a little rough and the looks of the wooden cups is really the driving factor.

 

[Acro]

Hmmm...tough to say for certain...
 
I didn't actually use my Grado drivers in my wooden cups (although that was the original plan).  I ended up buying new Magnum V.7's into my wooden cups.
 
I'm not sure if it's the drivers, the wooden cups or the combination of the two, but the sound is definitely less 'harsh'...a little quieter, and certainly more 'real', less saturated...
 
I hope that helps.
 
Adam

 

[johnnyb]

I have a pair of 325 pink drivers that I was thinking about switching to wooden cups, what sound difference should I expect?
The aluminum cups are a little rough and the looks of the wooden cups is really the driving factor.

I have 125i drivers in rosewood and I would characterize the sound as warmer. That might be a more pronounced difference going from aluminum. All good, by the way. Wouldn't go back after upgrading to wood!

 

[DavidA]

  I have a pair of 325 pink drivers that I was thinking about switching to wooden cups, what sound difference should I expect?
The aluminum cups are a little rough and the looks of the wooden cups is really the driving factor.

I've put 225i and 225e drivers in wood cups and both times liked it much better than stock, all added dynamat in the cups and either sorbothane or dynamat on the back of the drivers to clean up the sound

 

[7keys]

I have a pair of 325 pink drivers that I was thinking about switching to wooden cups, what sound difference should I expect?
The aluminum cups are a little rough and the looks of the wooden cups is really the driving factor.

Depends on the wood you use, here's a thread that will give you an idea of what you can expect using North American tone wood.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/686212/the-great-grado-experiment-4-tonewoods-tested-more-to-come

 

[retox]

I have some Cherry and Walnut in stock so I might try both.
I also have popular and have enjoyed a pair with Magnum V7 from Symphones.
As a matter of fact, the popular with V7s are my goto headphones.
 
Thanks for the info...
 
Take care
 
-retox

 

[Arvan]

bought some various synthetic leathers, so the plan is im going to DIY a headband that also fits the extra cable for single entry. I'm quite handy but sewing isn't my primary skill

 

[DavidA]

  bought some various synthetic leathers, so the plan is im going to DIY a headband that also fits the extra cable for single entry. I'm quite handy but sewing isn't my primary skill

please post some pictures after you complete the headband, would love to see how it looks

 

[Arvan]

  please post some pictures after you complete the headband, would love to see how it looks

 
Here is what i have managed to make at this point. I'l refine my work today and hopefully it turns out good enough to keep it
 

 

 

[7keys]

 
please post some pictures after you complete the headband, would love to see how it looks

Here is what i have managed to make at this point. I'l refine my work today and hopefully it turns out good enough to keep it

Nice!

 

[Arvan]

Nice!

Thank you! However when looking up close it's not all that pretty to be honest. It was much harder than i first anticipated

 

[7keys]

Nice!

Thank you! However when looking up close it's not all that pretty to be honest. It was much harder than i first anticipated

I understand, I tried making leather earpads and headbands in the past and it didn't turn out that great. I ended up using glue as my sewing was crap.

 

[Arvan]

I understand, I tried making leather earpads and headbands in the past and it didn't turn out that great. I ended up using glue as my sewing was crap.

It's hard! Well i might give up on the headband thing and focus on some wood cups or some other mods. I think the next step is to do something about the cable situation and get some shaft locks or whatever they are called. 

 

[DavidA]

  Thank you! However when looking up close it's not all that pretty to be honest. It was much harder than i first anticipated

If they are not that pretty then you are a great photographer since they look pretty good in the pictures

 

 

[Drumsound Blvd]

Going in on a full Sennheiser HD25II / Grado SR325 Mod... Also, going to strip powder coat and polish the Aluminum on grado for final finish... Need recommendations on lambskin doughnut pads.. going to use for Dj'ing mostly unless they perform properly within the studio! I have already converted the cable top a red style 1/4".... going to swithch the drivers this weekend. (Ugh, Ive done so much research on people using the HD25II driver for a Grado SR325 mod driver and NOONE HAS PINCHED AT IT!!!.... IM GOING TO DO IT!
I prefer full sound structure!
BASS< MIDS< AND TREBLE!!!!
fully on board!!
Goin In..... 

 

 
 
If there is something I do not know before executing this mod, PLEASE..... come forth and explain!