[voltraizer]

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Originally Posted by 0947 I would love to learn about how those different cups changed the sound of your SR80 if you did use different cups. If you haven't maybe you should for my amusement.

YMMV
among the cups, my fav is the metal/aluminum material..while previous woody experiments yielded unfavorable results maybe due to the type of wood used, but i was surprised with the effect of the aluminum cups. i'm not sure if its the aluminum or aluminum+weight effect+chamber size . i was in fact expecting the SQ to be somewhat bright but on the contrary, it sounded very pleasing actually. i liked how the aluminum made everything stable (or maybe how it was able to control resonance ), all the sound seem to project towards the ears without being affected by unwanted vibrations... but don't take my word for it as you might claim i am just imagining what i have observed though these are my actual experience. previously, i tried wood cups on 3 people and they hardly notice any difference and maybe they were right but i haven't tried my new cups yet (the harder and heavier kamagong type (black ebony).next, i'll let my friends compare the stock grado with the metal one..

btw 0947, what cup materials have you tried already? let us share our findings so i'll also learn something from you ...
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Originally Posted by les garten Put less restrictive screens in those AL cups and charge $50 for the upgrade like Grado does! __________________

firstly, i'm no reseller of cups.it just so happen that i just like to tinker around with SR80 . labor and materials are comparatively cheaper here in asia. in fact ,one of my cups cost just one pair of grado comfy pads but the quality of wood is somewhat inferior compared to my new cups. some were even given to me for free the latest of which is the black ebony which i haven't tried yet.
i already like the way it sounded but i do have the (less restrictive type) wire thing that i might try.. thanks for the suggestion!

 

[SpoolinEclipse]

Ugh, I should have known better than to come into this thread. Lol, I just ordered my Alessandro MS-1i's and without them even arriving I've also ordered 2 sets of Sens414 pads, and a DT 770 headband.

I plan to leave one set of the pads reversed with no cut, and the second reverse quarter modded. Plus with the price of shipping from sennheiser it was worth getting 2 pairs. At any rate, I figure the headband will help comfort as I usually am in front of the pc for a long period of time, plus it looks cool

 

[ddkyd]

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Originally Posted by voltraizer /img/forum/go_quote.gif my cups.... SR80 now w/ aluminum cups!

Very nice collections of cups!

 

[Bredin]

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Originally Posted by 03029174 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi, ive got a quick question about the rods. Do they just glue into the plastic frames that attach to the cups? Im thinking about replacing them with something shinier. Has anyone removed them before? They seem to be at a slight angle Thanks

Pink&shiny skulls!

 

[0947]

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Originally Posted by voltraizer /img/forum/go_quote.gif btw 0947, what cup materials have you tried already? let us share our findings so i'll also learn something from you ...

Sorry to disappoint friend but I am what I like to call a coward

. I would not dare try to change the cups of my SR60i [Not at this point in time at least] for the fear of damaging the headphones and my lack of tools and skill and money. The only mods I'm willing to attempt right now are those that are easily reversible. So far the only thing I'm done is bought senn 414 pads. I would truly love to get aluminum cups, I'm interested in both sound and aesthetic, but it's just not a good idea for me to attempt so right now.

I support your endeavors all the way and wish you the best of luck.

[Edit] Hey we both have the Cowon D2+ !!!

 

[tswise]

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Originally Posted by SpoolinEclipse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ugh, I should have known better than to come into this thread. Lol, I just ordered my Alessandro MS-1i's and without them even arriving I've also ordered 2 sets of Sens414 pads, and a DT 770 headband.

where did you order the DT 770 headband? I was looking for something for my SR125

 

[LingLing1337]

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Originally Posted by tswise /img/forum/go_quote.gif where did you order the DT 770 headband? I was looking for something for my SR125

look into JMoneyAudio products, they make high-end leather headbands specifically for Grados.

 

[SpoolinEclipse]

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Originally Posted by tswise /img/forum/go_quote.gif where did you order the DT 770 headband? I was looking for something for my SR125

I had ordered it directly through Beyerdynamic. The part number for the DT770 headband is 990.681. Costs like 15 bucks shipped. If you want to order one I'd reccomend contacting Peter Carini at Beyerdynamics, his number is: (631) 293-3200 ext.23, He was really cool and helpful.

Also to add, I got my MS-1i's today, these things rock!

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by Obot /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have used the heat thing to get into them but i cant seem to get this bit out. Any ideas? -obot

Hi,
I just got my set in the mail. They are Allesandro MS-2i cups. DON"T ruin that piece of plastic!

The "Newer" Grados have a 2-Piece Driver Holder. It has a piece like the original Driver holder and then an extension or collar that you see here stuck in the cup. That piece is glued to the housing and to the other piece of the driver holder. That's a sign that the cups were removed with too much heat close to the driver IMHO. If you heat from the end of the cup it might have stayed glued to the driver holder. Mine did in the past. You really need that collar to get everything lined back up when you put the cups back on. It should be pretty easy to get out of there, so relax.

Here's how I'll do it when I pull mine apart.

A) Put on some Gloves that you won't cry about if they get a little hot glue on them.
B) Get an old towel or T-Shirt.
C) Hair dryer.


1) Put on the gloves
2) Hold the cup with one hand, heat evenly and slowly with the blow dryer. Put on some heat on every edge of the outside of the cup.
3) Do not spray heat on the plastic
4) After putting on a little heat, hold the cup with one hand and try to see if the plastic ring will move. Put heat on it slowly and evenly around the cup. Grado glue is pretty low temp.
5) If it's not loose put on a little more heat. You can always apply MOAR heat. It's almost impossible to remove too much heat!
6) Unless you're doing this in some sort of competition environment, take your time! Heat things up evenly and slowly. It will take less heat than you think it will.

Ohh, the old T-shirt? Use that to either protect the glove that you are sticking in the cup, or optionally to wipe up the tears when you cry your azz off because off because you heated things up too fast and warped that plastic ring.

I'd send you my crying towel, but I use it too often

Hope this helps out!

.

 

[voltraizer]

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Originally Posted by 0947 Sorry to disappoint friend but I am what I like to call a coward. I would not dare try to change the cups of my SR60i [Not at this point in time at least] for the fear of damaging the headphones and my lack of tools and skill and money. The only mods I'm willing to attempt right now are those that are easily reversible. So far the only thing I'm done is bought senn 414 pads. I would truly love to get aluminum cups, I'm interested in both sound and aesthetic, but it's just not a good idea for me to attempt so right now.

that means more time listening to and enjoying da music my friend!

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Originally Posted by 0947 I support your endeavors all the way and wish you the best of luck.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by ddkyd Very nice collections of cups!

thanks sir.....
btw, my HF2 F1 can just arrived!

F1 added to my steel cans:

 

[LingLing1337]

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Originally Posted by voltraizer /img/forum/go_quote.gif that means more time listening to and enjoying da music my friend!

Just talked to Erwin, I got quoted $40-$50 plus shipping for the cups

As soon as I get money in my paypal, I know what I'm buying...

EDIT:In case anyone is wondering, the aluminum cups that voltraizer posted are available from Singapore, from a guy named Erwin. You can PM me or voltraizer if you want to get in touch with the guy.

 

[SpoolinEclipse]

So today around noon I noticed a little package outside from Sennheiser, My 414 pads came in, woo!

To be fair, I started by removing my stock comfies from my MS-1i's, and just replaced them with the 414's. So compared to the comfies, it seemed like the stock comfies sounded better, not a big difference but it seemed like it lost some warmth to the sound. I kept these on for a couple hours.

Then curiousity got the best of me, and I decided to reverse quarter mod them. I used a quarter, and a pocket knife. I placed the quarter in the center, layed the cup over a magazine, and just slowly cut around the quarter. It actually turned out quite good, I was thinking it was going to be all hacked up looking, lol. Anyways, I have to say immediately I could tell the sound difference, and wow.. I would definately like to thank whomever invented this little mod, it's awesome on the MS-1i's. Going to be leaving these babies on, and let the cans burn in some

Sorry for the bad quality pic, was from my phone.

 

[radiohlite]

Hey, guys: I just woodied my SR-60s (nothing fancy) but left them open, no mesh. I already like how they sound, but would I lose any SQ covering the backs?

 

[jeubow]

 

[DoYouRight]

jeubow what are those pads?