[JamesMcProgger]

the butcher method of course.
 
heat and pull, but dont overheat. another thing I've seen, but never tried using an exacto to slit between the driver housing and the plastic inners. whatever you do be careful
 
and what cable is that? looks stunning
 
ps: the heat and pull was good enough for me but my outers ended up deformed, too much heat, imagine if they were inners with the driver so close...

 

[Hennyo]

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My mind staggers just trying to imagine how expensive that floor must be.
 

It's actually no more expensive than any other wood!! A real gem! Any of you cupmakers out there can build with this. I've been mulling it over. I might just woody another pair of grados/dennon/whatev, because that wood just blows my mind. It is very hard though. 2nd hardest on Janka test, but it is absolutely flooring. What a fine crown jewel. For any piece of furniture.

 

[chrislangley4253]

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the butcher method of course.
 
heat and pull, but dont overheat. another thing I've seen, but never tried using an exacto to slit between the driver housing and the plastic inners. whatever you do be careful
 
and what cable is that? looks stunning
 
ps: the heat and pull was good enough for me but my outers ended up deformed, too much heat, imagine if they were inners with the driver so close...

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[JamesMcProgger]

lmao the text

 

[KneelJung]

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Soooo. Which method am I going to use to partially liberate my drivers?

I used the Bila method. There is a video of it somewhere back in the thread, around January I think. Anyway essentially with magnet side down I wedged a pairing knife between the driver and the housing and just patiently worked my way around until the driver came free. Used this method to liberate both the 60's and the 225's. I also worked with a vise which seemed to help. Good luck taking a knife and hammer to your phones is not a natural act.
 

 

[wje]

My "ideal" situation or "dream" for liberating drivers would be to have a craft knife that was heated so I could precisely make the separation possible.  I'm not a big fan of hacking away at plastic so close to the actual driver itself.  Also, "other" methods of chipping away the plastic makes me a bit nervious due to the potential for plastic particles getting into the driver area, etc.  I think another method that would work would be to utilize a belt sander and slowly remove or sand of the plastic around the driver to liberate it.  Mmm ... tools ... Mmm ...

 

[sling5s]

Is there a formal review of SR60 vs SR60 modded pair? Would love to here it.  
Besides more bass from the vents, what else are we looking at?
 
And with all these mods, does it surpass the SR80, or SR125 without mods?
 

 

[wallace]

Yes..If my modded 80i's are anything to go by.They surpassed my 325's untill i modded them.

 

[Armaegis]

Tyll is doing those headphone measurements for the ortho guys. I wonder if he'd do the same for the modded grados.

 

[sling5s]

If limited to one most simple modification, which one mod makes the most positive difference (besides the recabling)?  Would it be the venting?

 

[Nightslayer]

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If limited to one most simple modification, which one mod makes the most positive difference (besides the recabling)?  Would it be the venting?

Removal of the screen/button, unless you want more bass. IMO Grado''s natural bass is enough as it is so I'd go for the more open/airy soundstage.
 
EDIT: Recabling does not make a positive difference imho. Grado's cable is plenty decent and good. Unless you find it unwieldy and excessively long like I did.

 

[chrislangley4253]

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If limited to one most simple modification, which one mod makes the most positive difference (besides the recabling)?  Would it be the venting?

Not the recable, that is for sure. Probably screen>holes(if you want more bass. i like it, but it can be a bit off-putting with some recordings.) >removing the driver cloth (very easy to do, so do it )>recable (although I have yet to put on my cable.. i might think I hear and night and day difference, but it wouldn't make much sense.
 


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Removal of the screen/button, unless you want more bass. IMO Grado''s natural bass is enough as it is so I'd go for the more open/airy soundstage.
 
EDIT: Recabling does not make a positive difference imho. Grado's cable is plenty decent and good. Unless you find it unwieldy and excessively long like I did.

+1 some say silver does make a difference, but I doubt it will ever compare to other mods as far as changes that you can do. I just wanted a shorter, pretty cable . 
 

 

[shipsupt]

Ok... they are SR-80's not 60's, and I did little to no of the DIY, I just put the pieces together... but it was this thread that has provided the inspiration so I thought I'd share it here.  Thanks!  The teaser to my impressions thread I hope to post this weekend is that it was all worth it!  I'll post a link when it goes up in case anyone is remotely interested.
 
SR-80, TechHeroMod (bigrock2150) GS-1000 cocobolo cups.  Pictures do no justice to Rahkim's master woodworking skills.
 

 

 

[wje]

shipsupt,
 
I think Grado should stand up and take notice.  They should also be scouting around for some talent out there to take on board to make some updates on their line - consulting with these outside DIY / talented individuals would be a great place for them to start looking.

 

[markkr]

OMG! Simply beautiful job!

Where can I order those cups? My 225's are in dire need of them...