[warubozu]

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Originally Posted by kydsid /img/forum/go_quote.gif But in my experience the Grado's are like a pair of cowboy boots. You have to wear them to break them in and be more comfortable. I think it has something to do with picking up the oil off your head which makes the foam softer.

Third, that about sums it up for me on how I got my Grados to be a little more comfortable. That and along with carefully postioning them on my head to maximize on comfort.

 

[moogoob]

I don't find my Grado SR80s uncomfortable in the least, but that must be because I have a small head.

They are certainly much lighter and less clampy than my HD-280s, but nowhere near the comfort level of K701s that I've tried before.

 

[chi2]

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Originally Posted by Snicewicz /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 414 mod sounds nice but I would have to dye the earpieces black.

Why dye? Just get a pair of comfies and (quarter-) mod them ad libitum

 

[Syler]

How long you think Grado bowls should be in very hot water? I may do it soon

 

[L7R]

About an hour when (soapy)water is very black, almost like ink. Then rinse well and let dry. I found it doesn't help immediately. You should wear them and give them some time to soften a bit more, and after then repeat the process if neccessary. I did it three times, also wearing them every day (do NOT wear them when wet, you get black circles over your ears!)
I didn't boil the water because of fear I could ruin them.

 

[VeipaCray]

I kept squeezing and re-soaking the foam in the hot water until the water got cool and my fingers turned to prunes. There seemed to be a layer of hardened glue around my foam... this softened quite a bit as did the foam in general. Yeah, if they are new, your water will turn black.

 

[Syler]

I did exactly that and yes they softened little bit but not much and water didn't turn black at all...and they are only like 4 months old.