[jjb]

Thanks to all for the input....I'm going to check out some of these suggestions.

Cheers,
Jeff

 

[Tridacnid]

How about Grados with C-Pads? Increases the bass, but the comfort is heavenly.

 

[les_garten]

I've got G-Cushions on my SR225's and they sound great!

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[Mercuttio]

Unfortunately, the answer is "nothing." I'd even argue that the GS1000 / PS1000 don't genuinely have the same sound as the SR60-RS1 range.

And, as such, if you add things like C-Pads or spacers of any kind, you're going to change the sound. I don't like the changes much, but YMMV. Honestly your best bet for increased comfort is an RS2 or an RS1, as they're much lighter on the ears than other Grados can be. Particularly the newer RS1i, with its newer gimbal holding system. It's not as "classic" as the old square rod Grados, but it's actually a bit more comfortable and far easier to adjust.

 

[cantsleep]

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Originally Posted by Tridacnid /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about Grados with C-Pads? Increases the bass, but the comfort is heavenly.

there u go

 

[jjb]

exposing my noobiness again, but what are "C-pads" and "G-cusions" ??

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by jjb /img/forum/go_quote.gif exposing my noobiness again, but what are "C-pads" and "G-cusions" ??

C-pads are made by Headphile.com

G-Cushions are made by Grado for the GS1000

TIP: Let your fingers do the walkin' ie "Google"

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[jjb]

BTW - I do have old Stax phones in the closet. never gave them a thought for many years.
They're the SR-Lambda with an "SRD-7" interface box.
As I recall, they need the speaker outputs from a full stereo system amp to work. Are they worth setting up to try ?

Cheers
Jeff

 

[les_garten]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjb /img/forum/go_quote.gif BTW - I do have old Stax phones in the closet. never gave them a thought for many years. They're the SR-Lambda with an "SRD-7" interface box. As I recall, they need the speaker outputs from a full stereo system amp to work. Are they worth setting up to try ? Cheers Jeff

Yeah, those were my first "nice" headphones.

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[jjb]

Thanks !
looks like I've got some more leads on those cushions as well as digging out the Stax. Besides, I want to see HER reaction when when they (Stax) come out of the closet - been in there for, well, lets say a long time.

Cheers
Jeff

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by jjb /img/forum/go_quote.gif exposing my noobiness again, but what are "C-pads" and "G-cusions" ??

C-pads here.

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjb /img/forum/go_quote.gif BTW - I do have old Stax phones in the closet. never gave them a thought for many years. They're the SR-Lambda with an "SRD-7" interface box. As I recall, they need the speaker outputs from a full stereo system amp to work. Are they worth setting up to try ? Cheers Jeff

Get them out PRONTO!

 

[MACDRU]

Adding c-pads to Grados kicks it up a notch in the "weirdest headphones ever made" category. Love the look though.

 

[Phyltre]

I recently got in some RS1i's, still gently burning them in (they've had ~24hrs so far) and I'm considering moving up to the G-cushion or the C-pad. I will try weathering the standard cushions, of course, but would like to explore my options.

I've heard that using the G-cushion on anything but the model it is intended for will diminish the sound by thinning it out. Has anyone tried tape-modding the G-cushions to minimize bass loss via the outer walls, like it minimizes bass loss for the regular cushions?

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by MACDRU /img/forum/go_quote.gif Adding c-pads to Grados kicks it up a notch in the "weirdest headphones ever made" category. Love the look though.

Heh! To me, I just can't do that to my headphones! If I gotta go that Frackin ugly, I'd rather not!

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