[c.you]

I'm always taking out my grado sr60's now. Felt damn great doing it

Did get a few stares though. I agree the cord isn't the best but it's manageable.

 

[UW Howie]

Grado's also work good as ear muffs

keeping my ears warm on the early morning walks to class.

 

[stewtheking]

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Originally Posted by allenf Hmm...how do you get on (isolation wise) with the London Transport noises? <Strokes chin & contemplates Grado earwarmers this winter>

Frankly, as far as isolation goes, they're pants. Fantastic on my walks to and from the station, but the metropolitan line makes the nice noises go away apart from at earth-shattering volumes that I am not prepared to shove into my ears.

If you want isolation, don't buy grado. Having said that, my SR60 and comfies does make a fantastic ear warmer, maybe a bit too fantastic in the summer months!

 

[splodinjoe]

My Grado sr60s are my outside phones now, while the HF-1s will be strictly indoor when they arrive. I normally only take the streetcar which is fine with open headphones because its not to noisy.

 

[adfinni]

Well i can only wear my EX71's outside, as my grado's have died AGAIN. I had them in repair about a month ago when the right driver died. Same driver just died again today, and iv made a real hash trying to get the transducer out, so i can replace it when i find a replacement.

I sent an e-mail to grado, to see how much a repair would be, as iv only had them about 4 months, but have modified them, and made the inside of the earcup look like it's had a bomb detonated in it

I wish i didn't have to wait a month for my HF-1's

 

[Bleed]

i use my 325i w/414 senn pads(not dyed

) as portable sometimes, its a bit on the heavy side though, so It stay at home most of the time.

 

[kero1017]

I use HF-1 in public,

if i dress up well enough, i think HF-1 looks

pretty cool on my head, i get LOTS of looks though...

 

[AndyKatz]

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Originally Posted by Elephas The precious HF-1 stays at home, unmodified. The RS-1 got its cord shortened and a 3.5mm mini plug attached for portable/mobile duty.

Dude, I thought *I* was hardcore, cutting down my 225s and swapping a 3.5 mini!!!

You did that to an RS1...?

That's why I never went for the HF1. I figured the only way it would get any ear time was in my portable kit, and I didn't want to cut it down.

Do you listen to the HF1 at home, or is it more of a collector's piece?

Andy

 

[AndyKatz]

I wear my cut down 225s for walking errands, subway. Really it depends on the situation. If I'm going to work a catering gig, then I probably don't want to have to stuff the G's in my backpack and risk damage, so I substitute the E5 or ER4s. The latter two I use exclusively for biking errands or commutes.

Andy

 

[Kameleon]

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Originally Posted by Acidice How do you guys deal with the cord? I would gladly wear them outside if the massive cord didn't get in the way.

One word: Beltloops.

That's right, just wrap the cord around your waist and march along singing!

 

[Elephas]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyKatz Dude, I thought *I* was hardcore, cutting down my 225s and swapping a 3.5 mini!!! You did that to an RS1...? That's why I never went for the HF1. I figured the only way it would get any ear time was in my portable kit, and I didn't want to cut it down. Do you listen to the HF1 at home, or is it more of a collector's piece? Andy

Here's my RS-1 with shortened cord and 3.5mm plug along with the HD595, which also has a shortened cord and 3.5mm plug. With extensions and 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapters, both headphones can handle mobile and home duties.

The HF-1 stays home and I use it often.

 

[Spiritboxer]

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Originally Posted by AndyKatz Dude, I thought *I* was hardcore, cutting down my 225s and swapping a 3.5 mil Andy

I was considering doing that myself as I rarely use my home set cdp anymore and 99% of my listening is portable. Wonder if I could find a brick & mortar joint to make the switch and avoid shipping them anywhere. It just never stops, does it? People are used to eccentric behavior from me, hate to disappoint them.