[qib]

I want to woody my iGrados just for the hell of it. Anyone know where the wood experts are? Shipping to the UK of course. Any ideas? Might seem a bit pointless but i like the look of wooden headphones and i'm trying to see if anyone might be willing to do this for me at a price of course. Striving towards the ultimate portables

 

[crappyjones123]

sr 60s and igrados use the same driver...why not just buy the sr 60? will be a better headphone, will cost less and wont look weird. imo

 

[asuka10456]

lol the mod might cost more than the igrados itselfs

 

[qib]

I dont know i just think it would look cool no? and i want it on the iGrados because i like not having to use the over the head headband. I like things to fit on my ears properly as i do alot of walking and outdoor stuff (jogging). Anyway, so far it looks like wishful thinking for me now.

 

[uberstuber]

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Originally Posted by asuka10456 /img/forum/go_quote.gif lol the mod might cost more than the igrados itselfs

I'm pretty sure it wood if sent to a wood expert.
What would woodied igrados even look like

 

[xnothingpoetic]

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Originally Posted by crappyjones123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif sr 60s and igrados use the same driver.

Source?

 

[qib]

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Originally Posted by uberstuber /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm pretty sure it wood if sent to a wood expert. What would woodied igrados even look like

I have no idea, but i think it would look amazing. But maybe thats just me...

 

[tpc41]

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Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif Source?

Grado Labs is pleased to announce the introduction of our newest product, the “iGrado” street style headphone. Designed specifically for the portable electronics market, it was our goal to design a street style headphone that will sonically outperform anything currently available in the low-end portable market. This we have accomplished. The new "iGrado" is functionally stylish, lightweight and comfortable. By incorporating the same drivers used in our highly regarded SR60 headphones, we can proudly state that we are indeed "the high end choice in the low end market." Available in either black or white colors that are sure to please all. The “iGrado” features a behind the neck headband that is comfortable and stylish. We have indeed kept the highly praised Grado "sound" at a price point that is within reach of all. Truly, Musical Reality For The iWorld!

Grado Labs, Inc.

 

[xnothingpoetic]

Thank you tpc41. I had to ask because rumors on head-fi spread very easily, and I wanted to be sure this wasn't going to be another instance.

 

[qib]

anyone else have any opinions other than the drivers? Welcoming all comments and ideas. I know it seems like a silly idea, but it seems like a good one to me.

 

[RedLeader]

It is a silly idea, but I love silly ideas. Honestly though, it wouldn't be anywhere close to worth it $ wise to get it done by anybody professionally, unless they're your buddy. I'm also not sure what that would look like, as the integrated headband would make things odd. It's all moulded plastic, how are you planning in keeping them behind-the-head?

 

[qib]

My plan was (hahah a crappy and wishful plan no doubt) to cover the headband with material that would suit the wood colour. It probably seems like an odd image in your heads but i was thinking of a dark brown wood, kinda like the Cocobolo or wenge from headphile. I wont want the colour to stick out, i kind of want a refined colour that the darth beyers have, only its the iGrados. (Heheh i still laugh while typing this, i know it must seem strange but the image in my head won't go away. It seems like such a good idea!)

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

you're better off transplanting the entire igrado drivers into a new housing and woody that.

 

[Night Surfer]

The drivers may be the same but the sound is different. The iGrados are warmer, richer, smoother, less fatiguing.

 

[AudioCats]

The main problem is iGrado housing is not of the usual barrel shape, the headband mounting area sticks out on the side so you will not be able to make the woody housing using a lathe. In comparison the SR housings can be turned using a lathe very easily.