neutralzz 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 tried many different sources.. seems that grados have an edge in uncannily biased representations of highs.. makes me pretty fatigued after listening for a period of time :S is it just me or does anyone experienced the same things? i think my grados sr 80s might be up for sale soon.. had these grados for a few months.. seldom used them but burnt them in with 50hrs of play tho.. is it too little? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shochu 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 it took me about 100+ hours before my MS-1 shows its true personality. i have no other reaso to think that grados will be any different. that said, all grados do have a strong forward presentation that can also be painfully bright to some ears. you could try swapping the bowl pads to the flat or senn 414 or even the comfort pads that come with SR60. what other phones have you tried? sennheisers is the complete opposite of grados, with its warm and laid back presentation. maybe you should try to audtion them. or maybe you should try tube amp? i'm told by a lot of people that the warm sound of tube is a great way to counteract the bright grados. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 yup try different pads first.. likr the sen 414 pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 or you can try the reversed bowls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinel 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 hey anyone can info where to get the 414 pad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neutralzz 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 yup try different pads first.. likr the sen 414 pad. hmm.. an attempt in making the grados circumaural by using earpads? HMMM.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2005 This is covered in the forum's FAQ Forum: http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=2415 It describes hot to do the simple mod, where to get them from & even how to change the colour of the bright yellow earpads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shochu 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2005 yellow looks extremely cool with my MS-1.. why the hassle?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyskraper 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2005 i say try akg k240s. much groovier representation then grado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishball79 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2005 I currently use yellow pads as well, the through hole bowl ones were unbearable. You can either use components and/or cables with rolled off highs (ie synergy) or if with a pc, eq out the upper bits of 1-3khz. I've learned to live with mine I think the badges on the grados result in some of the brightness... also why alessandros dont have em. No, havent tried on my own yet... hehe... maybe when i upgrade and in turn end up with a spare... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absolute0 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2005 Grados are known for their brightness and forwardness (relative to other cans, say Senns), which can be fatiguing for some. You might want to pair it with a warmer source/amp, or experiment with pads, though I don't think the latter can alter the overall presentation significantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2005 Should you try the Senn HD414 earpad mod, instead of straight away cutting out the hole try replacing the earpads 1st & then listen to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2005 If you prefer black try the Grado Pads that come with the SR-60 (they are covered (ie no hole). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2005 (edited) Another option is to increase its impedance by purchasing the 120-ohm plug available at Meier-Audio. However, this link http://home.t-online.de/home/meier-audio/ is no longer valid, anyone care to update? Edited September 16, 2005 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil-zen 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2005 http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites