I had to recable my Grados because the stock wire had become intermittent in one ear. I did a perfect job with my cable and my soldering was pretty clean both on the jack end and in the cups, but then during testing I found that one ear produced no sound at all. I looked closer and presume that...

I had to recable my Grados because the stock wire had become intermittent in one ear. I did a perfect job with my cable and my soldering was pretty clean both on the jack end and in the cups, but then during testing I found that one ear produced no sound at all. I looked closer and presume that...

I'm looking for some headphones to use with my iPod and no amp. I've found the above headphones to have good ratings but am open to other suggestions as well. I'm just looking for something better than the Skullacandy earbuds I have now and I don't want to spend a lot of money. I mostly listen...

I never thought it would come to this... Before I explain what "this" is let me give you some background info :- Headphones that I have used extensively (chronological) * Sony MDR-V300 * Sennheiser HD-580 * Sennheiser HD-600 * Grado SR-60 * AT-900 * Sennheiser HD-595 * Sennheiser...

I've been a stalker at head-fi for a while now. Had a Grado SR60 from about 5-6 years ago that started giving me problems, so hung out a bit here and finally decided to buy the SR80i and a FiiO E10. Was quite happy with it, until I replaced the comfies with bowls, which made it a lil too bright...

I don't want to send them in to anyone to repair. Not worth cost. I saw this video where a guy got his open by using a hairdryer and some spring clips. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zachh7Cf5rY I think he is using the clips to put some outward pressure on the earphones.   That looks...

I have seen these drivers in Magnums and woodies but has anyone here ever tried them in the plastic models?   As far as I can tell, you can purchase damaged SR 60is, replace the drivers with Symphones and recable it with 8 - strand wire like the 325i/225i. You would then have, in theory at...

Tonight, I started getting some rattle in my left side and sounds like a partially blown driver or one on it's way out the door. I have the HEADPHONELOUNGE Vibro Mahogony cups and aftermarket wire. The soldiering is in great shape and there is no loose pieces in the wood cups so I have narrowed...

I re-cabled a pair of "broken" Grado SR60's I purchased off of e-bay. The right driver was supposed to be broken, but the new cable fixed it right up.   Behold, the Mogami/TechFlex combo (the TechFlex is tight so I don't get any sound ickiness, and the cable is 4' from the connector to the...

I recently purchased 3 different sets of headphones from eBay - some Grados 60's, 80's, and 80i's.   I have been the proud owner of SR325is for a year now, and love them very much.   My question is this:   I completely dismantled the 80i's with the intention of hand making wood cans...

Hi, I thought it might be useful to start a thread and reference source on what alternative ear pads one can use on headphones. Most will likely have an impact on the sound so do feel free to add your comments. I will start with those headphones I own and have changed the pads: 1. Sony...

I recently got a tablet and have a need for a portable headphone. I had previously used my KSC35 with a discman. That one is really good for what it is, but I don't find it to be as good with the tablet. I plugged the tablet into a Best Buy magnolia display a couple months back and tried...

Hello everyone I have been searching for this particular specification of these Grado headphones and i cant find it. Does anyone know about it? How much mW RMS power do these cans have? I am curious about it and wonder why Grado doesn't say anything about it. If anyone knows something...

I've just recently started browsing this forum, and joining the audiophile community, so I'm looking for a starting pair of headphones. I've been looking at a few different pairs, including the Grado SR60 and 80i, Sennheiser HD280s etc. Before i purchased any I decided to get some knowledge from...

My trusty 9 year old Grado SR60 headphones have developed a rattling in the right earpiece, it sounds like the cone is struggling as the music is distorted.   I contacted Grado, they told me I can pay £35 to get them repaired.  They said they would fit new drivers.  Would they use identical...

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I love music, as I'm sure almost all of us do. However, I seem to be almost completely alone in my love of treble. I like bass as much as the next guy, but I just prefer the high end of things. So my question to you is, do you know of/ can you recommend a pair of headphones known for their treble?

I'm looking at getting a new pair of hp in the near future... not sure... maybe he-400 / ad900 / something like a person child of the bottom of the m50's and the top of the sr60's - good bottom and open top end.  Still searching on that one...   So, the m50's and sr60's don't sound too...

Hello everyone,   I own an Ipod classic 160GB from 2008. All my mp3 files are in 256kps, and i mostly listen to death and progressive metal, as well as some prog rock and blues.    I want to buy a new set of head or earphones, and i have been looking at forums, review sites etc.   ...

Hello, so for year a was using the klipsch image one and i like them, but now i was thinking of getting something nicer. I was thinking about audio technica ath-m50 or Sennheiser hd 558 or maybe 598 or grados SR80i or SR60i but i am opened to other options. I live in Czech republic and prices...

1. Lossless is the way to go.  I though I could cheat and get away with using garbage files (128 kbps) with my Beyerdynamic DT1350 but the difference is there. Music sounds muddy/harsh with lossy particularly the bass.  With my Grado SR60i it was pretty forgiving but those cans are not as...

Hi everyone,im new in this forum and as i have read through the net this is the right place to help me.Im building up my home studio,including pc,soundcard,monitors and headphones .I produce progressive-house,deep-house,chill out.Im in big trouble to decide which headphones to buy,i have read...

I have koss portapros on order did i make a mistake i listen mostly to rock and metal music.

Anyone have any good information about these headphones, I can't really find any info on them from Head-fi. I used the search function and only found one thread. And from google I've found that they were used in the 70-80's as studio recording headphones, and also used in on-air commentary. But...

Hello,   Like I said in the title, sometimes sound will only come out of one ear on my Grado SR 60is. This is not an issue with the devices that I'm using- I've used many different devices with them (various ipods, computers, I don't have an amp yet) and you always have to do various things to...