Modding enthusiasts claim success with anything from 2 to 10 holes vented per driver.
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The stock Prestige series is not vented, while the GS and PS1000 have 4 vented holes. Less is more in my opinion and tread carefully before venting your drivers. Supra-aural (on-ear) headphones typically are described as having a more forward, intimate, “close to the stage” sound.
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The size, shape, and material of the pad changes comfort, head interaction and the distance between driver and ear, impacting perceived soundstage, imaging, positioning, space, and volume. There are a few companies making alternatives for Grado ear pads from generic foam options from eBay or Amazon, to the well-respected foam options from Todd The Vinyl Junkie or the luxurious merino wool or leather options from Beautiful Audio. Typically (depending on ear size) the S- and L-cushion pads are considered on-ear and the G-cushion pads are over-ear. S-Cushion (left front), L-Cushion (right front) and L-Cushion (rear) G-Cushion (bagel or salad bowl) is stock on the GS1000 and PS1000.L-Cushion (bowl) is stock on the SR225, SR325, RS1, and RS2.S-Cushion (‘comfy’ or ‘flat’ pad) is stock on the Grado SR60, SR80e, and SR125i.Shape, size and material of the ear padsįor clarity, stock Grado foam pads can be defined as: Popular aftermarket driver manufacturers include Symphones, Nhoord Audio and Elleven Acoustica. Replacing the driver with a non-Grado offering has the greatest influence on the sound and character of the headphone. You might be interested: Review: Grado SR80e This has become a business for some, and the manufacture and distribution of high-quality replacement drivers, with their own unique sound characteristics, was born. The modular design, coupled with the relatively inexpensive Prestige series, has created an unparalleled foundation for the DIY modding community.
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Grados are known for having a ‘house sound’ of warm harmonics, rich vocals, excellent dynamics, and lively highs.Īlthough many models share the drivers and or cup construction, there are noticeable performance improvements as you move up the line. Grado says the diaphragms are put through a special ‘de-stressing‘ process in order to enhance detail reproduction at lower volumes. While the same basic driver is used for multiple models, there are driver differences throughout the current lineup, including closer driver matching on higher-end models. Grado has changed their driver design over the years. I’m purposely overlooking cables as they fall outside the purview of this article and all testing was done with standardized high-quality copper Mogami cables.
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