I regret beating a dead horse. I enjoy your impressions generally so Im finished with my particular complaint as its a bit boring. Keep the comparisons coming please.

Grad-o is good-o and even better with drank.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/different-perceptions-on-different-days.972358/

Same. I barely see them at all let alone with a box. The seller guessed market value too low ($50 + shipping, BIN) and in the eBay description said “earpads are missing and will be about $50 to replace”. Which reminds me, years ago I sold my CD music collection for very cheap to a local...

Boring! And yes.

Hmmm. I doubt you would consider that as Grado’s or any headphone company’s position for not using detachable cables. Silly. You called other headphones with detachable cables “basic beaches”, and you called me “serial forum complainer”. You also sorta implied that Grado sound “sweet” as-is, so...

Contradictory to your earlier post where you said, “so it cant be brain burn-in.”: I am confused by your arguments. I didnt say I wanted to change cables for audiophile reasons. I want to change for practical reasons because stock cable situation is considered a con and has been for decades...

T20RPmk3 modded - noise isolation - very comfortable - sounds good to boot. Favorite closed-back Ive tried within budget (sub $500) except Ive yet to try very promising mk4 and Audeze Maxwell but soon…

6XX often go down to $180 from massdrop, and even less with ever available coupons. In that case you get original new everything with warranty including original packaging which has a resale value of its own. Some of the main issues buying used: no warranty, no returns, and worn-in pads ($50 to...

Im not just here to be a party pooper. Im a Grado fan. Im glad to see @RichGrado posting here. Sir, I would like to buy a Grado with disconnect cables asap. I know it was teased at Hifi Munich (thanks @plakat ), so Im happy to see its finally coming. Why the delay if I may ask? when people have...

Ya maybe I cant refute. Difficult though to account for burn-in perception not possibly caused by psychological adjustments or pad positioning particularly with Grado. edit: Would need measurement rig i think. Here is another test result.: “No evidence in support of the existence of the...

I think I misunderstood. Youre saying you swapped L/R at headphone. I misread and thought you meant source to amp. Im an idiot. I guess then in that case the headphone is responsible. Still would be nice to try another amp please to rule out amp complication completely.

“Did you try another amp?”

Brain burn-in and pad burn-in, 100% with all headphones. Driver burn-in Ive not experienced past the first minute, and zero if the headphone had been tested during quality control for channel balance. Some opinion: https://www.audioholics.com/loudspeaker-design/speaker-break-in-fact-or-fiction...

Interesting info on the pro mods. Thanks. To me, just a different tuning that might meet your preferences but not “better” or worth paying for. T20 has an effectively open rear cup vent, but doesnt have the most open / porous / highest airflow foam baffle ring. The most open foam baffle ring...

No problem. Sorry I cant be more help. As you said, all the mod info is around, just a lot of sifting. I recommend the sbaf mk3 thread and open alpha thread for perhaps denser info. Not sure which part you are referring to by “bass port”. “Bass port” was common terminology for mk2 but no so...

pending

That’ll cost you $400 edit: Ive posted before several places. Let me look for link. edit2: - T20RPmk3, each model is slightly different and so different mods. I prefer T20RPmk3 for my tastes and ease and cost. - remove driver rear damping filter paper - install T60RP pads - place a bit of...

You are right. mk2 and mk3 very different and require different mods. Disagree. Phuck pro modders that charge $4-500 for installing bits of foam that you can do yourself in minutes.

The best way is to try the mods described in thread yourself. There are other threads too like on sbaf that might be more easily digestible. The fastest way is paying someone else but who knows if youll like their tuning and is overpriced considering you can diy to your preferences. Here is a...

Youve got a lot going on in that post. So many variables. 1. Velour pads can be tricky. Its a breathable material that could create new complications depending on the foam used inside the pads. The foam inside would need to be closed-cell or of very low air flow to maintain characteristic...

Ive seen measurements of SRD-7 that demonstrate overall higher distortion and causing increased highs around 6-10kHz. The distortion can be somewhat improved by replacing worn out capacitators and other parts while the increased highs has been synergistic ime. Anyways, we do share a lot of...

Sansui SS-100 Comes with stock pads , 1x wool original damping discs per side, some aftermarket pads, and a pilot pad headband support. I have too many headphones and need money for more headphones (Stax). Previous owner listed at low price because they said plug had intermittent signal when...

We have similar tastes … or do we? Ive yet to understand how e-stats outperform in every metric. However, my rig may be bottleneck, and Ive only heard limited examples of each driver technology. By my very limited experience, I think e-stats have less quality* bass. I prioritize bass over many...

Is it not really a “headloudspeaker”? :) Listened this morning and mostly reminds me (from memory) of Yamaha YHD-1/2. And like Yamaha YHD-1/2, extremely open design for a vintage ortho. ^ so open ^ I quickly tried a few different foam pads. Increased bass but actually was meh on comfort...