Headphone Heights

Posted by genungo (A) on October 19, 2015 at 19:03:25

In Reply to: RE: Happy as a clam at high tide posted by LWR on October 19, 2015 at 15:09:38

My Grado RS-1is have also been recabled with 20 feet of Cardas.

The modder took a great risk in trying this procedure (although the final results turned out stellar!). I would not recommend trying this mod at home, unless you are an experienced craftsperson and electronics assembler. The wooden cups of the expensive RS-1 must be taken apart and reassembled very slowly and carefully for this mod. Therefore, I won't attempt to describe exactly how it needs to be done.

The sonic differences between mine and a stock pair are subtle. A bit smoother, more refined, slightly more air and space, cleaner bass.

The Cardas cable and matching plug are of much higher build quality than stock. No comparison at all there! A worthy upgrade.

Edits: 10/19/15   10/19/15   10/20/15