SOULWIT Replacement Earpads for Grado RS1, RS1e, RS1i, RS1x, RS2, RS2e, RS2i, RS2x, Ear Pads Cushions for Alessandro Music Series M1, M1i, M1x, M2, M2i, M2x, Mpro, M pro x

I love the sound of my Grado SR80x headphones, but the bare foam all the pads are made of starts to irritate my ears within a few minutes. These have a removable perforated leatherette cover that acts as a barrier between your ear and the foam. So much more comfortable. Can finally use my Grados for more than thirty minutes. Did not seem to alter the sound in any meaningful way, at least to my largely untrained ears.Only dig is they are a bit of a pain to get installed. I found it easiest to remove the leatherette cover and install the bare foam pad first, then carefully stretch the cover over the foam. After a little wiggling about, they fit my SR80x perfectly.

While a good set of headphones will last you a lifetime, the ear pads must be replaced regularly. Foam decays and affects sound quality; ear pads can get grimy. Another advantage of changing ear pads is that you can dial in a preferred sound signature without modifying your cans. My Grade RS1s are pre-serial numbering, (Super Vintage S) and I'd destroy their collector value if I did any permanent mods.I've used the SOULWIT replacement cushions for other headphones, so I was confident that these would meet my two requirements: one, be neutral sounding, and two, be easy to install. The SOULWIT wins on both. I've found Grados to be more sensitive and reactive to different earpads, and these changes the Grado signature sound. Sound is subjective so that I won't dwell on this. However, the SOULWIT ear pads are less bright than the OEM ear pads, and the soundstage is slightly less forward. Is it better or worse sounding? That's not the issue. They sound different, and I like the less sharp sound the SOULWIT provides. You can buy and try these at less than the cost of an LP to see if you like the sound. If not, peel them off and try another.The SOULWITs come with a pleather skin that can be applied to the foam to increase Bass. It does slightly, but if you want more Bass, you should not wear Grados! :-)As a bonus, the SOULWITs are easy to install, and a step-by-step illustrated instruction sheet walks you through the process.The SOULWIT ear pads are not just a replacement but an upgrade in comfort. The OEM Grado foam earpads are affectionately nicknamed "Cheese graters" because the foam is quite coarse and scratchy. The SOULWIT ear pads use a much smoother foam that will not irritate your ears.In conclusion, the SOULWIT ear pads are a high-quality replacement and a budget-friendly option. They're well-built and affordable, making them a smart choice for those grungy ear pads you should have changed months ago! Yes, I'm talking to you! :-)

Ritirato prodotto, utile non facilissimo da istallare. Provato buona resa sonora ad un primo ascolto.

… bei meinem Grado RS2e führten diese Ersatzpolster zu einem deutlichen Verlust an Transparenz und Räumlichkeit - die Original Grado-Polster sind komplett anders konstruiert - der Schall wird dabei nicht durch die Polster hindurch geleitet. Noch schlechter wird es, wenn man nachträglich die schwarzen Kunstlederüberzüge montiert, die eigentlich zur Optimierung der Basswiedergabe dienen sollen, dann werden eigentlich nur die Höhen „beschnitten“.Bin reumütig zum Original zurückgekehrt!

Really impressed with these replacement earpads on my Grado RS1s.Sound as good as the original and I find them more comfortable.