Complete headband for Grado headphones - Classic black
Now available with new, better headbands, photos will be updated soon!
Completely transform the comfort of your Grado Labs headphones using only 4 screws with this Classic aluminum and leather headband assembly. Thanks to the simple installation process, within minutes you can bid farewell to cranky plastic parts and a stiff headband and welcome a whole new level of comfort and reliability.
Compatible with all wired Grado models!
This pre-assembled product bundle was created to make modding Grado's easier, faster and more affordable. It consists of our famous classic aluminum gimbals and rodblocks set, a regular-sized leather headband and a spring steel band that connects the two. Optionally, you can order it with our extremely comfortable earpads too.
You can find visual aid on how to perform the modification here: https://www.nyczaj.audio/aluminum-set-instruction-manual
All you have to do to install it is to remove the stock headband by pulling the gimbal pins out of the cups and sliding them off (paragraph 3 d) of our instruction manual). Then put the new headband in place, apply the threadlocker glue on the gimbal screws and screw them to the cups (paragraph 5 of the manual).
Gimbals and rodblocks were CNC machined from aluminum and anodized black. The rodblocks are fitted with the sliders and pressure screws that allow for precise vertical and horizontal adjustment, more resistance and smoother operation than the stock parts.
Headband was sewed from a genuine calfskin leather with soft memory foam padding, making it much softer and nicer to feel than the stock.
The optional earpads are made out of memory foam and an acoustically transparent fabric and are a huge improvement both in terms of comfort and sound. Their softness allows you to enjoy Grado Labs headphones for hours on end in an unparalleled comfort and the used materials enrich the Grado house sound with a hint of bass, while also expanding the soundstage.
Each set comes with the tools needed for the installation and a set of spare screws and sliders.
It is a 100% made in EU product. To ensure highest quality those parts are crafted entirely in my workshop, checked and tested for couple of days before I ship them to a lucky buyer – because of that it takes around a week for me to prepare and send them after the order is made. Please do bear in mind that even though I do my best and improve my methods and products with every batch, this is still a DIY product done in a home workshop, given that each set of parts is slightly different (almost exclusively in terms of looks) and subject to very minor imperfections (like tiny scratches or dents, mostly in hardly visible spots). I take customer satisfaction very seriously, so if there's ever anything (and I mean anything) you'd like to talk about regarding your purchase, I'll be very happy to help.
Classic black headband assembly for Grado
This product fits the following Grado Labs headphones:
x Generation:
- Prestige Series: Grado SR60x, Grado SR80x, Grado SR125x, Grado SR225x, Grado SR325x
- Reference Series: Grado RS2x, Grado RS1x
- Statement Series: Grado GS1000x, Grado GS3000x
e Generation:
- Prestige Series: Grado SR60e, Grado SR80e, Grado SR125e, Grado SR225e, Grado SR325e
- Reference Series: Grado RS2e, Grado RS1e
- Statement Series: Grado GS1000e, Grado GS2000e, Grado GS3000e
- Professional Series: Grado PS500e, Grado PS1000e, Grado PS2000e
i Generation:
- Prestige Series: Grado SR60i, Grado SR80i, Grado SR125i, Grado SR225i, Grado SR325i, Grado SR325is
- Reference Series: Grado RS2i, Grado RS1i
- Statement Series: Grado GS1000i
1st Generation:
- Prestige Series: Grado SR60, Grado SR80, Grado SR100, Grado SR125, Grado SR200, Grado SR225, Grado SR300, Grado SR325
- Reference Series: Grado RS2, Grado RS1
- Statement Series: Grado GS1000
- Professional Series: Grado PS500, Grado PS1000
Limited Editions:
- Heritage Series: Grado GH1, Grado GH2, Grado GH3, Grado GH4
- Grado Hemp, Grado White, Grado HF1, Grado HF2, Grado PS1, Grado Freesystems, Grado Black Label I, Grado Black Label II, Grado Pokemon, Grado Oreo, E&J x Coogi x Grado, Grado James Taylor, Grado Ariana Grande x Reebok, Grado x A24: Mid90s, Grado x A24: Moonlight, Grado New Amsterdam, Grado Harley-Davidson, Grado Uncrate Supply, Grado The Wheeler, Grado Liberté, Grado EJ Brandy, Grado 1888 Double Barrel Reserva, Grado Russell’s Reserve Whiskey Barrel, Grado Microsoft, Grado Why Hunger, Grado Billy Joel, Grado John Mayer, Grado Fairfax Recordings Series, Grado Thailand Anniversary, Grado Bushmills Whiskey Barrel, Grado Dolce & Gabbana, Grado John Varvatos
Since Nyczaj is a one man operation, my shipping policy is slightly different to regular online stores. I perform a lot of work on our products after the order is placed – I either make them to order completely from scratch, assemble them, finish them off or quality test them. Because of that it can take us up to 2-3 weeks after the order is placed to ship it.
In addition to registered mail shipping I also offer express shipping to most of the countries. If you live outside Europe, I recommend choosing express shipping as it is much faster and more reliable than mail.
If express shipping is not available to your country, I can arrange an express shipping via courier service on demand, such service will be priced individually – if you’re interested in this, please contact me before placing an order at info@nyczaj.audio or via the contact form at the bottom of nyczaj.audio website.
Nyczaj won’t consider any parcels lost until it is officially confirmed either by Poczta Polska or a postal service in the destination country, and thus won’t resend or refund any orders before that.
Reviews
Replacement was way better than the crappy stock plastic headband. Build quality is great and immediately noticeable. Clamping force was improved, as well as the headband padding which was not too thick. I feel like this headband was built with bigger heads in mind though, as there is about a two-finger gap between the side of my head and the sides of the headband, but it doesn't affect fit. Product didn't come with print instructions, nor a link to instructions, which either would be nice.
The build quality is absolutely exemplary in person. A huge improvement in terms of adjustment & feel. Headband cushion is super soft and comfy. Better still, if you have a big head like me and felt the stock rodblock was short, this is both longer and at a steeper angle for maximum fit. Small but thoughtful touches like this truly show the care gone into this. Only con I could point out is that it's a bit heavy and adds to the overall headphone weight - a worthy tradeoff considering the gains.