Grado L-Cushion Headphone Earpads

The Grado L-Cushion is an original replacement earpad from Grado – the classic bowl pad that came standard on the SR225, SR325, RS1, RS2 and PS500 models for many years. It fits all Prestige, Reference, Statement, Professional and Limited Edition headphones.

Earpads are wear parts: over the years, the foam becomes hard or crumbly. A fresh pad restores fit, comfort and sound.

Why the L-Cushion?

The bowl shape holds the ear a little further from the driver than the flat S-Cushion. This opens up the sound: more air, more soundstage and a more present treble-mid rendering – at the cost of slightly less bass punch than the flat pad.

What you hear

With a fresh bowl pad, the headphone sits evenly on your ear again, the soundstage opens up and the treble is rendered more cleanly. Worn-out foam costs you exactly these qualities.

Who is the L-Cushion for?

For anyone whose bowl pad is worn out, or who wants to tune a flat-padded Grado towards more spaciousness. Plain talk: if you like the intimate, bass-heavy character of the flat S-pads, don't switch to bowl blindly – the sound changes audibly.

Our verdict

The classic among Grado pads: freshly replaced, the headphone feels like new again. Original is worth it.

Technical specifications

• Type: Original replacement earpad (L-Cushion, bowl)
• Historically standard on: SR225, SR325, RS1, RS2, PS500
• Compatible: All Grado Prestige, Reference, Statement, Professional and Limited Edition
• Material: Foam
• Fitting: User-replaceable
• What's included: 1 pair of earpads

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between S-, L- and G-Cushion?

The flat S-Cushion sits close to the driver: intimate, with powerful bass. The L-Cushion (bowl) creates more distance: airier, more soundstage. The large G-Cushion surrounds the ear and offers the largest soundstage. Every switch changes the sound audibly.

How often should earpads be replaced?

There's no fixed interval – condition is what matters. If the foam becomes hard, crumbly or flat, comfort and fit suffer, and the sound follows suit. With daily use, a replacement after a few years is entirely normal.

Why buy Grado pads at HD Zürisee?

Because the right pad determines sound and comfort. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorised Grado dealer and will tell you which type came original on your headphone. Free shipping from CHF 190.

Goes well with

Your headphones, matching headphone cables and more accessories.