LOW cost way to enhance/upgrade your Grado's...never understood why plastic is used on the stock ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322220921728?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I also wish Grado's earpads and headband were more comfy. Oh well, I DO love the Grado house sound!!