Does anyone know if these have different drivers in some of them?  I got a replacement from Amazon due to the headband making crack noises, and the replacement doesn't sound as good. The bass is a bit punchier and overall the sound is brighter. I A/B'd several times and the original pair...

  Why's that?  I now have both the Maverick D1 and Apogee. To me, the Apogee seems maybe a bit more clear, but lacking bass compared to the D1. Not sure what to stick with.

Looking for a nice DAC/AMP combo but also eyeing the Apogee ONE as I record a lot too. How does this compare to other DAC/AMP combos for the price range? I heard it's quite good.  Maverick D1? 

I just bought an Apogee One for recording purposes and wondering how it fairs to my Maverick D1. I've only had a chance for a quick comparison and it seems the One is clearer but this could be due to the lack of bass (or rather muddy bass from the D1).  Does anyone know which one is supposed...

I have the DT990PRO here, 250ohm. It's an excellent headphone. It took me a while to find what I was looking for in a headphone, but after I bought this + the Maverick Audio D1, I haven't looked back. Lurk around, but have never thought about a new headphone in a very long time 

Quote: Originally Posted by rederanged Wow, that is horrid. British rock bands have some of the worst mastering. That Arctic Monkeys album Favourite Worst Nightmare seems like it would have been pretty good if the music were audible under the distortion. Yeah for sure. I listen...

Muse - Map of the Problematique . Great song, terrible mastering.

Quote: Originally Posted by mythless lol, believe it or not, after getting the bowls, I have no longer a desires (other than curiosity sake) to get the SR225. I know it's been awhile since I last heard the SR225 and I am doing this from memory, but I do not think the SR225 are a step...

Don't find them shrill at all really. Using quarter modded comfies. If I ever have to take them off, it's because they've been on for 2+ hours and the pads hurt my ears. Not the sound being too bright.

Quote: Originally Posted by MaZa Yeah, but they suffer same problem with bass. Even more so as Alessandro MS1 has even less midbass hump than standard Grados. They are more versatile headphones for sure, but towards wrong genres. Sorry OP, cant help you further. D1001 might indeed...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheAudioDude what will be popular ten years from now? A dude farting in a mic with autotune. Like seriously, music nowadays is so terribad, I won't be surprised if it's just like one note the whole time in a song with some terribad lyrics. It...

Quote: Originally Posted by iHelp Nice. I still plan to do the mod, but I'll take note of that. I'm going to buy the MS1 because I'm planning to woody the cups (when the warranty wears out). Maybe a summer/winter project. They're slimmer too. btw, did you have to have the volume...

I don't think the MS1 looks nearly as good as the MS1i. Just my thoughts though. I'd also think about about the MS1000 instead of just doing it because it's 'better'. It does take away some of the greatness that makes the MS1i, for some more soundstage and a slightly different sound. I for...

Here's a bit more accurate comparison, the difference in size is a bit more bigger. The MS1i looks far better in my opinion, the MS1 (non-i) just stays flat. Quicky in paint:

1. Origin of Symmetry - Muse 2. The Resistance - Muse 3. Lateralus - Tool 4. OK Computer - Radiohead

I can definitely agree. The bass always surprises me on my MS1i. It's nice defined bass, but the impact is definitely there. To be honest, Rock/Electronica is where MS1i shines. It's surprising that electronica would be one for the MS1i, but I thought so, and I heard a few others say this as...

Quote: Originally Posted by Qonmus Perhaps some people just don't like it. Qonmus wins the internet on logical logic.

OK Computer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KID A. Overrated. With a capital O. Overrated.

Probably the D1001. Surprisingly the MS-1 (a Grado, modified) does very well with electronic, which I listen to quite a bit. But I also listen to a lot of rock. If you're looking for bass with that electronic, I'd go with the D1001 or spring for their older brother D2000 (can get for $220...

Quote: Originally Posted by fldrice I'm going to have to disagree with you on this point. As someone who actually plays the piano and someone who has played on many different pianos, I would say that the AD700 does a fairly decent job of representing the instrument (it's not really...

Hey! Come on now. They're not lean, they're ACCURATE BASS, how it's "supposed" to sound! Duh! LOL

I really like Dead Wing, especially "Arriving Somewhere but not Here" In Absentia still remains my favorite though.

My MS-1i's are pretty bassy ... I use to listen to the RX700 nonstop which has quite a bit of bass, and went to the MS-1i, which didn't have much less. It had less, but not much less. I find the bass more than sufficient, never wanting anymore. I can't understand where the comments about no...

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people in North America missed out quite a bit on Muse because of their 2nd and 3rd album not releasing in time because the record deal in America tried to make them remove some falsetto for Radio play and they denied it, so record deal was canceled. And their first album which released in North...