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post #466 of 475
1/30/13 at 8:14pm
Think that's why I sprung for ms-2is, I do enjoy mellow cans but just wanted a little more aggression from what I've tried before. That and I'd rather try as many different flavors of headphones I can for the inevitable day I break down and splurge on some top tier cans. This site truly is a gift and a curse.
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post #467 of 475
1/30/13 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by beyondthepale35 View Post

Think that's why I sprung for ms-2is, I do enjoy mellow cans but just wanted a little more aggression from what I've tried before. That and I'd rather try as many different flavors of headphones I can for the inevitable day I break down and splurge on some top tier cans. This site truly is a gift and a curse.

In that case you have chosen an excellent headphone.

They actually reminded me of my Vandersteen 2Ci speakers, like they were mounted to my ears, their beautiful, enjoy them.

I believe you are definitely getting some top tier headphones, without splurging!


Edited by joseph69 - 1/30/13 at 10:22pm
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post #468 of 475
2/1/13 at 1:25pm

Hey Folks,

 

I've not been a serious headphone listener in the past. I've had a couple headphones over the years: Sennheiser HD420 (from the early 80s) and Grado SR60 from about 12 years ago. I just re-stumbled into Head-Fi a few weeks ago and bought the Panasonic RP-HTF600. They sound pretty good - especially for less than $30! That got me interested and I found my HD420 and SR60 in the attic. The old HD420 had taken too much abuse and had to be thrown out. The SR60 still sounded great - it just needed some new pads. I started comparing it with the HTF600 and they both have their strengths - in my noobie opinion. I like the SR60 better except for some bass on some songs. Then I started reading Head-Fi some more, thinking - maybe I could spend just a bit more and get something even better!

 

Based mostly on the comments/opinions/descriptions in this thread, I just purchased MS2 last night and I can't wait to try them out. I'll be listening to FLAC music through a Schiit Magni & Modi.

 

So it looks like I'm already following the Head-Fi crowd: 2 pairs of headphones; a headphone amp; a dac; and I've bookmarked all the conversations about pads so I can see which ones I want to try after the MS2 comes in. Speaking of which, what's the usual lead time from Allesandro?

 

Thanks for the Thread! And I know you're sorry about my wallet...

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post #469 of 475
2/1/13 at 2:30pm

Good for you!!! Excellent headphones IMO.

About three months ago I purchased the MS2i (I no longer have), and I waited less than one week for them to arrive. It may take more or less time depending on their stock. When I ordered mine, I called Alessandro first to see if they had them in stock, and they did, so it didn't take long at all.

BTW I'm in N.Y and Alessandro is my neighbor being right in P.A., so you might want to take that into consideration also. I received them through the U.S.P.S.

Enjoy them, they are really nice!! The only reason I traded them for the Grado SR325is, is because I loved the attack of the Grado. If I wanted a mellower headphone I would definitely buy the MS2i again.

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post #470 of 475
2/1/13 at 2:33pm

Got my woodys in the mail today, I can see why these are considered such great rock headphones. So much 70s progressive rock to sift through over the next few weeks...

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post #471 of 475
4/16/13 at 12:22am

listening to my MS2i through my new Dangerous Music Source.

 

wowsers, never heard em sound this good.  well in the groove here as they pair very nicely:

 

 

looking forward to my new XLR cables arriving soon too so I can get the Dynaudio DBM50 active monitors in on the party...

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post #472 of 475
4/16/13 at 11:11am

Has anyone tried the MS2 with the iBasso D6 please? I'm searching for a neutral DAC/amp that will work well with my MS2 for under 500$.


Edited by Moustache - 5/4/13 at 2:13pm
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post #473 of 475
5/4/13 at 5:29pm

I would really like to try out the Dangerous Music Source but it's too expensive for me at the moment and I think I'll  never use all of its features.


Edited by Moustache - 5/5/13 at 4:33am
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post #474 of 475
5/5/13 at 10:34pm
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Originally Posted by Moustache View Post

I would really like to try out the Dangerous Music Source but it's too expensive for me at the moment and I think I'll  never use all of its features.

 

could always bundle a Schiit Amp and DAC too, for under $500....

 

http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=16

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post #475 of 475
5/5/13 at 10:42pm

wondering if anyone has tried the Symphones Magnum upgrade for the MS2i?  

 

http://www.symphones.ca/magnum.htm

 

at $400, price is pretty steep and 2/3 the cost of PS500s.  wondering if the quality boost would be worth it vs just getting another set of cans:

 

 

 

i know there's a pretty long thread on the subject:

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/434471/symphones-magnum-upgrade-for-grado-sr325-and-alessandro-ms2/2280#post_9412169


Edited by aphinity - 5/5/13 at 10:48pm
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