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Alessandro MS-1i

post #1 of 47
4/13/10 at 4:39pm
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Does the MS-1i have the donut ear pad or the full covered type? I just ordered these on one of those "caught up in the moment" feelings. Should I regret it? Also how do they sound without a amp?
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post #2 of 47
4/13/10 at 5:01pm
They have the "full covered" type, also known as comfy earpads.

You really shouldn't regret it. They sound great and work perfectly fine without an amp.
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post #3 of 47
4/13/10 at 5:07pm
The MS-1(i)'s are wonderful cans. Great for the $$$, but I would expect that after you try them out for a while with comfy pads, you will want to try them with the L-cushions (doughnut ear pads). An awesome entry into quality mid-fi that will be a very good experience, I expect.
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post #4 of 47
4/13/10 at 5:18pm
Your "caught up in the moment" feeling did you a solid. Great set of headphones for use without an amp.
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post #5 of 47
4/13/10 at 5:26pm
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Originally Posted by sampson_smith View Post
The MS-1(i)'s are wonderful cans. Great for the $$$, but I would expect that after you try them out for a while with comfy pads, you will want to try them with the L-cushions (doughnut ear pads). An awesome entry into quality mid-fi that will be a very good experience, I expect.
So these

Grado Earpads (Large) Pair | HeadRoom Audio

fit on the ms1i's?
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post #6 of 47
4/13/10 at 6:27pm
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Originally Posted by Doorbell View Post
I'd only put those on my MS1's if I suddenly found myself really wanting to explore the more hard-core aspects of masochism.
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post #7 of 47
4/13/10 at 8:44pm
MS1s are just great. They are very good stock. They're easily moddable to greatly improve the sound further. They sound good without an amp; they sound awesome with one.

Just can't go wrong.
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post #8 of 47
4/13/10 at 9:06pm
The MS-1i's are better for rock, great definition on male vocals and perfect for using without an amp.
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post #9 of 47
4/13/10 at 9:34pm
I think the L-Pads sound clearer but they aren't as comfortable for over two hours for me. I haven't yet cut and tried my Sennheiser HD414 yellow pads. I will try the reverse quarter mod...cut a quarter-sized hole out of them and then put them on inside-out. These weren't expensive and feel softer than the Grado Bowls. The comfies are nice but a bit warm and they muddy the sound a bit, I feel.
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post #10 of 47
4/13/10 at 10:09pm
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Does Alessandro really take a long time to ship? I was reading some old threads about the ms1i and alot of people complained about having to wait almost 3 weeks for theirs to show up.
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post #11 of 47
4/13/10 at 10:21pm
I ordered some MS-1's a while back and the shipping was quite slow. It was about 2 full weeks and that seemed a bit long compared to Amazon, Ebay and people shipping from the for sale forum here.
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post #12 of 47
4/13/10 at 10:50pm
It would be criminal if someone didn't mention picking up a pair of HD414 pads (like 10 bucks on eBay) and quarter / reverse modding them. You lose a little mid-bass but you gain clarity and seperation. And if you don't like it hey you only spent 10 wing wangs.
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post #13 of 47
4/14/10 at 12:07am

Alessandro were FAST!

I ordered my MS-1i's on Sunday about a month ago or so and I had them that Wednesday! I was really surprised and happy. Not a lot of things feel like Christmas these days but that pair got me hooked and now I have spent so much time doing more research on Head-Fi and buying! Also got both of my professional musician friends to buy pairs. We compared the MS-1i's to his Senns and his studio refererence set-up and his crazy custom speaker set-up was much more like the MS-1i's. So to get that kind of sound for that kind of money, we have been VERY happy. Now I have the RE0's for iems and want either PK1's or PK2's for earbuds. I tell myself that I'll stop with that set...

I have the Sennheiser pads but have yet to do the reverse quarter mod. I am already itching to have the old Grado "Flat" pads from TTVJ's site. Wish they weren't so expensive. Sound + comfort = the goal.
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post #14 of 47
4/14/10 at 12:33am
Grado Headphone Carry Case HiFi Headphones

just ordered this from the UK for the MS-1i's...
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post #15 of 47
4/14/10 at 12:42am
The MS-Pros are calling your name...
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