alessandro-ms-1

Hi there, hopefully the LA7000 qualifies for this high-end forum, if not apologies.   So as the title says, I've just put my order in with Mark Lawton and I'm now about 12 weeks away from my very own LA7000 headphone.   This being my first foray into the high-end section of head-fi I...

I currently own two pairs of Grado headphones -- Alessandro MS1 (purchased in 2007) and Grado SR325is (purchased 3 weeks ago) -- and in both pairs, my left earcup has fallen off the little metal peg that goes into the black plastic connector on the cup housing.   Each time, this has happened...

Hello Head-Fi, my first post here and sadly a question is all I have to share with you. Please forgive me for that and try to help if you can.     I know the options I am giving are totally contradicting. The MS1 being all open supra-aural and PX 360 being closed circumaural. But open...

Hi,   Recently my grandmother bought me a pair of Grado SR325is as a surprise. I will mainly be using these headphones in study hall and at home. I am in need of an amp that I can just put in my suitcase or backpack and take along. I was looking at the Grado RA1 but I am not sure if it is...

my first post so excited since im a longtime reader

Hi all,   I am new both on this forum, and to the world of hi-fi. I listen to a mixture of Prog-metal, Djent, and some classical and baroque music too. I play guitar, So like Strong mids, and smooth highs, and bass to be present, but not over-powering or muddy I have essentially...

Hi,   I listen to rock/jazz/classical/folk on flac using foobar2000/wasapi. My collection includes poorly mastered hyper-compressed rock/jazz recordings (think about the Stooges-Raw Power or anyone of the early Blue Note RVG remasters) as well as audiophile classical/acoustic recordings -...

Not sure if this is right subforum, but here goes...   So I have a setup at the moment for my main PC where I have a optical digital output from the onboard sound (Realtek ALC892) to a Pioneer VSX-517 home receiver. When I'm not using headphones I have a pair of dtx floorstanders coupled...

As you guys may be aware I own 3 decent pairs of headphones now. I recently ordered the alessandro ms1 and received it today. Now that I own 3 pairs of decent headphones I will do a review and comparison between the 3.       I will give it a 1, 2, or 3 for a rating scale. 1 means it wins...

Well first of all I'm new, so hello. Anyway, I ordered the MS1 around 8 days ago so I'm just waiting for them to arrive. I listen to a lot of Punk and Metal and I hear Grado are good for that kinda music, though being from the UK, they're priced pretty ridiculously here. But at the same time...

So the other day I got a refund check in the mail from my old apartment complex for about $300 and I wasn't expecting it, so this nice surprise will go towards my next headphones. This means I can get the 325 with flats for $30ish out of my bank (considering the $300 as a bonus) But then that...

I Recieved my Hd 598 from JR, shipped to montreal quebec and the headphones arrived in 2 days which was shockingly fast. Out of the box they sounded a bit frail but after a few hours use they seem to have "burned" in a bit maybe. They have a much wider soundstage then my MS1's but the sound is...

Looking to grab some headphones for my father.  His ancient AKG's have finally given up.  He doesn't amp his headphones, so I want to get him something that will still sound decent if he's listening to his ipod directly.  Thats the main reason I'm making a thread, I've found it somewhat...

Shure 440 or Sennheiser 428?   Player: iPod Touch 2G Amp: E7 Music: Rock   Have MS1s (which I love) but need something closed as my wife complains about my music when we sit together. The above are my two choices (limited choice - gift card).   Just need one word answer please...

I have had some music series ones for half a year now and they have broken, the left side rattles on heavy bass when any moderate volume is used. I also use them out of my guitar amp which I think might have blown them on that left side. My ms1'sare great for guitar the straight forward sound...

Hello and all that jazz!   I recently, as in tonight, got my pair of ATH-AD700 headphones in.  I'm just not 'getting' it I guess.   A few years back I picked up a $12 pair of cheapy sony in-ear buds to listen to stuff at work on my PSP and at home on my computer.  Later, I got myself a...

First Impressions:   Buggering hell. Nobody left a note on the door for the postman. Looks like I probably won’t get my E11 until tomor- OH YES IT’S HERE. THANK YOU MISTER POSTMAN.   I think this is what we refer to in the the trade as 'double prizes'. My amp and battery come strapped...

My budget is 300 or lower and I previously thought about buying the Beats Studios (I was pushing my budget) for its stylish looks. However, I seen a lot of reviews and they discouraged me from buying them. I researched some more and found these ugly looking headphones. I looked up review...

I am looking for a decent pair of headphones (non IEM) for jogging/speed walking. They need to be able to handle sweat. I hate IEMs, as they are uncomfortable and a hassle to put in my ears. I recently purchased the Koss Portapro, but they were a bit too muddy in the bass area, and the...

Hi guys, I want to have a taste of the audiophile world. Some background: I love music, rock, blues, jazz, I play electric guitar in these styles mostly also. I also listen to alot of electronic music (Daft Punk comes to mind really quick). I also do alot of PC gaming in which I like to have...

I'm a head-fi member from a ways back looking to get back in on a gift-based budget - my college student wallet is not up to becoming a regular member again. I'm looking for the best set of <$75 closed cans with a decent amount of isolation I can find. Tastes: I had a pair of Beyerdynamic...

I just bought them and they should be here by next monday. Any things to improve sounds such as minor things or mods or any important topics about these cans?

Hey there, does anyone know what the diameter of the drivers in these and if they would be a good contender for replacing the drivers in a pair of vintage Pioneer SE L40? And if you have some other ideas for good drivers around 38mm-40mm feel free to leave it :)  

Hey guys I've been lurking around these forums for quite a while but haven't posted much till now so I thought Id just share a few thoughts on my two full sized cans. just a note, I don't profess to be a hardcore audiophile but I do like a nice sounding pair of headphones and also I run my...

I'm currently using Alessandro MS1s, which are fine for general music use, but I have a hard time using them when messing with softsynths on the computer for hours on end because the sounds they make are very bright. I also feel like I'm not hearing the sounds properly when I make them so my...