Currently right now I have some Alessandro MS1i's, and have had them for about a half a year. The sound sig seems to be my taste, I just love the sound these put out. When I listen to my Audio Technica M50's I always seem to put them down and put on my Alessandro's.   So now to the main...

which is better for unamped rock listening?

First off, thanks to hembergler for generously mailing me free 6-micron mylar, spritzer for his expert advice, and Joerg Baar for being a living, breathing repair manual.  They helped make refurbishing these headphones possible.     The Micro Seiki MX-1 is composed of the MS-2 headphones and...

So I recently ordered a pair of Alessandro MS2i's. While waiting for the order to arrive, I did what I assumed any head-fier would do - read up on the product to soothe the wallet pain (right?!). I found that the majority of cases involve the customer ordering, waiting, and receving the package...

I have two Grados, the SR225 and the RS1i. I love them both. I also own a D7000. I'm kinda getting an itch to buy another headphone, after selling off my now unused Audio Technica A900s. Is this a stupid move, given that I don't have a good amp or DAC yet?   I've been thinking about the...

MS-2 fanboys, now is the time! I still love my K340s, but the head-fi collective wisdom is right, they do need recabling unless you're perfectly happy with an "espresso" kind of sound. I do think I've found my headphones, with the MS-2s. I have them hooked up to a recapped Naim Nait2 (through...

Hello, I have been lurking for about 3 weeks now, reading various reviews and impressions on both IEM and full sized headphones. As the title says I own a westone UM2, which I love. I have been using it as my primary earphone for the last 4 years.  I love the way it sounds, although sometimes I...

Is  the "Grado coloration" artificially enhancing detail? Or Is the detail presentation of the Ultrasone Pro2500 just more correct.    

Have your say! All for fun and I'm really quite anticipating your vote.   Edit: I'm extremely sorry for not adding the HF-2 into the equation, I never heard of them at the time.

Still waaaay new here.    I am pretty familiar with what changed with the Grados, but less familiar with the Alessandros.   Would I be correct in assuming that the MS2 to the MS2i changes are the same as from the 325 => 325i?   But then the 325i changed to the 325is.  Were than any...

Hi,   Currently I use the in ear headphones which came with my sony X1000 mp3 player for work, using the android as my mp3 player (I know I know, but I can get spotify on my android and not on the sony, come on sony).     I am a bit concerned about using the in-ear phones for listening...

  Hello, I have S9 and thinking to get a full sized headphone for it.  I will not be getting an amp for it now, perhaps later in the future.  I listen to classical, hip pop, instrumental, operatic pop, pop, R&B, and some alternative rock, blues, country, and jazz.   I have narrowed down my...

My HD650's have been sitting on the sideline for months and my six months rule (if i haven't used them for six months they go) has come into effect. I jsut wondered if the Alessandro MS-2's will be a step up form the HD650 or more of a side step?   I have to say looking at the portable...

There seems to be no Grado dealers in Australia, but I know of at least one Alessandro dealer. Their headphones look really similar, so what's the deal with them? From what I'm seeing, SR80i = MS1(i?), SR325i = MS2(i?) and RS1i = MSpro? Also what's the difference between the i and non i...

Can you visually tell if the current MS2 is base off the updated SR 325is?   Thanks.  

hello everybody ! first, sorry for my english (i'm a french newbie here !! ) here's my setup and then my question for you :   nad C515bee and rega P1 for sources, nad c315bee as integrated amp, q acoustic speakers, and Alessandro MS-1 (with hd414 pads), cables : QED Qunex1 and silver audio...

Hello Head-Fi'ers!   Been lurking for some time, first time I've gotten to posting.   I'm currently looking into buying a pair of Grado SRxx, more specifically the 60's or 80's, after hearing one of my colleagues SR80, with comfies. I current own a pair of AKG K601, and a pair of UE...

And I loved them! Fantastic sounding can. I'm thinking about buying a pair but they are quite cheap and I was wondering if there was anything out there that sounds similar but is a little more high-end. I can get them for $150 here in Australia but I can spend about $400 on some new cans. So...

I thought this would be a good time to start a MS PRO thread. I ordered my pair today. I'll be using them with my Creative Vision:M DAP & PA2V2 amp. I'll also use them with my Denon CD player. I understand these Grado style headphones really shine with the use of a tube amp and I have hopes of...

Alright, I am on the market for some headphones. My budget is between $300-$500 dollars (I am willing to spend this on the cans alone. Therefore, I am willing to spend more money on additional equipment for the headphones). I realize that once I spend that much I may as well invest in better...

I recently bought an Alessandro MS2i with a Little Dot I+ (with Mullard M8161 / OPA2107) and I'm wondering if a classical Headphone Amps (instead of a tube amp) could be better ? The little dot is my first headphone amp, so I cannot compare with any other headphone amps, but I don't know...

Hi guys. I'm just now getting into the audiophile scene. I recently bought a set of ATH-AD700 cans and an HT Omega Claro Plus+ sound card for my also recently-built gaming desktop. I'd heard great things about the AD700 for gaming: the huge soundstage, the comfort, the low price. All of that was...

Hi, im kinda new to this, so please guide me along. I need suggestions for alessandro ms2 headphones, um3x and sm3. Also, can portable amp be used to connect to my pc to my speakers? And is there a need for dac? Would appreciate any help I can get.   Thanks loads =)

Hello everyone, im new to the forum so I hope this is in the right place. I just bought a pair of Alessandro MS-2 headphones, and although they haven't arrived yet, im under the impression that I will need an amp for these. As far as amps go im kinda lost. So maybe someone can help me...

Looks perhaps is the least priority in deciding what headphones to buy among Head-Fiers, but if based on looks alone, what would be the best looking headphones? (post pic)