[estreeter]

Still on their way ? Sweet Jesus - did you tick the box marked 'Royal Canadian Mounted Yak Delivery' or something ?

 

[Joelby]

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Still on their way ? Sweet Jesus - did you tick the box marked 'Royal Canadian Mounted Yak Delivery' or something ?

LOL our yaks just got forced back to work after going on strike. We're way behind on our mail right now, esp from US.

 

[bcasey25raptor]

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LOL our yaks just got forced back to work after going on strike. We're way behind on our mail right now, esp from US.

precisely
 

 

[bcasey25raptor]

yes yes yes. finally they arrived. first impressions: they are very clear. fun sounding. and metal sounds phenomenal. highly recommended.

 

[opethbleed]

just got my MS-1i from JABEN Kuala Lumpur. loving these cans even though they are not properly burned in yet 

 

[bcasey25raptor]

I still can't believe how much I love my Alessandro MS1. So much fun and perfect for metal. I find i reach for them way more often then my Shure SRH840.
 
I think I am a beginner Gradophile. Best $99 I ever spent.
 
I seriously cannot get enough of these cans. Even to peoples dismay in public. I am one of those people who tend to use these on the go.

 

[mivecboy]

I am still loving mine. I haven't made any mods or alterations and they sound sweet as

 

[tiobilli]

hi,
Which are the models sold in Alessandro.com page, "i" or "non-i"?
Shipping rates to Europe are included from Alessandro.com web store? I try to buy it and in Paypal page there are no shipping rates...
Any other site to buy this headphones in Europe?
Thank you!!

 

[RealSlimSeto]

Guys,
 
I heard the Grado SR225is and loved them, and I'm in a situation where I can get a MS1 and a decent dac/amp(E10 maybe?) for a similar price or less.
 
Which is better? Have only heard the MS1s briefly though, my friend liked them however.
 
On another note, are they only good for rock/metal? While they sounded excellent with these genres, I also listen to quite a bit of everything else. Are they "specialists" in that regard?

 

 

[Blue Boat]

I'd go for the SR225. They're on a whole new level. The differences between a MS1/SR80/60 and a SR225 become very apparent when you pay
close attention. Besides, amps and DACs can come later. Grados don't need serious amplification. 

 

[Mozu]

I'd say the opposite, but I'm a bit biased towards my MS1is, and having a nice amp/DAC is pretty sweet, and you can always mod the MS1is later on.
 
I have to be honest that I enjoy mine more for non-rock/metal (and I listen to a LOT of metal), just because of the clarity and instrument separation.  Not to say they don't do metal well - Blind Guardian's 'A Twist in the Myth' is godly through them, and even lo-fi black metal sounds great, however, Yo-Yo Ma's rendition of 'The Ecstasy of Gold' is literally the best-sounding thing I have ever heard.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

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Grados don't need serious amplification. 

But good DAC is always welcome

 

[Blue Boat]

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But good DAC is always welcome

Most definitely.
 
But headphones/transducers make the biggest difference in the audio chain, imo 

 

 

[daddydonks]

Just won an auction for a new set on Ebay. Really, really pleased. Sold my home theatre system and have now gone and put together a really nice stereo setup for my large bedroom instead.
 
Alessandro MS1
Cambridge DACmagic
Dussun T6 integrated amp
Shanling SCD-S300
Paradigm Titan V.6 Monitors
 
Now all i need to do is find a nice second hand fm tuner and it'll all be sweet as. Cant wait for high level audio instead of the **** that emanates from the combination of my computer speakers and the surround sound setup in the lounge room.

 

[offshore]

Let a friend listen to my Alessandro Ms1i w/ Cmoy amp today... then I watched him order a pair of MS1i phones with Cmoy amp from his IPHONE!!!!! How crazy is that!!! Guess they made an impression on him!  Btw, he brought his Dre's Beat hp and said he was done with those!!!