[Rubit]

Hey everyone,

pretty new here, but I have decided to purchase the Grado SR80i as entry-level cans.

I got a quick question here:

1. Where can I get them online for Canadians with decent S&H?

Thanks guys

 

[iHelp]

MS1. $99 with free shipping (international)

Otherwise, I don't know of any international Grado sellers. THEY EXIST, I just don't know any.

 

[Rubit]

I've read that the MS1 has less bass than the Grado's 80i

Is this true? Or is it not a significant difference?

 

[kite7]

No difference really in terms of bass, I find the pads can affect this as well as the housing depth

They're shipping the new MS1, which has the same housing and cable improvements as the new "i" grados

 

[Rubit]

Great! I guess the only question left is the MS1 or the MS1-i?

Thanks again

 

[kite7]

They did not change the name even though they updated it. They will only ship out the new versions so you don't really have a choice

 

[iHelp]

Wrong. The cable is the same FWIR. No cable upgrade. Oh, and, they still sell both. It's weird, but it's how you access the website.

They STILL sell both versions.
Quote:

Originally Posted by kite7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif They're shipping the new MS1, which has the same housing and cable improvements as the new "i" grados

 

[Rubit]

What I figured out is

MS1i > SR80i

Oh, and how long is the shipping process? 2-3 weeks

 

[SgtPepper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubit /img/forum/go_quote.gif What I figured out is MS1i > SR80i Oh, and how long is the shipping process? 2-3 weeks

That's the general consensus. As far as shipping goes, I'm not sure, but I've read that some Canadians have received theirs in less than a week. Alessandro won't give you a tracking number or any notification that your phones have shipped- you'll know once your credit card has been charged. If it's been a week and you haven't been billed, Alessandro is probably waiting on a new shipment (happens all the time).

Enjoy your new cans!

 

[MD1032]

If you're going to buy the MS-1i or SR-80i (shouldn't be a huge difference between the two, the MS's are usually more reserved, though), please make sure you buy a pair of the "bowl" (L) pads to go with them because the standard pads, the "comfy" (or S) pads ruin the sound.

 

[Rubit]

I JUST bought them from the Alessandro website. I don't know about the type of pads that come with them....screw

I purchased the MS1i