[was ist los?]

Oh well, i would like a new pair. Plus now that it's at $135 at acoustic sounds, i think i'll get the SR-225s.

 

[foogy]

Screwdriver, I'm just wondering if you got my emails. Didn't know any other way to reach you, so sorry if this post is kinda irrelevant to the topic at hand.

 

[foogy]

Argh, it always seems like once you find a good deal a better one comes along. I really want to know if there's a huge difference between the MS2 and 225 now that there's that incredible deal for 135. I have been lucky enough to get a deal for an MS2 for 200 used, but I'm wondering if the difference is justified when played through a decent sony DVD player. I like complex rock with an electronic twist (ie RADIOHEAD), so I really enjoy analysing the music and sifting through layers. It seems like the MS2 is a more detailed version of the 225 with pretty direct presentation of high frequencies, rather than the 325, as the MS2 is supposedly a lot more neutral. So basically, I'm asking for a 65 dollar justification to upgrade more. Bear in mind I'll probably also get a good amp to accompany the phones after a while so I guess the Sony player isn't going to be my only source. Thanks for any help.

 

[was ist los?]

I dug this thread up to see if others have made any comparisons. Anyone?

 

[TonyTripleA]

General experience I have had with two Panasonic DVDs (R31 and R32) is beware CD quality out of DVD players that are mid range or less.

The treble was missing and the bass corrupted. Funny, but the encoded DTS and Dolby DVDs sounded okay.

A real CD player is a joy to behold.

Cheers,

TonyAAA

 

[Chefguru]

I own the ms-2 now, and have also owned a lot of grados (sr-225 , rs-2 , rs-1 , sr-200, ss-1 and hp-2).
My friend owns the sr-325 and have heard the sr-325 multiple times, so I can give you a good idea of what your getting and a quick sr-225 vs sr-325 vs ms-2 review.

The ms-2 and sr-225 sound kinda similar. Both are pretty neutral (the ms-2 is a bit more ), both have great slam, and both have good detail and bass. The difference is the ms-2 has more detail, better bass, and a slightly more depth sound stage (also it has a cooler casing lol). Both headphones are very good and you can't go wrong with either, but if you have the extra change go with the ms-2 because it is a pretty decent upgrade for the money. I actually prefer the ms-2 over the rs-1 (prob the ms-pro also but i haven't heard it) because of how it's so neutral (although powerful) and uncolored it is.
For people who are wondering about how the ms-2 vs the sr-325-
The sr-325 and ms-2 are the same headphone physically (ex ms-2 has no button and the text on the casing reads a little different). The only difference between the two material wise is that the ms-2's drivers are designed more for studio use where the sr-325 is designed for audiophiles. Because of this the ms-2 is very accurate and neutral and the sr-325 is rather bright (some may say harsh) but has a more forcefull slam ( which really only works in favor for rock). The detail of the two is about the same, if I was to pick which has more I'd prob say ms-2 but it pretty much sounded the same to me. The thing about the sr-325's detail is that because of how bright it is, it tends to be maybe a little too detail and causes fatigueness, where the ms-2 is calm and non fatiguing but still hyper-detailed (kinda reminded me of the hd650). Bass on the ms-2 was a little smoother but pretty much the same as well. Mids sounded the same (if you don't include the tone of the mids). Highs are a little smoother on the ms-2.
The problem I found with the sr-325 was that although it is just amazing with rock, it pretty much well... sucked with every thing else. A lot of jazz recordings were just to damn harsh to listen to, and classical just sounded to dry and bright. The ms-2 may not have the same power the sr-325 has on some rock recordings but I still feel the ms-2 is 2nd to best with rock, and sometimes better on some recordings (actually rock sounded a lot like the sr-225 just with more detail). Also the ms-2 works wonderfully with ALL music, actually there are a couple cd's (like the white stripes rbc cd, and yo-yo ma obrigado brazil) that I was just amazed with. I've had and heard lots and lots of good headphones( only a few have I not heard) but on certain recordings you just can't beat the ms-2. If the ps-1 sounds like that on every recording,then it is deff the best headphone in the world lol.
Any way the sr-225 is a good deal but like I said, if you can, get a ms-2.
rock on

 

[Taurui]

Damn. This thread ruined my upgrade plans big time.
I was planning on getting a gilmore lite with beefed up power supply for a great price, but I could get a MS-2 for the same price. I've always liked the Grado sound, but I live in europe and couldn't get my hands on them. I thought Alessandro wasn't the answer cause the MS-1 seemed to be not a real upgrade, the MS-2 too bright and the MSP too expensive.
But now .. with the MS-2 being described as being a 225 with better detail ... I wonder what I should do.
I hate my source.
I guess both the headphone and the amp will reveal how crappy it really is... but still...

Damn it all!
Any advice? *sigh*

-Taurui

 

[KJ869]

Taurui, maybe lite would be smarter move. Concidering you can drive your current phones with it, and probaly can find ms-2 used from FS easier than beefed up lite.. Or do you hate your current phones?

 

[blessingx]

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[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chefguru The problem I found with the sr-325 was that although it is just amazing with rock, it pretty much well... sucked with every thing else.

I agree with you on that one; classical, techno, and pop just never sounded right on the SR325, though it was great for rock/metal.

 

[was ist los?]

Well thanks for the comparison Chefguru. It just about convinced me to get the MS-2s.

 

[adhoc]

do let me know how it goes - i'm currently a bit undecided between the 225 and the ms2.