[kmhaynes]

I have the MS-1i, and love them. How much would I gain SQ-wise if I moved to the SR-225i? Is it worth the extra $$, or should I wait and try for the MS-2i?

 

[Slaughter]

I upgraded from the MS1 to the 225 and was fortunate to have both at the same time. The difference wasn't night and day, but I can say you gain some clarity and refinement. The MS1 has more bass, but its not as detailed and doesn't seem to go as low. I flipped my bowls around and it brought back some of the bass that the 225 was missing.

 

[nickchen]

The SR225 is rather a sidegrade IMO.

Beware of the MS2I though, it is as different from the MS1 as technically possible for a Gradessandro. It is one of those cans that hit you out of your shoes when they are new, they start bothering after 4-5 months and tend to get sold within a year.

 

[cocolinho]

I would like to try Grado style headphones and I have the possibility to get :
MS1 new from the website: $109+$10 or
Grado sr225i 2nd hand : $200
Which one should I get??
 
 

 

[reivaj]

lol thats no joke. the ms1 has nice somewhat boomy bass. The ms2i has lean but more quality bass. The ms2i though really is a night and day difference from the ms1.
 
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The SR225 is rather a sidegrade IMO.

Beware of the MS2I though, it is as different from the MS1 as technically possible for a Gradessandro. It is one of those cans that hit you out of your shoes when they are new, they start bothering after 4-5 months and tend to get sold within a year.