I coated the outside of my bowls with clear (goes on white) wood glue instaed of tape. Great sound, and I find my MS2Is very comfortable. I'm sure there are better sounding fons out there, however the MS2 Fat Boys do it for me. Well maybe a set of MS pros one day.......
I would like to get my hands on some super bowls aka GS 1000 Grado, just to see how they sound with the metal Alessandros. Anyone had the experience?
My quick review (over a year ago) still stands, I wouldn't change a word of it.
The MS2 is an aggressive headphone, forward, fast, and with plenty of PraT.
The bass is strong and punchy, with more extension than the MS1 and more impact, but certainly not a bassy phone and in no way dark. At the other end of the sound spectrum, highs are extended, but not what I would call dominant, not overly bright or sibilant. The midrange is clear, crisp and with good separation. Not too forward or recessed, there is no emphasis on any particular frequency so I find them well balanced and enjoyable at any volume, but particularly when playing rock loud. I feel the MS2 is more detailed and balanced tonally than the MS1 (which is a great fon in itself and must rank as one of the best bangs for your buck out there) it is a very musical headphone, fun, and involving. They are built like they sound, refined and solid. There is something about crafted aluminum and stitched leather.
I don’t find the extra weight an issue (these are still not heavy phones) and in general I find supraaural comfortable. These are great fons, not fatiguing in any way for my money, very musical, very involving, emotion stirring and enjoyable. Worth the extra money over the MS1? Probably not for your average human, but for a headfier-definitely.
