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Headphoneus Supremus
In general it’s rather hard to derive tonal performance from a frequency response graph, it gives some broad hints at best. So in the end trying them out is the only reliable way to determine wether they work for you — or not.So a few months ago I was debating headphones and talked here about either the SR325x or the RS2x. I was buying for multi-use, recording my guitar through a Fractal amp modeller, and for listening to music. I enjoyed the RS2x for my rock collection (as I had with my RS1i a decade ago) but it didn't sound right as a studio monitor so I ended up returning it in favour of a DT880 Edition 250. The 880 is great for recording guitar, but I don't enjoy it for music, and I can't use it with my Quest 3 VR as the pads are too big and don't seal over the VR strap. I am keeping the 880 for studio use.
So I am still looking for a headset for music and VR and I guess gaming in general. Mostly music. I was all set to just re-order the RS2x when I spotted a refurbished RS1x for less than the RS2x. I sat for a day waiting for eBay vouchers to clear (avios to nectar to ebay takes 10 days, maybe 12) and crap, the RS1x sold - I should have snapped that up. But now I want an RS1x.
Looking at the measurements, the RS1x has a little less bass below 100hz, but a little more above, and it seems to be flatter than the RS2x all the way up to 2k, has a little more energy between 2 and 4k, much less spike at 5k, and less again at 9k to 12k. I'm not a measurements guy, so I don't really know what that means when enjoying music, but it seems like the RS1x would have a smoother, less harsh top end, less spikey, a fuller midrange, and only really miss out on the very low end that I'm assuming isn't that important for a Van Halen / GnR fan?
My memory from trying out RS-1x and RS-2x is that the former sounds leaner and a bit dull — which might be in line with your assessment. I listen to electronic music though, so my preferences may well differ from yours.