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What are some noticeable differences between the PS1Ks and the GS1Ks? Just curious as I heard the GS1000is before I bought them and fell in love with the sound, beautifully detailed, huge sound stage and a nice mid range. I never got to try the PS1000s, wondering what I am missing
First i think that sometimes there's confusion about the GS-1000,the first generarion wich came out in 2006 and lasted until 2009,had a wider soundstage,a more recessed midrange,and in my opinion a bit less bass,than the GS-1000i that debuted in 2009.
As far as the differences between the GS1Ki and the PS1K go,thanks to my very understandig dealer,i had the chance to compare at the same time, my own GS-1000,some GS-1000i,PS1000 and Senns HD-800.
Please take the following opinions with a grain of salt,as i have written before,there are many factors that come in to play in our hobby,that will generate very different opinions about the same component,different sound system,musical taste,even our hearing,that's why i believe that there is no absolute,just a gray area.
The GS-1000,as mention before have a recessed midrange and a wider soundstage than the othes in this group,i tought about selling mine when i got my PS-1000,but i just can't do it,i use them to listen to DVD concerts or anything that was recorded in a large venue.
The GS-1000i sound much more like the PS-1000 than the first gen GS1K,the soundstage and the mids are similar,the PS1K has a bit deeper and better controlled bass,and the highs sound slightly clearer with a little more air on the PS-1000.
The HD-800,sounded very nice with a smooth and detailed sound,the soundstage is similar to the GS1Ki and the PS1K,The PS1K gets the nod for the bass,with a bit better extension and control,the mids are pretty much a tie,and i feel they're the 800's strong point,the highs altough very detailed and extended,lack the ''air'' that the PS1K can provide.
In response to another post,it's no surprise that the return on investment goes down,as the price goes up,flagship headphones generally cost a lot more than they're following models,and usually sound slightly better,and sometimes,because of the many variables that come in to play,someone might get better synergy with a lower costing model.