[matthewh133]

Hey everyone, I've narrowed my search for new cans down to the Grado RS1 and the Hifiman HE-5. My musical preference is mainly indie/rock (Vampire Weekend/The Foals etc) and Ambient/Post-Rock (Sigur Ros/Riceboy Sleeps/Jonsi etc), though I also listen to a bit of death metal/folk/acoustic also.
 
I am after an aggressive sound, with beautiful mids and punchy bass. I have grown to enjoy the ATH-AD900s that I own now other than the fact that they just lack the punchy bass which add a little bit more aggression, punch and fun to a song.
 
What does everyone think? What's the headphone for me?

 

[matthewh133]

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[MrSpenkelink]

Another thread so soon? Aren't you going to have the opportunity to audition the RS1 this Friday? And it's not cool to bump your own threads as you are doing.

 

[reaction]

I own Alessandro MS Pro and HE-5 recabled with Black Dragon V2. It is a very hard decision for me to pick just one of them - I like them both. With proper amplification both could make you happy. MS Pro are easier phones to drive, they have typical for Grado non-linear character at upper mids which make them great for guitar music. You are involved in music immediately. HE-5 with Black Dragon are more on the neutral side and ‘at second glance’ offer more valuable information than Grado and presume more serious attention to the music.