sampson_smith
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First off, the Alessandro MS-1(i) is a better cheap Grado option than a SR-60(i), for the money. And, second, the AKG K701/702 was never intended to run off a portable unit/without an amp. That is a meaningless, unfair comparison to make. I would recommend the MS-1(i) over the HD-25-1 II for sound quality and NOT isolation or build strength. The Sennheiser is a great can, but does not touch the detail or even the soundstage of the Alessandro. Its MSRP ($199) is also approx. 2x that of the entry-level 'Gradosandro' ($99-$109).
Originally Posted by VALIENTE /img/forum/go_quote.gif I assume a Grado SR60 competes with the level of sound quality of an unamped/portable amped AKG K701. |
First off, the Alessandro MS-1(i) is a better cheap Grado option than a SR-60(i), for the money. And, second, the AKG K701/702 was never intended to run off a portable unit/without an amp. That is a meaningless, unfair comparison to make. I would recommend the MS-1(i) over the HD-25-1 II for sound quality and NOT isolation or build strength. The Sennheiser is a great can, but does not touch the detail or even the soundstage of the Alessandro. Its MSRP ($199) is also approx. 2x that of the entry-level 'Gradosandro' ($99-$109).