[haastyle]

Hi,
I am in the market to buy a new pair of headphones, this time open air. I am currently looking to spend 100 bucks. I want to try myself a pair of Alessandro MS-1s. Anyone else got some other recommendations? It will be very much appreciated! I listen to Trance, and hard rock like system of a down and korn. I will use them for a bit of video gaming also, mainly counter-strike 1.6 and general web browsing watching videos and what not online.

Thanks for your time,
Haas

 

[blessingx]

You already have the A900? The MS1 and A900 is a very good combo. Covers a lot of bases and are quite distinctive, especially in the midrange.

 

[F107plus5]

Well; I can't add anything new, but I can reinforce an MS-1 decision. Great Phones!!

 

[Zorander]

I would second the MS-1 suggestion too, though I wonder if a pure-bred Grado (SR-80 or SR-125) would be better-suited for his types music?

 

[haastyle]

hmm, can someone tell me what the real difference from an Alessandro and a normal grado really is? SR-80 looks good to me also, I have just seen a lot about the Alessandros so i was gonan check it out, apparently there is a dealer for Alessandros in my area, i am going to give them a call and see if they have them.

Thanks again!!
Haas

 

[Audiofiler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by F107plus5 Well; I can't add anything new, but I can reinforce an MS-1 decision. Great Phones!!

I echo F1's comment here..they are some righteous cans for the clams man

 

[haastyle]

Another question, would I have a problem powering the MS-1? with an mp3 player or any device without an amp?

 

[F107plus5]

The main Difference between Alessandro and Grado is that Alessandro is "tuned" to be more neutral. The Grado models are often considered to be more "fun" while the Alessandro versions are more analytical in nature.

From a specification standpoint, the MS-1 is very much like the SR-125. The MS-1 can be purchased with either 1/4 ot 1/8" plug, but comes with the "comfy" pads the same as the SR-60. Many folks do a "pad rolling" to pick the pads that suit them best. I liked the reversed and quarter modded Senns HD414 on my MS-1!!

As far as an amp? No problem without an amp!! The MS-1 does great without an amp! The MS-1 is even 2db more efficient than the coresponding Grados!

....oh Yeah! Righteous cans indeed!!

 

[haastyle]

thank you all for your help, i shall order these phones soon!