MS-1 upgrade poll

[TheMarsVolta]

I've got the urge to move up the Grado foodchain. I really enjoy my MS-1's (with holed 414 pads) so I'm looking for a similar sound, but with more detail and extension, and a bit more headstage. For comparison, I found the SR60's a tad harsh on the high end.

After doing a lot of searches I've narrowed it down to the cans listed. I really think HF-1's are ideal but current selling prices have scared me away.

My goal is to get reasonably priced cans that my sources can catch up to as I upgrade (thinking the headfive amp and a DAC

) but for now I mostly use my Iaudio U2 and PA2V2 with high bitrate/VBR files.

Musical tastes are rock/prog rock/instrumental hiphop/ambient/folk acoustic.

Let the voting begin!

 

[lmilhan]

I think you may have forgotten something...

 

[Cyrilix]

My upgrade path was (MS-1) >> (DT880 and A900 LTD).

 

[cantsleep]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmilhan I think you may have forgotten something...

i think so, too

 

[TheMarsVolta]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmilhan I think you may have forgotten something...

You mean the poll?

Here it is...

 

[lmilhan]

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Originally Posted by TheMarsVolta You mean the poll? Here it is...

Yeah,

That's better...

 

[Mercuttio]

If you like the MS-1, you'll love the MS2. Heck, some people like it better than the RS1, it could end up as your "end of the line" can. It's also a fantastically built headphone.

 

[HiWire]

HP-2.

The MS-2 might do in a pinch.

 

[PFKMan23]

hmm.. RS1 but no GS1000

 

[F107plus5]

I've got the MS-1s as well(luv 'em!)and I'm kinda stuck between going up to,(LAST STOP!!)either MS-2s or RS-2!

Back and forth, back and forth, back and forth.....I guess I really like the number "TWO"!!

So I almost voted for MS-2, but not quite.

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Edit: Ok I voted for MS-2 cuz it IS a possibility, after all

But shucks; for a few bucks more I can get a dandy padded headband and lighter weight along with even more of my fav sound!

But I really, really like the high tech looks of the aluminum and more reasonable price!

But compared to the RS-1, the RS-2 is also reasonably priced, and I really, really like the traditional old world look of, and weight savings, of the wood.


........arrrrrrrrgh!!

 

[TheMarsVolta]

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Originally Posted by PFKMan23 hmm.. RS1 but no GS1000

Yeah..left that one off. Budget wise, even the RS1's are a stretch for me.

Edit: Maybe RS2's

Good thought F107

 

[luukas]

Having just upgraded from a pair of SR-125s to SR-325i's, I'd imagine the MS-2i's would be a pretty good choice. These do weigh a bit more, but at least the ones with the wider headband - which is all I've tried - are just as comfortable as the SR-125s. Then again, I'm using flat pads instead of bowls.

RS-2's would have been nice, but they pop up for sale oh so very seldom. Decided it wasn't worth the wait. I also wouldn't bother with the HF-1s at their current (and upcoming) market price(s). They propably wouldn't be what you're looking for anyhow... noticeably more mellow than other Grado 'phones.

edit:

As a sidenote, I also used the 414 pads on my SR-125s, if that helps any.

 

[Mercuttio]

Just FYI, the RS2 and MS2i offer different flavors of the Grado sound. I think you can check around for the exact specifics there... I shouldn't comment on the RS2 because I've only heard it for a few minutes at a meet.

 

[F107plus5]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio Just FYI, the RS2 and MS2i offer different flavors of the Grado sound. I think you can check around for the exact specifics there... I shouldn't comment on the RS2 because I've only heard it for a few minutes at a meet.

Excellent point well taken.

I am familiar with the sound of MS-1 and understand that MS-2 sounds much the same........cool!

And after exhaustive(but lottsa fun!) forum searches, I think.....

That I understand that the RS-2 has a sound kinda like "what I think I am looking for" but it IS still an unknown quantity.....not cool.

MS2i is pretty much a sure bet.

RS-2 still has a lot of research, but most of what I've read about it says it could be a winner as well!! Many of the same characteristics and attributes as the MS2i.

Yup! The hunt sometimes is as much fun as the kill!!

 

[dj_mocok]

If it's for the same price (or very little difference), I think I'd go for the RS2. Even if there was not much sonic difference. The wood alone is already a balance-tipper (unless you prefer the metal look of the MS2).