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Mar 19, 2008 at 4:28 PM Post #316 of 512
Hey guys, I was wondering how will a Meier Aria, which i've recentley come across an oppurtunity to purchase, pair with my MS-2's (which BTW are prfectley fine after my little accident- thanks Henmyr!). Are they (Meier amps in general) suited to drive well low gain, high current phones such Grado/Alessandro?
 
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:59 AM Post #317 of 512
Got a pair of MS2i's in the mail yesturday! I must say, after not owning these cans for a year... they sound so amazing. Better than I ever remember. I think the upgrade to a Melos is a major player there. They sound great though.

And, even a year later, they are still uncomfortable as hell :p
 
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:00 AM Post #318 of 512
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Originally Posted by Amarphael /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey guys, I was wondering how will a Meier Aria, which i've recentley come across an oppurtunity to purchase, pair with my MS-2's (which BTW are prfectley fine after my little accident- thanks Henmyr!). Are they (Meier amps in general) suited to drive well low gain, high current phones such Grado/Alessandro?


In my limited experience, they handle them pretty well. I've not driven an MS2 with an Aria, but way back when I had a headfive and SR225 and it was a pretty solid combination.
 
Apr 14, 2008 at 9:11 PM Post #319 of 512
Hi guys

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May 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM Post #320 of 512
Thread revival time! I received my pair yesterday and it was love at first sight. Literally, these are some beautiful headphones. They look better in person than they do in the pictures. I even got a few comments from some co-workers when I took them out of the box. I've admitted in the past that I'm not a Grado person. Heck, I'm wasn't a huge fan of the RS-2 I listened to at a mini meet last year, but I remember listening to a MS-1 at my first meet over a year ago and I really liked them. I guess that's why when I saw a good deal on a MS2i on the FS forum I pounced on it, even when I really couldn't afford to.
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At least for now I consider the money very well spent. They do Tool and Porcupine Tree like I've never heard before, which makes me a very happy camper. Consider me a member of Team Alessandro.
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May 16, 2008 at 1:49 AM Post #321 of 512
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Originally Posted by mwallace573 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thread revival time! I received my pair yesterday and it was love at first sight. Literally, these are some beautiful headphones. They look better in person than they do in the pictures. I even got a few comments from some co-workers when I took them out of the box. I've admitted in the past that I'm not a Grado person. Heck, I'm wasn't a huge fan of the RS-2 I listened to at a mini meet last year, but I remember listening to a MS-1 at my first meet over a year ago and I really liked them. I guess that's why when I saw a good deal on a MS2i on the FS forum I pounced on it, even when I really couldn't afford to.
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At least for now I consider the money very well spent. They do Tool and Porcupine Tree like I've never heard before, which makes me a very happy camper. Consider me a member of Team Alessandro.
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I just recently returned to the Grado sound ala Alessandro. I've had my MS2 for about 3 or 4 weeks now and just love them. I've been listening with the stock bowls and just picked up a pair of flats from TTVJ. WOW! The flats give a more intimate presentation and the bass is heightened with more impact. It's like having 2 different headphones.
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May 17, 2008 at 11:56 AM Post #322 of 512
May 17, 2008 at 9:05 PM Post #323 of 512
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Hmm are the Flat pads the same as the comfy pads ?

Grado: Comfy Pads | Headphonic: Australian Headphone Specialists: Buy Etymotic, Alessandro, Audio Technica, Ultimate Ears, Talisman, Meier Audio and more (Comfy Pads)

Sennheiser: HD414 Pads | Headphonic: Australian Headphone Specialists: Buy Etymotic, Alessandro, Audio Technica, Ultimate Ears, Talisman, Meier Audio and more (Sen 414 yellows pads )

I mite purchase one of them just need to know if they are pretty much the same.


No, the comfy pads are the ones that come stock on the SR60. The flats are sold by TTVJ for $35 here....Grado Flat Pads - $35.00 : TTVJ, Todd The Vinyl Junkie
 
May 21, 2008 at 12:32 AM Post #327 of 512
Beefy, that was a great and well-timed reply, given your username!

As for the MS-2i's, I generally like the sound a lot, but still have the Grado comfort issue. I generally listen for shorter terms only.

I have a set of C-Pads being made by Larry, that may be the saving grace for me....otherwise, they may go FS.

I've tried many a pad on other Grado phones, none are quite there for me, even after washing, fitting/modding (Senn pads), etc. I had tried some C-pads on an HP-2 a while ago, I do remember them being much easier on my ears. We'll see what it does for the sound.
 
May 21, 2008 at 1:15 PM Post #328 of 512
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Beefy, that was a great and well-timed reply, given your username!

As for the MS-2i's, I generally like the sound a lot, but still have the Grado comfort issue. I generally listen for shorter terms only.

I have a set of C-Pads being made by Larry, that may be the saving grace for me....otherwise, they may go FS.

I've tried many a pad on other Grado phones, none are quite there for me, even after washing, fitting/modding (Senn pads), etc. I had tried some C-pads on an HP-2 a while ago, I do remember them being much easier on my ears. We'll see what it does for the sound.


That's why I'm selling mine.
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I thought my ears would toughen up after repeated uses, but didn't happen. I can only listen for a max of 30 minutes at a time now with either the bowls or TTVJ flats. I considered the C pads from Headphile, but they're a bit expensive for me. I wonder how many more people would be Grado fans if they weren't so uncomfortable...
 
May 22, 2008 at 1:12 AM Post #329 of 512
hd650 is disappointing me.
now i am thinking about buying a pair of ms2 (which means i'm gonna buy it
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however, the grado comfort issue is a BIG problem for me. i used to have sr325i but i sold it after using it for a month or two. the comfort issue was the main reason.
whats the best way to improve the comfort?

also, is alessandro website the only place where i can buy ms2?
 
May 22, 2008 at 1:15 AM Post #330 of 512
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also, is alessandro website the only place where i can buy ms2?


Last time I checked, there was a used one on the FS boards, if you don't mind going used.
 
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