[plonter]

Is there a way i can buy the pads directly from sennheiser?
i found nothing on the pads in their site.

 

[plonter]

nevermind...just bought them from ebay. hope it will not take them 3 months to arrive.

 

[Crestfallen]

I bought RS-1 used a couple of months ago together with a used WooAudio WA6 amp, and I'm enjoying the combo a lot. These cans are the ones I reach for most frequently these days. It took some time to get used to the sound, but now I prefer bowls to flat pads because of the better soundstage. And they also look great! These will probably be my favorite for a long time.

 

[plonter]

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Originally Posted by Crestfallen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I bought RS-1 used a couple of months ago together with a used WooAudio WA6 amp, and I'm enjoying the combo a lot. These cans are the ones I reach for most frequently these days. It took some time to get used to the sound, but now I prefer bowls to flat pads because of the better soundstage. And they also look great! These will probably be my favorite for a long time.

congrats mate, enjoy them! the RS-1 my best can so far.

 

[Crestfallen]

Thanks! By the way, I forgot to mention that the serial number of my RS-1s is in the early 1200s. Being the third owner, I'm not sure how old they are. I wonder if anyone could offer an estimate, or maybe even exact information?

 

[SemiAudiophile]

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Originally Posted by Crestfallen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks! By the way, I forgot to mention that the serial number of my RS-1s is in the early 1200s. Being the third owner, I'm not sure how old they are. I wonder if anyone could offer an estimate, or maybe even exact information?

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/cla...ogress-420092/

 

[Crestfallen]

Thank you for pointing out that thread. I had somehow missed it. I'm glad mine is not the Late Friday version!

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crestfallen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I bought RS-1 used a couple of months ago together with a used WooAudio WA6 amp, and I'm enjoying the combo a lot. These cans are the ones I reach for most frequently these days. It took some time to get used to the sound, but now I prefer bowls to flat pads because of the better soundstage. And they also look great! These will probably be my favorite for a long time.

Don't forget to check the more popular WA6 threads to find the best tubes for your setup. You MUST buy a Sophia Princess 274b rectifier and some RCA 6DE7 driver tubes. If that is too expensive, then you'll find good suggestions for other options.

 

[SemiAudiophile]

how are the RCA 6DE7 different? i currently have the GE's 6DE7 i think, but i find the grado and woo combo to be a little too bright/forward for my taste. might just be that the RS1i is brighter than older models in nature.

 

[unlimited]

i enjoy this headphone so much. it's sounds great although it came with the very normal square box, but that doesn't matter for me =]
Rs1's fan right here !!!

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by SemiAudiophile /img/forum/go_quote.gif how are the RCA 6DE7 different? i currently have the GE's 6DE7 i think, but i find the grado and woo combo to be a little too bright/forward for my taste. might just be that the RS1i is brighter than older models in nature.

The stock Sovtek 5U4G and some of the SAR4 rectifier tubes are a little bright or have some plasticky treble and may not do well with Grados (but did better with Edition 9). An Amperex Bugle Boy or metal base GZ34 or Philips metal base GZ34 would be less bright and more tube'y sounding, but the sound stage was smaller and more forward.

So, rectifier tubes make a big difference too. The Sophia is the best, but it needs 80-100 hour burn-in. At first it can be a little tilted up at both ends of the spectrum and lack refinement and bass control. After the first 24 hours of burn-in the Sophia pulls away from all the other rectifier tubes I tried and just got better and better. (the manufacturer recommended 100 hours, but even 24 is enough to start liking it better) So, start tuning your amp for the RS-1 and enjoy!

 

[mystiky]

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Originally Posted by plonter /img/forum/go_quote.gif congrats mate, enjoy them! the RS-1 my best can so far.

RS-1i ain't too bad either...

 

[jjmouse]

Im in love with my RS1i & RA-1!

 

[Crestfallen]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't forget to check the more popular WA6 threads to find the best tubes for your setup. You MUST buy a Sophia Princess 274b rectifier and some RCA 6DE7 driver tubes. If that is too expensive, then you'll find good suggestions for other options.

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, tubes are definitely another new world to delve in. I'm certainly going to try out some different tubes. Sophia is a bit pricey, but I'll look into other recommendations.

 

[Bojamijams]

Has anyone here used an RS-1 with an M3 (either with an S11 or without) ?

I'm using the M3+S11 with AD843's and I'm loving the sound.. really brought it out compared to the essence stx amp and the 3move amp...

I'm curious if anyone found a better opamp combo or if they heard a CMOY/RA1 and an M3 and can comment?