majicn8ball
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Originally Posted by procxi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Btw, does anyone know of a headphone set that combines goods of both MS-1 and AD700 with little more focus on the bass department, and that does not brake the bank of course? |
Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish I did, because that's exactly the phone I'm looking for. Preferably one also having even more refinement than both. Might have to go up to MS-Pro, which is a considerable jump up in price. I'd like to stay under $500, but maybe they come up on the used market. I thought the Denon D-series might do it, but I think the bass would be too overpowering (and they're closed). The AD900 perhaps comes closest, but to me those sounded "artificial" compared to the MS-1, which I found more organic sounding. AKG K240 or 701/2? RS-1 or 2? I just don't know what the answer is. |
Originally Posted by Evshrug /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is an old thread. ZOMBIE THREAD! RISES FROM THE GRAVE TO PICK YOUR BRAINS! |
Originally Posted by RubberDucky451 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really don't like my AD700s that much, they're not that exciting. I hope after burn in they'll improve. |
Originally Posted by chongy5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the review (from a few years back, according to the dates!). Still struggling to pick one or the other. I also want features from both, the comfort of the ATs, and the sound signature to be somehow a hybrid of both. My music tastes lean towards the MS1s, but I also listen to a lot of acoustic stuff that would benefit from the AT's greatly. |
Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif Acoustic material sounds fantastic on the MS-1s. Not sure where you get the idea that the ATs would be better than the MS-1s at that. The MS-1s, with stock comfy pads at least, are also more comfortable long term. The ATs are huge and annoyingly rub your face and neck, they get very hot in summer, and you can't adjust the headband like you can the grado/MS-1s. I would strongly recommend MS-1 with your concerns. |
SOUND QUALITY
MS-1 is engaging, detail, tight bass, good vocal, balance in all range, nothing overwhelming. some might said MS-1 is bright, I personally find it to be OK. The only sonic quality MS-1 lacks of is soundstage. There is no sonic imaging about MS-1, every thing is 'in-your-face'. On the other hand, AD700 does not engage you into the music, but rather surround you with an unbeatable sound stage. Bass is there, but not powerful - just enough for any non-basshead. Vocal is slightly recessed, but nothing terrible. In short, MS-1 performs well with Rock&Roll recording, while AD700 really brings out the best of classical. SQ wise, AD700 is a better all around 'phone than MS-1 when considering all genre of music. However, depend on what kind of music you are into (ie. soundstage is not important), you might want to have MS-1 instead.