[ProjectDenz]

So fellas, I am basically limited to these two headphones for various reasons (basically I have a store credit and these are the only two viable options at the store).
 
Which do you think would be a good match-up the the DT880 250Ohm.
 
Set-up is Matrix M-Stage -> Asus ST.

I was thinking that the Q701 would have a bit better clarity and separation, but I am worried that this headphone would suck all the fun out of the music with its analytical edge,
 
I thought the MS2i would be a better, more fun sounding headphone, but descriptions of its sound signature tell me that it sounds like a less refined JH13 pro with much more harsh treble and less extended bass.

Help me out!!!!!!!

 

[ProjectDenz]

Or maybe I should sell the Q701 and get a used MS Pro instead...oh the confusion.

 

[marts30]

MS2i certainly are fun, I don't find them harsh, no more harsh than the RS1, but I find the 325 quite harsh.
 
702 is a bit boring for me, depends what kind of music you listen to. I listen to metal/rock and MS2 wins that for me. MS Pro I owned as well but they're quite different to the MS2... I actually prefer the MS2 to them.

 

[ProjectDenz]

Hi marts, would you say that the MS2 have a forward midrange? What didn't you like about the MS Pro? And final question, would you say the MS2 is more colder sounding or warmer sounding.
 
I ask a lot of questions, lol.

 

[marts30]

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Hi marts, would you say that the MS2 have a forward midrange? What didn't you like about the MS Pro? And final question, would you say the MS2 is more colder sounding or warmer sounding.
 
I ask a lot of questions, lol.

 
Yes, MS2 is quite forward, in your face etc... just without the extra harshness of the 325i. I didn't dislike the MS Pro, just prefer the MS2 for my musical preferences. MS Pro was a lot more relaxed, not as forward. MS2 is my favourite phone for guitars... and I've tried a lot. I would consider it more neutral than warm or cold.

 

[schuh]

I have K702s and the SR325is.  I say keep them both.  They compliment each other.  I don't find my Grados harsh at all, but I'm using a Woo tube amp with them.  I like the AKGs for more relaxed listening, but there are times I need to have those Grados just get into my head.  I will never get rid of them for the way they throw the music in your face, especially rock.

 

[MalVeauX]

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So fellas, I am basically limited to these two headphones for various reasons (basically I have a store credit and these are the only two viable options at the store).
 
Which do you think would be a good match-up the the DT880 250Ohm.
 
Set-up is Matrix M-Stage -> Asus ST.

I was thinking that the Q701 would have a bit better clarity and separation, but I am worried that this headphone would suck all the fun out of the music with its analytical edge,
 
I thought the MS2i would be a better, more fun sounding headphone, but descriptions of its sound signature tell me that it sounds like a less refined JH13 pro with much more harsh treble and less extended bass.

Help me out!!!!!!!

 
Heya,
 
I don't find the Q701 to be boring or analytical at all. It's a warm headphone, it's just not overly bassy. Great sound stage and comfort. Great overall sound.
 
Very best,