[Shang-Ti Chen]

Just thought of this... Do you think it's a good idea to write Alessandro and suggest them to consider making their counterpart version of PS-1 Pro? I think if they do it must be great and the most importantly, the phones will not cost as eat-people-no-spit-the-bones expensive as Grado PS-1 Pro.

 

[Canman]

It would be great if the PS-1 was available at a cheaper price, but that doesn't get around the fact that the design is licensed to the German distributor.

 

[Shang-Ti Chen]

So Alessandro has to get Grado's license to make their counterpart version of PS-1?

 

[Canman]

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Originally Posted by Shang-Ti Chen So Alessandro has to get Grado's license to make their counterpart version of PS-1?

That is correct, however from the information that we have the German distributor of the PS-1 already has that license.

 

[KR...]

Grado Labs makes ALL of the Alessandro headphones, Alessandro does not make them. Grado makes them for Alessandro.

 

[psxguy85]

I guess the PS-1 is only for those who are lucky enough to have a fund already saved up, or blessed enough to be able to buy it on a whim. Ah well, I've started saving up for the $1400, and I'm $400 there already.

 

[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

Funny, I just emailed them yesterday and here was their response:

"We felt there was no reason to add a new phone as the MS-Pro is already as good as it gets."

Sigh...

Biggie.

 

[raif]

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Originally Posted by psxguy85 I guess the PS-1 is only for those who are lucky enough to have a fund already saved up, or blessed enough to be able to buy it on a whim.

I didn't buy it on a whim, I waited a full 24 hours after the berkeley meet before buying them.

 

[psxguy85]

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Originally Posted by raif I didn't buy it on a whim, I waited a full 24 hours after the berkeley meet before buying them.

Aannnnd the jealousy grows.

 

[Shang-Ti Chen]

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Originally Posted by NotoriousBIG_PJ Funny, I just emailed them yesterday and here was their response: "We felt there was no reason to add a new phone as the MS-Pro is already as good as it gets." Sigh... Biggie.

Dear Biggie, did you exactly suggest them about making their PS-1 counterpart? I will write them and see what they say... I think it's a good idea to tell them that most of the true head-fiers think metallic earcups give better sound and prefer that. Maybe, too, even if they don't make their counterpart of PS-1 Pro they can consider changing MS Pro to the same metallic earcups?

 

[Zanth]

Hmmm, I think I am a true head-fier and I would say the mahogany is quite remarkable for what it is able to do. It is unlike any other phone. The RS-1's do what no other grado (save for a close second from RS-2, but for me its not so close) does. The PS-1's are fine phones no doubt, but for me at least, this is a lateral move more than a vertical one. To each his own though. But as Alessandro and Grado feel...mahogany rules them all...

Back on topic, too bad Alessandro can't get them down in price...

 

[petery83]

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Originally Posted by raif I didn't buy it on a whim, I waited a full 24 hours after the berkeley meet before buying them.

Considering the number of wallets headphones have killed, I'm surprised there isn't a waiting period (plus background check, etc.) for buying them...

 

[pirate]

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Originally Posted by Shang-Ti Chen Dear Biggie, did you exactly suggest them about making their PS-1 counterpart? I will write them and see what they say... I think it's a good idea to tell them that most of the true head-fiers think metallic earcups give better sound and prefer that. Maybe, too, even if they don't make their counterpart of PS-1 Pro they can consider changing MS Pro to the same metallic earcups?

Perhaps if they recieve many requests for an Alessandro version of the PS-1, they may change their minds.

 

[Permonic]

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Originally Posted by pirate Perhaps if they recieve many requests for an Alessandro version of the PS-1, they may change their minds.

I definitely agree. If there would be enough potential customers, or even the group of buyers, which would place an order for the custom made PS-1's.

 

[Shang-Ti Chen]

Ok I think I'll start another thread to gather people to help making request to Alessandro in considering making their Music Series version of PS-1. With Alessandro's direction of sound I believe if they really have their PS-1 it will be deadly tempting and probably even better than Grado's PS-1 itself and not to mention the price would likely be lower as well.

Is anybody with me?