my ms2i are still in the process of burning in. right about now they should be clocking in around 30-40 hours (i havent kept them playing whilst i'm out of the house). out of the box the ms2i sounded pretty good already, though there was a hint of 'muddiness' in the mids. detail was lacking slightly and i felt as though there wasnt a clear separation between the midrange and highs. highs were a bit grainy, and occasionaly shrill on particular songs. i could feel my tinnitus creeping up in my left ear..
around 10-20 hours, the highs became more controlled and tolerable. i could increase the volume a bit more without having to worry about harshness. though i was a bit surprised to hear the bass slightly diminishing as compared to before. the bass impact i so loved with my previous 325i had reduced around this 10-20 hours mark. kept on telling myself it would eventually come back..
and boy, did it come back with a vengeance
around the 20-30 hour mark, i felt as though there was more slam with these cans than with the 325i. and its not just mindless banging, each note has a nice texture to it. i had a big grin on my face whilst listening to Metallica the Black Album, and Korn's See you on the Other side. at the other end of the spectrum, the highs seem to have taken one step back.. im not sure how to describe this.. its like there is a slight veil, or a death grip on the highs that prevents them from sibilance/harshness. i'd say at this 20-30 hours mark, the ms2i is a bit less agressive than the 325i.
currently 30-40 hours into the process.. things seem to be improving, albeit slowly. the highs are beginning to get back to their old ways, and i like it
i've always liked brighter sounding cans (dunno why, maybe i'm of the mentality bright is detailed
).
i really cant wait to have these cans fully burned in. in my opinion they are overall better sounding than my 325i.
here are the pics a promised.. not all of them are of the MS2i though.
camera whore!
big bro and little bro..
bestskinever!
portable setup.. did a small mod to the pocketdock. dismantled it, whipped out some Tamiya spray paint (semi-gloss black). sprayed on 2 coats and am pleased. at least it keeps the all black theme going.
my mum made me a pouch for my setup. i'm born in the year of the Dog
a nice snug fit!
lol a nice change from my previous setup...
around 10-20 hours, the highs became more controlled and tolerable. i could increase the volume a bit more without having to worry about harshness. though i was a bit surprised to hear the bass slightly diminishing as compared to before. the bass impact i so loved with my previous 325i had reduced around this 10-20 hours mark. kept on telling myself it would eventually come back..
and boy, did it come back with a vengeance
currently 30-40 hours into the process.. things seem to be improving, albeit slowly. the highs are beginning to get back to their old ways, and i like it
i really cant wait to have these cans fully burned in. in my opinion they are overall better sounding than my 325i.
here are the pics a promised.. not all of them are of the MS2i though.
camera whore!
big bro and little bro..
bestskinever!
portable setup.. did a small mod to the pocketdock. dismantled it, whipped out some Tamiya spray paint (semi-gloss black). sprayed on 2 coats and am pleased. at least it keeps the all black theme going.
my mum made me a pouch for my setup. i'm born in the year of the Dog
a nice snug fit!
lol a nice change from my previous setup...
