sr225 or ms2i?

[headphonejunkie]

I was just wondering if I could get a poll going on which you would choose?
The sr225 or the ms2i. It is probably a no brainer. I am just worried about the weight of the ms2i and how uncomfortable it might be.

 

[Zorander]

The MS-2i should be the superior phone. Don't worry about the weight; my MS-2 does not feel any noticably heavier than even the SR-80.

 

[Rhydon]

The SR225 and MS2i would be the 2 cans ive kept for the longest time. They are, to me, the best of the product lineups at Grado and Alessandro (in respect to diminishing returns). But i would definatly agree that the MS2i is superior to the SR225 in all regards.

 

[feh1325]

the ms2 are not uncomfortable at all, especially because you are used to having bowl pads

took me almost a week to figure out a good head positioning and that that regular, not reverse bowls are more comfortable for me.

but the bowls might be overthrown by some hd414 pads, currently in the mail

 

[bl4cksh33p]

Though I've never used a SR225, I do own an MS2i. I have no point of reference in regards to SQ, but I can say that the headphones are not uncomfortably heavy. I much prefer their looks as well, the aluminum cups are stunning.

 

[SK138]

I have both (Headphiled Maple) SR225 and MS2i. Both are super cans. I never heard a stock SR225 for long audition. Generally MS2i has superior sound...but for me, the weight was an issue until I changed the MS2i's stock head-band with Headphiled 1" SR225's lamp skin head-band. The wider head-band distributes the weight more evenly on my head making it more comfortable for long hours of listening. Most likely I will end up selling the MS2i, since I have too many cans and I like to keep it all "wood" in my Grado collection.

 

[snailmeat]

My MS2i came stock with the RS1 style head band, but I still feel the SR225 is more comfortable. I can't tilt my head back to take a drink without the MS2i moving due to its weight. It doesn't cause discomfort, it's just harder to get it to stay put.

Sound wise with the bowls on both I found the MS2i to be a lot better than the SR225. It sounds a fair bit more refined and airy. Switching to the 414 pads on the SR225 closed the gap somewhat. I now use the MS2i for everything other than rock and crank up the volume with the SR225 when I'm listening to electric and other distorted stuff.