[specto]

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Originally Posted by SemiAudiophile /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you already own a 325i, upgrading to a Magnum is a no brainer. It is tonally closer to the 325i and exceeds the RS1i in resolution.

Ya if you have $399 laying around

 

[SemiAudiophile]

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Originally Posted by Mr.Sneis /img/forum/go_quote.gif All I need to know is this: Is the Magnum good enough to replace both the HF-2 and RS-1i?

For me, the Magnum is good enough to replace the RS1i most definitely. But not the HF2. I like to listen to the HF2 with jumbo pads on and with that I get immense soundstaging and air that the Magnum does not provide with standard bowls. I haven't tried the Magnum with jumbo pads on yet, so will not comment.

The other thing about the HF2 that I really like is its tone. It shares the same tonal qualities of both RS1 and 325. There is a sense of warmth, body, texture, and reverb/resonance when having a wood chamber and this is where I think the RS1 shines. The HF2 also has this but to a smaller extent.

 

[theryaner]

Alright, Thanks guys. If things goes as planned I should have enough money for the upgrade. Also, does the 325is have the same driver as the rs-1i? Minus the driver doping and the enclosure etc.

 

[K3cT]

I doubt it. They sound pretty different.

 

[Currawong]

Listening with the HF-2 today, there's some music that works best with the prominent bass and some music that I like the speed and natural sound of the Magnums best.

 

[stang]

I wonder which is better with Melodic Death Metal? eg: In Flames, Children of Bodom. Not for a few months at least (planning that) I want to get Grado's again purely for metal and am thinking about HF-2, RS-1 Vintage and Magnum 325.

 

[feckn_eejit]

Just forming first impressions on only 4 hours of burn in or so, but so far these spank my RS1s...... will get into more detail later but am worried I'll prefer these to my SR-X Mk.III/Pros in the inevitable shootout.

I had really low expectations but these things are very good...

 

[aimlink]

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Originally Posted by feckn_eejit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just forming first impressions on only 4 hours of burn in or so, but so far these spank my RS1s...... will get into more detail later but am worried I'll prefer these to my SR-X Mk.III/Pros in the inevitable shootout. I had really low expectations but these things are very good...

I was actually really thinking hard about getting an RS1. I think I'll be delaying that plan.

 

[Duckman]

Granted their intimate soundstage, how do these cans sound with classical music?

Also, Currawong, would you say they have a similar bass quantity to the HD800?

Finally, has anyone found their trebble emphasis annoying at all... or is it a strength?

 

[Currawong]

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Originally Posted by Duckman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Granted their intimate soundstage, how do these cans sound with classical music? Also, Currawong, would you say they have a similar bass quantity to the HD800? Finally, has anyone found their trebble emphasis annoying at all... or is it a strength?

They throw a surprisingly wide soundstage balanced from the Phoenix. Granted, that's the Phoenix, which does this SE out to a power amp and speakers even. The treble is great on my rig, which is smooth. It's very revealing of flaws, so when I tried it briefly with the FUN rather than the Phoenix, it was best with the slightly warmer/rolled-off FET module. I imagine they will be equally great with high-end gear.

 

[K3cT]

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Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif They throw a surprisingly wide soundstage balanced from the Phoenix. Granted, that's the Phoenix, which does this SE out to a power amp and speakers even. The treble is great on my rig, which is smooth. It's very revealing of flaws, so when I tried it briefly with the FUN rather than the Phoenix, it was best with the slightly warmer/rolled-off FET module. I imagine they will be equally great with high-end gear.

Any comparison with the HE-5 if you may, Curra?

 

[aimlink]

Any US customers here haven't received their Magnums? It's now 2 weeks and no arrival to my package forwarding facility in the US. If there are others still waiting, then I'll relax, but in my experience with many packages, this smells like a problem. I have just never had to deal with a delivery from Canada via Canada post.

My ALO K702's shipped on the 5th Jan and I'm already listening to them. They reached my forwarding service last Friday! That's just a comparison. Though that was FedEx, USPS is usually good as well.

 

[specto]

So any rich individuals want to give me money to do this

. I kid I kid, but I may save up for this considering everyone seems to be happy. I have an older pair of SR325 that may have a different driver, as I was told they were a testing model when I purchased them. Do you think this would make a difference?

 

[Currawong]

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Originally Posted by K3cT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any comparison with the HE-5 if you may, Curra?

My comments in the HE-5 impressions thread might help here. The HE-5s are rather like HF-2s in that they are more fun-sounding, but with a wild treble peak, further back sweet mids and a bit more prominent-than-neutral bass. They also get congested with fast, complex music. The Magnums don't have any fancy tonal tricks to capture you, just give the music in absolute terms, however simple, complex, fast or slow.

 

[tim3320070]

Did you have extensive time with the pre-Magnum 325i's so that you can talk about the change from stock to modded?