[tim3320070]

So why don't you buy them from me....pretty please?
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f10/fs...extras-480742/

 

[Xan7hos]

^ can i ask why you're selling your Magnum? What amp did you pair with yours?

 

[Currawong]

His FS thread says "money reasons".

 

[tim3320070]

More like, money for other fun stuff. Nothing wrong with them, incredible detail and air but I prefer my HD650 overall.

 

[D_4_Dog]

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[baka1969]

I had the 80i Magnum Lite and I was very excited about getting them before they came. I wanted to really like them. I even wanted to get it woodied. But it didn't take me long to know it wasn't for me. I've had enough Grados (yes I know the drivers are different) to know that even with burn in that I wasn't goin't to keep them. So with less than two hours on the drivers I offered them to someone else. They also sold them quickly.

I will say the Magnum Lite seemed well made. The work and attention to detail appears top notch. The detail was excellent for a Grado. Not quite on par with the 70x. I felt they sounded too thin to me even when compared to the AKG and certainly not nearly as full sounding as my HF-2 and other Grados. Even the 80i from which it my headphone was derived. The sound sig was not what I had hoped.

Peace,

 

[aimlink]

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Originally Posted by baka1969 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had the 80i Magnum Lite and I was very excited about getting them before they came. I wanted to really like them. I even wanted to get it woodied. But it didn't take me long to know it wasn't for me. I've had enough Grados (yes I know the drivers are different) to know that even with burn in that I wasn't goin't to keep them. So with less than two hours on the drivers I offered them to someone else. They also sold them quickly. I will say the Magnum Lite seemed well made. The work and attention to detail appears top notch. The detail was excellent for a Grado. Not quite on par with the 70x. I felt they sounded too thin to me even when compared to the AKG and certainly not nearly as full sounding as my HF-2 and other Grados. Even the 80i from which it my headphone was derived. The sound sig was not what I had hoped. Peace,

Thanks for that testimony!!

 

[Xan7hos]

definitely appreciate it. i suspected that if the Magnum shares a similar sound signature to the already bright 325i, it would be a turn off for certain people

out of curiosity, whats the general consensus with amp synergy thus far? Does it fall under the Grados+tubes = bliss formula?

I plan on returning to Grado headphones, but I'm considering purchasing a Protector and balancing the headphones in hopes of giving the Grados a greater soundstage and focus

 

[T0N9]

i know this is the wrong thread but i need a pair of original ms2 drivers badly

PM me if you want to sell your original pair after doing the Magnum mod

 

[XXII]

Perhaps this was an amp mismatch? They don't sound thin at all with my Cary amp. I think I have the magnums that you sold.

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Originally Posted by baka1969 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I had the 80i Magnum Lite and I was very excited about getting them before they came. I wanted to really like them. I even wanted to get it woodied. But it didn't take me long to know it wasn't for me. I've had enough Grados (yes I know the drivers are different) to know that even with burn in that I wasn't goin't to keep them. So with less than two hours on the drivers I offered them to someone else. They also sold them quickly. I will say the Magnum Lite seemed well made. The work and attention to detail appears top notch. The detail was excellent for a Grado. Not quite on par with the 70x. I felt they sounded too thin to me even when compared to the AKG and certainly not nearly as full sounding as my HF-2 and other Grados. Even the 80i from which it my headphone was derived. The sound sig was not what I had hoped. Peace,

 

[gknix]

Yes, your magnums are baka1969's magnums.

They were the most detailed Grado I've heard (though I've never heard the RS-1s). Yet, I just didnt like them too much myself, I much prefer the more fun type of cans.

 

[shawn_low]

I own a fair few Grados. HF1, HF2, Rs2, Gs1ki.

Have also heard the Sr80, 325i, Ms1.

These are probably more neutral than all the Grados listed.

I've found them to have good resolution, a medium sort of soundstage (wider than the Sr and on par with Rs2 but not as wide as the Gs1k). It has excellent clarity, seperation and isn't bass bloated. Bass has punch but doesn't kick that deep.

The HF2 sounds too bloated in comparison. Bass is just not too controlled.

I'd love to see some Headroom frequency charts on these!

 

[SemiAudiophile]

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Originally Posted by Xan7hos /img/forum/go_quote.gif definitely appreciate it. i suspected that if the Magnum shares a similar sound signature to the already bright 325i, it would be a turn off for certain people out of curiosity, whats the general consensus with amp synergy thus far? Does it fall under the Grados+tubes = bliss formula? I plan on returning to Grado headphones, but I'm considering purchasing a Protector and balancing the headphones in hopes of giving the Grados a greater soundstage and focus

To relieve thinness, you could try: tube amp, re-cable, or experiment with crossfeed setting/resampling.

I think a tube amp and experiment rolling different tubes would be your best bet. The APS cable I have installed added a bit of warmth/texture too without sacrificing detail.

 

[Currawong]

Shawn: Since Tyll has left (been kicked out of?) Headroom and built his own headphone testing box, there's no reason he couldn't test a pair, if he is willing to do so, but I don't think he built the box just to have it sit idly...

 

[shawn_low]

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Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Shawn: Since Tyll has left (been kicked out of?) Headroom and built his own headphone testing box, there's no reason he couldn't test a pair, if he is willing to do so, but I don't think he built the box just to have it sit idly...

What's the best way to contact Tyll?

Hey Currawong, when will your review be up? I'm itching to read it.