The RS-1/MS-Pro sound?

[adhoc]

Hi all,

I already own the MS-2s, which IMO are Sr325s with slightly tamed highs and slightly better low-bass.

I have auditioned extensively the Grado Sr80, Sr225 and the Sr325.

I enjoyed the Sr225's lovely low-mid range, but somehow some excitement was missing. The Sr325s were great, but a little too fatiguing to listen to for extended (>1.5hr) listening periods.

I'll admit that the MS-2s were a gamble - I had ordered them, having never heard them before, in the hope that they would be, as everyone said, more 'neutral' Sr325s. Thankfully though, my gamble paid off (*).

But now I'm curious about the different sound signatures that wood and metal enclosures result in - what do the RS-1 and MS-Pro sound like compared to the 'phones I've listed above? Could anyone who has heard both headphones comment on their differences?

[size=xx-small]*: FWIW, I have never, never ever liked any headphone off the bat as much as I liked my MS-2s at first listen; more importantly though - over the weeks, my MS-2s have not only survived the wear-off of that dread syndrome known as Buyer's Delusion (where one finds that any new kit he/she purchases is audio ambrosia not because it is actually better but simply because it is different), they have actually managed to raise their standing in my affections.

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[tom hankins]

RS-1 compared to MS2....
Treble can get harsh with the RS-1. Also with MS2 but I remember it more with RS-1.
Midrange much fuller and smoother with RS-1
Midbass punch a little better with RS-1 (not much)
Deep bass better better with MS2
Comfort better with RS-1
sonic balance a little more even with MS2
I have owned both these, but this is from memory. I did not get to compare them side by side. So take this for what it is. An older guy with fading a memory. Hope this helps some. I did not find the RS-1 to be a great upgrade over the MS2. I can also see some people preferring the MS2. I enjoyed them about the same.

 

[adhoc]

tom hankins, thanks for that comparison!

anyone else? come on.. i know for a fact that there are a lot of RS-1 owners out there..

 

[dffman2001]

Hi, I have the SR-325s and the Alessandro MS-Pros

I feel that the MS-Pros have a richer and fuller sound, a word that come to mind is a "fatter" sound. It has a more pronouned and smooth midrange and mid bass as compared to the 325. In comparason to the MS-Pros, the 325s sound much thinner and lighter, more airy, and upon initial comparason, more detailled. The treble of the MS-Pros is much less present than the 325s, making them seem to lose high frequency detail. Overall, the MS-Pros are warmer and more musical thus more enjoyable, while the 325s, to me seem a bit cold and sterile in comparason.