[MarcusP]

I've came to a decision that I'll buy either the SR60i or Alessandro MS1.
Though, there are two sellers.
 
A week old SR60i for $80
 
or
 
A 2 and a half year old MS1 for $80
 
I will get a week warranty for the sr60i
Still discussing with the seller for the personal warranty for the MS1.
 
Which do you think I should get? Is the burned in ms1 better than a 50 hour burn in sr60i?
Is it worth the risk to buy a 2 year old ms1?

 

[Slaughter]

Not sure why you wouldn't just get a new MS1 for $99? It is definitely superior to the 60 and worth the money whether you go new or used. Invest in a set of bowl pads.

 

[MarcusP]

I'm not from the us.
So ms1i cost $150.
So yes.
 

 

[Slaughter]

I would personally get the MS1 as long as the seller is reputable, then get some bowls if possible.

 

[Drubbing]

 
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I would personally get the MS1 as long as the seller is reputable, then get some bowls if possible.

 
I don't see why, if they're comfortable leave them be. Bowls are the thing that makes Gradossandros uncomfortable for a lot of people. I hated them so much I took them off my RS2 and use the comfy from my MS1 instead.
 

 

[Slaughter]

Because the bowls sound much better, especially reversed. They provide increased bass and soundstage. I never understood the lack of comfort with grados. They are about the lightest headphones you can get and have zero clamping.

 

[FLee5]

I thought the MS1s were the same price posted worldwide.
They were when I purchased some last year.

 

[MarcusP]

What's the difference between Alessandro MS1 and MS1i?
Yeah I'm actually leaning towards ms1. I'm not planning to get an amp though, will it drive itself well enough?
Now he's offering $65 for just the headphones, $80 for bowl pad and... casing.

 

[Drubbing]

 
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Because the bowls sound much better, especially reversed. They provide increased bass and soundstage. I never understood the lack of comfort with grados. They are about the lightest headphones you can get and have zero clamping.

Yeah, people on here say that all the time. I think all the differences are way overstated. Different pads make so little difference to me, it's not even worth worrying about.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

http://www.alessandro-products.com/main.php?p=headphones
 
they have free shipping worldwide from what I know, am I right?

 

[MarcusP]

Are you sure it's free shipping?
The headphone shop here is selling it at RM470+ which is about $150.
 
And the guy is selling the Alessandro MS1 for RM200 which is about.. $65 with 3 weeks personal warranty.
Go for it?

 

[Riverback]

Go for the MS-1s

 

[Yale]

MarcusP
 
I've used my MS1s for a year now. Love them. Relatively neutral (for a Grado), works well with most music, especially vocal, jazz and rock. So, so with classical. Runs well w/o amp. Better with it. Also I felt more comfortable using bowls and offered better SQ IMO. Build quality a bit cheezy and archaic, but hey its the same build quality with their $1000 GS1000s.  
 
I would get them new for peace of mind and slightly more money. Goodluck

 

[MarcusP]

but i would paying double.
which cost $150.
it's way over my budget.
 
i think the second hand one is good for $65.
if there's any problems with it.. well i have 3 weeks personal warranty..
so i hope nothing happens.

 

[Spelaeus]

I'm not sure where you're getting $150 from. As has been said, the MS-1 is $99 from the Alessandro website with free worldwide shipping.