[Adreneline]

Hey guys, I want to try a new headphone, something that does what I like better. I have the RX700's right now, and do love them. I very much like how they sound.

What can be had for $140 CDN (taxes + shipping included)? I listen to a lot of rock/metal/progressive and some techno/electronica etc. Some bands from above include Muse, Coheed and Cambria, In Flames, The Human Abstract, Avenged Sevenfold, Radiohead, Daft Punk, Dream Theater, etc..

I have really craved the MS-1i and they look great, but the no soundstage bothers me, but I'm not sure if it would bother me or not. The RX700 don't have a HUGE soundstage, but they have a nice one I think. If anyone's heard both, is the MS-1i much smaller?

Any other suggestions?

 

[Oggranak]

Grado soundstage is small, but not annoyingly small. I've tried a friend's SR225s and the soundstage was not so much claustrophobic as.. "intimate". I can't imagine Alessandros being worse in that department.

The short of it is, I don't think MS-1s would disappoint you.

 

[Adreneline]

Thanks.

Anyone know what I could be expecting to be drastically different coming from an RX700 to an MS-1i?

 

[Oggranak]

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Originally Posted by Adreneline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks. Anyone know what I could be expecting to be drastically different coming from an RX700 to an MS-1i?

If I remember correctly, people were describing the RX700 soundstage as being sort of small. The RX900 was the spacious one.

 

[Adreneline]

Hmm. What about the AD700? I'm kind of worried about the anemic bass, but at the same time I don't know if I'd like the "2D" imaging of the MS-1i.

Decisions decisions... how are the AD700 for rock/metal?

I have a bass boost on my amp if that helps. AV40 speaker amp.

 

[steven_1026]

What about Denon D1001? Their soundstage isn't huge, but I wouldn't say it was small either. Plus I find their bass quite good.
Check your PM as well Adreneline.

 

[xkRoWx]

To me, a "great soundstage" means highly recessed mids. Correct me if I'm wrong. If that's the case, I can't imagine how "enormous soundstage" will sound like.

Grado's too upfront to have any "room" for soundstage. But it's very engaging to listen to.

edit: By the way, if you listen to rock, there's no need for soundstaging (leave that for the jazz, orchestra and classical music). What's more important is instrument separation and a very nicely coloured sound signature to go with the strings and vocal.

 

[Cankin]

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Originally Posted by xkRoWx /img/forum/go_quote.gif To me, a "great soundstage" means highly recessed mids. Correct me if I'm wrong.

That's true to certain extend, but not always. For example, K501.

To OP: If you can increase your budget a bit, you can buy some used HD580s, they have soundstage and are good for techno or electronica, ok for rock. You need an amp though.

 

[Adreneline]

Thanks guys.

Someone is offering me $80 cdn shipped for MS1, is that good? Or is the MS1i better for $119 CDN (plus the risk of maybe getting charged taxes/duties/customs).

So basically is the MS1i $40+ better?

 

[Oggranak]

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Originally Posted by Adreneline /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks guys. Someone is offering me $80 cdn shipped for MS1, is that good? Or is the MS1i better for $119 CDN (plus the risk of maybe getting charged taxes/duties/customs). So basically is the MS1i $40+ better?

I doubt that it's $40 better. 80 CAD for an MS1 is a great deal, go for it.

 

[steven_1026]

Haha that deal is way better than the ones I PM'd you! Nice find, definitely go for it!