Akathriel
500+ Head-Fier
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First and foremost Hirsch, I'd like to thank you for being so open and hospitable. My dad and I had a wonderful time. I came in lusting for the PS-1s...and I came out lusting for the PS-1s as well. For one thing I don't think there was possibly any doubt in my mind that PS-1s are made for bowls, with flats the bass just feels bloated. Since we were only there about an hour, I concentrated on two test tracks: APC:the Hollow and Tool
u**** Live.
For the Hollow the PS-1s took the cake and I tried everything... RS-1, K701,R10,010,HE90(the only real competitor)
and L3000. On both the melos and the original supra (worked with the SDS-XLR but not all Hirsch's cans are balanced) the PS-1s blew the competition away.
For Pu**** this is where it really got interesting. I started by A/B ing with the RS-1 and I have to say on the PS-1 the drum (tabla? timpani? dunno) just extended deeper had more texture.
I tried this track with the 010's as well but was non plussed with them. I dont fault the headphones, but Hirsch's head is considerably larger than mine. Towards the end, Hirsch took us into another room and introduced me the K1000s. My dad...thought they were a joke. We initially tried a test track with the Fisher amp and the source (which brand currently alludes me, the Stax amp and Melos were hooked up to a Wadia, while the SinglePower offerings were fed by a Meridian). Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the test track (Hirsch if you read this help me out here) but it was fantastic. The track was mostly spoken word with a deep bass line and then at the end of every verse there was a unique sound that reminded me of the Dolby Surround Sound they play at the movies before the feature presentation. Anyways this sound came from outside my head and I was amazed...so I pushed in Salival. Listening to Pu**** through the K1000 was one of the most moving experiences I've ever had. MJK's voice sang through and the first two things that came to mind were clean and airy. The K1000s made the PS-1s sound congested, no more like a butcher. I have to say that I was not dissappointed by the Bass response of the K1000, the base was not super impactful but it was pleasant, deep, and extended. The K1000s were recabled with equinox btw.
/end rant
I apologize for the lack of organization and incoherency of my post...I am still flabergasted by the experience and it was my first real introduction to the high end. Again Hirsch, I am thankful for your generosity and willingness to share your priceless equipment with a kid like me.
Akathriel
u**** Live. For the Hollow the PS-1s took the cake and I tried everything... RS-1, K701,R10,010,HE90(the only real competitor)
For Pu**** this is where it really got interesting. I started by A/B ing with the RS-1 and I have to say on the PS-1 the drum (tabla? timpani? dunno) just extended deeper had more texture.
/end rant
I apologize for the lack of organization and incoherency of my post...I am still flabergasted by the experience and it was my first real introduction to the high end. Again Hirsch, I am thankful for your generosity and willingness to share your priceless equipment with a kid like me.
Akathriel
