[procxi]

 
I own a Alessandro MS-1i (new version) bought directly from Alessandro. However, after owning it for around 1 year I’m looking for an upgrade. 
 
As many have mentioned on Head-Fi Alessandro sort of lack the prominence in low sound spectrum and lack soundstage. I have my own short reviews about MS-1i put on Head-Fi. However, give the price tag this is a great headphone in its class...
 
I live in Australia and sadly there is limited choice on the market, specially online purchases compared to US and perhaps Europe. After some reach on the web I found a local web store that has a decent collection of major headphones. Now, I’m not going to mention the website here but here are some of the headphones I picked from the web store that I think are interesting and their prices.
 
Now these are all open design... 
 
So what is you pick?
 
Audio Technica ATH-AD700 - A$199.00
Beyerdynamic DTX700 - A$135.00
Beyerdynamic DTX900 - A$195.00
Sennheiser HD515 - A$169.00
AKG K530 - $219.00
Beyerdynamic DT440 - A$289.00
Sennheiser HD555 - A$212.00
Sennheiser HD595 - A$289.00
I own a Alessandro MS-1i (new version) bought directly from Alessandro. However, after owning it for around 1 year I’m looking for an upgrade. 
 
As many have mentioned on Head-Fi, Alessandro sort of lack the prominence in the low sound spectrum and lack soundstage. I have my own short reviews about MS-1i put on Head-Fi. However, given the price tag this is a great headphone in its class...
 
I live in Australia and sadly there is limited choice on the market, specially online purchases compared to US and perhaps Europe. After some research on the web I found a local web store that has a decent collection of major headphones. Now, I’m not going to mention the website here but here are some of the headphones I picked from the web store that I think are interesting, and their prices.
 
Now these are all open design... and less than A$300.
 
So what is you pick? Which one is a worthy upgrade?
 
Alessandro MS-1 - $150.00
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Audio Technica ATH-AD700 - A$199.00
Beyerdynamic DTX700 - A$135.00
Beyerdynamic DTX900 - A$195.00
Sennheiser HD515 - A$169.00
AKG K530 - $219.00
Beyerdynamic DT440 - A$289.00
Sennheiser HD555 - A$212.00
Sennheiser HD595 - A$289.00
 
If you think there are worthy close design headphones that sound as good as open let me know...
 
Cheers !!!
 

 

[procxi]

Any input on this is greatly appreciated...

 

[GreatoGrado]

What kind of music do you listen to? What do you like and dislike about the Alessandros?

 

[joelpearce]

Hold out for one of the better Beyers used.
 
I think there was an Australian on the board selling a DT250/250 lately...

 

[Ridleyguy]

Is there a reason you haven't listed the AKG 701/702?

 

[HK_M3]

Be very careful when taking advice. Speakers are so damn subjective. You really need to read this forum and connect with someone that feels the same way on a lot of the same cans or music. I did a demo of the Sennheiser 800 and preferred the 650. Call me crazy.

 

[Sunmermaster]

or maybe an hd 555 and turn it to an 595 ?

 

[kool bubba ice]

Grado 225 used on head fi..

 

[Mr Joboto]

Yeah, you should check out rayk's ad for his DT250-80s.

 

[procxi]

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What kind of music do you listen to? What do you like and dislike about the Alessandros?

Basically, as I mentioned lack of impact/power on the low sound spectrum (bass) and lack of soundstage.
 
Thanks..

 

[procxi]

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Is there a reason you haven't listed the AKG 701/702?

They are over my budget... all cans listed here are less than A$300 

 

[muad]

Everytime someone mentions the need for low end the Audio Technica M50's come up. I haven't heard them myself but it would definitely be one for you to consider... plus they come in under your budget!
 
Oh and btw the k701/2 have less kick than the ms-1i's I was using.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

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Basically, as I mentioned lack of impact/power on the low sound spectrum (bass) and lack of soundstage.
 
Thanks..
 
 
 

 
then you should try DT770/80 I think 

 
or perhaps you prefer something that can run well unamped?

 

[procxi]

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Everytime someone mentions the need for low end the Audio Technica M50's come up. I haven't heard them myself but it would definitely be one for you to consider... plus they come in under your budget!
 
Oh and btw the k701/2 have less kick than the ms-1i's I was using.

but from memory, they are closed type... however, I will consider them.. many be read some reviews etc,. thanks !!

 

[procxi]

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then you should try DT770/80 I think 

 
or perhaps you prefer something that can run well unamped?

most people complain that these 2 mentioned lack mid range... I love MS-1i's mids and don't want to loose it... any thoughts ?