Hi Seniors,

I have set my goals on an Alessandro MS1i(Choice between Grado SR60 and 80, and MS1i). I listen to all types of music from jazz to hard rock.

Any other alternatives for that similar RM400++ price range?

Thank you...

me no audiophile... just a noobie headphone collector BUT from what i read, Grados/ Alessandros got no soundstage/ very very narrow. I have an MS1i and from what I can tell is that it's "in your face" kind... not like in a concert hall.

Probably, you can try the ATH-AD series or the Sennheiser HD5XX series. If you look hard enough, you might be able to find a pair fitting your budget.

This post has been edited by DarthMaus: Dec 8 2009, 04:03 PM

you can try to get the ATH-AD700. it's good for music and gaming. i have a pair now and all i can say is that it's great! i wear glasses too. no problem with that. it's actually very very comfy. no amp needed for it too. if you search a bit in the forum, u might be able to get a pair at around your budget.

cheerios...

Senn HD range very wide... which model u have in mind?

I have a HD438 (maybe u can't consider this an audiophile model ). don't quite like them with rock. they're ok with techno. i would tend to pick up my alessandro MS1i for rock music. do check them out.

how special is special ? i oso want leh... but i want the 702

*gulp...* sounds bleedingly expensive too

don't think any shops selling... try here http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...559&hl=walabies <--- where i got mine

yeap... that's standard and it comes with a 6.3mm adapter too

around RM4xx

This post has been edited by DarthMaus: Jan 2 2010, 12:12 PM

edited my previous post. think 4xx will cause less confusion. it's about that. if you were to get it from alessandro directly, it's usd 110. @ current exchange rate of 3.5, it's about RM400. the difference of RM60 will save you a lot of effort and time. best of all... you can get it sooner

it's portable but as it's a pair of open can, u will not enjoy it as it doesn't keep noise out/ or noise in. u can hear everything around u and everyone around u can hear what u hear. so... no watching xxx on ur iphone or macbook <--- joking

This post has been edited by DarthMaus: Jan 2 2010, 12:25 PM

think we can't... in vietnam now

edit: will be back next wednesday and going off again the following monday. if u can make ur way to genting highlands... i can let u try all my cans and u buy coffee @ starbucks

This post has been edited by DarthMaus: Jan 2 2010, 04:36 PM

no lah... won't be weird to see. maybe kena whacked for disturbing other people only

think u should consider closed cans if u r using them outdoors/ subway/ etc...

i tried using my ms1i on a bus before...

1.can hear everything "outside" very clearly, therefore, turn up volume a bit
2.then... an aunty, 2 rows behind me goes... "oi! u don't want to sleep, people want to sleep one leh!"
3.i kwai kwai go to sleep also lor...

wah lau...quote everything in my sig... actually, i don't know. let's break them down, u analyse.

1. AD700- i still find them too bright. maybe when i get home (after my fren burn them 20 hours a day with pink noise), it might get better. they're damn comfy
2. MS1i - they're pretty great for rock songs but soundstage too narrow. macam singer singing next to ur ears. it's a grado signature FWIR. it's either u like them or u don't
3. HD438 - they're a little muddy but great for action packed/ explosive movies with little dialogue. overall, not too bad for the money
4. PL21 - quite crappy, use them for my gym sessions only
5. MHP136 - bassy, lacks a little clarity. use them for bus trips now, after kena scolded by aunty
6. Pulsar 590 - i use them when i don't want wires to get in the way, like when i'm ironing or cooking. clarity is so-so. bass sux
7. MDR-XD200 - bought them only to practice modding. was crap initially but now after mod, mids are clearer and bass tighter. soundstage is like MS1i
8. WS70 - still burning in. can't comment much except it's very very bassy (tight one) and not comfy (for now)

i might be a little prejudiced coz i don't quite like iems.

if the AD700 turns out alright, it will be the best purchase.

disclaimer: me no expert. just a noobie/ newbie in this headphone thingy. take my comments with a pinch of salt.

This post has been edited by DarthMaus: Jan 3 2010, 12:13 AM

i feel that the ad700 caters to a wider range of music..it's just that... it's too bright now when it comes to female voices

nope. maybe some of the seniors here can tell u...

soundstage not included

eh? it should fit fine coz i tried with my friend's iphone before