neutralzz 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) been a long time since i popped around here.. forgot the password and email to former account here too my disappearance back then was due to going overseas for a stint before coming back here. decided to drop by stereo again to pick up a pair of headphones as i've gone full time IEM ever since i made a couple of good purchases off earphone solutions and was craving for phones again. they had those alessandros lying around and i decided to pick up a pair for the fun of it. asked the guys whether these alessandros were still that bright and "high" as the grados prestiges that gives people a slight ear-ache.. the salesman looked at me in disbelief.. as though i was a newbie and asked what bitrate were my mp3s encoded at.. and that mp3s should be encoded at 190kbps bitrate and above etc (i encode my own mp3s at 320kbps off EAC thankyou) and right now listening to the alessandros i bought.. sarah brightman is.. bright indeed and i feel the earache coming again. so.. the long story short.. is it only me? or what? Edited June 8, 2008 by mangosteens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heady 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Welcome back! I used to have a Grado, albeit the lowest model, the SR60. When I first got it, it was painful but over time it mellowed or my ears got used to it. So maybe it will take some time too. Or you can get a nice neutral amp to go along with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rko 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 heheh, and i tought sarah brightman was not as bright as i liked her to be, not even on grados sr60. Perhaps i prefer the "shrills down my spine" kind of feeling. I havent tried the alessandros before, but i remember they were suppossed to be an alternative for ppl who find the grados too bright. Since ur pair is new, perhaps they need some burn-in/condition period? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neutralzz 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 heheh, and i tought sarah brightman was not as bright as i liked her to be, not even on grados sr60. Perhaps i prefer the "shrills down my spine" kind of feeling. I havent tried the alessandros before, but i remember they were suppossed to be an alternative for ppl who find the grados too bright. Since ur pair is new, perhaps they need some burn-in/condition period? yeah i left it overnight blaring away on my nuforce icon. hopefully it gets better now ahhh yes i remember my previous username all of a sudden.. neutralzz.. but just forgot the p/w and email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neutralzz 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 ok i'm back in action. can the admins delete that mangosteens account? stupid username anyway. was a random thing back then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tassardar_ 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Mmm actually I tried the MS Pro not so long ago and owned a MS2i. Dont really feel that they are really bright. Maybe its just me but its just nice for my listening. Only thing is Im not exactly use to the sound of grado now since i been using AKG for sometime. Flat padding(the one you find in ms1) for grado do reduce the brightness if you find it too bright. Edited June 9, 2008 by tassardar_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dragonboy Report post Posted June 10, 2008 The MS-1 is already in flat pad as supplied. I didn't feel that the MS-1 or grado sounded bright unless when I had to bring out in noisy environment and had to increase my usual volume to cover the noise pollution. Otherwise I'm happy with the MS-1. Of course, everyone's BRIGHT acceptance level are different. Try to use it for a while.... if you still don't like it, don't force it, maybe you just don't like their characteristics. Try sending aron at stereo a mail to see if you can swop with something u like. They're quite OK guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowmoses 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 have an MS-1 too and don't feel that it's overly bright, however i do detect some sibilance after upgrading my amps. have not tried grados though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XProfessionalX 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 have an MS-1 too and don't feel that it's overly bright, however i do detect some sibilance after upgrading my amps. have not tried grados though. My MS1 also have some sibilance ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windrider 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 i still get earaches from grados thats for sure. differs from ppl to ppl i guess not everyone is as sensitive to highs as i am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sghound 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 i still get earaches from grados thats for sure. differs from ppl to ppl i guess not everyone is as sensitive to highs as i am. i get earaches and headaches (from physical discomfort) with Grados. guess my skull shape does not agree with the Grado supraural. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-73H_64M3R- 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 sometimes, my earlobe gets ache after wearing my SR 80 for a while. however, i got used to it quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windrider 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) i get earaches and headaches (from physical discomfort) with Grados. guess my skull shape does not agree with the Grado supraural. agreed. i get ear ache from both physically wearing it, and fatigue from the sound. must be the superaural design and the pads pressing on my ears (even though i've stretched it). Edited June 22, 2008 by windrider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haxyer 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 it could be the grados are too tight for your head, stretch it a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sghound 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2008 it could be the grados are too tight for your head, stretch it a little. tried all sorts of methods but supraural sucks for my shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
