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Alessandro MS-1

28 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
sound (12)
price (10)
portability (9)
bass quality (6)
usability (5)

Negative
comfort (10)
noise isolation (2)
soundstage (2)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Alessandro MS-1. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and durability. The price and portability also get good comments. Comments are divided on the bass quality. There are some negative opinions about the size and noise isolation.

sound, portability, price, durability, design

comfort, soundstage, noise isolation, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Alessandro MS-1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Alessandro MS-1

Sporting a similar sound signature to the Koss KSC-75s that we loved so much, the Alessandro MS-1s are a slightly enhanced, slightly more expensive op...

Great balanced sound, Sweet mids, Strong bass, Detailed highs

Soundstage lacking compared to other models

In the $150 range, and particularly for listening to rock (but all genres sound great) the MS1s are hard to beat.

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Alessandro Music Series MS1i Black Walnut Cups

Alessandro Music Series MS1i Black Walnut Cups $169 Big thanks to JoeDoe of Head-Fi as he performed the cup installation as well as the swapping out the headband. I paid a little more for mine due to the lovely Walnut Cups, price for a Stock Alessandro...

Smooth Mids and Treble, Full Bodied Bass, Light Weight, Easy to Drive

Smoothed Over Sound, Laid Back Tone

Oct, 2014

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Great for value, but not for all genres of Music

These were my first ever "High end" headphones. I had to decide between these, the SR60, or the SR80. I decided to go with these as they were the same price of the SR80, but most people claimed for them to sound like the SR 125. First listen was...

Sound quality (Subjective), design, ability to mod easily

Standard comfy pads causes ear fatigue within an hour, Not as portable, treble may be too sibilant for some people

Feb, 2014

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Outstanding for the price

One of my favorite headphones period. This side of the 225i's, there really is no reason to buy any Grados, the MS1's sound better and costs much less.

Lovely rich warm sound while retaining that bit of Gradoness

For the price, none. Well ok comfort is never going to be a Grado selling point.

Oct, 2013

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A beautiful pair of headphones

I love my MS1i's, they sound amazin, after I got used to it are quite comfortable and just sound beautifully open. The sound is quite flat and in turn is quite good for an amateur music producer like me, my dad's an expert on mastering and such and he...

Open design, overal pretty flat sound, lightweight, great sound, very moddable

Somewhat fragile, leaks sound (obviously), y-split cable isn't great, initially uncomfortable

Oct, 2012

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not really a review

metalheads ? this is what you're looking for :) need an amp to shine though.

perfect for metalheads like me :p

too bright (sometimes)

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

My favorite cans to rock out to my music

I love these for when I want to enjoy my music, especially for rock. Added the L-Cush pads on mine, which I find opens them up a bit more and improves comfort as well. Best bang for buck cans, and a bargin at ~$100

AMAZING SOUND QUALITY (especially for rock)

Aug, 2012

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Ms1i

The vocal and the bass are just balanced! The bass aren't cover the vocal Best HP in this price

Good female vocal with heavy bass,not expensive

uncomfortable

Apr, 2012

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How MS1i sounds

At first (after unboxing), they sounded not so good. Too bright sound and lot of sizzle. since 20 hours burned, it sounded better, larger soundstage, less sizzle but is still offensive to ears. now it's 30 hours burned. its sound goes better and better...

Bright and clear sound, non-overpower bass

sounds Sizzle when playing MP3, uncomfortable

Apr, 2012

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Not really that super

- Uncomfortable due to high pressure on ears, huge earpads added = ok - Sound : Very bright, no mention worthy low bass (even with amp), pretty annoying = sold

clear and powerful

too bright,no mentionworthy bass

Jan, 2012

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