The MS2i cannot be bought new in the UK so the import tax/duty can be up to 85% of the purchase price.  With that in mind my best bet would be to buy on the second hand market.

Ok....Listened to a pair of Grado SR225i at the weekend with some blues/rock and was pleasantly surprised. I liked them !   Now my mission is to track down the Alessandro MS2i, through the adds no doubt as buying direct would be a killer with UK import duties. Thanks to Joseph for pointing me in...

 I just plugged an old pair of cheap Koss Portapro's in to the system and found that the sound sig, whilst not all totally on, was quite close to what i'm after so, as the Grado sound is supposed to be quite close to those albeit with a sweeter top end, which is not a bad thing, I will be off...

Joseph, the top 3 listens will be made from a compilation of what you, more experienced, listeners would come up with on the basis of my criteria. Living in the UK getting to listen to the Alessandro could be a mission but i would like to get to hear those.

I would look on the second hand market to get a better can if needs be, im not opposed to that.

Thanks for your replies. Now I have had decent headphones for a while its a case of wanting the ultimate sound for my budget. The best i can describe is above but i would say great mids, good soundstage, non boomy bass, sweet treble without sibilance(a must) and a big presence. matched up to a...

Hi. This is my first post so a warm hello to everyone ! I have been gleaning info from this forum for years and have bought amps/headphones/IEM from recommendations. I hav been happy with suggested buys such as my Ety 4S and also a pair of Senn 580.....Different sound granted but happy none...