Suman Sourav Meher considers the MS2 PRO something special in the sub-$100 category, particularly with his preferred white tuning filter. Using the white filter, stock tips and HIDIZS S9 PRO+ as his source, he hears a warmish yet slightly bright presentation combining strong technical ability with natural tonality.
Solid Metal Without Uncomfortable Weight
The zinc-alloy shells feel durable and have no troublesome edges. Although the earpieces are relatively heavy, Suman finds the weight well managed, with the nozzle depth helping them remain comfortable.
He also likes the supplied 4.4mm cable, describing it as lightweight, low in microphonics and free from troublesome memory. The MS2 PRO is easy to drive from midrange dongles and even phones, although Suman finds more capable sources can improve aspects such as staging and air. He also finds imaging very good, with convincing layering and separation. The stage avoids sounding small or congested, while maintaining resolution even through complex tracks with impressive clarity, definition and accurate instrument placement throughout consistently.
White Filter Brings the Magic
Suman strongly prefers the white filter. Bass emphasizes quality over quantity, delivering clean, punchy notes, strong sub-bass extension and rumble, good mid-bass body and dynamic decay. Listeners wanting greater bass quantity may find this setup insufficient.
For Suman, the midrange is the standout. He praises its separation, body, texture, resolution and definition, alongside accurate vocals and excellent foreground-to-background distinction. Its presentation is warm yet slightly bright, with a touch of dryness and crispness that improves transparency without becoming sharp.
Treble stays agile, clean and well spaced, with very good extension and plenty of air between instruments. Suman particularly values its separation and clarity, finding no excessive energy or unwanted sharpness.
Alternative Nozzles Change the Priorities
The red filter slightly reduces the highs while adding bass body. The black filter creates a warmer, meatier and calmer presentation with greater vocal thickness, but Suman hears reduced resolution, precision, treble air and separation. He understands why some listeners may prefer its laid-back character, even though it is not his choice.
Overall Assessment
Suman Sourav Meher considers the MS2 PRO an exceptional value for listeners seeking detail, clarity, resolution and definition without excessive sharpness or thinness. He finds its rounded stage, instrument distribution and technical performance particularly impressive for its price category.
Its tuning flexibility does involve tradeoffs: the white filter may not provide enough bass for some listeners, the black filter compromises treble performance, and the red filter sits between them without matching either extreme. Still, Suman views these as minor limitations rather than fundamental problems.
For listeners shopping below $100 who prioritize balanced sound, accurate vocals, open highs and strong technical performance, Suman gives the MS2 PRO an emphatic recommendation.
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