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Through a well-heard history and deep roots in Brooklyn, the Grado family has been hand building headphones and cartridges here since 1953. For three generations, tradition and heritage have been carried down with the philosophy that sound comes first.

SR80X Prestige Series

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In the Beginning.

The story of the SR80x holds a special place in not only our ears, but the ears of hundreds of thousands of listeners. The first pair was built in 1991 and we wouldn’t be here today without it. With its soundstage, world renowned mid-range, and speed, the SR80x is worthy of being the longest running Grado headphone.

The first Grado headphone, this is the legendary pair that started it all.

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Grado speakers can reveal new notes and details in songs heard hundreds of times. The driver and housing working in tandem react to sound vibrations and virtually eliminate transient distortions. The full bodied vocals and excellent dynamics compliment the musical characteristics that are brought to light through the extreme clarity and wide range of the SR80x.

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4th Generation Grado drivers are here. Specifically tuned for the SR80x, this new speaker design features a more powerful magnetic circuit, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm. Reengineering these components for our 44mm drivers improve efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music.

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New Cables & Headband

Along with the speakers, the cables and headband have been redesigned for the SR80x. Now housed in a more durable exterior, the 4-conductor cable features a super annealed copper wire for improved purity of the audio signal. The new headband features more cushion for a comfier experience.

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Hand-Built in Brooklyn

Each SR80x is hand-built by our team in Brooklyn. This headphone goes from workbench to workbench until it’s ready for your ears. We started building on a kitchen table in 1953, and every experience since then has led to the creation of the SR80x.

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Customers say

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound is awesome, clear, and spacious. They also appreciate the crisp. However, some customers have reported issues with the flexibility of the cable, saying it gets twisted up easily. Opinions are mixed on quality, comfort, value, and performance.

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111 customers mention85 positive26 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. For example, they say the sound is awesome, listening-wise they are the equal of speakers fully 10 or even 20 times, guitars sound amazing, and jazz is clear and spacious. However, some customers report issues with the headphones after about a year.

"...by assuming you know what you're getting with these: open back, audiophile sound where you're going to plug these into an AMP and DAC and have no..." Read more

"...They certainly have much better bass than Audio Technica AD700s, which is quite the feat considering there is virtually no seal present around the..." Read more

"Same ol' amazing sound. Just wonderful. Cannot game or listen to music without 'em (most of the time)...." Read more

"Let me start by saying I really considered giving these 5 stars. They sound great and they are just about everything I like in a pair of headphones...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers like the crisp highs of the headphones. They say the sound is clear, crisp, clean, and vibrant. Some customers also mention that the headphones have undergone a very tasteful remodel. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort, sound, feel, and design of these headphones.

"...I can 100% confirm, the Grado House Sound has undergone a very tasteful remodel...." Read more

"...The cable however is BEEFY. It's thick with a nice Y-split plastic housing to protect the area where the channel wires separate...." Read more

"These headphones are incredibly comfortable, stylish, and the sound quality is pristine!..." Read more

"...I love the comfort, sound, feel and design of these headphones...." Read more

62 customers mention22 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are well made and have better quality foam than on the Koss headphones. However, others say that the build quality is not the best, the cord is heavy duty and that the sound quality is amazing.

"...is the wiring and cheap plastic headset that breaks over time. It never fails...." Read more

"...Enter the X Series. The build improvements are subtle but substantial. The headband has been upgraded to be much more padded and comfortable...." Read more

"...second, I've dropped this thing a whole bunch of times and despite feeling flimsy, it seems to do fine not breaking so I'm going to give it a pass..." Read more

"...I suppose the wiring is just not great quality in general. I would not recommend these headphones." Read more

43 customers mention19 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they are great, very squishy, and engaging. They genuinely enjoy wearing them, while others say that they hurt after extended usage and are absolute hell to wear.

"...Despite their compromises in construction and comfort, I have never been more blown away by a pair of sub $300 headphones...." Read more

"...It still has some top end energy, but it's WAAAAY more relaxed and mainstream. That alone is a game changer worthy of celebration...." Read more

"The sound is awesome. The ear pads wear out quickly, and the headphones are uncomfortable after about 2 hours use. This is my second pair...." Read more

"...light, they just gently rest against the ears and are completely comfortable for hours...." Read more

33 customers mention20 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are unbeatable value for money, great budget headphones for any student in a dorm or bedroom for casual, and the best headphone brand money can buy. However, others say that they're extremely cheap, flimsy, and hazardous.

"...But it doesn't end there. These new drivers add a very nice dose of much needed low end...." Read more

"...the years (been buying them since the '90s) is the wiring and cheap plastic headset that breaks over time. It never fails...." Read more

"...And being simple foam means they are easy to clean and cheap to replace...." Read more

"...And I have bad hearing.Overall, worth it for $125." Read more

14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work fantastically well and are worth the money, while others say that they function poorly on both MacBook Pro laptop and desktop. They are poorly constructed and fail after a year or so.

"...reduced, you can turn up the volume and they even play well with clean solid state amps..." Read more

"...The issue was mainly a connection issue, the right speaker wouldn't work unless positioned correctly...." Read more

"...Just as with my old SR60s, the new phones worked flawlessly with PC audio, smartphones, and audio receivers...." Read more

"...The audio was clear and passible, but the right channel failed after about six months...." Read more

17 customers mention0 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the flexibility of the headphones. They mention that the Y cable gets twisted up all the time, the cordage is very stiff, and the lengths coming from the speakers are too short. Additionally, the braided material makes it a little less flexible, and wires became loose after a year of use.

"...The cable is stiff with kinks, but overall, it's a nice upgrade...." Read more

"...They were twisted and curly out of the box and I took that as a bad omen...." Read more

"...to actual durability and longevity, but it also makes the cable very stiff and a bit awkward at times...." Read more

"...Four months later, cable shorts out again. I'm only using these in my home, I treat them very gently, and never put any pressure on the cable...." Read more

Absolutely stunning. SEE UPDATE BELOW 8/28/22:
5 Stars
Absolutely stunning. SEE UPDATE BELOW 8/28/22:
BACKGROUND:Ever since Dankpods posted a video extolling the virtues of his Grado SR60e headphones, I've been eyeing Grado headphones for the past 5 months now. Then, suddenly, their headphones just disappeared off Amazon for nearly a month. After weeks of radio silence, I saw an article pop up about their new and improved prestige x series. I read up the sparse information available and impulse-bought a pair of SR80x cans with zero reviews.To give some context, my current daily driver cans are Beyer DT990 Pro 250ohm. I have also listened to and loved the following headphones: Samson SR850, Sennheiser: HD650, HD280, HD555, Momentum 2.0 Audio Technica: M50, AD700, ES7 and Beyer DT 1990 Pros. My taste in sound is clearly biased. I tend to prefer a V-shaped frequency response curve. So naturally, I was worried the purportedly weaker bass in the Grados would turn me off them. Thankfully, this concern was unfounded, as I'll explain later.FIRST IMPRESSIONS:I love the packaging. In a world of cost-cutting the actual products and wrapping them in wasteful packaging, Grado does it right. They came in a simple white box with Grado branding and the only thing differentiating them from other models is a sticker slapped on the side. They came in a mickey-mouse shaped foam cutout with a cute thank you letter inside. They also come with a 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter. Picking them up for the first time I was shocked at how lightweight they were. The plastic construction and spartan adjustment mechanisms make these feel virtually weightless compared to all other headphones I've worn.CONSTRUCTION: (6/10)While I adore the retro look, there's no question that most of the money went into the headphone drivers and sound design. The now-padded headband is a huge step up as the prestige e series had virtually no padding at all. The driver housings however are still a questionable looking gloss black plastic. It's safe to say I'm going to be gentle with these, especially all the plastic parts. The earcups can swivel 360 degrees horizontally, making it convenient to fold them flat. They also have a little bit of vertical tilt adjustment. Compared to my much-loved Beyers, these don't feel nearly as sturdy as the DT990s, which is a worthy compromise for the sound.The cable however is BEEFY. It's thick with a nice Y-split plastic housing to protect the area where the channel wires separate. The woven outer sheathing, new to the prestige x series, really adds to the cable's heft and structural integrity. It's all terminated in a lovely male 1/8" jack with integrated strain relief. The earpads are a decently thick foam that harkens back to the days of more retro on ear headphones like the Koss PortaPros. It's much better quality foam than on the Koss headphones, but I suspect they won't last more than a few years of very heavy use before deteriorating. Time will tell.SOUND: (9/10)Other than Dankpod's glowing endorsement, I really didn't know what to expect. I fired up Paranoid Android and was immediately hooked by the IMMACULATE detail of these cans. Instrument separation and soundstage is INCREDIBLE. I never thought I'd say this, but I was hearing new details on the Grados that I didn't notice with my DT990s, which are already very bright and detailed to begin with. The bass response was a pleasant surprise. The DT990s have much more thump and impact, but the Grados are tuned so well that you spend most of your time enjoying all the detail in the mids and highs. They certainly have much better bass than Audio Technica AD700s, which is quite the feat considering there is virtually no seal present around the ear.I spent hours blitzing through my Spotify library, everything from Massive Attack to 2Pac. There's no question these are best-suited to songs with lots of detailed mid and high notes. 80s tracks and synthwave music really sings on these beauties. That said, if big, stinky bass is your thing, you probably won't like these too much in bass heavy songs. So far, I've binge listened to these for 2 days now and I can safely say that everything I put through them sounds amazing. What's more, no amp is required to enjoy these puppies. They're 38 ohms and can be driven really loud from any phone, laptop or tablet. I'm running them through a tiny FiiO E10K USB amplifier, and on low gain these can easily damage your hearing at full volume.The soundstage really caught me off guard. I was always under the impression that spacious, deep earcups contribute to soundstage and instrument separation. These proved me wrong. With the foam earpads, they sit directly on my ears and provide absolutely no seal or noise isolation whatsoever. And yet, I'll hear sounds in TV shows and Movies that make me pause and take them off, thinking it was coming from inside my room. Every little crunch of a footstep to a squeak in a door is all present. You won't miss a single bit of detail in any content. Any content with excellent sound design will really shine with these.Just don't expect to ever use these in a confined public place. There's no seal at all. These let in all the surrounding noise and all of your music out. You'll probably get punched if you use these on an airplane. Further, the exceptionally detailed highs can definitely be fatiguing after long listening sessions with certain genres. If you're very sensitive to bright headphones, these might not be the best fit for you. For what it's worth, my ears are pretty sensitive and I can still have a wonderful time listening to bright music. I recommend trying them out and seeing if they'll work for you.COMFORT: (6/10)Their light weight and padded headband makes these very comfortable for the top of your head. However, the on ear foam pads are definitely a compromise in comfort. While they don't get sweaty at all, I do start to feel discomfort and pressure points on my ears after the 2-hour mark. These probably aren't headphones you could wear all day like my DT990s or AD700s. I think these are an excellent compliment to more relaxed sounding cans like Sennheiser HD600s. If you already have headphones you're comfortable wearing for an entire day, a set of Grados would be a great addition.SUMMARY:Despite their compromises in construction and comfort, I have never been more blown away by a pair of sub $300 headphones. And, as the cherry on top, these are made by lovely folks in Brooklyn, NY. These are strange times and it feels good to support American businesses that don't outsource their products to sketchy countries with virtually no workers' rights. Ultimately, this was a terrible financial decision because now I'm really wondering what the 325x cans sound like. It was such a joy to go through my library and rediscover music I haven't listened to in years.Trust me, unless you're 5 figures deep into audiophile gear, you will hear new sounds in music you've listened to for years with a set of SR80x's. If you're brand new to enthusiast listening and you want to know a great place to start without spending boat loads of money, these are an excellent option. No amp or electrical engineering knowledge is required. All you need is a headphone jack and a fat library of cool tunes.Lastly, because durability is definitely a concern with these, I will update my review should anything go wrong with them. If there are no updates, then everything is good. I hope you give them a try.UPDATE 9/4/21: Well, the impossible happened. After 7+ years of use, my DT990s ultimately became my secondary headphones. And that's the highest praise I can give for these Grados, because the DT990s are exceptionally good. These days, I don't spend nearly as much time gaming for hours on end, so the long-term comfort is less of an issue for me. The lighter clamping force and foam pads on the Grados mean my ears never get sweaty, so these are now officially my daily drivers.However, I have had one issue with them, which has also plagued my DT990s. I have long hair and a beard, and the earpads are an absolute hair magnet. After the two-month mark, I started hearing a nasty rattle in the right earcup during low notes. Upon further inspection, some of my beard hairs found their way behind the earpads and would rattle against the driving casing. Thankfully, it was an easy fix as the earpads are easy to take off and re-install, unlike my Beyers. If you have this issue, it's likely due to hairs stuck behind the earpads.After further research, I found out this is a common issue. Some call it "Grattle." I figured this would be worth mentioning, because it sounds just like a blown headphone driver. That being said, these are still wonderful and I highly recommend them.UPDATE 8/28/22:So, I've finally had my first real issue with them. The head band padding has started to separate near the left earcup. Granted, it is a small problem and has had no effect on comfort or overall listening experience. I've posted additional pictures showing the issue. I am concerned it will gradually travel further up the headband. I still adore and recommend these headphones, but considering their sound and price, I knew their durability would be a concern.These definitely aren't headphones you can carelessly kick around or stuff in a book bag. If it does get worse, I suspect a sewing needle and some black thread could be used to easily stitch the headband back together. I think Grado may want to consider a more durable solution of binding the two halves of the headband together, but it's likely a necessary cost-cutting measure, seeing as they're made in the USA. As I am a tinkerer and love fixing my own stuff, it certainly won't deter me from buying other Grados in the future. It's worth it for their sound.
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BACKGROUND:
Ever since Dankpods posted a video extolling the virtues of his Grado SR60e headphones, I've been eyeing Grado headphones for the past 5 months now. Then, suddenly, their headphones just disappeared off Amazon for nearly a month. After weeks of radio silence, I saw an article pop up about their new and improved prestige x series. I read up the sparse information available and impulse-bought a pair of SR80x cans with zero reviews.

To give some context, my current daily driver cans are Beyer DT990 Pro 250ohm. I have also listened to and loved the following headphones: Samson SR850, Sennheiser: HD650, HD280, HD555, Momentum 2.0 Audio Technica: M50, AD700, ES7 and Beyer DT 1990 Pros. My taste in sound is clearly biased. I tend to prefer a V-shaped frequency response curve. So naturally, I was worried the purportedly weaker bass in the Grados would turn me off them. Thankfully, this concern was unfounded, as I'll explain later.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
I love the packaging. In a world of cost-cutting the actual products and wrapping them in wasteful packaging, Grado does it right. They came in a simple white box with Grado branding and the only thing differentiating them from other models is a sticker slapped on the side. They came in a mickey-mouse shaped foam cutout with a cute thank you letter inside. They also come with a 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter. Picking them up for the first time I was shocked at how lightweight they were. The plastic construction and spartan adjustment mechanisms make these feel virtually weightless compared to all other headphones I've worn.

CONSTRUCTION: (6/10)
While I adore the retro look, there's no question that most of the money went into the headphone drivers and sound design. The now-padded headband is a huge step up as the prestige e series had virtually no padding at all. The driver housings however are still a questionable looking gloss black plastic. It's safe to say I'm going to be gentle with these, especially all the plastic parts. The earcups can swivel 360 degrees horizontally, making it convenient to fold them flat. They also have a little bit of vertical tilt adjustment. Compared to my much-loved Beyers, these don't feel nearly as sturdy as the DT990s, which is a worthy compromise for the sound.

The cable however is BEEFY. It's thick with a nice Y-split plastic housing to protect the area where the channel wires separate. The woven outer sheathing, new to the prestige x series, really adds to the cable's heft and structural integrity. It's all terminated in a lovely male 1/8" jack with integrated strain relief. The earpads are a decently thick foam that harkens back to the days of more retro on ear headphones like the Koss PortaPros. It's much better quality foam than on the Koss headphones, but I suspect they won't last more than a few years of very heavy use before deteriorating. Time will tell.

SOUND: (9/10)
Other than Dankpod's glowing endorsement, I really didn't know what to expect. I fired up Paranoid Android and was immediately hooked by the IMMACULATE detail of these cans. Instrument separation and soundstage is INCREDIBLE. I never thought I'd say this, but I was hearing new details on the Grados that I didn't notice with my DT990s, which are already very bright and detailed to begin with. The bass response was a pleasant surprise. The DT990s have much more thump and impact, but the Grados are tuned so well that you spend most of your time enjoying all the detail in the mids and highs. They certainly have much better bass than Audio Technica AD700s, which is quite the feat considering there is virtually no seal present around the ear.

I spent hours blitzing through my Spotify library, everything from Massive Attack to 2Pac. There's no question these are best-suited to songs with lots of detailed mid and high notes. 80s tracks and synthwave music really sings on these beauties. That said, if big, stinky bass is your thing, you probably won't like these too much in bass heavy songs. So far, I've binge listened to these for 2 days now and I can safely say that everything I put through them sounds amazing. What's more, no amp is required to enjoy these puppies. They're 38 ohms and can be driven really loud from any phone, laptop or tablet. I'm running them through a tiny FiiO E10K USB amplifier, and on low gain these can easily damage your hearing at full volume.

The soundstage really caught me off guard. I was always under the impression that spacious, deep earcups contribute to soundstage and instrument separation. These proved me wrong. With the foam earpads, they sit directly on my ears and provide absolutely no seal or noise isolation whatsoever. And yet, I'll hear sounds in TV shows and Movies that make me pause and take them off, thinking it was coming from inside my room. Every little crunch of a footstep to a squeak in a door is all present. You won't miss a single bit of detail in any content. Any content with excellent sound design will really shine with these.

Just don't expect to ever use these in a confined public place. There's no seal at all. These let in all the surrounding noise and all of your music out. You'll probably get punched if you use these on an airplane. Further, the exceptionally detailed highs can definitely be fatiguing after long listening sessions with certain genres. If you're very sensitive to bright headphones, these might not be the best fit for you. For what it's worth, my ears are pretty sensitive and I can still have a wonderful time listening to bright music. I recommend trying them out and seeing if they'll work for you.

COMFORT: (6/10)
Their light weight and padded headband makes these very comfortable for the top of your head. However, the on ear foam pads are definitely a compromise in comfort. While they don't get sweaty at all, I do start to feel discomfort and pressure points on my ears after the 2-hour mark. These probably aren't headphones you could wear all day like my DT990s or AD700s. I think these are an excellent compliment to more relaxed sounding cans like Sennheiser HD600s. If you already have headphones you're comfortable wearing for an entire day, a set of Grados would be a great addition.

SUMMARY:
Despite their compromises in construction and comfort, I have never been more blown away by a pair of sub $300 headphones. And, as the cherry on top, these are made by lovely folks in Brooklyn, NY. These are strange times and it feels good to support American businesses that don't outsource their products to sketchy countries with virtually no workers' rights. Ultimately, this was a terrible financial decision because now I'm really wondering what the 325x cans sound like. It was such a joy to go through my library and rediscover music I haven't listened to in years.

Trust me, unless you're 5 figures deep into audiophile gear, you will hear new sounds in music you've listened to for years with a set of SR80x's. If you're brand new to enthusiast listening and you want to know a great place to start without spending boat loads of money, these are an excellent option. No amp or electrical engineering knowledge is required. All you need is a headphone jack and a fat library of cool tunes.

Lastly, because durability is definitely a concern with these, I will update my review should anything go wrong with them. If there are no updates, then everything is good. I hope you give them a try.

UPDATE 9/4/21: Well, the impossible happened. After 7+ years of use, my DT990s ultimately became my secondary headphones. And that's the highest praise I can give for these Grados, because the DT990s are exceptionally good. These days, I don't spend nearly as much time gaming for hours on end, so the long-term comfort is less of an issue for me. The lighter clamping force and foam pads on the Grados mean my ears never get sweaty, so these are now officially my daily drivers.

However, I have had one issue with them, which has also plagued my DT990s. I have long hair and a beard, and the earpads are an absolute hair magnet. After the two-month mark, I started hearing a nasty rattle in the right earcup during low notes. Upon further inspection, some of my beard hairs found their way behind the earpads and would rattle against the driving casing. Thankfully, it was an easy fix as the earpads are easy to take off and re-install, unlike my Beyers. If you have this issue, it's likely due to hairs stuck behind the earpads.

After further research, I found out this is a common issue. Some call it "Grattle." I figured this would be worth mentioning, because it sounds just like a blown headphone driver. That being said, these are still wonderful and I highly recommend them.

UPDATE 8/28/22:

So, I've finally had my first real issue with them. The head band padding has started to separate near the left earcup. Granted, it is a small problem and has had no effect on comfort or overall listening experience. I've posted additional pictures showing the issue. I am concerned it will gradually travel further up the headband. I still adore and recommend these headphones, but considering their sound and price, I knew their durability would be a concern.

These definitely aren't headphones you can carelessly kick around or stuff in a book bag. If it does get worse, I suspect a sewing needle and some black thread could be used to easily stitch the headband back together. I think Grado may want to consider a more durable solution of binding the two halves of the headband together, but it's likely a necessary cost-cutting measure, seeing as they're made in the USA. As I am a tinkerer and love fixing my own stuff, it certainly won't deter me from buying other Grados in the future. It's worth it for their sound.
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4Tifier
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound quality unlike anything I’ve ever heard
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
JESÚS MADERO LÓPEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars muy buenos
Reviewed in Spain on January 13, 2024
E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sound. Beats almost all headphones. Comfort could be better
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 22, 2023
Sébastien S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualité d'écoute - Attention Casque ouvert
Reviewed in France on February 24, 2023
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Sébastien S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualité d'écoute - Attention Casque ouvert
Reviewed in France on February 24, 2023
Impression :
C'est une écoute très sensible sur les voix
Très musical sur bon fichier audio
Son très réaliste

Qualité :
Serre tête non adapté à toutes nos têtes - compter 16 cm du centre de l'oreille au sommet de l'arceau
Haut parleur en plastique

A prendre en compte :
Ecoute dans un lieu sans bruit car il s'agit d'un casque ouvert !!
Il n'est donc pas isolé des bruits extérieur comme le Casque sans fil QuietComfort 35 II
Pas de housse de protection
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