Grado SR80x (Black) is rated
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Grado SR80x (Black)
On Ear Open Back Headphones
£99
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”Frontrunners in the budget wired headphones field.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2022 award-winner.
Step-up in sound
The SR80x headphones are where the Grado Prestige series began. Stepping up on the SR60x model, the SR80x features de-stressed drivers for a broader and more open sound. The style has stayed the same since 1991, making these headphones a true icon of headphone design.
Fourth generation, X Series driver
The fourth generation of SR80 gets the latest X Series drivers for reduced distortion and enhanced response. Tuned specifically for the SR80x, the combination of more powerful magnets and reduced voice coil mass helps improve the headphones efficiency and speed of response. This not only reduces distortion but also improves the harmonic response, meaning the sound is closer to the original than ever.
Durable design
Always a durable design, the SR80x features an even tougher cable. Essential in a pair of headphones that are designed for music on the move, the high quality connection cable has a more durable exterior. Folding earpieces make the headphones easy to pack once you’ve arrived at your destination.
Improved comfort
Fully adjustable earpieces and soft foam pads have always made the Prestige headphones one of the most comfortable in their class. Now featuring a padded headband, the latest version are even more comfy, making longer listening sessions fly by.
Hand-built in Brooklyn
Each pair of SR80x headphones is hand-built in Brooklyn. With a history that stretches right back to 1953, the company is still run by the Grado family, giving continuity to the product design and style. Evolution rather than revolution has kept the Grado headphones at the peak of their game and top of their class.
Hear what a headphone icon sounds like, with the Grado SR80x.
Step-up in sound
The SR80x headphones are where the Grado Prestige series began. Stepping up on the SR60x model, the SR80x features de-stressed drivers for a broader and more open sound. The style has stayed the same since 1991, making these headphones a true icon of headphone design.
Fourth generation, X Series driver
The fourth generation of SR80 gets the latest X Series drivers for reduced distortion and enhanced response. Tuned specifically for the SR80x, the combination of more powerful magnets and reduced voice coil mass helps improve the headphones efficiency and speed of response. This not only reduces distortion but also improves the harmonic response, meaning the sound is closer to the original than ever.
Durable design
Always a durable design, the SR80x features an even tougher cable. Essential in a pair of headphones that are designed for music on the move, the high quality connection cable has a more durable exterior. Folding earpieces make the headphones easy to pack once you’ve arrived at your destination.
Improved comfort
Fully adjustable earpieces and soft foam pads have always made the Prestige headphones one of the most comfortable in their class. Now featuring a padded headband, the latest version are even more comfy, making longer listening sessions fly by.
Hand-built in Brooklyn
Each pair of SR80x headphones is hand-built in Brooklyn. With a history that stretches right back to 1953, the company is still run by the Grado family, giving continuity to the product design and style. Evolution rather than revolution has kept the Grado headphones at the peak of their game and top of their class.
Hear what a headphone icon sounds like, with the Grado SR80x.
Overview
Cable Length
1.73m
Type
Open Back, On Ear
Plug size
3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter)
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
Sensitivity
99.8dB
Features
On-Ear
Yes
Open back
Yes
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sweet JP from
Timeless build quality and classic soundstage
Purchased this for my partner to get upgraded beyond cheaper in ears to pair with a Sony NW A45. They are thrilled and commented on how clear the instruments sounded across artists as diverse as Ghost to Yes to Northern Sea Dialect.
Date published: 2023-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
VictorKatilis from
Proven workhorse, second pair since my sr80e
Amazing pair of cans as expected. Clear, punchy bass without any of the garbage mushiness that comes with ”bass heavy” cans. Pristine mods and highs. AND finally a braided cable, what else do you want. Run them though a DAC and you got your daily driver/reference cans.
Date published: 2023-11-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tudwick Siding 1969 from
Grado SR80x (Black) Headphones
Exactly what wanted as I was replacing an older pair.
Last time I bought in store at Cambridge. This time on-line as I knew what I wanted and when I needed them for.
The level of service and communication with Richer Sounds is absolutely first class - if only all businesses were as professional as you!
Date published: 2023-10-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
berioboy from
Fabulous sound...
...and really comfortable to boot! Love open back phones anyway, but these are great - excellent sound from top to low end, no harsh treble or bloated bass here - just lovely, natural music! Usual speedy service from RS too, thank you!
Date published: 2023-09-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
MarkL1969 from
Great But Not Perfect
The only issue I have with mine is the connection from the cable to the jack really needs to be more articulated. Mine failed within months and they sit useless in a drawer now.
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alan1957 from
IDEAL FOR CLASSICAL LISTENING
REVIEW OF GRADO Grad-SR80x HEADPHONES
If I’d realised how far headphones had advanced, I’d have bought these ages ago!
They are ideal for CLASSICAL listening, providing a warm, rounded satisfying sound picture, but with plenty of detail, whether in the overlapping vocal lines of Andrea Gabrieli’s (sixteenth-century) choral music, or in the glittering orchestral accompaniment to Szymanowski’s Second Violin Concerto (twentieth century - with flashes of percussion coming through the texture to brilliant effect).
Overall, I’m hearing detail I’ve never heard before – it’s like having a whole new cd collection to discover.
They’re light to wear, and sit comfortably on the ears, so you can happily listen for hours. If I have one quibble: the cable is on the short side and you have to sit pretty close to any fixed hi-fi components– but this can be easily remedied with an extension cable!
A great purchase!
Date published: 2023-08-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jmcd11 from
Great headphones
I bought my headphones from the store in Leeds. The assistant was very helpful and I love my purchase.
Date published: 2023-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
tolek from
ROBERT FROM MANCHESTER
for the price cant get any better headphones.... relaxing sound
Date published: 2023-06-23
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