Grado has given a significant upgrade to the Prestige Series of open-back headphones, marking a new era in audio excellence. The Prestige X Series builds upon the original models designed by John Grado three decades ago, featuring redesigned drivers, an enhanced cable design, and a more comfortable headband.
As you delve into the entry-level Grado Prestige SR60x headphones, you’ll experience the core performance and design DNA that made the original Grado Prestige range exceptional. Handcrafted in Brooklyn, these headphones feature classic enclosures and boast a new magnetic circuit, voice coil, and diaphragm, reducing distortion and enhancing harmonic integrity. The revamped X Series delivers exceptional audio performance with easier drivability, making it compatible with various portable devices.
Comfort is key, and the SR60x doesn’t disappoint. The open-back design ensures a game-changing experience for those who find traditional headphones uncomfortable. The headband, designed for extended listening sessions, looks like leather but is crafted from a vegan-friendly synthetic protein material. The enhanced cable design adds durability with a deluxe braided finish and a four-strand design made from super-annealed copper wire.
What about the sound? The SR60x offers an unparalleled audio experience, especially considering its price point. With a superb midrange, clear treble, and powerful bass, these headphones excel in shaping music with warm lower notes and a magnificent soundstage. Grado’s upgrade isn’t just cosmetic—it’s an auditory transformation. If you’re an audiophile on a budget, these headphones are a must-have for open-back listening.
Grado’s upgrade to the Prestige SR60x is nothing short of magnificent. These headphones stand out as the best-value pair of open-back headphones under $300, delivering exceptional sound, improved cable design, and enhanced comfort. Whether for yourself or as a gift, the Grado Prestige SR60x offers a non-wireless audio experience that’s simply unparalleled in its class.
Customer Reviews
Love the high detail of the sound. A good overall balance of low and high end frequencies make my music sound less muddy than other more bass heavy headphones. The more retro-looking design is also very appealing and I find that they don't bleed quite as much noise through their extremely open design as people say. My one most significant issue with these headphones is that the cable is terrible. It seems like there is no position I can get these headphones in where the cable isn't at least slightly twisted and bunched up, mainly in the area between the Y splitter and the headphones themselves. While this issue doesn't make the headphones unusable, it does make them uncomfortable to wear (at least partially because of personal sensory issues that make the cable rubbing against my chin more uncomfortable than it might otherwise be. Were this issue to be resolved these would be a personal easy pick for an entry point into the world of HiFi headphones, as the sound and design is excellent for their price.
SR60x
The Open Back works GREAT with those of hearing loss and hearing aids
A tasteful amount of bass, a sparkly high end, and a very big kick from a small, reasonably priced package. If you don't want to break the bank but want a really good pair of open backs, these will do.
These are the only headphones that I have bought in over 12 years. They are seriously that good and last that long. I recently supplemented my previous SR60s (so I don’t have to always carry the same pair around all the time). The new SR60xs sound just as good as my old pair and actually might even be better with the braided cord fixing the problem of the twisting plastic cords.