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SR80x

SR80x

Worthy Sound 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...

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Worthy Sound

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.
  • Transducer type: dynamic
  • Operating principle: open air
  • Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
  • SPL 1mW: 98
  • Normal Impedance: 38 ohms
  • Driver matched db: .1
  • S cushions

adaptor plug

Customer Reviews

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Brian Kennedy

Excellent sound quality but press too tightly on the ears despite adjustments.

Hi Brian,

There is a metal band in that runs through the headband that can be bent to whatever shape you need it to be, this should allow you to make the inward pressure to your liking...

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Thomas Detty
No customer service

No response to inquirie. Sorry to say but you asked

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Lisen Dai
My Perfect Companion for Metal and Rock

The SR80x delivers that crisp, bright sound that hits you like standing next to bar speakers during a live show. For metal and rock, these headphones are fantastic - the bass punches hard without being muddy, transients snap with precision, and everything feels immediate and exciting. The sound signature is definitely tilted toward energy over smoothness, which works perfectly for aggressive music but might be too intense for quieter genres.
Build quality is typical Grado - nothing fancy to look at, but built to last. The foam pads are comfortable enough for decent listening sessions. If you're into metal and rock and want headphones that capture that live, in-your-face energy, the SR80x nails it.

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Bo Hoffman
Great open backs!!!

These headphones are well made and inexpensive. Sparkly sounding that's great for jazz or music with lots going on. The staging in these is top notch and they're also great for movies and such. Love being able to hear around me as well, will recommend them to anyone in the market for American made quality headphones!

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Nik S.
Simply the best headphones I’ve ever listened to

Title says it all. These really are the best headphones I’ve ever tried - they blow everything else out of the water. Granted, these are only my second pair of Hi-Fi headphones, and before I mostly listened to mainstream consumer headphones. However, now that I have my Grados, there’s no going back. Every song sounds so much more exciting and “alive” with these headphones - I’m re-discovering all of my favorite songs with the SR80x. The bang for buck is mind-blowing. Thank you, Grado Labs, for making such an amazing sonic experience not only affordable, but also so enjoyable.

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Fourth 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 improves efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music.
Along with the speakers, the cables and headband have been redesigned for the SR80x. Now housed in a more durable braided sheathing, the 4-conductor cable features a super annealed copper wire for improved purity of the audio signal. The new headband features more padding for amore comfortable experience.
Founded on a kitchen table in 1953, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction every day since. This SR80x has traveled from workbench to workbench until ready for your ears. Every experience since that kitchen table has led to the creation of the SR80x.

Signature Sound

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.

Features

  • Polycarbonate housing
  • 4 conductor cable
  • Vinyl headband
  • Drivers matched .1db
  • De-stressed driver
  • S cushions
  • Hand assembled in Brooklyn

X Series Driver

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.

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.

Hand Assembled in Brooklyn

Founded on a kitchen table in 1953, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction every day since. This SR80x has traveled from workbench to workbench until ready for your ears. Every experience since that kitchen table has led to the creation of the SR80x.

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