Description
Grado SR80x Prestige Series Headphones
Grado SR80x Prestige Series headphones hold a special place in not only Grado’s ears, but the ears of hundreds of thousands of listeners. The first pair was built in 1991 and Grado Labs 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.
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.
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 Grado’s 44mm drivers improves 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-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. Grado started building on a kitchen table in 1953 and every experience since then has led to the creation of the SR80x.
Specifications
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Operating Principle: Open Air
- Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- SPL 1mW: 99.8 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 38 ohms
- Driver Matched dB: .1 dB
In the Box: Headphones, Warranty, Grado story-sheet, 6.5mm Golden Adapter
Reviews
“… these are truly wonderful headphones, they’ve got the bass energy… ripping into heavy tracks with a gusto that eludes lesser rivals. With vocals they intoxicate with a natural feel and beautifully proportioned soundstage: few headphones can transport you as convincingly… The Grado SR80’s are special. Buy’em, and Love’em.”
– What HiFi
“At this money, the SR80 model remains the finest in the market, and such is their dominance in this niche that we wouldn’t be surprised if this were true for as long as wired headphones have their place in this world.”
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021, Best Wired On-ear Headphones £100-£200
