Grado
Grado SR225e
Experience pure Grado sound with the SR225e headphones. Featuring sizable rear air flow and larger ear cushions, these headphones deliver a broad, uncolored soundstage for an immersive listening experience. The redesigned driver, cable, and housing minimize transient distortions, ensuring warm harmonic colors, rich vocals, excellent dynamics, and an ultra-smooth top end. Perfect for home audio enthusiasts seeking exceptional tonal balance and clarity, the SR225e offers a pure Grado sound signature.
$147.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
3296
/ 5520
#3296 in Headphones
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Type
Circumaural
/ Circumaural
Who it's for
- Exceptional Midrange Clarity
- Wide and Engaging Soundstage
- Easy to Drive
Who should skip it
- Polarizing Comfort and Build
- Zero Noise Isolation
- Potential for Treble Fatigue
Key Specs
Type
Circumaural
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 22,000 Hz
Sensitivity
99.8 dB
Impedance
32 ohms
Microphone
No
Connectivity Type
Wired
Headphone Type
Over-Ear
Intended Use
Everyday
Features
- Sizable rear air flow for broad soundstage
- Larger ear cushions for enhanced comfort
- Redesigned driver, cable, and housing for clarity
- Pure Grado sound with warm harmonic colors
- Rich, full-bodied vocals
- Excellent dynamics for impactful audio
- Ultra-smooth top end for detailed highs
What customers say
These headphones earn high praise primarily for their captivating sonic performance. The sound signature is energetic and detailed, offering exceptional midrange clarity that renders vocals and instruments strikingly realistic across all music genres. Listeners consistently highlight the impressive speed of the audio reproduction. While the exciting sound experience is the dominant positive, some users mention that comfort during extended listening sessions could be improved due to the standard earpad and headband design. Ultimately, the superior audio quality drives the overwhelmingly positive reception.
Know before you buy
No. Because these are open-back headphones, they do not block out external noise and will leak sound to those around you. They are best suited for quiet, private listening environments.
With an impedance of 32 ohms, these headphones are relatively easy to drive and can be powered by most smartphones, laptops, or tablets. However, using a high-quality DAC or amplifier can help you extract more detail and better dynamics from the drivers.
The SR225e features a lightweight design and breathable ear cushions, which are generally comfortable for extended use. However, because they sit directly on the ears, comfort can be subjective depending on your preference for fit.
The SR225e does not include a built-in microphone or remote controls. They are designed specifically for high-fidelity music listening rather than communication or gaming applications.
The open-back design allows air to move freely through the rear of the ear cups, which prevents pressure buildup and reduces coloration. This results in a more spacious, natural soundstage that mimics the experience of listening to speakers in a room.
The package includes the headphones, a 6.5mm golden adapter for use with home audio equipment, a warranty card, and a Grado story-sheet.
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