GRADO SR80x Prestige Series Open-Back Wired Headphones – Enhanced X Drivers, Lightweight Design, Assembled in Brooklyn, NY USA
Immerse yourself in sound with the Grado SR80x headphones, a cornerstone of the Prestige Series. Crafted in Brooklyn, NY, these headphones deliver exceptional audio fidelity, revealing subtle details and rich dynamics in your music. Featuring 4th Generation X Series drivers with enhanced magnetic circuits, they offer reduced distortion and improved efficiency. The redesigned headband provides superior comfort, while the durable cable ensures lasting performance. Experience music as the artist intended with these iconic, wired on-ear headphones.
$125.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1255
/ 5520
#1255 in Headphones
Price vs Category Average
-79%
Below average
Driver Size
44
/ mm
Who it's for
- Dynamic and Detailed 'Grado Sound'
- Extremely Lightweight Design
- Excellent Value and US Assembly
Who should skip it
- Zero Noise Isolation (Significant Sound Leakage)
- Utilitarian and Flimsy Build Quality
- Uncomfortable Foam Earpads
Key Specs
Driver Size
44mm
Cable Type
4-conductor cable with super-annealed copper wire
Driver Matching
Matched to within 0.1dB
Cushion Type
S Cushion
Manufacturing Origin
Brooklyn, New York
Connectivity
Wired
Connectivity Type
3.5mm Jack
Headphone Style
On-Ear
Features
- Signature sound reveals new musical details.
- 4th Gen X Series drivers for powerful audio.
- Reduced distortion for pure sound.
- Improved driver efficiency.
- Comfortable new headband design.
- Durable cable for reliable connection.
- Assembled in Brooklyn, NY since 1953.
- Lightweight, open-back design.
What customers say
These headphones offer exceptional value driven by their outstanding sound quality. Listeners consistently praise the energetic and detailed audio signature, highlighting punchy mids and clear treble that significantly enhance rock and jazz music. The sonic performance truly surpasses expectations for the price, making them a strong choice for serious audio enjoyment. A recurring drawback, however, is comfort. While the build is lightweight, the basic foam earpads cause discomfort during extended listening sessions. Furthermore, the open back design provides no noise isolation and leaks sound, limiting their use to quiet, private environments.
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