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GRADO SR80e Prestige Series Headphones

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Brand GRADO
Model Name SR80e
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Upgraded driver design. Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Large ear cushions for comfortable listening
  • Adjustable, soft vinyl headband
  • Superb sound quality
  • Mini stereo plug with 1/4-inch adaptor

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.6
Noise cancellation
2.3
2.1
2.5
2.0
2.7
Value for money
3.7
4.5
4.2
4.3
Comfort
3.1
3.8
4.1
3.9
Volume control
4.1
4.7
3.6
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connectivity tech
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
headphones form factor
Over Ear
On Ear
On Ear
On Ear
On Ear
Over Ear
connector type
3.5mm Jack
Wired
Wired
3.5mm Jack w/1/4" adapter
Wired
3.5mm Jack
headphones jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5mm with 1/4" adapter
3.5mm Jack and 6.3mm adapter
3.5mm with 1/4" adapter
3.5 mm Jack
cable feature
Fixed
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
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control type
Media Control
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    Product Description

    The SR80 utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and larger ear cushions, the result of which gives a more open stage. The sr80 provides an improved bass resonance, which enhances the overall detail. John grade says he strove for the best sounding phones for the money and with the glowing reviews the SR80's have received, who can argue. Product features: Vented diaphragm, no resonant air chamber, standard copper voice coil wire, standard copper connecting cord, mini plug with 1/4" adaptor.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,871 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers are happy with the sound quality, quality, value, appearance and performance of the headphones. They mention that they make everything sound wider, the cable is extremely heavy-duty and that the price to performance ratio is amazing. They are also happy with clarity, and performance. However, some customers differ on comfort and portability.

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    727 customers mention565 positive162 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that it makes everything sound wider, and they allow them to hear their surroundings while letting others hear some. Customers also mention that the vocal reproduction is clear and very good.

    "...are very easy to drive, I use them with a Dac at my desk but they sound quite well when using my phone also, but this can differ depending one what..." Read more

    "...I wanted a set of headphones that were inexpensive and made heavy metal sound exciting and energetic. I got what I was looking for...." Read more

    "...Nothing gets muddled out... Jazz, classic rock, sound great, very detailed, vocals just pop, guitars are sharp, and the whole sound is just, again..." Read more

    "...Vocal reproduction is clear and very good. The Yamaha earbuds sound almost muddy by comparison.3rd: Resurrection Song, by Mark Lanegan...." Read more

    398 customers mention301 positive97 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that the build quality is excellent, they're well regarded, and unbeatable. The cable is extremely heavy-duty, and terminates in a phone-friendly plug. The sound is sturdy, and the earpiece frames are thick and solid. However, the plastic has visible seam marks from the factory. It really is a great pair of entry-level headphones for those who don't mind on-the-ear builds, and they've improved the quality and the highs.

    "...had the most impact, with my modification to them, they increased the quality of the highs, they create a better seal around my ears, and they are..." Read more

    "...SR325 - Build quality is better, easily the best-sounding, worth the extra $100 over SR225 for the build quality...." Read more

    "I love these Grado's. The sound stage, the build quality are simply unmatched at this price point...." Read more

    "...Source material is high bit-rate, high quality MP3 and Vorbis.1st up: Rachel Podger...." Read more

    218 customers mention199 positive19 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They mention that the cords are of a heavy gauge, you get audiophile sound for a low price, and the quality is amazing for the price. Overall, they say they are happy with the price to performance ratio and that the vinyl headband cover is inexpensively replaced with new parts when necessary.

    "...I wanted a set of headphones that were inexpensive and made heavy metal sound exciting and energetic. I got what I was looking for...." Read more

    "...what they were talking about, because these headphones easily sound like twice their price...." Read more

    "Great headphones for this price range. The reason I ordered these particular headphones is a little complex...." Read more

    "Great headphones for the price. I am not an audiophile but enjoy listening to quality music...." Read more

    132 customers mention103 positive29 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say it's fairly minimalist, has a sweet, accurate reproduction of damn good music, and is packed with simplicity in mind. Customers also say that the sound is detailed, soft, and very realistic. They also say the reproduction is very good, clean, and uncolored. Overall, customers are happy with the headphones' appearance and the open back design.

    "...Classical music sounds detailed, soft and very realistic, as you can also hear the individual instruments clearly...." Read more

    "...I disagree. I found reproduction to be very good, clean and uncolored. The reviewer indicated a lack of bass response, but this is a matter of taste...." Read more

    "...Since the backs aren't closed, sound can leak out and allow you to hear your surroundings while letting others hear some of what you're listening too..." Read more

    "...was incredibly lifelike and detailed which I attribute to the open back design. The soundstage and instrument separation is wonderful...." Read more

    76 customers mention76 positive0 negative

    Customers like the clarity of the headphones. They mention that the cymbals are very clear, and the open back clarity is good entry point for any person looking into good audio. They also say that the imaging is a bit better, and that the openness, transparency, detail, and bass definition go far beyond.

    "...Voices are soft, clear and the whole soundtrack sounds like I am in my home theater -- albeit the surround is not as good as the theater, but they..." Read more

    "...No complaints about the bass drum being muddy - it's sharp and clear.6th: Nicolette Larson - excellent vocal reproduction...." Read more

    "...I don’t mind it. In fact I like it. I hear a lot of crazy good clarity I missed in all my recordings...." Read more

    "...The cymbals are very clear, but not harsh. The only downside is that it really pulls out the tape hiss of older music...." Read more

    57 customers mention40 positive17 negative

    Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say that the impedence is such that they work great without amplification, making them a great plug-and-play option. They are also very efficient, with sound that is the absolute best for high-gain guitar reproduction. It works well in reproducing classical and mechanical instruments, but not booming basses. The Grados are also articulate, clean, and powerful, with noticeable better on the mids and the highs.

    "...The Grado sound is, in my opinion, the absolute best for high gain guitar reproduction...." Read more

    "...The bass is loud and sharp, not booming. Rap music still sounds great, but the Grado's do not emphasize bass over the other tones...." Read more

    "...The Bad:Ergonomics and quality.The headphones are quite unreliable...." Read more

    "...I love the sound of the bass, not overly booming but tight with nice presence...." Read more

    245 customers mention169 positive76 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention they're super comfortable and light, while others say that the pads get warm and uncomfortable after a while. They also say that they'd be uncomfortable for multiple-hour listening. The headband is a stiff vinyl that started to crack and the thick rubber cable.

    "...highs, they create a better seal around my ears, and they are just super comfy, the leather is perforated so they stay cool as well, even in the..." Read more

    "...Classical music sounds detailed, soft and very realistic, as you can also hear the individual instruments clearly...." Read more

    "...the same as the 325, but build quality is still questionable and cheap feeling...." Read more

    "...a Crown SL-2 pre-amp, with CD source material, there is no trace of any harshness or grittiness; reproduction is very clean...." Read more

    89 customers mention48 positive41 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that they're so light it's easy to forget that they are on, while others say that the cable is heavier than most will be used to, and the headphones seem a bit flimsy. That said, some say that they may not be the best for portable music due to the open back design and a very heavy cable.

    "...They're super comfortable and light...." Read more

    "...These remind me of the AKGs in this respect, but the Grados are a bit heavier, so less tolerable for extended listening...." Read more

    "...between having a massive (and heavy) drive coil magnet and being featherweight, even if I might take issue with their choices about fidelity..." Read more

    "...These are probably not the best for portable music due to the open back design and a very heavy cord..." Read more

    An all around great pair of headphones
    5 Stars
    An all around great pair of headphones
    An all around great pair of headphones, not much to say about it. Obviously this is subjective because everyone has different ears, some like Sennheiser sound, while other like flat sound for increased accuracy, while I like the warm and open sound of the Grado world. There are so many brands and styles and types of headphones, I couldn't even touch on them all, but these just work right for me.Thoughts:- Sound Sound Sound, they sound great, I mentioned in the beginning that this is subjective, but I love them. The mids are very present. the bass is punchy and crisp, not muddy. And the highs out of the box are great, but with my modifications they are even more to my liking now.- Head clamping strength is just right in my opinion, but if it is too tight it will wear out over time and become more comfortable (if you like them tighter, they also have a metal headband which can be bent back into place as well). To further prove my claim on the perfect head clamping I will share with you something I'm quite ashamed of, on more than one occasion I have taken these headphones out for my runs when I couldn't find my running headphones, they stayed on just fine, although I don't recommend this.- The cable is long and durable and has lasted me about two years now (I wear these daily as well as at my desk and I have had them ripped off my head a few times being caught on a desk or a railing, all solder connections have held up fine)- These can sound great on almost anything, they are very easy to drive, I use them with a Dac at my desk but they sound quite well when using my phone also, but this can differ depending one what phone you have (my phone is the ZTE Axon Pro for reference).Probably my favorite part of these headphones is when you own a pair, you are opened up into the classic Grado modification community.I did do a few modifications for increased comfort and (in my opinion) better sound. I'll list them below for those who are interested.- I replaced the ear cushions with these ear pads (http://www.amazon.com/EarZonk-Long-Life-Leatherette-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B00OM21W1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453399895&sr=8-2&keywords=ear+zonk+grado+earpads) sorry for the huge link.^ With these ear cushions, people in their reviews were saying they are trash and they create a very muddy and muted sound, but I still picked them up because I had an idea on how to fix that issue. when I received them I agreed, they were terrible. But it was very easy to fix, all I did was use an xacto knife to remove the fabric inside the cushion to expose the driver, this kills two birds with one stone, the sound was not only improved back to its "stock" nature before the new ear-pads, but it was improved even more by exposing the drivers which gives clearer highs, that brings me to the next modification.- One of the easiest and oldest Grado mods is the "Ear-Pad quarter mod" I'm not using the stock ear-pads but I still was able to use them for this modification. This is when you cut out a quarter sized hole in the middle of the ear-pads to get clearer highs (achieved in the last bit) and take that small bit of foam you cut out and glue it to the back of the ear-cup behind the mesh, this absorbs up the leftover sound waves bouncing around in the ear-cup that haven't escaped through the mesh, creating a clearer sound.Out of those two mods the new ear-pads probably had the most impact, with my modification to them, they increased the quality of the highs, they create a better seal around my ears, and they are just super comfy, the leather is perforated so they stay cool as well, even in the summer.Most Grado mods are bashed and people say that it doesn't really improve sound. But once again it is subjective and those who do it don't really care. I will most likely continue with my modifications because I just plain enjoy tinkering and customizing my belongings. I have a few more ideas of mods that I will do when they get older:- I will sand down the outside of the ear-cups to remove the branding and make them flat black- I would like to replace the mesh on the back with a less dense, black metal mesh, this would open them up to the point where you wouldn't have to worry about absorbing those sound waves, plus it would look neat to be able to see into the drivers- I want to have a go at creating my own custom, removable cable, that way I can have a few, like a shorter one for on the go, or a longer one for at the desk. or an even longer one to reach my receiver from my couch- If I get around to it, I would love to recreate the driver housings with something along the lines of walnut or maple and give them a nice grain-popping stain. I already have them modeled, I just need to source the woods and get a hardwood bit for the CNC machine in the lab- Also I have some leather around and I would love to dye it black and make a thick, authentic leather headband-cover to replace the one that it comes withTL;DR These are a great pair of headphones that will stand the test of time, plus they are made in America, which I can be proud of. There is a large modding community if you're into that, but they sound just fine out of the box as well. I would buy these againThanks for taking the time to read my quick review and I hope it helps!
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars An all around great pair of headphones
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016
    An all around great pair of headphones, not much to say about it. Obviously this is subjective because everyone has different ears, some like Sennheiser sound, while other like flat sound for increased accuracy, while I like the warm and open sound of the Grado world. There are so many brands and styles and types of headphones, I couldn't even touch on them all, but these just work right for me.

    Thoughts:

    - Sound Sound Sound, they sound great, I mentioned in the beginning that this is subjective, but I love them. The mids are very present. the bass is punchy and crisp, not muddy. And the highs out of the box are great, but with my modifications they are even more to my liking now.

    - Head clamping strength is just right in my opinion, but if it is too tight it will wear out over time and become more comfortable (if you like them tighter, they also have a metal headband which can be bent back into place as well). To further prove my claim on the perfect head clamping I will share with you something I'm quite ashamed of, on more than one occasion I have taken these headphones out for my runs when I couldn't find my running headphones, they stayed on just fine, although I don't recommend this.

    - The cable is long and durable and has lasted me about two years now (I wear these daily as well as at my desk and I have had them ripped off my head a few times being caught on a desk or a railing, all solder connections have held up fine)

    - These can sound great on almost anything, they are very easy to drive, I use them with a Dac at my desk but they sound quite well when using my phone also, but this can differ depending one what phone you have (my phone is the ZTE Axon Pro for reference).

    Probably my favorite part of these headphones is when you own a pair, you are opened up into the classic Grado modification community.

    I did do a few modifications for increased comfort and (in my opinion) better sound. I'll list them below for those who are interested.

    - I replaced the ear cushions with these ear pads (http://www.amazon.com/EarZonk-Long-Life-Leatherette-Cushions-Headphones/dp/B00OM21W1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453399895&sr=8-2&keywords=ear+zonk+grado+earpads) sorry for the huge link.

    ^ With these ear cushions, people in their reviews were saying they are trash and they create a very muddy and muted sound, but I still picked them up because I had an idea on how to fix that issue. when I received them I agreed, they were terrible. But it was very easy to fix, all I did was use an xacto knife to remove the fabric inside the cushion to expose the driver, this kills two birds with one stone, the sound was not only improved back to its "stock" nature before the new ear-pads, but it was improved even more by exposing the drivers which gives clearer highs, that brings me to the next modification.

    - One of the easiest and oldest Grado mods is the "Ear-Pad quarter mod" I'm not using the stock ear-pads but I still was able to use them for this modification. This is when you cut out a quarter sized hole in the middle of the ear-pads to get clearer highs (achieved in the last bit) and take that small bit of foam you cut out and glue it to the back of the ear-cup behind the mesh, this absorbs up the leftover sound waves bouncing around in the ear-cup that haven't escaped through the mesh, creating a clearer sound.

    Out of those two mods the new ear-pads probably had the most impact, with my modification to them, they increased the quality of the highs, they create a better seal around my ears, and they are just super comfy, the leather is perforated so they stay cool as well, even in the summer.

    Most Grado mods are bashed and people say that it doesn't really improve sound. But once again it is subjective and those who do it don't really care. I will most likely continue with my modifications because I just plain enjoy tinkering and customizing my belongings. I have a few more ideas of mods that I will do when they get older:

    - I will sand down the outside of the ear-cups to remove the branding and make them flat black
    - I would like to replace the mesh on the back with a less dense, black metal mesh, this would open them up to the point where you wouldn't have to worry about absorbing those sound waves, plus it would look neat to be able to see into the drivers
    - I want to have a go at creating my own custom, removable cable, that way I can have a few, like a shorter one for on the go, or a longer one for at the desk. or an even longer one to reach my receiver from my couch
    - If I get around to it, I would love to recreate the driver housings with something along the lines of walnut or maple and give them a nice grain-popping stain. I already have them modeled, I just need to source the woods and get a hardwood bit for the CNC machine in the lab
    - Also I have some leather around and I would love to dye it black and make a thick, authentic leather headband-cover to replace the one that it comes with

    TL;DR These are a great pair of headphones that will stand the test of time, plus they are made in America, which I can be proud of. There is a large modding community if you're into that, but they sound just fine out of the box as well. I would buy these again

    Thanks for taking the time to read my quick review and I hope it helps!
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