As usual the sound quality is fantastic, which you come to expect from grado, and i see that the cable is now a lot thicker which should stop it from twisting that was a big problem with the sr125i series, well actually with all the i series from what i could see however i do have one gripe, and that is the length of the cable, it must only. Grado prestige series sr60e headphones parts express. However, the sr225i earphones also benefits from an increased rear air flow, utilises grados larger ear cushion and has closer matched drivers, within an astonishing 0. They recently redesigned new drivers, housing and cables their prestige series line, of which the sr80e is a part. Grado sr325e prestige series headphones are the flagship of the prestige series, grados most highly awarded headphones winning the what hifi. We have unbeatable prices, full usa warranty, and exclusive items you wont find anywhere else. The 4conductor cable and goldplated miniplug bring the sparkle back to. Grado headphones, cartridges, amplifiers, accessories. Grado sr325e prestige series headphones, dynamic open air, 1824.
Grado labs is an american audio manufacturer known for hand building highend dynamic. Grado headphones are known for their warm harmonic colors, rich fullbodied vocals, excellent. The top of the range prestige series headphone, the sr325e has a new driver and cable design. Grados prestige series of phono cartridges the prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under severe use. Grado sr325e headphones have new drivers, 8 conductor cable design and feature ultralow resonance metal alloy housings. In a way they are a reflection of the specifics of the sound youre going to get if you buy a discontinued john grado headphones, whether it is that youre interested in the more obscure vintages sr12300 and their pink drivers, the black anodized metal cups sr325. This line has deep ties to the grado family, including the first grado headphone ever and the first metal pair, and embodies the six decades of grado labs audio experience. Remaining unbeaten at this price, these hugely revealing grados are a compelling buy. Make offer grado labs sr325is headphones prestige series audiophile chrome rare grado reference platinum moving iron cartridge nude 575 m line contact 37db. I used it as a basis for my nhoord red v2 build with aluminum and mahogany cups from. Grado sr325is prestige series open backed headphones by. The grado prestige series of cartridges are designed output and excellent stability under for high the most demanding conditions. They put the grado prestige series sr325e headphones as the highest with a score. Grado s ability to combine lightness with extreme rigidity and internal damping has been put to good use on the sr125e.
What does the i stand for in the new sr325is from grado. Grados new prestige series 2 updates classic grado. Grado red cartridge,grado red 1 cartridge,grado red1. The new sr325is has an upgraded driver design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass distribution in the metal housing. Grado sr325e prestige series open backed headphone. Prestige series ranging from entry level to one of our highest rated, this classic series is the best way to experience the grado sound for the first time. The added mass from the metal housing minimizes transient.
Grado sr325e prestige series headphones compass audio. Iirc the drivers are 40mm, similar aftermarket replacements are sold by turbulent labs, some prefer them to stock. Grado sr325e stereo headphones, wired, dynamic drivers. This is the sr80e, grados nextgen version of its sr80 prestige series onear openback headphone. Philips audio fidelio x2hr overear openair headphone 50mm drivers black. Sep 04, 2015 grado sr60e prestige series headphones, dynamic open air, 2020,000hz frequency response, 32ohms impedance. The way the sr325is new driver and metal housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. Grado labs is an american audio manufacturer known for hand building highend dynamic openair headphones and cartridges in brooklyn, new york grado labs was founded in 1953, by master watchmaker joseph grado.
Next on the list isnt grado, its hifiman he400s fullsize planar headphone also with a. Grado prestige series sr60e headphones the grado e series headphones represent a significant step forward in sonic reproduction. From grados first headphone entry to 2014, john has created over 60 headphones. The ps500 were known for having a slight rolled off treble, but everything is right on, i am impressed. This item grado prestige series, sr60e headphones set of one akg k 240 semiopen studio headphones. Grado fans war are beyond us, the company have continually striven to improve their headphones and refine their sound. Grados new prestige series 2 updates classic grado cartridge. Flagship of the prestige series, the sr325is earphones are simply wonderful headphones. Invariably there comes a time in a products lifespan when it has to bow down to newer, better competition. The retro 80s headphones design is the central theme around the prestige series which the grado sr80e falls under. Sold by 4ourears the official grado store and ships from amazon fulfillment. Grado prestige series, sr60e headphones set of one. The added mass from the metal housing minimizes transient distortions. Jul 17, 2014 this is the sr80e, grados nextgen version of its sr80 prestige series onear openback headphone.
The prestige series of headphones went on to win more awards than any other headphone line in the world. Grado labs sr325e prestige series headphones will produce a sound that is pure grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. The way the sr325e driver, cable and metal housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. Grado sr80e prestige series headphones addicted to audio. Grado headphones are an audiophiles dream, and 4ourears is the authorized grado source. And then i saw that consumer reports ranked the grado sr80e very high. Jun 10, 2014 i bought my ps500 about a month ago and they came with red drivers and they also are terminated with the 18 headphone jack. The new sr325is has an upgraded driver and cable design. Grado prestige series red2 turntable phono cartridge. Grado sr325e on ear open back headphones richer sounds. The stock prestige series is not vented, while the gs and ps have 4 vented holes. Their sr series headphones are staples in the highend headphone world, and offer a unmistakable and.
Grado sr325e prestige series onear headphones bright audio. Grado introduces their prestige series of phono cartridges. The grado sr325e prestige series onear headphones have a new driver and cable design and will produce a sound that is pure grado, with warm harmonic colors, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics, and. Grado recently announced a major step forward in their affordable prestige series of phono cartridges with the prestige series 2the entry level lines third upgrade since its 1953 introduction, when these were handbuilt by joe grado on his kitchen table. Grado sr60e prestige series headphones, dynamic open air, 2020,000hz frequency response, 32ohms impedance. The perfectly rounded earcups have large foam ear pads attached that extends beyond the plastic driver unit.
John then set out to redesign grado s line of phono cartridges. In addition to the technical advances featured in the rest of the prestige models, the sr325is headphones boasts ultralow resonance metal alloy housings. Vintage grado prestige series reference headphones model sr60 w box. Although the sound quality is typically grado, smooth and detailed, the sr325e offer by far the best frequency response of any prestige headphone. A considerable tip mass reduction results in a frequency response to 50 khz and beyond, and tracking forces from 12 grams.
Samson sr850 professional studio reference headphones. Yes, i used a dragonfly red to power the 650s, and yes the sound was very. The result is improved control and stability in the upper and lower ends of the frequency spectrum with both supporting grados world renowned midrange. Grados current line of headphones is the e series, introduced in 2014.
Grado red is almost the base level on the budget range of grado s mi. They put the grado prestige series sr325e headphones as the highest with a score of 91, then comes the grado prestige series sr225e headphones with a score of 88. The sr325e is the topoftheline model in grados prestige series, which has been updated for 2014. Changes to the sr325is driver design offer lower transient distortions and the housing. The denon dl160 has a high output mc design, and has a sophisticated nudemounted elliptical stylus, unlike the 2m red, and unlike all the grado prestige bodies black, red,blue,green,silver,gold. Grado red 1 red1 phono cartridge grado cartridges are acclaimed worldwide by experts as virtually the finest pickups at their price points. The bass punches through, with clean, natural sound accompanied by tonally balanced, dynamic. All components of the e series have been upgraded to further optimize the performance of grado headphones. Grado has changed their driver design over the years. Consumer reports rated the grado sr325is as their top headphone. The grado prestige series sr60e headphones have a unique, oldschool look to them that could prove to be divisive. Lcushion bowl is stock on the sr225, sr325, rs1, and rs2.
This line has deep ties to the grado family, including the first grado headphone ever and the first metal pair, and. John took the knowledge gained while designing the wooden. Just take a look at the extended frequency response of 18 24,000 hz and youll see what we mean. All retipping on the reference series is done by grado. We have tested the sr60i before and this is the other end of the prestige range the slight outlier of the igrado portable model excepted and the design principle is exactly the same. The 325is is an open back design built around a pair of dynamic drivers of a material that grado is seemingly determined to keep secret come what may. Grado sr325is top of the line prestige series headphones.
Grado labs sr325is headphones prestige series audiophile. Although many models share the drivers and or cup construction, there are noticeable. I did have to send these in to get refurbished by gradolabs because the drivers began crackling. Grado labs sr80e noir supraaural bandeau casque casques. Yes, grado has taken one of the worlds most acclaimed headphones and taken it a few steps further. Description grado sr325e prestige series headphones. Grado labs sr325is headphones prestige series audiophile brushed gold 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings grado labs sr325is headphones prestige series audiophile brushed gold. The strong suit of the grado sr225e is the intensity of its lively sound and its eyeblinking musical impact which it delivers in spades. The reference series has been a flagship of grado labs since its early history. Black white blue red gold silver multicoloured grey. A considerable tip mass reduction results in a frequency response to 50 khz and beyond and tracking forces from 12 grams.
Grado sr325is prestige series open backed headphones. Came with a wireless infrared if digital audio receiver coupled ra1 amplifier battery. With the new 8 conductor cable design you will notice superb control and stability of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum, with both supporting grados world renowned midrange. Grado prestige series headphone comparison sr60e, sr80e. Grado sr60e 4 points 6 years ago all of the sr series use the same driver according to public opinion, the differences stem from the type of materials used in the cup design and cables. Jun 26, 2012 other than for the exceptional joseph grado hp driven grado headphones, its safe to say that, even though the golden years of grado on headfi think hf1, hf2, ps1, sennheiser vs. Grado prestige sr325i headband headphones silverblack. John then set out to redesign grados line of phono cartridges. The 4conductor cable and goldplated miniplug bring the sparkle back to your audio or gaming system, tablet or phone. The prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and stability under. Grado sr325e stereo headphones, wired, dynamic drivers, open back design. Ive been wondering about many of those dates and years since i joined headfi.
The denon dl160 has a high output mc design, and has a sophisticated nudemounted elliptical stylus, unlike the 2m red, and unlike all the grado prestige bodies black,red,blue,green,silver,gold. Grado introduce the sr125, sr225 and sr325 headphones. The grado sr325e prestige series onear headphones have a new driver and cable design and will produce a sound that is pure grado, with warm harmonic colors, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics, and an ultrasmooth top end. Jun 30, 2018 the grado sr80e is an openback, onear headphones with a unique design. Brooklynbased grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the audio industry, has for over half a century been the leaders in design engineering for the highend audio. What has attracted me to grado thus far has been the high audiophile quality sound of their less expensive headphones. Jul 08, 2014 the grado prestige series sr60e headphones have a unique, oldschool look to them that could prove to be divisive. Grado sr325e stereo headphones, wired, dynamic drivers, open. Grados ability to combine lightness with extreme rigidity and internal damping has been put to good use on the sr125e. From grado s first headphone entry to 2014, john has created over 60 headphones. Grado sr325e prestige series audiophile stereo headphones.
Grado red is almost the base level on the budget range of grados mi. Next on the list isnt grado, its hifiman he400s fullsize planar headphone also with a score of 88. Put simply, the sr325e goes lower and higher than any other grado prestige headphones. Grado prestige series sr325is audiophile open soutenu casque. Shop grado sr325e prestige series open backed headphone. Introduction to grado modifications beginner friendly. Grado prestige series black phono cartridge avshop.
Grado sr325e prestige series headphones, dynamic open air, 1824,000hz frequency response, 32ohms impedance. So i would place the longevity of these around 7 years before you are going to have to replace the drivers so i. The sr325 is the top model in grados prestige series. I bought my ps500 about a month ago and they came with red drivers and they also are terminated with the 18 headphone jack. Audioquest dragonfly dac usb digital audio converter red. Grado is also quite well known for their, how do i.
Audiotechnica athm50x professional headphones, black. The grado sr325 is headphones produce even better sound than the previous version without the i tested at. Grados are known for having a house sound of warm harmonics, rich vocals, excellent dynamics, and lively highs. These open backed headphones feature matched drivers, high purity, long crystal copper voice coils, replaceable ear pads and a 1 year warranty. Best onear headphone award three years running grados prestige series of headphones is renowned for its technical advances and the grado sr325es are at the pinnacle, taking what made. Grado sr325e prestige series headphones playstereo.
The grado sr80 headphones are known as the action thriller whether youre into gaming or jamming, our perfectly proportioned soundstage delivers the midrange you love and the details you crave. Grado prestige series red2 turntable phono cartridge the prestige series of cartridges are designed for high output and excellent stability under severe use. I personally love the look, but if youre more used to the sleek, modern look sported by many current headphones, you may find these to be strange looking. Based on the same design as thesr80e, the sr125e also features an improved driver and cable design utilizing uhplc ultrahigh purity, long crystal copper voice coil wire. Casque hifi supraauriculaire grado sr325e grado prestige series. The brooklyn company is currently run by president and ceo john grado, who bought the company in 1990 after running daytoday operations since the 1970s. Home headphones comparison grado sr325e vs grado sr80e. The new sr325e has an upgraded driver and cable design. Jul 30, 2014 the sr325e is the topoftheline model in grados prestige series, which has been updated for 2014. Grado says the diaphragms are put through a special destressing process in order to enhance detail reproduction at lower volumes.
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