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Grado Prestige Series SR80i Stereo Headphone

Grado Prestige Series SR80i Stereo Headphone

280 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (310)
Value for money (156)
Bass quality (94)
Design (36)
Portability (33)

No negative mentions yet

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 280 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability and design. The bass quality and value for money also get good feedback. There are mixed views on the noise isolation and build quality.

sound, value for money, bass quality, design, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado Prestige Series Sr80i Stereo Headphone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Showing 1 - 10 of 274 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (8)

Expert review by: Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Grado Labs Prestige SR80i

Grado has upgraded its SR80 headphones to the new "i" moniker and while they may look the same as the SR60i , and many models previous, there is a lot going on behind the scenes that's worth the extra $20 investment.

The Grado SR80i headphones offer incredibly balanced, hi-fi-quality sound. One of the best models available for under $100.

The design is quite polarizing with a very retro look. The open earcups mean they're not suited to use in noisy environments or places where sound leakage might disturb others. If you own the original SR80 headphones, it's not worth the upgrade.

The Grado SR80i headphones are a great budget pair that offer sparkling sound with tight bass and are best suited to home use.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Grado SR80i

Sep, 2011

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Staff Recommended

Expert review by: Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Grado SR80i Review

Pursue an excellent audio experience with Grado SR80i

Sound quality is the main target to search for while purchasing any headphone and in this term Grado SR80i qualifies grand mark. This cost conscious audiophile is very much popular due to its comfort level

Grado SR80i is not so stylish. It is more conventional in its appearance

Best sound is the main target while buying any headphone and Grado SR80i completely fulfills the expectation of its users. The exceptional comfort while fitting it on your head is something extra. Headphones have become an inextricable part of our...

May, 2011

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Expert review by: (goodhousekeeping.com)

Grado SR80i Headphones

Maxell’s Encore EN-5 offer a rich, full sound for an affordable price, beating out nearly all of the headphones in the test. However, our testers didn’t think they were very comfortable, nor did this pair do a good job staying put during use....

nbsp ; Excellent sound quality ; Adjustable ; Can withstand multiple drops ; Water-resistant ; Light weight and wraps up tightly for easy portability

nbsp ; Didn’t take much force to remove the headphones during our force test ; Consumer testers didn’t find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Didn’t always stay put during use for our consumer testers

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Grado Prestige Series Sr80i Stereo Headphone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 222 user reviews of the Grado Prestige Series Sr80i Stereo Headphone from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

85% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Will (jr.com)

Amazing!!!

Best headphones I have ever owned

Durable","Good Value","Great Sound","Lightweight","Stylish

Lack Of Noise Canceling

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: nino (jr.com)

life like sound, excellent sound

clean,clear sound, well balanced

Comfortable","Compact","Good Bass","Great Sound","Lightweight

Cord Too Short

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jeremy (jr.com)

Pure performance

I bought these headphones so that I could relax in bed with amazing sound quality music. They fill this role perfectly. Best headphones ive used and a great value.

Comfortable","Good Bass","Good Value","Great Sound

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Paddy (jr.com)

Wow! Wow! Wow!

I use it mainly for my iPod and laptop. Occasionally I use it for my home audio. In all instances, this baby produce excellent sound. Bass was very tight thoug a little short on highs but nothing to worry about. I own a koss portapro and a Sennheiser...

Comfortable","Compact","Durable","Good Bass","Good Value","Great Sound","Lightweight","Stylish

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: neil (jr.com)

Genuine 5* \'Phones

Just a pure class listening experience for under $100.

Good Bass","Good Value","Great Sound","Stylish

Flimsy Construction

Apr, 2012

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Product Specifications

What does the i stand for in the SR80i from Grado? Improved, that's what! The SR80i utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and the diaphragms are put through a special 'de-stressing' process in order to enhance inner detail, the result of which gives a more open stage. The SR80i has an upgraded driver design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass distribution in the plastic housing. The way the SR80i's driver and plastic housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. The SR80 provides an improved bass resonance, which enhances the overall detail. With the SR80i you will notice improved control of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting Grado's world renowned midrange. The SR80i will produce a sound that is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. Listen and enjoy!