Grado SR225

A no-nonsense approach to headphones

Grado is a relatively small manufacturer that specialises in phono cartridges and headphones and makes a virtue of its no-nonsense approach. This extends to the aesthetics, which divides opinion amongst audiophiles.

Overall, I've been very happy with these headphones since I bought them several years ago.The sound quality is amazing, especially if you prefer a leaner, less "bass-heavy" sound. When the bass is not jacked up, you lose the "thump" that tries to...

Wow. that's all i can say. I put these headphones on and after getting used to the uncomfortablness, started playing the music. From there on it was pure bliss. These headphones generate that famous grado sound signature that makes it impossible for...

Slightly better than the SR80s, but not enough to warrant the extra outlay in my opinion. You get refinement and extension in the bass, more spacious soundstage and slightly smoother highs which undoubtedly result in a better headphone, but these are...

Slightly better than the SR80s, but not enough to warrant the extra outlay in my opinion. You get refinement and extension in the bass, more spacious soundstage and slightly smoother highs which undoubtedly result in a better headphone, but these are...

The SR225 was the gateway to the Grado line for me. Unlike many who would start off with the SR60, I know that first impressions are very important- thus I chose the middle of the lineup for auditioning. One get's the impression that Grados are...

The SR225 was the gateway to the Grado line for me. Unlike many who would start off with the SR60, I know that first impressions are very important- thus I chose the middle of the lineup for auditioning.

The 225 is a superb headphone which offers a range of sound reproduction that exceeds most loudspeakers. Bass is firm and extended with exceptional attack, mids are a little forward but have the smoothness of an electrostatic and the highs are nicely...