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Grado GR8

Grado GR8
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alaScore 84

63 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Grado GR8. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the bass quality and portability are on the whole positive. The usability and comfort are also mentioned favorably. The reliability and durability get less positive opinions, and there are some mixed comments about the size and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado GR8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Grado GR8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Grado GR8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and usability. The comfort and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the noise isolation, and the size and reliability get less positive reviews.

sound, price, comfort, usability, portability

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Grado GR8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Grado GR8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the comfort and bass quality are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good reviews.

sound, price, size, bass quality, comfort

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Grado GR8

 

A lack of extra features or carrying case can't hold the Grado GR8 headphones back from shining—audiophiles will not be disappointed.

Excellent audio performance. Secure, lightweight fit. No frills design with a cable that doesn’t tangle easily.

Distorts slightly at maximum volume on deep bass tracks. No iPhone controls or extra features. No carrying case or pouch.

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Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Grado In-Ear GR8 review: Grado In-Ear GR8

 

Grado In-Ear GR8

The ; headphones employ a versatile sound signature that complements multiple musical genres, and a lightweight architecture adds comfort.

In typical Grado fashion, the GR8s don't come with any accessories, and the small ear tips may present fit issues for some users.

The Grado GR8 headphones boast level resonance and audiophile-quality acoustics, but they're currently overpriced for the average listener.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : John Nemerovski (mymac.com)

GR8 In-Ear Headphones – Review

 

There are two ways to evaluate in-ear headphones. The first is to remove them from their package, stick them in your ears, listen to your favorite music, and decide how they feel and sound, relative to a fair cost. The second is to do all the above,...

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Grado GR8 In-Ear Headphones

 

The Grado GR8 earphones do their manufacturer proud... for a price.

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Grado GR8 review

 

These Grado buds offer a great deal in the way of detailing - dragging up the smallest amount – but we'd like some natural richness there too

Precision ; detailed ; understated looks

No carry pouch ; lack a certain richness and natural delivery

These in-ears have a precise, detailed sound, but we'd like a more natural sounding richness there too

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com.au)

Grado In-Ear GR8 review: Grado In-Ear GR8

 

Grado In-Ear GR8

The ; headphones employ a versatile sound signature that complements multiple musical genres, and a lightweight architecture adds comfort.

In typical Grado fashion, the GR8s don't come with any accessories, and the small ear tips may present fit issues for some users.

The Grado GR8 headphones boast level resonance and audiophile-quality acoustics, but they're currently overpriced for the average listener.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.co.uk)

Grado In-Ear GR8 review

 

The Grado GR8 earphones are the answer to the audiophile community's prayers for the company to add a pair of earbuds to its line of popular over-ear headphones . Grado Labs maintains its tradition of full-bodied sound and solid build quality with the...

The Grado In-Ear GR8 headphones employ a versatile sound signature that complements multiple musical genres, and a lightweight architecture adds comfort.

In typical Grado fashion, the GR8s don't come with any accessories, and the small ear tips may present fit issues for some users.

The Grado GR8 headphones boast level resonance and audiophile-quality acoustics, but they're currently overpriced for the average listener.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Bill (iphoneworld.ca)

Grado GR8 earphones

 

Grado GR8 earphonesReviewed by: Bill HendersonGrado Labs, Inc.Price: '99When we receive products for review, there is pressure to review it pretty quickly. Rarely does that pressure come from a manufacturer, mostly it's self-imposed. We just like to ...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Grado GR8 Review

 

Moving armature in-ear monitors

Exceptional integration and coherence ; Impressive sensitivity and noise isolation ; Compact and well built

Not cheap ; Demanding of partnering equipment ; Somewhat stingy choice of supplied ancillaries

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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

Grado GR8 Headphone Reviews

 

I was looking forward to reviewing these headphones, which were provided by Grado to headphonereviews.org. Grado's a big name in the industry, and i'd never heard anything by Grado before, so I was quite excited about the review.

Nov, 2009
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