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Grado SR80

Grado SR80
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alaScore 72

112 reviews

Jun, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 reviews of Grado SR80. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviews about the bass quality and usability are overall positive. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the noise isolation and reliability.

sound, price, design, usability, bass quality

durability, size, reliability, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado SR80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Grado SR80

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Grado SR80 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.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2024

Expert review by : M Wiley (gear.ign.com)

Grado SR80 Review

 

Those of you who read my review of the Grado SR60 headphones when I first posted it might want to have a second look. I had to downgrade the scores sl...

Sep, 2001
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Expert review by : Which? (which.co.uk)

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May, 2006
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Ok for the price, but not close to the hype

 

For 4 years I've tried to love these headphones. But I can't get above simply 'liking' them. I listen to lossless (flac) Jazz, Blues and Rock using a mi-fi quality $500 DAC. In a nutshell, I am continuously looking for better...

Decent Soundstage, Fairly Accurate, Vocals are a Strength

Lack of clarity, transparency, and highs. Not as 'bright' as one would believe

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Great sounding, not great feeling

 

These headphones sound really good for their price point. But the pads are really scratchy and can't be worn sometimes.

fantastic sound for the price, probably no better

pad is really bad

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Clear, piercing mids, design flaws

 

They have very open, bright and oftentimes a trademark piercing mids and highs quality about them, which makes the soundstage sound very very clear. In fact the sound is very bright at times and their top volume can double as a small speaker..the...

Soundstage is excellent, clear highs,

Cord is too long, tendency for headphones to swivel out of place constantly, underpowered bass response

Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Metalhead's delight

 

Introduction The Grado SR80i is one of the entry-level models in a legendary lineup. It is the first pair of proper cans I have owned. I'm a big fan of metal but being a student didn't have enough cash to burn on high-end stuff and after a bit of...

Aggressive mids, Tight lows

Isolation, Initial fatigue, Sometimes too bright, Cable

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Great headphones

 

I have had it for a very long time. Smooth, rich sound. I use it exclusively with my iPhone and iPod nowadays. The foam just ripped even though I gave it TLC! I wrote to the company and a received a snarky response from a smart-ass there - he must hate...

Fabulous sound, but I use it only while trying to fall asleep

Terrible, terrible foam

Mar, 2015
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Recommended.

 

I moved up from low end Grado's and have been listening for about month now. Delicate, warm and exciting. Very tight controlled base. Loving them for most music, but especially folk / instrumental / jazz etc. Not for everyone, but I like the Grado...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Great phones -- better with my mods.

 

So, I bought these for my office some years back. They were better than average for office listening, with the open design suitable for not entirely ignoring one's colleagues. I was underwhelmed by the physical design, but listen for a little while and...

Amazing sound for the buck -- real lows, real highs with only a bit of harshness on occasion

Crappy build quality. Cheap foam ear pads which lead to fatigue. The plastic sheathing covering the individual can feeds will crack and cut wires.

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Metalhead's delight

 

Introduction The Grado SR80i is one of the entry-level models in a legendary lineup. It is the first pair of proper cans I have owned. I'm a big fan of metal but being a student didn't have enough cash to burn on high-end stuff and after a bit of...

Aggressive mids, Tight lows

Isolation, Initial fatigue, Sometimes too bright, Cable

May, 2014
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