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product_id: 321683386
title: "GRADO SR80x Prestige Series Open-Back Wired Headphones – Enhanced X Drivers, Lightweight Design, Assembled in Brooklyn, NY USA"
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# 44mm Dynamic Drivers Lightweight with Replaceable Parts Open-Back Spacious Soundstage GRADO SR80x Prestige Series Open-Back Wired Headphones – Enhanced X Drivers, Lightweight Design, Assembled in Brooklyn, NY USA

**Brand:** grado
**Price:** KD 56.47
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## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game — where Brooklyn craftsmanship meets next-level sound clarity.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GRADO SR80x Prestige Series Open-Back Wired Headphones – Enhanced X Drivers, Lightweight Design, Assembled in Brooklyn, NY USA by grado
- **How much does it cost?** KD 56.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- grado enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted grado brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY:** Own a piece of authentic American audio craftsmanship, proudly assembled by experts since 1953.
- • **All-Day Comfort with S Cushions:** Lightweight foam cushions ensure fatigue-free listening during marathon work sessions or creative flow.
- • **Precision-Tuned 4th Gen X Drivers:** Experience crystal-clear vocals, tighter bass, and immersive detail that elevate every track.
- • **Open-Back Design for Live-Feel Sound:** Feel the music breathe with a natural, airy soundstage that transports you to the front row.
- • **Durable Build with User-Replaceable Parts:** Invest in longevity with a rugged braided cable and adjustable headband designed for daily hustle.

## Overview

The GRADO SR80x Prestige Series headphones feature 44mm 4th-generation X dynamic drivers delivering enhanced clarity and bass in an open-back design for a spacious, natural listening experience. Lightweight S foam cushions provide all-day comfort, while a durable braided cable and adjustable headband ensure long-term reliability. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY, these wired headphones blend classic American craftsmanship with modern audiophile performance, perfect for professionals seeking detailed, immersive sound.

## Description

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Review: Game Changers. Improved upon the Prestige E Series in every way. - ***Edit*** Full disclosure. I returned the SR80X and decided to upgrade to the 125X. The 125X has an immediate bump in girth or meatyness for lack of better words. There's a layer of heft behind things like guitars and painos that is noticeable to me, it's warmer and more instrument separation. All these are bumped by about 15%. I also had some disposable income to make the jump, and I'm sure the 225X, 325X, Hemp, etc outperform the previous similarly. That in no way takes away from my review. The SR80X is an absolute game changer for the price and for a lot of people this price is exactly what they're willing to spend on Grado. I love Grado, so I felt comfortable with the additional bump. Original Review: TL/DR: Grado knocked these out the park. They improved on every single category, from build to sound signature, while retaining what makes their cans some of the best on the market. These are game changers. **Let me start by assuming you know what you're getting with these: open back, audiophile sound where you're going to plug these into an AMP and DAC and have no problem owning multiple cans. Not sitting on a bus wondering why you can't hear anything. These are not for planes, they're not for work, if you play these in bed next to your spouse at night, you're gonna get smacked*...anyhow I love my Grado SR60e and have owned them for some time now. I have owned or heard many headphones, including the SHP9500, X2HR, 4XX, M1060C, KHP30i, Focals, HD600, HD6XX among others, and there was just something about even the cheapest SR60e that I absolutely found enchanting despite its flaws. Tonality and energy was class leading. There were certain genres that no matter how good the headphone was, my base model Grado could either compete or outperform it. Guitars, acoustic, violins, jazz just sounds so accurate, energetic and detailed. You put even the cheapest Grado on a good tube amp and play the right music and you would swear you were listening to $1500 headphones. But they're Grado. They had all the design and comfort flaws everyone knows of (though tbh I find them near indestructible and also comfortable in their own weird way). More notoriously, Grados are severely colored with a 2K spike that would make your ears bleed if you turned the volume up or played the wrong song. They also had no bass to speak of. They were really only usable at lower volumes and with certain genres. With other genres they were painful. Massive amounts of people would pick the Hifiman 4XX (or now the 400se) or the Sennheiser 6XX and get a more easygoing, warm sound signature that would play well with all genres. And such was the life of owning a Grado. The gift and the curse. Enter the X Series. The build improvements are subtle but substantial. The headband has been upgraded to be much more padded and comfortable. It feels great. The notorious vacuum cord has been replaced by a much nicer braided cable. The cable is stiff with kinks, but overall, it's a nice upgrade. A lot of people are raging that it is still attached, and while I sympathize with that, I also know from IEMs that cables matter a lot, and if Grado believes their copper cord attached gives them a bump in clarity, so be it. That was never a deal breaker for me. Now for the important part. The sound upgrades. Rumors were floating around that this X Series was going to use either the Hemp Drivers or something similar. That was very exciting because the Hemp was really the only Grado with low end and less sizzle, and as such, the Hemp is one of the best, if not the best sub $500 headphone on the planet. Now while I cannot confirm these are the same drivers as the Hemp, and obviously the premium wood and leather aren't here, I can 100% confirm, the Grado House Sound has undergone a very tasteful remodel. I don't have any measurements to verify this, but the SR80x are nowhere near as spicy as the 60e. It's like Grado lopped off that 2k spike. But not entirely. It still has some top end energy, but it's WAAAAY more relaxed and mainstream. That alone is a game changer worthy of celebration. But it doesn't end there. These new drivers add a very nice dose of much needed low end. After listening to these for a few days, I can 100% say there is no genre these cannot play well with. I can FINALLY listen to hip hop, pop and EDM in these, and they sound quite good. The ear bleed is dramatically reduced, you can turn up the volume and they even play well with clean solid state amps (though they still sound a little better with warmer amps). I'm in love with the Grado SR80x. It has all the magic of Grado, all the energy, all the detail, all the width and airiness. But just in a much more consumer friendly presentation. It's like the old Grado finally got a haircut and a shave and put a nice tie on and payed some child support. Grado was already the most detailed headphones for the price. And now they're just beasts. These destroy the SHP9500, X2HR, 4XX, all those. The sound quality you get for the price is ridiculous. **I should also mention a few tricks I notice with Grado. 1) I like the bigger G Pads the best: they add width, soundstage but maintain detail. Theyre a great upgrade. And 2) tinker around with your amp gain switch. I know it shouldn't matter, but I swear that volume matching on the highest gain produces consistently meatier sound for my Grados. Grado seems to be VERY amp dependent (which makes sense cause theyre so accurate) and I would go so far as to say theyre also gain dependent. So if your Grados sound thin or shouty or piercing, try to up the gain and volume down. It works a charm for me on several amps.
Review: Great headphones - So I've bought two of these, the first one presented issues within the first three months. The issue was mainly a connection issue, the right speaker wouldn't work unless positioned correctly. No problem, probably just needs to be resoldered. I emailed them to see if I could get a repair, which they did at only the cost of shipping towards them. Sounds great, I ended up ordering a second pair for the few days I was going to be without them. The headphones themselves? You'll probably want more bass if you're looking specifically for that in headphones. I played bass and most of the music I listen to (The Omnific specially) sound fine to me through them. My only two real criticisms are the lack of detachable cables and the material used feels flimsy. For the first, you can do that mod yourself if you're so inclined, but I feel like the sound more than makes up for not having detachable cables. I would like to have a shorter cable in public and a longer cable at home, though. And for the second, I've dropped this thing a whole bunch of times and despite feeling flimsy, it seems to do fine not breaking so I'm going to give it a pass in terms of build quality since apparently it's a lot less prone to breaking than it would lead you to believe. Great headphones, 5/5, you've got a customer for life.

## Features

- Enhanced X Drivers for Livelier Sound – The SR80x features Grado’s 4th-generation X Series drivers, tuned for better efficiency and detail. You’ll hear clearer vocals, tighter bass, and a wider sense of space across all your favorite music.
- Open-Back Design for Natural Listening – Music flows freely through the ventilated housing, creating a spacious soundstage that feels more like listening live than listening through headphones.
- Lightweight Comfort with S Cushions – The classic foam S cushions rest gently on the ear for hours of fatigue-free listening. Compatible with Grado L-Cushion and G-Cushion earpads for a customized fit and sound.
- Durable Build, Replaceable Parts – A tough 4-conductor cable and adjustable headband ensure long-term reliability. Some parts are user-replaceable to extend the life of your headphones.
- Assembled in Brooklyn, NY, USA – Every SR80x is assembled by hand at our family-owned workshop where Grado Labs has operated since 1953. Proudly continuing our American heritage of fine audio craftsmanship.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B091G75MKL |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Audio Driver Size | 44 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,615 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #606 in On-Ear Headphones |
| Cable Feature | Hard Wired |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | A wide range of audio devices with 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Controller Type | Corded |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (924) |
| Date First Available | May 17, 2021 |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded Tip |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Generation | 4 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850929008010 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5mm with 1/4" adapter |
| Included Components | Cable, Headband |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
| Item model number | Grado SR80x |
| Manufacturer | Grado Labs |
| Material | Copper |
| Model Name | Grado SR80x |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 9.25 x 7.91 x 1.85 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cycling, Exercising, Running |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB |
| Series Number | 80 |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Headband |
| Specific Uses For Product | Audio |
| Style | SR80x |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| UPC | 850929008010 |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | no |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GRADO
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** On Ear
- **Impedance:** 38 Ohms

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changers. Improved upon the Prestige E Series in every way.
*by A***R on May 20, 2021*

***Edit*** Full disclosure. I returned the SR80X and decided to upgrade to the 125X. The 125X has an immediate bump in girth or meatyness for lack of better words. There's a layer of heft behind things like guitars and painos that is noticeable to me, it's warmer and more instrument separation. All these are bumped by about 15%. I also had some disposable income to make the jump, and I'm sure the 225X, 325X, Hemp, etc outperform the previous similarly. That in no way takes away from my review. The SR80X is an absolute game changer for the price and for a lot of people this price is exactly what they're willing to spend on Grado. I love Grado, so I felt comfortable with the additional bump. Original Review: TL/DR: Grado knocked these out the park. They improved on every single category, from build to sound signature, while retaining what makes their cans some of the best on the market. These are game changers. **Let me start by assuming you know what you're getting with these: open back, audiophile sound where you're going to plug these into an AMP and DAC and have no problem owning multiple cans. Not sitting on a bus wondering why you can't hear anything. These are not for planes, they're not for work, if you play these in bed next to your spouse at night, you're gonna get smacked*...anyhow I love my Grado SR60e and have owned them for some time now. I have owned or heard many headphones, including the SHP9500, X2HR, 4XX, M1060C, KHP30i, Focals, HD600, HD6XX among others, and there was just something about even the cheapest SR60e that I absolutely found enchanting despite its flaws. Tonality and energy was class leading. There were certain genres that no matter how good the headphone was, my base model Grado could either compete or outperform it. Guitars, acoustic, violins, jazz just sounds so accurate, energetic and detailed. You put even the cheapest Grado on a good tube amp and play the right music and you would swear you were listening to $1500 headphones. But they're Grado. They had all the design and comfort flaws everyone knows of (though tbh I find them near indestructible and also comfortable in their own weird way). More notoriously, Grados are severely colored with a 2K spike that would make your ears bleed if you turned the volume up or played the wrong song. They also had no bass to speak of. They were really only usable at lower volumes and with certain genres. With other genres they were painful. Massive amounts of people would pick the Hifiman 4XX (or now the 400se) or the Sennheiser 6XX and get a more easygoing, warm sound signature that would play well with all genres. And such was the life of owning a Grado. The gift and the curse. Enter the X Series. The build improvements are subtle but substantial. The headband has been upgraded to be much more padded and comfortable. It feels great. The notorious vacuum cord has been replaced by a much nicer braided cable. The cable is stiff with kinks, but overall, it's a nice upgrade. A lot of people are raging that it is still attached, and while I sympathize with that, I also know from IEMs that cables matter a lot, and if Grado believes their copper cord attached gives them a bump in clarity, so be it. That was never a deal breaker for me. Now for the important part. The sound upgrades. Rumors were floating around that this X Series was going to use either the Hemp Drivers or something similar. That was very exciting because the Hemp was really the only Grado with low end and less sizzle, and as such, the Hemp is one of the best, if not the best sub $500 headphone on the planet. Now while I cannot confirm these are the same drivers as the Hemp, and obviously the premium wood and leather aren't here, I can 100% confirm, the Grado House Sound has undergone a very tasteful remodel. I don't have any measurements to verify this, but the SR80x are nowhere near as spicy as the 60e. It's like Grado lopped off that 2k spike. But not entirely. It still has some top end energy, but it's WAAAAY more relaxed and mainstream. That alone is a game changer worthy of celebration. But it doesn't end there. These new drivers add a very nice dose of much needed low end. After listening to these for a few days, I can 100% say there is no genre these cannot play well with. I can FINALLY listen to hip hop, pop and EDM in these, and they sound quite good. The ear bleed is dramatically reduced, you can turn up the volume and they even play well with clean solid state amps (though they still sound a little better with warmer amps). I'm in love with the Grado SR80x. It has all the magic of Grado, all the energy, all the detail, all the width and airiness. But just in a much more consumer friendly presentation. It's like the old Grado finally got a haircut and a shave and put a nice tie on and payed some child support. Grado was already the most detailed headphones for the price. And now they're just beasts. These destroy the SHP9500, X2HR, 4XX, all those. The sound quality you get for the price is ridiculous. **I should also mention a few tricks I notice with Grado. 1) I like the bigger G Pads the best: they add width, soundstage but maintain detail. Theyre a great upgrade. And 2) tinker around with your amp gain switch. I know it shouldn't matter, but I swear that volume matching on the highest gain produces consistently meatier sound for my Grados. Grado seems to be VERY amp dependent (which makes sense cause theyre so accurate) and I would go so far as to say theyre also gain dependent. So if your Grados sound thin or shouty or piercing, try to up the gain and volume down. It works a charm for me on several amps.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great headphones
*by S***. on September 4, 2022*

So I've bought two of these, the first one presented issues within the first three months. The issue was mainly a connection issue, the right speaker wouldn't work unless positioned correctly. No problem, probably just needs to be resoldered. I emailed them to see if I could get a repair, which they did at only the cost of shipping towards them. Sounds great, I ended up ordering a second pair for the few days I was going to be without them. The headphones themselves? You'll probably want more bass if you're looking specifically for that in headphones. I played bass and most of the music I listen to (The Omnific specially) sound fine to me through them. My only two real criticisms are the lack of detachable cables and the material used feels flimsy. For the first, you can do that mod yourself if you're so inclined, but I feel like the sound more than makes up for not having detachable cables. I would like to have a shorter cable in public and a longer cable at home, though. And for the second, I've dropped this thing a whole bunch of times and despite feeling flimsy, it seems to do fine not breaking so I'm going to give it a pass in terms of build quality since apparently it's a lot less prone to breaking than it would lead you to believe. Great headphones, 5/5, you've got a customer for life.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still Great, But I Prefer the SR80e
*by T***Y on June 3, 2021*

Let me start by saying I really considered giving these 5 stars. They sound great and they are just about everything I like in a pair of headphones. They are super lightweight and the clamping pressure is very easy to adjust. This means I can make it so I barely notice I'm wearing them. Some complain about the "cheap" foam ear pads, but have no problem with them at all. With the clamping pressure light, they just gently rest against the ears and are completely comfortable for hours. And being simple foam means they are easy to clean and cheap to replace. They are very sensitive, so they have PLENTY of volume for me from any source. The tone is a bit light on bass, but I like the sound they give, particularly when used for things like watching movies/shows. So why didn't I give them 5 stars? Well, because I preferred the old SR80e. It's very possible these made tiny improvements to sound quality, and the addition of a soft pad on the headband may please some (though I'd just as soon have the wider, flat band of the previous version since they are so light anyway). But arguably, the main change in this version is the cord. It has a woven outer sleeve that makes it feel very sturdy. Hopefully that translates to actual durability and longevity, but it also makes the cable very stiff and a bit awkward at times. The rough, hard texture of the woven sleeve makes noise as it rubs against clothes or against the edge of a surface. Also, while this isn't an issue that will effect everyone, the weave occasionally catches and pulls my facial hair. Not a big deal, but I could do without it, haha. I love the SR80e, and when I saw the "improved" version I was excited to have a second pair. I really like the SR80x, but I do prefer the old "e" model. I rated these 5 for noise cancellation, but I fully understand they do nothing at all to cancel out noise. That is what I expected and even wanted. It seems silly to give them anything less than 5 stars for a category in which they perform exactly how I would expect and want. But just be aware that these headphones are as "open" as you can get. They do absolutely nothing to keep noise out and they also "let out" whatever you are listening to. Just FYI.

## Frequently Bought Together

- GRADO SR80x Prestige Series Wired Open Back Stereo Headphones
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- Geekria Comfort Foam Replacement Ear Pads for GRADO SR60, SR80, SR125, SR225, M1 Headphones Ear Cushions, Headset Earpads, Ear Cups Cover Repair Parts (Black)

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