Grado SR80 Classic Series Open-Back Headphones

The Gateway to the Grado Sound
Sale price$175

CUP STYLE ℹ️ Open-back designs offer a natural, spacious sound but lack noise isolation and can leak sound. Closed-back designs provide better noise isolation and prevent sound leakage, ideal for noisy environments. Open-Back
WEARING STYLE ℹ️ Over-ear headphones surround your ears with a padded ring for a comfortable fit. On-ear headphones rest on top of your ears with cushioned padding. In-ear monitors fit snugly inside your ear canal for a secure and isolated listening experience. Over-ear
DRIVER TYPE ℹ️ Speakers and headphones rely on a "driver" to produce sound. Each type of driver—dynamic, planar magnetic, and electrostatic—has unique strengths and weaknesses but can deliver excellent audio quality. Dynamic
Connectivity ℹ️ Connectivity refers to how headphones link to an audio source, typically through wired or wireless options. Wired

Description

The Grado SR80 is where many audiophiles begin their journey into high-fidelity headphone listening. As one of Grado's most popular models, the SR80 delivers the company's signature open, engaging, and energetic sound at an accessible price point.

Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York, the SR80 combines Grado's 44mm X2 Dynamic Driver with a lightweight and comfortable design, offering impressive clarity, detail, and musicality across a wide range of genres. Its open-back architecture creates a natural and spacious presentation that allows listeners to experience music with greater depth and realism.

Whether you're rediscovering favorite albums or exploring new recordings, the SR80 provides an immersive listening experience that showcases why Grado has remained a respected name in personal audio for decades.

Key Features

  • 44mm X2 Dynamic Driver
  • Open-back design for a spacious and natural soundstage
  • Clear, detailed, and engaging sound signature
  • Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening sessions
  • Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York
  • An excellent introduction to high-fidelity audio

Specifications

Transducer Type Dynamic
Operating Principle Open Air
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
SPL @ 1mW 98 dB
Normal Impedance 38 ohms
Driver Matched dB 0.1 dB
Cushions F cushions

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