Grado SR80 Professional Headphones

Pros: Great sound - Extremely Clear highs and mids with Great Bass
Cons: Cable is a tad long for my portable - this is a minor consideration.

My jaw hit the floor when I first slipped these over my ears. After I struggled with the thin sound of my Sony 888's for weeks, it felt like I was eating chocolate cake the moment the rich sound flowed into my head.
Now, keep in mind that you will...

Pros: New comfy earpads!!! Great sound Under $100
Cons: Cheesy looks

The Grado SR-80 has long been known as the sound winner in the $100 price range but the earpads sucked. Well, that has just changed. You see folks, I just bought a pair and mine were shipped with Grado's comfy earpads. And they did not degrade the...

Pros: Comfortable. Un-fatiguing and natural sound quality. Open and large soundstage.
Cons: Materials used are not as plushed. Need a bit more jiuce to get going.

Seems that everyone who has an opinion without qualifications can write a review. I have been in the audio business for 30 some years (Yes, I was involved with High-end audio since I was quite young), and for anyone to say that a pair of Sony earbuds ...

Pros: sound quality
Cons: minor discomfort

I bought the Grado SR80 headphones because they seemed the best on the market. They are not the most comfortable things to wear for long periods of time but the sound is great. I preferred them to the SR60 headphones because the foam earcoverings are...

Pros: Near-audiophile quality sound, Light, Value, Easily driven
Cons: Somewhat bright, Uncomfortable to some

*Updated for greater accuracy Before further commenting on the Grado SR-80, I must first say that I have owned numerous headphones in the past few years. Most, however, only acted as a catalyst to my appreciation for exceptional sound. They merely ...

Pros: Made in America! Unbeatable clear natural sound
Cons: Foam ear cushions, strong chemical smell when new

I purchased these cans (British term for headphones) back in October from an online source (goodcans.com) Sources Tested with: - Computer as source EMU0404(Pro sound card) -> Monoprice Toslink -> Entech 203.2 DAC, Monster MKII400 IC -> ...

Pros: Brings you closer to the music -- clarity and quality is unreal.
Cons: Larger than ear-buds -- cost about $100.

I work on a notebook computer anywhere between 40 to 80+ hours per week. Nearly the entire time I'm listening to music (MP3s and CDs). I've been cramming these "nice sounding" Sony ear-buds into my ears for a couple years now -- and it was...

Pros: Clear, detailed sound
Cons: Not as comfortable as some other headphones

Three months ago I bought a pair of Grado SR-80's, and had been running them in for close to 40 hours. I have never been more satisfied (for the price that I paid for them) in my life! Here is my review:

Some recent reviews on the SR-80's have...

Pros: Very good sound, lay flat.
Cons: Must be pulled apart somewhat to make them comfortable

I have a large head and the SR80's hurt after wearing them for 30min or more. By pulling them apart I stretched out the metal headband. The enlarged headband has greatly increased the level of comfort. I can now wear them for a few hours without any...

Pros: Clean clear sound. Even seperation. Unbeatable deal for less than $100
Cons: Sound leakage, a little uncomfortable after long usage, revealing of poor recordings

After reading hundreds of raving reviews about the Grado SR-80, I decided that I would take the plunge into high quality audio. While I wouldn't concider myself an expert in the world of high end audio, I have always been a proponent of aftermarket audio ...

Pros: inspired open-air design, cheap price
Cons: not as good as Grado's top-of-the-line

These are the first Grados I ever bought. I'm not sure I qualify as a textbook "audiophile," but I have taken back almost every pair of headphones I have ever bought - and usually within 24 hours of their purchase. Why? Because most headphones just ...

Pros: Increadible clarity and accuracy
Cons: Very uncomfortable

I come to this review as a musician of 10 years with some professional recording experience.

I was looking for headphones for practicing in my apartment. The headphone I currently own (AKG K-300's) I bought years ago and bought them because...

Pros: Sound quality is sensational! Very heavy duty cable.
Cons: None (though they're not as easy to carry as the in-ear style).

Bought a set of SR-80s last week after reading the reviews. I found them on sale at Cambridge Soundworks for $85 and decided to give them a try. What a great set of phones! My journey began with a set of fairly basic Sonys that were fine for a ...

Pros: Amazing sound quality for the price!
Cons: Earpads very uncomfortable.

These are the best headphones I have ever heard.

In the past, I usually bought headphones that cost over $200. The reviews that I read on Epinions convinced me to look at the lower-priced Grado's. I was a bit skeptical because of the price,...

Pros: Terrific sound for the $$$
Cons: Took awhile to feel comfortable on my head; could have better ergonomics

I've had my Grado SR80 headphones for about 5 years, so I've got plenty of experience with this fine product. I go into more detail below, but I'll go ahead and tell you now: these headphones are a bargain and sound great!

Fit and styling:...