Grado SR80 Professional Headphones

Pros: Good sound. Seems durable.
Cons: The physical design of the headphones begs to be revised.

There are many reviews of the audio capabilities of these headphones and these are almost unanimous in their high praise. I agree with these positive reviews. The Grado SR 80s sounds simply spectacular, and I will not linger on the audio side of things. ...

Pros: fidelity, fidelity, fidelity Best headphone for under $100- period.
Cons: sound leakage,

I purchased these initially as a present for someone else- but while testing them out in the store- I realized that I HAD to own a pair. I had read the reviews posted everywhere about these headphones- and the consensus was that they were a little ...

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: Sweet sound.
Cons: Painful design.

Though the Grado SR-80's have long enjoyed a favorable reputation among audiophiles, it's difficult for me to understand why. They're the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever used; wearing the Grado SR-80's is like putting your head in a vice. While...

Pros: Excellent soundstaging and definition. Very clear overall presentation. All the hype was well deserved.
Cons: Construction can be improved, especially given the status of Grado.

I finally bought a Grado after all these years. I have to say that all the hoo-ha over Grado's cans flew over my head. I did make a mental note to get my hands on a set when I had a home system years ago. Never did I imagine that I will be getting a SR80 ...

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: No distortion at all. Wonderful, soaring treble...balanced bass.
Cons: Could be more comfortable. Open air design disturbs others.

This is the best pair of headphones $100 can buy you, hands down. I went to a store with my Siamese Dream album that I've been listening to for 7+ years now and was amazed as soon as I slipped these puppies on. After 7 years of listening to this album, I...

Pros: BARGAIN price for SUPERB sound.
Cons: Long cord = not too portable.

I got my first listen to a pair of these at my local hi-fi shop and was immediately impressed. I had tried Sennheisers before as well as the top-of-the-line Koss' and I must say I was most impressed with Grado.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Good reviews!
Cons: Terrible Build quality.

Bought these because of all the good reviews! Very disappointed when they arrived. Withing seconds o ...