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Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 48 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
3.9

$99.00

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Pros

  • Great sound (43)
  • Comfortable (30)
  • Lightweight (25)
  • Good bass (19)
  • Durable (16)
  • Highly compatible (9)
  • Compact (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Adjustable (1)
  • Plug adapter included (1)
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Cons

  • Uncomfortable (13)
  • Falls off/out of ear (3)
  • Too much ambient noise (3)
  • Cord too short (2)
  • Flimsy (2)
  • Cord too long (1)
  • Foam wears out over time (1)
  • I didn't try grado before (1)
  • I would have liked to see (1)

Best Uses

  • Home audio (34)
  • Music (34)
  • Portable devices (25)
  • With my computer (25)
  • Travel (7)
  • Relaxing (2)
  • Running (2)
  • Recording mastering (1)
  • Tv programs (1)
  • With my phone (1)
 
 
 

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Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

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Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Sound Quality

"I've owned Bose but they're too fragile. I've owned Sonys' but the sound quality doesn't compare. I've owned a slew of other obscure, cheap and expensive headphones & earphones and the Grados' beat them all because you can wear them for a long time without ear fatigue and the sound is Impeccable...." Read Full Review »

Oct 19, 2009 by X-Ray Man

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★★★☆☆
3.0
nice sound, but uncomfortable

"before i bought the sr80's, i tried many others. dr. dre's were the best, but were a bit to expensive; bose were the next and most comfortable, but had read that they often came apart; so i bought the sr80's. the sr80's sound is amazing for the price, but their uncomfortable as hell. they actually hurt, and i did read that about them, but i also read that they would eventually become less uncomfortable. i've..." Read Full Review »

May 04, 2009 by sam

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Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Review

Sound Quality

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Bass
  • Good Value
  • More »

    Cons

  • I didn't try Grado before

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Music
  • Portable Devices
  • Relaxing
  • Traveling
 

"I've owned Bose but they're too fragile.

I've owned Sonys' but the sound quality doesn't compare.

I've owned a slew of other obscure, cheap and expensive headphones & earphones and the Grados' beat them all because you can wear them for a long time without ear fatigue and the sound is Impeccable. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 19 2009
X-Ray Man
Bossier City, La.
Verified Buyer
I am:
  • Bass Picker
  • Music lover
  • No not the Fish
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
 

Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Review

Sounds Great!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Bass
  • Good Value
  • Great Sound

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Relaxing
 

"SR 80 Prestige headphones by Graco deliver great sound in a comfortable, compact design. It deserves its CU Best Buy rating. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 5 2009
Fr. Bill
Knoxville, TN
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I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
 

Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Review

nice sound, but uncomfortable

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Bass
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • Falls Off/Out Of Ear
  • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

  • Music
  • Portable Devices
  • Running
  • With My Computer
 

"before i bought the sr80's, i tried many others. dr. dre's were the best, but were a bit to expensive; bose were the next and most comfortable, but had read that they often came apart; so i bought the sr80's. the sr80's sound is amazing for the price, but their uncomfortable as hell. they actuall …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 4 2009
sam
las vegas
Verified Buyer
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Frequent Traveler
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
 

Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Review

Fantastic with help

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Music
  • With My Computer
 

"I mainly purchased these headphones as studio monitors. I liked the fact that these are open rather than closed back.



I use them in our home studio for band practices at low volumes and other random applications here and there that requires good headphones.



These things sound great. They can g …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 13 2009
Raxim Koron
Denver, CO
Verified Buyer
I am:
  • Gear Head
  • Musician
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
 

Grado SR-80 Prestige Series Headphones Review

Brings the music back to my ears

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Highly Compatible
  • Lightweight
  • Rich Sound

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Audio
  • Music
  • Portable Devices
  • Travel
  • With My Computer
 

"I moved away from using the home stereo to mp3 players many years ago. I was willing to sacrifice the full sound of the home stereo for the portability and flexibility of the mp3. Over time, I forgot what I was missing; incredible full sound. The Grado's gave that back to me. I use them with my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 12 2009
RPKI
NJ
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I am:
  • Audiophile
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
 
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