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Grado SR80i
$95.00
Released March, 2009
The Pros:Best sound for your buck. Open design lets your ears breath, not as stuffy as closed headphones. Very fun sound signature - clear highs, powerful bass and lively midrange.
The Cons:Poor for use on the go - thick cable, open design and the fact that you can't throw it in your bag. Can be sibilant - especially if driven poorly, by a bad source, or too loudly. Potential comfort issues.
Re-introduced in March 2009 with a slightly tweaked and improved driver, the classic looking Grado SR80i is critically acclaimed as one of the best values in headphones today. Built on the same features as the SR60i, but utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and larger ear cushions, the SR80i provides an improved bass resonance, which enhances the overall detail, and a wider soundstage.
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John Grado says he strove for the best sounding phones for the money, and with the glowing reviews the SR80's have received, who can argue.
- Vented diaphragm
- Non Resonant air chamber
- Standard copper voice coil wire
- Standard copper connecting cord
- mini plug with 1/4" adaptor
- Tranducer type : dynamic
- Operating principle : open air
- Frequency response : 20-20
- SPL 1mV : 98
- Normal impedance : 32ohms
- Driver matched db : .1
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Pros & Cons
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open design lets your ears breath, not as stuffy as closed headphones
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very fun sound signature - clear highs, powerful bass and lively midrange
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improves with amplification and better sources
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essential for a Grado lover's mobile/travel kit
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actually quite comfortable if you get used to them (takes several months!)
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simple build is easy to fix yourself, won't break in weird ways
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poor for use on the go - thick cable, open design and the fact that you can't throw it in your bag
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can be sibilant - especially if driven poorly, by a bad source, or too loudly
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not the best quality build
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will have you upgrading in no time
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not intended as a studio headphone - not neutral at all
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Charlie Chiang:
#grado_sr80i As a previous owner of Grado SR60, I found this new SR80i better than SR60! Like SR60, SR80i has the unique and sweet Grado taste that features very clear high and mid ranges. It's bass is just enough; certain headphones have bass that is just way too distorted and unnatural. I strongly recommend anyone who love classic, jazz, and other similar types of music to buy it. It's an incredible bargain!
May 2, 09
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