Variations Between Grado Headphone Models

 

From the entry level iGrado to the Top-of-the-Line GS1000 the entire Grado headphone line is worthy of being called true audiophile sound quality.  There is a consistency of sound throughout the line from top down.

The following list will provide a simple comparison to step you through the top features that separate the different models.

 

iGrado Series

iGrado: Grado’s version of a portable knock-around headphone. Perfect for use with all portable devices. The headphone housing is designed by Grado but manufactured in China. Grado sends their SR60 drivers to China and has the headphones assembled there thus enabling a economically produced headphone unrivaled at its price.

Sound: good bass, good resolution and smooth sound.

  Prestige Series

SR60: This headphone has gained “LEGENDARY” status. The SR60 has received rave reviews from around the world and is the most commonly recommended headphone on the market today. The SR60 was the Stereophile’s “PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” in two categories, “The Accessory of Year” and the more prestigious “Budget Component of Year”.

Sound: good bass, excellent resolution, very smooth sound.

 

SR80: This headphone has all the attributes of the SR60 with improved response.  The SR80 is the winner of the “GOLDEN NOTE AWARD” presented by the Academy For The Advancement Of High End Audio, and has received Audio Video’s “HI-FI GRAND PRIX AWARD”.

Sound: more open sound stage, improved bass response.

 

SR125: This headphone is receiving the praise that has been reserved for products that cost two to three times the price. Winner of the “CRITICS CHOICE” award presented by Sound & Vision.

Sound: bass, midrange and treble are all more open.  De-stressing of the diaphragm increases inner detail. Theses headphones have balance and character similar to the RS1 headphones.

 

SR225: This headphone has closer matched drivers and an improved rear screen that increases airflow by 50%.

Sound: Closer driver tolerances helps enlarged the sound stage while the more open rear screen helps free the headphones of colorations. The SR225 offers excellent value for the dollar like all Grado headphones.

 

SR325i : The top of the line in the Grado Prestige Series.  Winner of Audio Video’s “HI-FI GRAND PRIX AWARD”.

Sound: The SR325i embodies all the sound benefits of the Signature series, clean open highs, smooth well defined midrange and bass that will rock. The SR325i is an excellent value yielding performance that one would have to spend 3-4 times their price in competing headphones.

 

Reference Series

RS2: The RS2 features handcrafted mahogany earpieces that require an intricate curing process to optimize the tonal quality.  The RS2 keeps a very close family resemblance in looks and sound to its big brother the RS1.

Sound: warm, smooth, full-bodied, rich and non-fatiguing...just like its older sibling.

RS1: Considered by serious headphone users as one of the best headphones available in the world.  Top listed headphone on Stereophile’s Class A “Recommended Components” category.

Sound:  This 9oz. headphone has an openness and clarity that is rarely matched by any other headphone. The RS1s have smooth highs, tight well-defined bass, depth and detail unmatched by any but the best high-end loudspeakers costing many thousands of dollars. 

Statement Series
A new level in headphone listening!

GS1000: Grado’s flagship headphone. Thought of by serious headphone users as the best headphone currently produced in the world. The GS1000 has received high accolades for its performance from around the world.

Sound: the GS1000s bring headphone listening to a new level. Considered to be the most comfortable headphone in the world, the GS1000 creates a room for your ears to sit, thus creating a larger sound stage and greater spatial experience for the listener. The GS1000 retains a sound that is pure Grado, rich full-bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. The presentation is very detailed, the bass is deep and the music is very tight and non-fatiguing. All with a soundstage that is huge allowing for unbelievable separation and layering of the music which is simply stunning.

A must for serious music lovers.

The complete line of Grado headphones offer excellent sound and value regardless of the price range you are shopping in.  All the headphones can be driven easily by any source from a portable CD to the best Top of the line components.

Grado also makes available a 15-foot extension cable and a mini adaptor cable.              

Replacement ear-cushions are available for all models.