Grado SR80

Pros: inspired open-air design, cheap price

Cons: not as good as Grado's top-of-the-line

The Bottom Line: In my opinion, these are the best value Grado has.

Review: 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: Clean clear sound. Even seperation. Unbeatable deal for less than $100

Cons: Sound leakage, a little uncomfortable after long usage, revealing of poor recordings

The Bottom Line: The best sub-$100 headphones you will every buy, the Grado SR080 is in a class all its own.

Review: 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: Near-audiophile quality sound, Light, Value, Easily driven

Cons: Somewhat bright, Uncomfortable to some

The Bottom Line: Read

Review: *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: Increadible clarity and accuracy

Cons: Very uncomfortable

The Bottom Line: If you want to hear accurate music, or are in a professional situation buy these. If you're addicted to your subwoofer, you might want to pass.

Review: 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: Made in America! Unbeatable clear natural sound

Cons: Foam ear cushions, strong chemical smell when new

The Bottom Line: Are you looking for the best set of headphones under $300? Well you may have just found them. Yes really they are that good.

Review: 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: Value, excellent sound quality, did I mentioned value ?

Cons: a look that might not please everybody and somewhat uncomfortable

The Bottom Line: You simply can't get anything better for that price. Stop looking around :)

Review: People are funny, they buy a 300 $ top of the line portable audio device and use the bundeled ear buds and expect great sound (that's what they paid for, right ?). Well, it's time to wakeup guys! The SR 80 may not be suited for portability but they sure...

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.

The Bottom Line: Great headphones for the money if you can overlook the bulky look. Open, airy soundstage. Comfortable.

Review: 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: fidelity, fidelity, fidelity Best headphone for under $100- period.

Cons: sound leakage,

The Bottom Line: These are the best headphones you can possibly buy for under $100.

Review: 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: New comfy earpads!!! Great sound Under $100

Cons: Cheesy looks

The Bottom Line: Excellent. Truly the winning $100 headphone on the market for both sound and comfort.

Review: 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: Clear, detailed sound

Cons: Not as comfortable as some other headphones

The Bottom Line: Overall, the Grado SR-80's are worth the extra $20~$25 over the SR-60's.

Review: 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...