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Member Reviews: Grado SR60i Headphones

Ikelmonster

My first set of hi-quality headphones; or, from "meh" to "wow!"

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By Ikelmonster

Pros: Awesome sound, vintage look, don't require an amp, ability to upgrade

Cons: Uncomfortable until worn in, leak lots of sound

When my 3rd set of Bose noise-canceling ear buds broke, I decided to look into a different type of headphone. The first site I stumbled upon was CNET, and for a couple of hours I poured over their headphone reviews. I eventually decided on the Grado SR60i because of their low price and the high regard that everyone held for them. I drove to the nearest audio store knowing which pair I was going to purchase, however I also tried a couple other Grado models that were on display (mostly the 80 and 225). In all honesty, aside from the sound difference over-ear headphones provide, I couldn't really tell a difference from the ear buds I had been using for years and years. Despite my initial...
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1999siguy

Suprised

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By 1999siguy

Pros: Bass, Clarity, Impact, Value

Cons: Mids are a bit scooped

I bought these as an alternative to my UE-11 pro's.  Truth be told, my expectations weren't very high.  After owning two sets of custom iem's and two universal iem's, I wasn't expecting to be floored to say the least.  The first day I used them, they were overly bright.  I was planning on returning them, but decided to keep them for a week and decide then.  Over the course of a few days the treble lost its shrillness, and the bass came into its own.  I was worried that they would become muddy over time, but they have settled very nicely.  I am very content with my purchase, and would recomend these to anyone who wants a great set of headphones without...
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koolkat

SR60i for rock? Hmm.

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By koolkat

Pros: Light, supra-aural, retro design, thick cable.

Cons: Y link is a little flimsy, not as comfortable as some other headphones I've tried, namely Sennheisers.

I got these from a local shop for SGD120, about USD99.   Rewritten the whole review.     First impressions: These headphones are meh. A little overrated, doesn't carry bass very well. Current impressions: Great headphones for dynamic rock with lots of guitar, drums and forward vocals.   I have modded my Grado SR60i a little. I had the plastic grill and button removed, a painstaking task, but well worth the time and effort. I have quarter-modded the comfies that the stock SR60 comes with and I have also removed the white cloth that covers the driver protectors.   Also poked 2 holes on each cup to increase the bass.   Some pics to...
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Oxyuranus

phenomenal cans

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By Oxyuranus

Pros: price, bass, clarity, durability, design

Cons: sound leak

Let me start off by saying I've been a competitive PC gamer for a quite a while now. I never really cared about sound quality. I've had plenty of overpriced headsets labeled as "gaming headsets" from companies such as Razer, Steeleries, Logitech, etc. Never actually listened to a good pair of headphones.   with some research I found the Grado SR60i's. I went to J&R and bought them. I was so confident that they would sound good that I didn't even try them out before I bought them. listened to a variety of music on the subway ride home and I was blown away by the quality. I was not aware that music could sound so good.  I couldn't be happier. i'll be content with these...
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cocolinho

Everyone should have a grado in its collection

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By cocolinho

Pros: sound quality, design, easily mod'able

Cons: design,price in Europe, soundstage

I had SR225, MS1i & this SR60i In Europe, MS1i probably have the best ratio price/performance but still they are not Grado. I love its unique vintage design even though it looks cheap.  Grado sr60i are very good sounding, to me they are  perfect for rock/metal music but not only. They are comfortable , light,but soundstage is very small for such an open headphones. SR225 was better but was not night & day versus SR60i so price difference in Europe is not justified. Newcomers, I would advice you to buy Grado 2nd hands here on Head fi, you'll get a SR225i for the price of a 80i new or 325i for the price of a SR125i in Europe. Grado's are unique and I think...
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pmangan35

best sub $100 out there

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By pmangan35

Pros: best sounding open airs I've had

Cons: uncomfortable, bulky

I defy anyone to find a better sounding pair of headphones for less than $100. The response of these is absolutely spot on. The dynamic range is almost perfect and they have even frequency response throughout. It's so easy to pick out every instrument in a song played through these, no note hides and nothing is misrepresented. Grado was so close to making the perfect headphone for me that I almost tear up when I think about how much they hurt to use. The way they press on my ears makes wearing them for more than 30 minutes or so an impossibility.. so sad. If they were comfortable, I would even be able to wear them outside despite the fact that I would look like an alien with two...
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National

Very, very, very fun.

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By National

Pros: Awesome sound, mighty attack and impact

Cons: Fragile build, flimsy.

Excellent headphones. Everything about them is 'right'.    I suppose some people won't like how they sound, as they're tuned to fit Mr. Grado's ears. But everyone should try them anyway. I loved how these sound, and it started my Grado addiction. I've now worked my way up to the 325i.   Yeah. These supposedly more 'affordable' headphones are burning my wallet in the long-run...   But in a good way.
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chrislovin

Completely worth the money

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By chrislovin

Pros: lightweight, great sound

Cons: earpads

Excellent open headphone. If your life can support open headphones, these are a great place to start. I currently use them with my Fiio E7 amp. The ear cushions were never very comfortable for me, so I spent the extra $20 and replaced them with the L-Cush pads that come on the more expensive Grado's. Since then, they seen a lot more use and have been much more comfortable. I mainly use these at home so I can still here my wife hollering at me. I tried to use them at work, but it's just too noisy and they bleed too much. The overall sound is just "right." Not too bassy, not to strong in the highs, just good all around. I can't think of a better way to get introduced to high fidelity...
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Smiling Jack

Good value after 6 months

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By Smiling Jack

Pros: Retro looks, Lightweight, open sound signature, Made in the USA

Cons: Somewhat fragile, impractical for public usage, uncomfortable after long periods

Simply put, these headphones are one the best values in the audio world. They've praised time after time, and I now know why. These are my 2nd pair of quality grade headphones (after the V6), and can safely say I won't be putting these away anytime soon. The low impedance allows usage on both the home rig and portable devices.   I'm not an expert on sound signature with the highs, lows and mids, but perhaps the most contrasting feature in comparison to the V6 is the bass/low end response. Maybe it's the open-back design, but the low end isn't as powerful as the V6. It does, however, excel in Treble response.   I might be just jumping on the Grado bandwagon, but believe...
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