Grado SR80e: Great-sounding headphones for under $100
This is the SR80E [UNKNOWN] This is the SR80E [UNKNOWN]
next gen version of its SR80 Prestige series on ear open back headphone. next gen version of its SR80 Prestige series on ear open back headphone.
It replaces the SR80I, and at $99, it's easily among the best sounding headphones you can get for under $100. It replaces the SR80I, and at $99, it's easily among the best sounding headphones you can get for under $100.
Hi, I'm David Carnoy and welcome to another CNET headphone video review. Hi, I'm David Carnoy and welcome to another CNET headphone video review.
As you can see, Grado has not changed the exterior design of the headphone. As you can see, Grado has not changed the exterior design of the headphone.
And like its SR80 predecessors, for an on-ear style headphone, it's quite comfortable and relatively lightweight. And like its SR80 predecessors, for an on-ear style headphone, it's quite comfortable and relatively lightweight.
In fact, we found this model's black foam pads more comfortable. In fact, we found this model's black foam pads more comfortable.
Then the $295 SR-325E's bold pads that apply more pressure to the outer edges of your ears. Then the $295 SR-325E's bold pads that apply more pressure to the outer edges of your ears.
My only complaint about the design of this headphone is the plug. My only complaint about the design of this headphone is the plug.
It's very sturdy, but with more people using their Smartphones as music playback devices. It's very sturdy, but with more people using their Smartphones as music playback devices.
Grada would have ideally made it more case friendly. Grada would have ideally made it more case friendly.
And instead you may have to take off your case to plug this headphone into your smartphone's headphone jack. And instead you may have to take off your case to plug this headphone into your smartphone's headphone jack.
Grada then totally changed the sound for the new E series but the SR80E is a definite upgrade from the previous I series sound. Grada then totally changed the sound for the new E series but the SR80E is a definite upgrade from the previous I series sound.
This model is more laid back and the base is fuller and deeper, that adds up to a smoother tonal balance before, so when we compare the S-R eighty E with the older but more expensive S-R two twenty five I headphones the S-R eighty E's sweeter sound had plenty of detail, along with the deeper and more powerful base. This model is more laid back and the base is fuller and deeper, that adds up to a smoother tonal balance before, so when we compare the S-R eighty E with the older but more expensive S-R two twenty five I headphones the S-R eighty E's sweeter sound had plenty of detail, along with the deeper and more powerful base.
We also noted that we could listen to this head phone at very quiet volume levels without losing much detail. We also noted that we could listen to this head phone at very quiet volume levels without losing much detail.
Audiotechnica's ATHS50X makes more base but thanks to the SR80E's open back design it's stereo imagining was more spacious and natural sounding than that Audiotechnica model which has a closed back design. Audiotechnica's ATHS50X makes more base but thanks to the SR80E's open back design it's stereo imagining was more spacious and natural sounding than that Audiotechnica model which has a closed back design.
The biggest downside to open back designs is they don't black external noise. The biggest downside to open back designs is they don't black external noise.
So the S- R- A- D- E won't be ideal for travels or anyone listening in noisy environments. So the S- R- A- D- E won't be ideal for travels or anyone listening in noisy environments.
We've long been fans of Grado headphones and are really impressed by the quality of the sound you get from this new $99 model. We've long been fans of Grado headphones and are really impressed by the quality of the sound you get from this new $99 model.
If you don't need the isolation of a closed-back design or a built-in microphone for cell phone calls, it's a great headphone for the money. If you don't need the isolation of a closed-back design or a built-in microphone for cell phone calls, it's a great headphone for the money.
I'm David Carnoy. I'm David Carnoy.
Thanks for watching. Thanks for watching.
This is the SR80E [UNKNOWN] This is the SR80E [UNKNOWN]
next gen version of its SR80 Prestige series on ear open back headphone. next gen version of its SR80 Prestige series on ear open back headphone.
It replaces the SR80I, and at $99, it's easily among the best sounding headphones you can get for under $100. It replaces the SR80I, and at $99, it's easily among the best sounding headphones you can get for under $100.
Hi, I'm David Carnoy and welcome to another CNET headphone video review. Hi, I'm David Carnoy and welcome to another CNET headphone video review.
As you can see, Grado has not changed the exterior design of the headphone. As you can see, Grado has not changed the exterior design of the headphone.
And like its SR80 predecessors, for an on-ear style headphone, it's quite comfortable and relatively lightweight. And like its SR80 predecessors, for an on-ear style headphone, it's quite comfortable and relatively lightweight.
In fact, we found this model's black foam pads more comfortable. In fact, we found this model's black foam pads more comfortable.
Then the $295 SR-325E's bold pads that apply more pressure to the outer edges of your ears. Then the $295 SR-325E's bold pads that apply more pressure to the outer edges of your ears.
My only complaint about the design of this headphone is the plug. My only complaint about the design of this headphone is the plug.
It's very sturdy, but with more people using their Smartphones as music playback devices. It's very sturdy, but with more people using their Smartphones as music playback devices.
Grada would have ideally made it more case friendly. Grada would have ideally made it more case friendly.
And instead you may have to take off your case to plug this headphone into your smartphone's headphone jack. And instead you may have to take off your case to plug this headphone into your smartphone's headphone jack.
Grada then totally changed the sound for the new E series but the SR80E is a definite upgrade from the previous I series sound. Grada then totally changed the sound for the new E series but the SR80E is a definite upgrade from the previous I series sound.
This model is more laid back and the base is fuller and deeper, that adds up to a smoother tonal balance before, so when we compare the S-R eighty E with the older but more expensive S-R two twenty five I headphones the S-R eighty E's sweeter sound had plenty of detail, along with the deeper and more powerful base. This model is more laid back and the base is fuller and deeper, that adds up to a smoother tonal balance before, so when we compare the S-R eighty E with the older but more expensive S-R two twenty five I headphones the S-R eighty E's sweeter sound had plenty of detail, along with the deeper and more powerful base.
We also noted that we could listen to this head phone at very quiet volume levels without losing much detail. We also noted that we could listen to this head phone at very quiet volume levels without losing much detail.
Audiotechnica's ATHS50X makes more base but thanks to the SR80E's open back design it's stereo imagining was more spacious and natural sounding than that Audiotechnica model which has a closed back design. Audiotechnica's ATHS50X makes more base but thanks to the SR80E's open back design it's stereo imagining was more spacious and natural sounding than that Audiotechnica model which has a closed back design.
The biggest downside to open back designs is they don't black external noise. The biggest downside to open back designs is they don't black external noise.
So the S- R- A- D- E won't be ideal for travels or anyone listening in noisy environments. So the S- R- A- D- E won't be ideal for travels or anyone listening in noisy environments.
We've long been fans of Grado headphones and are really impressed by the quality of the sound you get from this new $99 model. We've long been fans of Grado headphones and are really impressed by the quality of the sound you get from this new $99 model.
If you don't need the isolation of a closed-back design or a built-in microphone for cell phone calls, it's a great headphone for the money. If you don't need the isolation of a closed-back design or a built-in microphone for cell phone calls, it's a great headphone for the money.
I'm David Carnoy. I'm David Carnoy.
Thanks for watching. Thanks for watching.
Up Next
Headphone Hype: Are Expensive Ones Worth It? Let's Find Out
Up Next
Headphone Hype: Are Expensive Ones Worth It? Let's Find Out
AirPods Pro 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 vs. Bose QC Ultra Earbuds: Tech Showdown
AirPods Pro 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 vs. Bose QC Ultra Earbuds: Tech Showdown
Earbuds Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Earbuds Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know
These Are the Best Wireless Earbuds for 2023
These Are the Best Wireless Earbuds for 2023
Bose QC Ultra vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Kings of ANC
Bose QC Ultra vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Kings of ANC
Bose QC Ultra Headphones Review: Superior to Sony?
Bose QC Ultra Headphones Review: Superior to Sony?
AirPods Pro's Newest Features Try to Rival Sony's WF-1000XM5
AirPods Pro's Newest Features Try to Rival Sony's WF-1000XM5
Bose Debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Earbuds (Hands-On)
Bose Debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Earbuds (Hands-On)
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Top Earbuds Get Even Better
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Top Earbuds Get Even Better
Beats Studio Pro Look the Same but Feel Very Different
Beats Studio Pro Look the Same but Feel Very Different
Tech Shows
Latest News All latest news
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Apple and Meta Are Competing for Your Memories
Apple and Meta Are Competing for Your Memories
Nvidia's Project GR00T vs. Tesla Optimus: Competing Robot Strategies
Nvidia's Project GR00T vs. Tesla Optimus: Competing Robot Strategies
What Google Gemini AI on the iPhone Could Look Like
What Google Gemini AI on the iPhone Could Look Like
DOJ Sues Apple: Everything to Know About the Antitrust Suit
DOJ Sues Apple: Everything to Know About the Antitrust Suit
Microsoft Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 Are Here
Microsoft Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 Are Here
Most Popular All most popular
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Latest Products All latest products
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
Best of MWC 2024: Bendable Screens, AI Wearables and More
Best of MWC 2024: Bendable Screens, AI Wearables and More
This Concept Laptop from Lenovo Has a Transparent Display
This Concept Laptop from Lenovo Has a Transparent Display
Motorola's Rollable Concept Phone Wraps on Your Wrist
Motorola's Rollable Concept Phone Wraps on Your Wrist
Latest How To All how to videos
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro
TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro
Get Your TV Ready for the Big Game: Super Bowl Setup Tips
Get Your TV Ready for the Big Game: Super Bowl Setup Tips
How to Use a Quest 3 Like the Vision Pro