Grado SR-325X open-back headphones

About the Grado SR-325X open-back headphones

The Grado SR-325X is an open-back, on-ear headphone from the Prestige Series, handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY. These headphones feature new 44mm X Series drivers for improved performance and harmonic resolution, with de-stressed diaphragms for greater detail and a spacious soundstage.

The drivers are precisely matched within 0,05 dB for optimal stereo imaging. With a frequency response of 18 Hz to 24 kHz, a sensitivity of 99,8 dB and an impedance of 38 ohms, the SR-325X delivers rich, dynamic and clear audio without unwanted distortion.

The housing is made of silver-colored brushed aluminum with comfortable foam earpads and an adjustable, leather-covered headband. The cable is a durable 8-core super-alloyed copper cable with a 3,5mm plug and a 6,3mm adapter, for versatile use.

The open-back design delivers a natural, spacious sound while also allowing ambient noise to pass through. Praised for its robustness, clear midrange, and powerful bass, the SR-325X is suitable for use with smartphones, digital audio converters, and home audio devices.

Design and comfort Grado SR325x

The Grado SR325x stands out with its classic look. The aluminum housing in subtle silver hue gives the headphones an elegant, industrial look and minimizes resonances.

Grado has opted for a leather headband with white stitching, which ensures stability and comfort during long listening sessions. The new F-cushions, flatter foam ear pads, offer a better fit and more balanced sound reproduction. The on-ear design can be a bit of a squeeze, but the light clamping force keeps the wearing comfort at a good level.

Sound quality

The SR325x features the fourth generation Grado X Series drivers, specially tuned to the metal housing. A more powerful magnetic circuit, lighter voice coil and redesigned diaphragm result in more efficient operation, lower distortion and a more natural sound.

The SR325x delivers clarity, detail, and dynamics. Bass is tight and controlled, midrange warm and rich, and high frequencies sparkling but never harsh. The open-back design creates a spacious soundstage, as if you’re right there in the recording.

Intended use and performance

These headphones are ideal for home use in quiet environments. The open-back design allows sound to leak out, making them less suitable for use on the go. For listeners who value true-to-life music reproduction, the SR325x offers an unparalleled experience.

Whether you're listening to classical, jazz, rock or electronic music, the SR325x brings every nuance to life. Thanks to the low impedance of 38 ohms, the headphones can easily be driven by portable devices without a headphone amplifier.

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