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Grado PS500

Grado PS500
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alaScore 85

44 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 reviews of Grado PS500. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and price. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado PS500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Grado PS500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Grado PS500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the usability and soundstage are on the whole positive. The portability and treble quality are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.

comfort, treble quality, portability, soundstage, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Grado PS500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Grado PS500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the treble quality and comfort. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the reliability and portability.

sound, durability, usability, comfort, treble quality

portability, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Grado PS500

 

A third the price of the exceptional Grado PS1000, these headphones deliver more than 1/3 the performance.

Exceptional sound quality, Competitvely priced for their sound quality, Solidly built, Open-back design creates open, spacious sound

On-ear design becomes uncomfortable, Headband lacks padding, Not exactly stylish, Open-back design means you need a quiet enviroment to listen

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Grado PS500 review

 

Fun-sounding headphones that leak sound, but deliver plenty of thrills

Open and informative ; determined bass ; great timing ; fun-sounding

Not the most luxurious build ; could do with a touch refinement ; leak a lot of sound

Dynamic cans with strong basslines and great rhythm to keep you entertained

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Grado PS500 review

 

There's no escaping from the fact that the Grado PS500 headphones are an expensive set, but then this is no ordinary set of headphones. Part of the company's professional series, they're designed to produce stunning audio quality from all sources.

Detailed and incredible sound that can't be beaten at the price, although they're not ideal for commuting

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Grado PS500 headphones

 

Superior cans so light on the ears you'll forget you're wearing them

May, 2012
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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

Grado PS500 Headphone Reviews

 

The Grado PS-500 has a very smooth, even, and detailed sound from the lower mids on up, having only the lower-mids/upper bass emphasis of about 4 db to add warmth to the sound. The standout character of the PS-500 is the amazing realism of instrument...

Jan, 2012
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