Grado SR325e

172 reviews

Nov, 2024

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bass quality (38)
price (34)

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noise isolation (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 172 reviews of Grado SR325e. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the bass quality and durability are on the whole positive. The price and comfort also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the noise isolation. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Grado SR325e is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Grado SR325e

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Grado SR325e 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. People are impressed by the size and bass quality. The portability and durability are also appreciated. The noise isolation and price get negative opinions.

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

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Grado SR325e

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Grado SR325e from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and durability. The bass quality and comfort are also appreciated. Reviews about the reliability and portability are mixed, while many are less positive about the noise isolation.

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

Nov, 2024

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

Grado SR325e review

Best home on-ear headphones £200-£400, Awards 2016. The musical, detailed sound of the Grados makes them a truly top buy

Tonal balance ; Transparent across frequencies ; Expressive dynamics ; Good rhythmic drive ; Precise timing ; Fast, agile ; Rugged build ; Recent price drop

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Best home on-ear headphones £200-£400, Awards 2016. Remaining unbeaten at this price, these hugely revealing Grados are a compelling buy

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

Grado Prestige Series SR325e: High-end headphones that deliver a clear and open sound

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes them exciting to listen to.

The sturdily built Grado Prestige Series SR325e headphones offer very clear, detailed sound and spacious stereo imaging thanks to the open-back design.

Some people may be fans of Grado's firm foam earpads -- but others may not be so enamored of their comfort level. No carrying case included.

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes for exciting listening.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Grado SR325e review

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Can these inconspicuous, no-frills headphones deliver top-quality sound? Or is the audio as stripped back as the design? We put them to the test to find out.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Grado Prestige Series SR325e: High-end headphones that deliver a clear and open sound

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes them exciting to listen to.

The sturdily built Grado Prestige Series SR325e headphones offer very clear, detailed sound and spacious stereo imaging thanks to the open-back design.

Some people may be fans of Grado's firm foam earpads -- but others may not be so enamored of their comfort level. No carrying case included.

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes for exciting listening.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Grado Prestige Series SR325e

Grado, which is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., and builds most of its products there, has not changed the iconic exterior design of the headphones and like its SR325 predecessors (the previous model was the SR325i), his model has the same firm, bowl-shaped...

The sturdily built Grado Prestige Series SR325e headphones offer very clear, detailed sound and spacious stereo imaging thanks to the open-back design.

Some people may be fans of Grado's firm foam earpads -- but others may not be so enamored of their comfort level. No carrying case included.

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes for exciting listening.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Grado SR325e HEADPHONES

The Grado SR325 have good and open sound reproduction for critical listening. Unfortunately, they are subpar headphones for everyday use. They leak enough to be distracting to the people around you even at lower volumes and also will quickly fall off...

Good and open sound reproduction. ; Decent build quality.

Easily fall off your head. ; Poor noise isolation, by design.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Grado Prestige Series SR325e: High-end headphones that deliver a clear and open sound

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes them exciting to listen to.

The sturdily built Grado Prestige Series SR325e headphones offer very clear, detailed sound and spacious stereo imaging thanks to the open-back design.

Some people may be fans of Grado's firm foam earpads -- but others may not be so enamored of their comfort level. No carrying case included.

While they aren't for bass lovers, the SR325e headphones deliver very open, detailed sound that makes for exciting listening.

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Good

Good however very disappointed that leather was incorporated onto the head band. Why leather I don't know. It is unevical.

Apr, 2021

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Once you get them to fit your head they are amzing

Superb sound, I do find they work best through my ifi dac/amp rather than powered from phone/laptop only. Take a bit of time to shape the headband and get the ear pads worn in but once that is in they are great. Not great for EDM but fantastic for...

Mar, 2021

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Keep getting better with every listen.

Omar at the Swiss Cottage branch was really helpful with my purchase of these awesome headphones. I've had them for a little over a week now and they are just getting better with every listen as they steadily run in. Initially they were a little...

Mar, 2021

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