Reece Bithrey's review of the Grado SR325x open-back headphones, designed for audiophiles. Are they worth their high asking price?
pair of headphones, with a retro-inspired aesthetic that looks closer to 1953 than 2023. However, it's arguably that retro aesthetic that sets these Grado headphones apart from other similarly-priced choices. They look absolutely fantastic to my eyes, and feel excellent in hand too.
It may not look as if these Grados support your noggin particularly well, but even with a lack of padding, it's a case of shaping the headband to your head and letting them simply rest on your ears. For someone not too used to on-ear headphones, it took some getting used to, but when you set them just right, the SR325x is a rather comfy set of headphones.
For their designated purpose of listening at home in a quiet room though, the SR325x sound fantastic. Grados have typically been noted to offer more of a sparkly sound profile that deals out the treble while withholding bass, another characteristic of open-back designs. These SR325x offer a surprisingly robust bass response though, with a punchier low-end than other Grados alongside an excellent soundstage.
Where it's perhaps little surprise that the Grados really shine is with their presentation of the top-end. As expected, it's wonderfully crisp and clear with the brand's signature sparkle that worked wonders on Steely Dan's Do It Again, whose opening minute of competing percussion can be a minefield for headphone. The SR325x dealt with them marvellously, while that track also acts an exhibition for the true vastness of the can's soundstage.
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