GRADO SR60x Prestige Series Wired Open-Back Headphones – Dynamic Over-Ear Headphones with 44mm Drivers, Lightweight Build, Hand-Assembled in Brooklyn – Audiophile Sound for Home & Studio

As headphones for wearing for long periods of time, it's a 5/5 hands down. Compared to the other headphones I own like the Samson 850's, Sony MDR-7506's and the Sony WH1000-XM3's, I use the Grado's most often because of the conformable metal headband. You can bend it to shape so that the earmuffs barely press against the ears. As far as sound is concerned, they are bright with a notable emphasis placed on higher frequencies. Mids are acceptable for my taste. Sub-bass does not even register in these. They are not suitable for bringing onto a train or bus as they have no active or passive noise canceling. With regards to soundstage, to my ears they don't sound like speakers, per se, but more like an auditory hallucination. Since I adjusted the headband so that the ear muffs barely press against the ear, the sound of a knocking door in the headphones sounds as though it came from the environment. 5 stars for style and comfort. 4 stars if sturdiness matters most. 3 stars if you're looking for critical listening headphones. 2 stars if isolation's what you're after.

Like everyone else, I saw these on DankPods and had to see for myself. I have a pair of really nice bookshelf speakers I leave on my desk, and these headphones sound like they are playing when I put them on. It's uncanny how good they sound. I use the speakers for everyday use, and I love them, but sometimes, I can't play loud music/content/games (like late at night). These are perfect for those times. Alternatively, I use them when there is other stuff going on so I don't annoy the family, yet can still hear when something needs my attention. Sound stage is massive, details are beautifully clear. You would be surprised how much you are missing. Ever hear the high-hats rattle in a song when the drummer strikes them? Now you can. Another thing I use them for is gaming when I need better spatial awareness. The raid in Fallout 76 for instance, these let me hear the ultracite miner running through the tunnels, so I can track where he is. Very helpful. Bass isn't as heavy as you would get from, say, skullcandy, but it's still really good. Plus, you can always crank up the bass on your EQ if you think it's lacking. If I had a criticism, it would be the cable. It's nice, and I like the woven sheath, but it is quite thick and fairly stiff. I'd rather they use a thinner cord that can be removed from the cans. Small complaint, and not nearly enough for me to steer someone away from them.

I always been a fan of Grado. Back in the days when I lived in Brooklyn, just a stone’s throw away from Grado Labs, but never visited the store actually, (just passed it several times over the years.) I did, however, use their entry level headphones and brought a few Grado cartridges for my AR turntable. (Yes that’s how long ago that was.) It was the Golden age of stereo for me, just a fun time. I remember using the Grado Headphones with my portable CD player, resting nearby on my nightstand, appreciating all the beautiful music they provided, simply a steal at that time, hands down! So, do the Gardo’s still sound that good with their latest X driver release? Well, if you are looking for a flat analytical device - forget it, that’s not what these Headphones are about. There is a noticeable degree of brightness in the highs, that a good burn-in should temper somewhat; however, if you already have a bright system in place, you may have a problem there, (Dependent on your taste of course.) Liking the Grado Headphones is a little like acquiring a taste for something that you didn’t find appealing at first, but eventually came to love over time, what do I mean by that! Here are some examples, one - do they put you’re in the middle of a jazz nightclub like some of the best HIFI man headphone can do (My Ananda’s comes to mind), short is answer no (Are they delicate and sweet on the top end, when called upon to be so, nope! Not to me anyway. Do they have loads of earth-shattering bass! The quick answer is no, but the bass that is there, is fine to me, just not for bass heads. Now, put on a good jazz recording and you’ll be tapping your feet, or put on American Pie sung by Home Free, and by God the hairs on your arms will stand up (they did for me!) So, what do I think the secret ingredient is with these headphones, It’s the aliveness these Grado’s throw at you, and it can be addictive? While other Headphones, will put you nicely in the room, with all the musicians in place and give you a, you are there type of presentation, with a room full of spacious sound … the Grado’s on the other hand, will grab you by the collar and tell you - here it comes, right at you, which may be the reason they can sound so exciting at times. So that’s the trade off my friend, which everyone must decide for themselves. I know I won’t be sending mine back! What I don’t know is how the higher tier Grados sound, do they change some of the things I mentioned earlier in my review – I don’t know (never tried any of the others.) Now back down on planet Earth, and the bottom line, are these Grado’s (SR 60X) worth it to me? Absolutely yes, no contest! Happy listening. Bobby J

Let me preface this, I do not leave reviews typically. So imagine my surprise when I'm binging on youtube and find several videos telling me about how sound produced on most earbuds and headsets isn't what you necessarily think. Queue the next video showing off a pair of Grado SR60 e's, these headphones are deceptively nice. They're incredibly comfortable on my much larger than normal head (I can't wear most headphones or even generic helmets.) The padding is enough that it clamps down on the skull but not even close to cause discomfort. The build quality is cheaper than others in the Grado lineup, but this is also their budget model in comparison to what they offer. Now these headphones offer something that almost every pair of headphones chooses to shy away from, open back headphones. You can hear everything as if the music was just part of the environment. This said sound does spill out so don't use these to keep your music taste private or in an attempt to be polite in close quarters. This all said the sound produced by Grado Labs has ruined every single pair of headphones and earbuds I have ever used up to this point. It's almost as if you walked into your grandad's garage and hooked up his old stereo system. I won't go into detail but this is genuinely a religious experience if you thought you loved music before. This all said there's one vital piece to the puzzle that is NOT provided. A DAC. The audio out of the box is already superb and I was definitely happy with it, HOWEVER a DAC is the key to unlocking the true potential of these headphones. You don't need anything expensive to make these sound better, a cheap usb-c or lightning to 3.5mm audio DAC is perfectly fine to get started! Overall I cannot recommend these enough to everyone!

At the price, these are fantastic. Clear and crisp, GREAT for classical, spoken content, and movies, and also surprisingly comfortable: super light, not much clamping force, and you can bend the headband for the perfect fit. While I like the pads it came with, I’d recommend the G-pads, as they reduce a bit of the brightness just a hair and warm the sound just a hair. I also have the SR325X, and while I prefer those due to the stronger bass, I wouldn’t have at all been unhappy with these. And I say that as someone who also owns and loves their HiFiMan Ananda, Focal Clear, and Meze Empyrean Elites (which are arguably the polar opposite of the sr60x). Quick tip: if you want to EQ for a bit more bass, go with the sr80x: the sr60x distort pretty quickly when you EQ bass up. But if it’s just a hair, get the G-pads.

Addendum 2024: I have had these headphones for years now. Unfortunately, I have to dock a star and retract my comments on build quality - these simply have not held up over the three years I’ve had them. The pads fall off constantly, the hinges are creaky, the earcups won’t stay in place, and the headband is tearing and falling off. These headphones have stayed at my desk almost the entire time I’ve used them. They still sound phenomenal and for the price they’re great, but unfortunately at this price point you do sacrifice a lot in build quality to get that sound. Still a recommended buy as an entry level headphone pair. Otherwise, buy something nicer. 4/5 Addendum 2024 II: Audio was cutting out in one ear completely and intermittently. Had to purchase a soldering iron and resolder the connections to the drivers. On the inside, the only “strain relief” for the wires that come from the cable is a single zip tie, cinched tightly around the cable. Headphones were extremely difficult to open and put back together, and seeing as it is that I’m relatively handy, I would imagine this kind of repair would verge on impossible for your average Joe to do without hopelessly breaking. Again: These have sat on my desk, and only my desk, for years. This level of construction is unacceptable, even at this price point. 3/5. ORIGINAL REVIEW: ——————/—————— SOUND QUALITY: Phenomenal. Great resolution, soundstage is /meh/ but at $100 you’re still getting more than what you pay for. Has the “Grado sound” of sparkly treble, but I found that after a little break-in period the treble really lends itself to critical-ish listening of jazz, pop, vocal music, movies, etc. CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: Mostly plastic and some metal in the headband, but it’s not the chintzy dollar store plastic that creaks in your hands - solid-feeling molded plastic that maintains integrity without the weight. Headphone cables are hilariously overbuilt and mean these are probably completely bomb-proof. Loses points for no detachable cable. NOISE CANCELLATION/BLOCKING: Haha, no. WHAT THESE ARE: Good headphones for home or (quiet) office use, for those who appreciate high-quality sound at a very impressive price. Did I mention they’re made in the USA? WHAT THESE AREN’T: Workout headphones or going-around-town headphones. These stay plugged into an amp or computer and only get moved when it’s time to leave for the day. Buy some AirPods Pro to cover the rest of your bases. VALUE: Some of the best damn bang for your buck you can get. 5/5

Brilliant!! Still so good to this day, using it with Ifi zen dac its even better the sounds are more crisp and clear the bass is so so good, movies with this is so immersive. The only nitpick is you hear your surroundings but what you get in sound quality is worth it.

Good from left to right, high and low, front and behind. Light, well manafactured. Incredible mids -piano, guitar, vocals. For the price is one of the best choices. I am listening from the pc directly and you tube music, no headphone amp, no special dac. Headband was improved with a cushion foam. I have no issues wearing glasses. Clamping force is on the medium/heavy side though the headphones are very light; all in all you can use it for hours with no complains. Cable is much better than before but shorter, from 3m to 1.2m. The X series is a real upgrade from de I & E former lines up. Best.

Audio is great and compared to a friend's expensive bluetooth headphones, I still prefer these. I have had them for over a year now and they are still great! I also love how I have the converter for keyboards. Note, I listen to jazz, rock, metal, and classical music with these. Sometimes hiphop. It sounds the best for jazz and live performances. Only drawback (not actually about the brand itself, more like the type of headphones these are): I can't wear these headphones in public since they are open-back --> too loud for other people.

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I had many requirements for headphones, and these were the only quality option. I needed headphones that were on-ear with an open back, not to get tinnitus or warm ears. Most are over-ear and give me pressure, warm ears, and tinnitus. I saw the price and thought they would be garbage, but I am pleasantly surprised. The headphones are very light, and the cushioning is simple. I can wear these all day instead of the Bose on-ears I had without an open back. The sound of these is just way better than I experienced before, probably because of the open back. It definitely does not give me tinnitus or ear pressure/warm ears. All in all, great headphones. Too cheap in my opinion. I have a feeling these will be long-lasting. I never write reviews, but these headphones deserve some attention and the creators some praise. Godspeed

DO NOT BUY THESE WITHOUT DOING PRIOR RESEARCH. These are not studio headphones, they ain't reference headphones with a balanced response and they most certainly ain't bassy. If your looking for deep rich low ends then your looking at the wrong headphones. That being said they have incredible mids and highs with punchy (If not on the lighter-side) bass. Most certainly tuned for live recordings with real instruments. Jazz, soul, blues, down-tempo, classical, pop and rock.

普段は何台かのスピーカーで音楽を楽しんでいるが夜などに音楽を聴くときはパソコンに繋いだaudioqest dragonfly blackにS R60xを接続して聴いている。旧60も上位のタイプも所有しているが私は60,60xが大好きだ。趣味でピアノを弾き聴覚が良い妻が好むある曲のギターの音をスピーカーのLc24.75f,Focus160,Scm-7,T d510などから出る音よりこのヘッドフォンで聴く音の方が好きだと言っていた。