What does the i stand
for in the new SR80i from Grado? Improved, that’s what! Built on the same
features as theSR60i, but SR80i utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and the
diaphragms are put through a special 'de-stressing' process in order to enhance
inner detail, the result of which gives a more open stage. The new SR80i has an
upgraded driver design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass
distribution in the plastic housing. The way the SR80i’s new driver and plastic
housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by
transient distortions. The SR80 provides an improved bass resonance, which
enhances the overall detail. With the SR80i you will notice improved control of
the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting
Grado’s world renowned midrange. The SR80i will produce a sound that is pure
Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an
ultra smooth top end. Listen and Enjoy!
|
Tranducer
type
|
dynamic |
| Operating
principle |
open
air |
| Frequency
response |
20-20 |
| SPL
1mV |
98 |
| Normal
impedance |
32ohms |
| Driver
matched db |
.1 |
Built
on the same features as the SR60,
but utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and larger ear cushions, the
result of which gives a more open stage. The SR80 provides an improved
bass resonance, which enhances the overall detail. John Grado says
he strove for the best sounding phones for the money, and with the
glowing reviews the SR80's have received, who can argue.
"...these
are truly wonderful hearphones, they've got the bass energy... ripping into
heavy tracks with a gusto that eludes lesser rivals. With vocals they intoxicate
with a natural feel and beautifully proportioned soundstage: few headphones
can transport you as convincingly... The Grado SR80's are special. Buy'em,
and Love'em."
ROLL
OF HONOR.
What HI-FI
"Creating a stereo image of excellent depth and clarity, they
ensure every detail is heard, every strand separated." |
| First
Headphone ever awarded a "GOLDEN NOTE AWARD"
Presented
by the Academy for the Advancement of High End Audio. |
| Winner
of Audio Video's "GRAND PRIX AWARD" |
"In
the recording studio or for the serious hobbyist, I can't think of
a more versatile or dimensionally satisfying personal speaker system."
Fi magazine / Vol. 2, No. 4 / Anthony Chiarella |
"It
figures that these Brooklyn-made phones would kick some serious butt.
These babies have a pretty big sound; a powerful, tight bottom end,
very articulate midrange, and a good top end. They have an airy, open
quality-less in your head then most phones near their price."
Audio Video / Vol. 1, No. 4 / Steve Guttenberg |
"If
you are looking for a headphone to use as a reference, you may want
to go up the line. To me, the SR80 is the price-performance
winner."
Pro Audio Review / Vol. 2, No. 5 / Tom Jung, DMP recordings |
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 September, 2008.
