Grado SR325x

These open-backed headphones remain the ones to beat at this level

£249 The Prestige range of headphones has been at the core of Grado’s output since it was first introduced three decades ago. While the series has developed over the years, Grado has always done so in small evolutionary steps. The story remains the same for this newest ‘x’ generation. Put the SR325x next to its predecessor (the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning SR325e), and there is little to separate them, apart from flatter foam earpads, updated cable and lighter-coloured stitching on the firmly padded headband. As is usual with Grado, most of the important work goes unseen. The 44mm drive unit has been changed considerably, with a revised motor system, new diaphragm and upgraded coil. The aim is to improve efficiency and reduce distortion. Similarly, that new eight-conductor cable uses ‘super’ annealed…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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