Grado SR80 Headphones

Grado SR80 Headphones, Where Serious Listening Begins for So Many

The Grado SR80 is the most recognized headphone in Grado's history and the best-selling model the company has ever produced. For more than three decades it has introduced generations of listeners to the energy and immediacy of open-back headphones, with many of today's audio reviewers, engineers, and company founders first discovering serious listening through an SR80. In this Classic Series version, elements once found in the SR125 and SR225 have been consolidated into the SR80, refining performance while keeping it accessible. Hand-built in Brooklyn, the SR80 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.

Key Features

At the center of the SR80 is Grado's 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built around a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, and rare-earth magnetic system for efficiency and control. The X2 platform adds refined tuning developed through years of listening, improving balance and clarity while preserving the lively character that defines the SR80. Compared with the SR60, it delivers greater immediacy and presence, tighter bass, more forward midrange energy, and extended high-frequency detail. It uses Grado's standard headband with a steel spring band for easy fit adjustment, a fixed Bronze cable, and standard F cushions.

Technical Specifications

Why Buy from Vinyl Sound?

Vinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Grado. The SR80 comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team. We offer free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada, and our staff can help you pair the SR80 with the right headphone amplifier or DAC for your source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Grado SR80 a good first audiophile headphone?
A: Yes. The SR80 is Grado's best-selling model and has introduced generations of listeners to open-back sound. It offers the energetic, immediate, detailed character Grado is known for at an accessible price, making it one of the most popular entry points into serious headphone listening.

Q: How does the SR80 compare to other Grado headphones?
A: The SR80 sits at the accessible end of the Classic Series with a 44mm X2 driver and fixed Bronze cable. Moving up, the SR325 adds a precision aluminum housing, and the RS1 steps up to a tri-wood housing and a larger 50mm X2 driver.

Q: Is the Grado SR80 available in Canada?
A: Yes. The Grado SR80 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Grado dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. You can also audition it at our Toronto store.