Grado's SR80i headphones might look average, but they sound great Video

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Grado's SR80i headphones might look average, but they sound great
Created: 06/22/2012
Video description: The Grado SR80i may not look like much, but it is one of the best headphones you can buy for under $100.

Grado's SR80i headphones might look average, but they sound great Video Transcript

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Grado Labs Prestige SR80i Review

The good: The Grado SR80i headphones offer incredibly balanced, hi-fi-quality sound. One of the best models available for under $100.

The bad: The design is quite polarizing with a very retro look. The open earcups mean they're not suited to use in noisy environments or places where sound leakage might disturb others. If you own the original SR80 headphones, it's not worth the upgrade.

The bottom line: The Grado SR80i headphones are a great budget pair that offer sparkling sound with tight bass and are best suited to home use.

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Grado Labs Prestige SR80i Specs

Manufacturer: Grado Labs Inc.
Part number: SR-80i

Product Specifications
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