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Grado SR80i Headphones

bestseller, audiophile headphones made in brookyln

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lab price:: $99.00
item #:: hp-332

the lab review

LAB POINTS
- legendary headphones from Brooklyn company
- first headphone awarded Golden Note Award by the Academy of Advancement of High End Audio
- vented diaphragm, open air design
- great midrange
- great value for high quality sound
- how the SR80i differs from the SR60i: the SR80s utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and the diaphragms are put through a special 'de-stressing' process in order to enhance inner detail.

MANUFACTURER's REVIEW
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!

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/23/2005

lab recommended
lab staple item

key features

- Tranducer type: dynamic
- Operating principle: open air
- Frequency response: 20-20
- SPL 1mV: 98
- Normal impedance: 32ohms
- Driver matched db: .1
- Vented diaphragm
- Non Resonant air chamber
- Standard copper voice coil wire
- Standard copper connecting cord