Grado SR225

Features are the same as the SR125 but, this Headphone has an increased air flow by 50% which is achieved through an improved rear metal screen and closer matched drivers. The result is an enlarged soundstage achieved from closer driver tolerances, while the improved rear screen frees the headphone from colorations. A popular middle-of-the-road option between the lower end SR60/SR80 and the higher end RS2/RS1.

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Grado SR225
MSRP $200.00
Release date January, 2001
Brand Grado
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slightly darker than lower grado headphone models, easier to listen to
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the most high end Grado that maintains the light plastic shell
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one of the best from a price:performance ratio - SR325 is $100 (50%) more, SR125 is not well regarded
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spartan design focuses on what matters - quiet resilient and easy to fix
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stands out - aesthetically pleasing, timeless design
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some believe a lesser Grado can be transformed to approach the refined sound of the 225 by implementing modifications (replacing grill, adding dampening to the back of the driver etc...)
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open design and thick cable are only good for quiet at home listening - cannot be easily thrown in a bag
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potential comfort issues - takes a while to get used to
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expensive outside the USA
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Features

  • Vented diaphragm
  • Non Resonant air chamber
  • UHPLC copper voice coil wire
  • Standard copper connecting cord
  • Tranducer type : dynamic
  • Operating principle : open air
  • Frequency response : 20-22
  • SPL 1mV : 98
  • Normal impedance : 32ohms
  • Driver matched db : .05

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Considered by the Head-fi community as the best price:performance step between the SR225 and RS1, the MS2 is a headphone designed by Grado and Alessandro and distributed by Alessandro. Using the same body as the SR325, the metalic MS2 is often compared favourably to its Grado equivalent. With a more neutral sound signature -...

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Pros

  • slightly darker than lower grado headphone models, easier to listen to
  • the most high end Grado that maintains the light plastic shell
  • one of the best from a price:performance ratio - SR325 is $100 (50%) more, SR125 is not well regarded
  • spartan design focuses on what matters - quiet resilient and easy to fix
  • stands out - aesthetically pleasing, timeless design

Cons

  • some believe a lesser Grado can be transformed to approach the refined sound of the 225 by implementing modifications (replacing grill, adding dampening to the back of the driver etc...)
  • open design and thick cable are only good for quiet at home listening - cannot be easily thrown in a bag
  • potential comfort issues - takes a while to get used to
  • expensive outside the USA

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