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Grado GR8e

42/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score

Poor value

$450
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Grado
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2015

Score breakdownweak overall

Sound6.2
Value3.0

The Grado GR8e is an in-ear monitor with a 120Ω impedance, designed for efficient use with a wide range of amplifiers. It features a thinner cable than the GR10, a speckled navy finish, and a goldish metal nozzle.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Grado GR8e is a lightweight, wired in-ear monitor with a single moving-armature driver and a V-shaped sound signature that adds emphasis to lows and highs while keeping the midrange articulate. Its small, minimal design and solid build make it comfortable for extended listening, though it lacks modern conveniences like active noise cancellation, USB-C, or inline remote controls. The 120-ohm impedance and high sensitivity suggest it pairs best with dedicated audio gear rather than a phone's basic output.

What works

  • Articulate and detailed sound with clear note separation
  • Very comfortable and lightweight at just 9 grams
  • Solid, minimal build quality with durable materials
  • V-shaped tuning offers energetic bass and treble presence
  • Wide soundstage for an in-ear design

What doesn't

  • No inline remote or microphone controls
  • 120-ohm impedance may require a more powerful source
  • Single driver limits bass extension compared to multi-driver IEMs
  • Price may feel high for the feature set offered

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Grado GR8e
Drivers per side1
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sound signaturev-shaped
Impedance120 Ω
Sensitivity118 dB/mW

What the reviews said

3 source(s) feeding this product's score.

movingelectrons.net

70

This review finds the GR8e very comfortable and well built, with a small, minimal design and solid materials. It also notes a midrange-forward sound and points out the lack of remote controls as a drawback.

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totallydubbed.net

65

The reviewer gives the earlier GR8 a mixed-to-positive appraisal, praising comfort, appearance, and soundstage while criticizing bass, highs, and value. Because the GR8e is the same product line, this is only partial context rather than a direct GR8e review.

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majorhifi.com

The GR8e is described as articulate and detailed, with individual notes separated clearly enough to create a strong sense of space. The bass and treble are slightly emphasized, but the review presents this as an overall positive rather than a problem.

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