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At a glance
- Brand
- Grado
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- open
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.7
Value7.4
The Grado SR125e is an open-back dynamic headphone with a lively, fast sound and tight bass, though it features a prominent mid-range spike and a thick non-detachable cable. It is efficient enough to run without amplification but benefits from a dedicated amp for optimal performance.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Grado SR125e is an open-back dynamic headphone known for its energetic, quick response and controlled low-end. While it can be driven easily by most sources, pairing it with a dedicated amplifier can unlock its full potential. Its sound signature includes a noticeable emphasis in the midrange, and the attached cable is quite sturdy but not user-replaceable.
What works
- Fast, energetic sound
- Tight, well-defined bass
- Easy to drive without an amp
- Lightweight open-back design
What doesn't
- Prominent midrange spike may be fatiguing
- Thick, non-detachable cable
- Open-back leaks sound and offers little isolation
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Specifications
| Driver | 44 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 44 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 44 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 44 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Multipoint pairing | No |
|---|
Battery
| Wireless charging | No |
|---|
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | buttons |
Design
| Weight | 380 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 6.35 mm |
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The consensus
Positiveacross 2 videosReviewers agree the Grado SR125x offers exceptional detail, a wide soundstage, and strong bass for its price, making it a top value under $200.
Reviewers liked
- Highly resolving and detailed sound
- Wide, spacious soundstage
- Impactful, well-defined bass
- Excellent value under $200
- Improved comfort and cable
Reviewers flagged
- Not forgiving of poorly recorded or compressed music
- No sound isolation
- On-ear fit may be less comfortable
- Sound leaks to others
10:09Long Term Review: GRADO SR125x Prestige Series Open Back Headphones
The reviewer bought the Grado SR125x and used them for several months, finding them highly resolving with impactful bass, especially compared to the Hifiman Sundara. They transformed older recordings, making them more enjoyable, but are less forgiving of poorly produced, compressed tracks. The reviewer recommends the SR125x as an excellent deal at $175 and considers them their new reference open-back headphones.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
4:01GRADO SR125x: Best Open-Back Headphones Under $200?
The reviewer praises the Grado SR125x as an excellent open-back headphone under $200, highlighting its wide soundstage, detailed and engaging sound, and improved comfort and cable over previous models. They note the lack of sound isolation and on-ear fit as potential drawbacks but conclude it's a great value for the price.
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