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Grado SR325

73/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

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$350
typical price, USD
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At a glance

Brand
Grado
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
open
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2025

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.1
Value6.4

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Grado SR325 is an open-back, wired headphone designed for critical listening, delivering a detailed and spacious soundstage with strong instrument separation. Its lightweight, solid build and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from most sources, though its open design offers minimal isolation and significant sound leakage. This model is best suited for quiet home environments rather than on-the-go use.

What works

  • Clear and detailed open sound with good instrument separation
  • Lightweight yet solid construction
  • Easy to drive with standard audio devices
  • Wide frequency response for full-range audio
  • Lively and engaging performance for critical listening

What doesn't

  • Poor noise isolation and high sound leakage
  • Can slip off the head easily during movement
  • Earpads may come loose over time
  • Less rhythmically engaging compared to newer models

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

Specifications

Audio - Grado SR325
Driver44 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size44 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response18 Hz - 24 kHz
Impedance38 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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whathifi.com

80

What Hi-Fi? says the SR325 Classic sounds clear, detailed, and full-bodied, with a precise presentation and solid construction. It also notes that they are less fun and rhythmically engaging than the SR325x and that the earpads can come loose easily.

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headphone.guru

Headphone.Guru presents the SR325x as an easy-to-drive, open-air Grado with a revised driver design and lively performance. The review emphasizes the updated magnetic circuit, lighter voice coil, and tuned diaphragm as key changes.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Mixedacross 2 videos

Reviewers agree the Grado SR325 delivers engaging, detailed sound with strong mids and easy drivability, though they differ on its tonal balance—one found it bright and bass-light while the other praised a warm, punchy low end.

Reviewers liked

  • Excellent mids with smooth, textured vocals
  • Detailed treble that is not overly aggressive
  • Wide soundstage and good detail retrieval
  • Easy to drive from phones or laptops

Reviewers flagged

  • Very little impactful bass (per one reviewer)
  • Extremely open design with no isolation
  • Thick, non-detachable cable that pulls down
  • Very uncomfortable with stock pads
  • Fragile build with cheap plastic parts
19:57

Grado SR325 - review

the Honest Audiophile22.9K viewsFeb 2019

The reviewer initially disliked the Grado SR325 for being bright and uncomfortable, but after extended listening, he grew to appreciate its expressive, detailed, and engaging sound, especially for rock and acoustic music. He notes the bass is light, the treble is detailed but can be harsh on sensitive ears, and the open-back design offers no isolation. He recommends pairing it with a warm-sounding amp like the Cavalli Tube Hybrid or the Geshelli Archel Pro for best results.

11:18

Is this Grado's BEST headphone? (Grado SR325-x Review)

Tenshin Sound 4.2K viewsNov 2023

The reviewer finds the Grado SR325x to have exceptional sound quality with a warm, bassy, and mid-focused tuning that defies the brand's typical bright reputation, but the build quality, comfort, and terrible cable are major drawbacks. They conclude that while the sound is special, the $300 price is hard to justify given the flaws, and recommend it mainly for modding enthusiasts or those willing to overlook comfort issues.

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