Grado SR60

The reviewer finds both the Grado SR60 and SR80 to be excellent budget headphones, praising their unique open sound and value. He notes they are very different in tuning, with the SR80 being warmer and bassier while the SR60 offers more treble and vocal clarity, and recommends the SR80 for bass-heavy music and the SR60 for treble-focused listening. He also mentions the build is dated and the on-ear comfort is poor until the headband is stretched.

The reviewer finds the Grado SR60 still excellent value in 2020, praising its open-back design, airy and engaging sound, and comfortable fit, while noting build quality issues like the easily detaching headband and a bright, somewhat gritty presentation. They recommend it as a fun, casual listen and a great entry into open-back headphones.

The reviewer bought a used pair of Grado SR60s and was disappointed overall. While he appreciates the retro design, efficiency, and detailed soundstage, he finds the build flimsy, comfort lacking, and the bright, forward mid-range fatiguing with insufficient bass. He would not recommend them as an all-around headphone and plans to sell them.

The reviewer finds the Grado SR60e headphones to sound excellent, especially for mid-range-focused genres like jazz, vocals, and rock, and appreciates the included hard case and low price. However, he strongly dislikes the uncomfortable foam ear pads, which limit listening sessions to about half an hour, and notes the non-detachable cable and lack of bass as drawbacks. Overall, he recommends them for their sound quality and value, despite the comfort issues.