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SR80 Classic
The SR80 Classic are Grado's entry-level open-back on-ear headphones with the 44 mm X2 driver and a moulded housing, the 2026 Classic Series successor to the SR80x.
- Type
- On-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- –
Specifications
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- Type
- On-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Driver size
- 44 mm
- Back
- Open
- Impedance
- 38 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- 44 mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet; open air; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; 98 dB SPL at 1 mW; drivers matched to 0.1 dB
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- On-ear, open-back; F cushions; standard headband assembly with padded synthetic headstrap and adjustable steel spring band; die-injection moulded housing; Grado publishes no weight (Tom's Guide lists 4.6 ounces)
- Works with
- Fixed Bronze cable with 3.5 mm plug (Tom's Guide)
Pros and cons
Pros
- 38-ohm, 98 dB/mW drivers are easy to drive from a phone or laptop
- Adjustable steel spring band for clamping pressure
Cons
- Fixed cable, not detachable
- Foam cushions sit on the ear
- Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Mar 2026 | |
| On-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Mar 2026 | |
| On-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 280 g | Mar 2026 |
Sources
- gradolabs.com/products/sr80
- ecoustics.com/products/grado-classic-series-2026
- tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/grado-sr80-review
Photo: cdn.shopify.com
- Photo of the Grado SR80 Headphones taken from the side - the model name - SR80 - is featured in the center of the ear cup. The Words - The Classic Series - and - Grado Labs are written around the outer edge of the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Grado-SR80-Classic-001_fa41bfc8-089e-4fb2-9aef-d03…
- Photo of the SR80 Headphones with the F ear cushions facing the camera.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Grado-SR80-Classic-UPDATE-009.png
- Photo of Grado SR80 Headphones taken from 3/4 view - one ear cup is facing away from view while the other is showing the model name - SR80 - can be seen in the center and the words - The Classic Series - and - Grado Labs are written on the outside edge of the ear cups. The cables can be seen coming out of the headphone.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Grado-SR80-Classic-UPDATE-010.png
- Photo of Grado SR80 Headphones taken from the 3/4 view - One ear cup is facing down while the other ear cup is facing outward - showing the model name in the center - SR80 - and the words - The Classic Series - and - Grado Labs - written along the edge of the ear cups.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Grado-SR80-Classic-UPDATE-012.png
- Photo of Grado SR80 Headphones taken from 3/4 view - one ear cup is facing away from view while the other is showing the model name - SR80 - can be seen in the center and the words - The Classic Series - and - Grado Labs are written on the outside edge of the ear cups. The cables can be seen coming out of the headphone.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Grado-SR80-Classic-UPDATE-011.png
