GRADO PRESTIGE X SERIES HEADPHONES LAUNCHED

Grado has introduced the next generation of its Prestige Series open-back headphones. With over six decades of audio design experience, this headphone range is deep-rooted in the New York based company history.

GRADO PRESTIGE X SERIES

The Grado Prestige series were the first headphones designed by John Grado three decades ago. Building on the E series, the new Grado Prestige X Series, sees a further refinement of its predecessor, featuring new enhanced speakers, an advanced cable design and a more comfortable headband across its five models, the SR60x, SR80x, SR125x, SR225x and SR325x.

Grado Prestige X Series Headphones, the top of the range SR325x model

MADE IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

All headphones are handcrafted at the Brooklyn-based headquarters. The classic, signature enclosure design throughout the range is present with the flagship model, SR325x, retaining its metal housing.

NEW DRIVERS

The enhanced X Series speaker design encompasses a new magnetic circuit that’s been revised for improved efficiency in conjunction with a newly designed voice coil and diaphragm to further reduce distortion and enhance harmonic integrity. As a result the new Prestige series is easier to drive across a variety of portable devices.

Grado Prestige X Series SR225x headphones

NEW CABLE DESIGN

The Prestige X Series deploys a new cable design offering more durability and flexibility. The 8-conductor (SR125x, SR225x, SR325x) and 4-conductor (SR60x, SR80x) cables now feature a super annealed copper wire to deliver an improved purity of the audio signal.

HEADBAND REDESIGN

Grado headphones have always been designed for comfort, especially when enjoying long listening sessions. The Prestige X Series redesign to the headband improves comfort which reduces listening fatigue. The headband has a leather aesthetic, however, is a synthetic protein material which means it is vegan-friendly, except for the SR325x which continues to use a leather headband.

JOHN GRADO

John Grado, Owner, Grado says, “The Prestige Series means the world to our family”, says Jonathan Grado. “It’s the first series we ever released, and includes not only our first-ever headphone (SR80) but also our first metal pair as well (SR325). Our goal was to increase the efficiency of our drivers while not only maintaining, but improving, the purity of the original recording and the mid-range we’re known for. Without the Prestige Series, we wouldn’t be here.”

The Grado Prestige X SR60x Headphones are just $99/£109.95

GRADO PRESTIGE X SERIES HEADPHONES PRICE

The Grado Prestige X Series (availability TBC) priced (SRP):

Grado SR60x – £109.95 / $99

Grado SR80x – £129.95 / $125

Grado SR125x – £189.95 / $175

Grado SR225x – £249.95 / $225

Grado SR325x – £329.95 / $295

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