The Grado SR60e are subpar headphones for everyday, casual use. They have an above-average but sharp sound quality and an open design that gives them a wide soundstage compared to most on-ears. However, they leak a lot of audio and don't block any noise. They're not stable enough to use while doing sports, and they're not ideal for loud environments, commuting, or office use.
Our Verdict
The Grado SR60e are designed for critical listening. They're not versatile enough to be good everyday headphones.
- Above-average, open sound reproduction.
- Lightweight, comfortable on-ear design.
- Poor noise isolation, by design.
- Flimsy, plasticky build.
- Easily falls off your head.
The Grado SR60 are decent low budget headphones for neutral listening. They have a spacious soundstage and a good reproduction of instruments and vocals. They lack a little bit of bass and may be slightly sharp at times, but they reproduce the detail in high-res audio with above-average fidelity.
The Grado SR60e aren't made for commuting. The ambient noise of a train ride or bus ride will ruin your listening experience.
The Grado SR60 aren't intended for sports. They're unstable and the thick cable is bothersome. They're also a little uncomfortable.
The Grado SR60 aren't for office use. They don't any office chatter, and they leak a lot which will be audible even at lower volumes.
The Grado SR60 are below average for gaming. They're decently comfortable, sound great, and have a low latency and wired design. However, they don't have a microphone for voice chat when gaming, and no customization options which are typical for most gaming headsets. Also, they don't have the convenience of wireless design or multiple connection options for an optimized experience on Xbox One or PS4.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
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The Grado SR80e/SR80 have no significant differences when compared to the Grado SR60e/SR60. They sound about the same, although the SR80 have slightly better imaging and treble mostly due to better consistency in the treble range. However, like the SR60e, they sound sharp. This won't be for everyone, especially on already bright tracks. On the other hand, SR60e are a slightly better value for your money since they have the same performance and overall build quality as the SR80e.
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