The Grado SR60 headphones are made in Brooklyn — and they look it. The black-plastic design has a slightly retro feel, and indeed, Grado SR60 has great staying power. Though these headphones have been on the market a long while, they are still review favorites, scoring points for bass reproduction and durability. In terms of sheer audio reproduction, these headphones stand up to headphones costing a hundred dollars more.
The Grado SR60 headphones also have a huge following among music lovers, who say they're a great companion to an iPod. At 7 ounces, they aren't the lightest, but they're not the heaviest either. Grado's are very "Open" headphones — sound leaks out, so they may not be appropriate for use in some public applications.
The SR60's earpieces have large cushions, but we're not about to claim that these headphones set a new standard for wearability. After spending a few hours with all that foam clamped over your ears, you'll need a break.
For a mere $30 more, you can enjoy better bass and detail on Grado's SR80, which uses a slightly higher-quality cable and larger ear cushions. The SR60's cord is fitted with a gold-plated miniplug, and Grado supplies a gold-plated 1/4-inch adapter.
The SR80 is available here from Amazon
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