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- Great sound quality
- Great value
- Light weight
- Suitable for portable players
- Comfort
- Sound leakage
- Retro style
Professionals and users alike are impressed with the Grado SR60's value. Although bass and detail don't quite match that of the more expensive Grado SR80 (*Est. $95) and SR120 (*Est. $150), they give clear, lively sound, particularly in the midranges. They're also the most comfortable of the three Grado models. The Grado SR60 has an open-back design, so sound will leak out. Some users say they have to bend the headband for a good fit. Several reviewers also don't appreciate their retro style. Note that this model has been updated as the Grado SR60i (*Est. $80).
The best professional review for the Grado SR60 is found at subscription-based Which? magazine, a British consumer publication similar to ConsumerReports.org that rigorously tests products. PCMag.com and MacWorld also offer useful, though short, reviews. More than 100 users on Amazon give a good idea of the Grado SR60's long-term performance, but you'll find even more audiophile feedback at AudioReview.com.
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1. Which? (UK)
Which? tests products rigorously, and their listening panel awards the Grado SR60 a Best Buy designation, describing the sound as "rich and well balanced with full bass." The headphones also get top marks for fit, comfort and ease of use. The only complaint is above-average sound leakage.
Review: Headphones, Editors of Which?
2. Amazon.com
Readers will find useful input from more than 130 Amazon users. Most agree that the Grado SR60 headphones are a great value. They note, however, that sound leakage and a long cord make them unsuitable for commuting. Some say the Grado headphones are comfortable for only a few hours of listening.
Review: Grado SR60, Contributors to Amazon.com
More than 170 users post feedback on the Grado SR60 headphones here. Like Amazon users, they're impressed with the level of detail that these headphones provide, considering their price. However, some do wish for a deeper bass response, greater comfort and less sound leakage.
Review: Grado SR60, Contributors to AudioReview.com
In this very short review, Matthew Sarrel notes that the Grado SR60's sound is respectable enough to be "worth the addition of an amp." He adds that they're a good value, though bulky and old-fashioned looking. He also notes that the cord is long.
Review: Grado SR60, Matthew D. Sarrel, April 20, 2004
In his short review, Dan Frakes notes "many headphones that cost twice as much don't sound as good." He adds that the sound experience the Grado SR60s give will impress most users.
Review: Grado SR60, Dan Frakes, July 23, 2004
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