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Grado SR225i are open-back headphones and at a MSRP of $199 are great headphones for new audiophiles or those on a budget. Due to Grado’s strict selling policies, it is difficult to find these new for much less than MSRP. Grado also has one of the strictest warranty policies so make sure that you get all the documentation, including copy of the warranty (8.5” x 11” paper document) when buying these, especially if you are purchasing new. Truly new Grados will come in the signature Grado ‘pizza box’ with foam cutout and will have the seal fully intact – it is easy to tell if the seal has been broken. These have a very good sound signature – with great mids and highs, and defined but not overbearing lows. At an impedance of 32 ohms, these will work just fine un-amped. Although these will still benefit from a dedicated or portable amp, there will not be as noticeable of difference as there are with high impedance, high sensitivity (e.g. 600 ohms / 98 dB) or low impedance, low sensitivity headphones (32 ohm / 86 dB). I highly recommend these for people who enjoy rich vocals; alternative, rock or jazz, as well as some types of entry-level music production. The appropriate price range for used SR225is goes from $150 to $180 depending on condition and whether or not they come with original packaging. When buying used, assume that the warranty is no longer valid unless they were very recently purchased from an authorized dealer.Read full review
Absolutely great sounding headphones. I love the clarity of Grado sound and am a fan for life. I also own a pair of 325s but actually prefer the 225s for listening to certain types of music, especially the Beatles. I also appreciate the lighter weight in comparison. Not much bad to say about the SR225s except that they are not the most modern looking nor the most comfortable headphones around. I own a pair of Sennheiser HD595s which are ten times more comfortable but don't even compare sound wise. If I could have Grado sound with Sennheiser comfort, I'd have the perfect set of cans.
This is a great headphone for rock music of all types, but especially guitar driven rock. These headphones make guitars sing. Placed towards the middle of the Grado product line-up, the SR-225 offers excellent bang for your buck. And don't let it's looks fool you, these headphones are very well built. I've owned numerous pairs over the years only to sell them to fund other purchases. In the end I always end up going back to them.
These things sound great! Definitely have the signature Grado midrange. Very detailed sound but not for everyone. Also they are very open so everyone nearby will be able to hear exactly what you're listening to.
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I've owned/auditioned the SR60i, MS1, MS2i, and now the 225i and these are the ones I'm keeping. The slightly warm sound does most things well: Bass is textured, however, some may find it thin. I find it a touch warm of analytical - in other words - fun. Mids are addictive. Very forward (Grado - duh), but not so much that the other freq ranges are belittled. Female vocals and guitar solos sound great. Treble is certainly better than the 325/MS2 treble of terror - detailed yet forgiving. Electronic music and classical recordings alike show details wonderfully, however, have yet to become sibilant. My FLAC recordings of artists ranging from Bill Frisell to Biz Markie, John Mayer to Joey Badass, George Szell to George Thorogood, all sound great. The soundstage certainly isn't huge, however, the great instrument separation and sense of left/right makes up for it. I'll be recabling at some point, as the huge cable is the only real downside to the 225s. The L cushes aren't great but I prefer them to the flats and G cushes. Perhaps I'll give em a bath to soften em up! Btw, I highly recommend the tape mod on the L cushes for a little extra bass for those who may be worried about not getting their fix. It is by no means a basshead mod, but certainly adds a little extra bump in the proverbial trunk.Read full review