Grado SR225x Prestige Headphones

The Grado SR225x is where the Prestige Series begins to move from “excellent” to “exceptional.” Hand-assembled in Brooklyn and built around Grado’s latest X-Series driver platform, the SR225x delivers greater refinement, improved dynamics, and a noticeably more expansive presentation than the models below it.

For listeners who want more space, more separation, and more realism, this is where things get serious.

Greater Resolution & Separation

The SR225x uses Grado’s updated 44mm X-Series dynamic driver, matched and tuned for improved efficiency, lower distortion, and enhanced control. Compared to the SR60x and SR80x, the 225x reveals more low-level detail and presents instruments with clearer separation and depth.

Bass is tighter and more articulate, mids carry texture and nuance, and treble extends with clarity and air-without sounding etched or aggressive. Complex recordings feel less congested, making the SR225x especially rewarding for layered rock, acoustic sessions, jazz ensembles, and classical works.

A More Expansive Open-Back Experience

Grado’s open-back design creates a natural, spacious soundstage that feels open and immediate. The SR225x pushes that sense of space further, offering better imaging and a more convincing sense of placement within the recording.

It’s intimate without being closed-in, precise without feeling analytical.

Improved Comfort & Build

The SR225x features Grado’s upgraded 4-conductor cable for improved durability and signal integrity, along with larger cushion pads that enhance both comfort and soundstage. The lightweight design makes long listening sessions effortless.

With 38-ohm impedance, it’s easy to drive from quality portable sources, though it clearly benefits from pairing with a dedicated headphone amplifier.

Why We Like It

The SR225x represents one of the most compelling performance-to-price ratios in the Grado lineup. It retains the energy and engagement the brand is known for, while adding the refinement and scale that make it feel truly high-fidelity.

Key Features

• Open-back, on-ear design

• 44mm X-Series dynamic drivers (matched)

• Larger cushion pads for enhanced staging

• Upgraded 4-conductor cable

• Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic

• Operating Principle: Open-back

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 22kHz

• Impedance: 38 ohms

• Sensitivity: 99.8 dB

• Cable Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)

• 3.5mm plug with 1/4" adapter included