Just beautifully open and clear; good but not overpowering bass; work just as well with home stereo or portable; comfortable; funky looks - speaking of which, come on you guys! (previous reviewers) what are you talking about? Can''t you appreciate the minimalist Bauhaus aesthetic going on here? Anyway, who cares what they look like for god''s sake - you listen to music with them; they''re not a fashion statement. Bloody hell.

It''s true that they are ''leaky'', so if you''re likely to use them in close proximity to others (say on a train or bus - in bed perhaps), this could be an issue. (I have a pair of inexpensive Sennheisers that I use when I''m out and about.)

These are a superb set of headphones for the price (about $300 in Australia, which translates to about $150 US). When I was buying these two years ago I also auditoned the (Grado) SR80''s, which were more than twice the price. I couldn''t spot the difference, despite the store owner''s suggestions that I should be able to.

Similar Products Used:

Tried a pair of Sennaheisers at twice the price - too boomy for my ears. As noted, you can buy much more expensive Grado''s, but the difference is pretty subtle.

-Great sound. Clean, crisp, excellent low/mid/high balance -good quality cable -comes with mini to 1/4" adaptor

-ugly -got uncomfortable after the first 4+ hours of use (got adapted to it after several days so I can listen to them for 7+ hours without problem now) -emits a significant amount of sound to surroundings at high volumes

The price above is in Canadian dollars. I got a discman recently as a gift. Being pretty picky about my sound, I went out to buy a new pair of headphones. The brands I tried were Panasonic, Sony Monitors (V900 - $320 CDN), and Sennheisers (HD570 - $215 CDN). Anyway, to cut it short, I didn''t know something that ugly could sound so damned good. The rest of those phones DO NOT compare at all to the Grados. The others sounded muffled and did not have the clarity or ''balanced range'' compared to the 60s. The bass is also authoritative on the Grados. You don''t even have to turn up the bass boost all the way anymore on portable MD/CD players. These phones were sampled on a NAD receiver and CD tray in the store. I don''t want to be naive and say that Grado is the best because sound/music is a matter of personal preference and I have not heard all the higher-end headphones out there. If there were a 4.5 rating in the ''overall'' category, I''d give it a 4.5 for the latter reason. But for this price, you''d be extremely hard-pressed to get quality like this. Other than the great sound on these headphones, I liked the fact that it came with a mini to .25" adaptor. The cable is also thick, unlike the others I''ve tried. On the negative side, these phones are ugly. That''s probably the main weakness. On the other hand, you can also look at it as an built-in anti-theft ''device'' :). Comfort-wise, I found that the first few times I wore them they got uncomfortable after about 4+ hours of use. But I''ve used them a heck of a lot the past few days and I can wear them for much longer(7+ hours) now without being uncomfortable. So it is possible to wear them for long stretches after some adaptation. Another thing is that these phones do emit quite a bit of sound due to the open-air design. So it wouldn''t be too wise blasting music in a place such as the library. In conclusion, I would recommend these headphones to ANYONE with low budget constraints (<$200 CDN). The Grados perform their function, which is producing great sound, superbly with a low price tag. I don''t regret a single cent spent on these phones.

Similar Products Used:

sennheiser HD570, sony monitors, various panasonics

-Crisp, clean, accurate, precise sounds. -The symbols and drums sound phenomenal. -They are built very sturdy.

-They can get somewhat uncomfortable after many hours of use. -Sometimes the cord gets tangled, but no big deal to me.

The Grado SR-60 headphones have absolutely phenomenal sound for a $80 pair of headphones. I have heard various models of Sennheiser and Sony''s and I do not believe that they sound as good. By no means are they bad headphones, but Grado''s precise control over the separate sounds of each insturment is far superior to Sennheiser or Sony headphones. For the price, I think these little babies are the best you can get for a decent pair of headphones in the $80-$100 range. I would recommend them without reserve.

Similar Products Used:

Various Sennheisers and Sony''s.

Phenomenol sound. Crisp highs, deep lows. Sturdy construction. Low cost, giving them a huge value. Blows all Sony''s out of the water, it is a world of difference when you experience the Grado''s.

None. Just give them time to break in, and for truer sound cut holes in earpads.

Excellent pair of cans. Sound is full-bodied and not matched by any other headphones, even cans that are 4 times as expensive, except the Grado Sr80''s. They are only slightly better in the deep end.

Similar Products Used:

All Sony cans and similarily priced Senns

Excellent refined sound.

You can''t be in a room with anyone else or within many feet of anyone outside while listening without bothering them. These are open back headphones.

After 20 years of loving music I wanted the best headphones that could be driven by a portable players. Research indicated the Koss Sportapro and Grado SR-60 were among the top choices. I first purchased the Koss Sportapro - WOW - I am now running my daily 5 miles in total luxury stereo! Then I decided I wanted headphones for home use so I purchased the Grado SR-60. At first I was disappointed. The Sportapro''s were 2.5 times cheaper and in certain respects sounded better. After comparing both headphones over a couple of weeks I came to this conclusion: The Koss Sporta Pros are the choice for active wear. They are very heavy on bass but this adds a very warm feel to music and I like it. The fit adjusts to any head size and will not fall off during activity. The Grados have a more refined sound (like fine European chocolate) and while not as warm as the Sportapro''s they are full size headphones and provide a larger sound. I find them very comfortable but would not use them for active wear. Both headphones are excellent. I would have paid $500 for the Sportapro''s but not much more than $76.00 for the Grado''s. Both are unattractive but who cares, you got the best sound.

Similar Products Used:

Headphones that came with portables, various budget headphones.

-Smooth, clear sound -accurate bass, deep but not boomy -great value -comfortable enough for normal usage -GREAT flexibility even with low power -Swivel earpads are easy to pack -ugly (uneducated thieves won''t steal) -solid cords and guts -decent mini plug adapter included

-ugly (but...see strengths above ;) -cord tangles sometimes -hard to find a pair to audition -not the best for rap

After reading many positive reviews, I decided to try these headphones for myself. Though they are available online, I auditioned them at the actual store (which I''d recommend (Q Audio)...very professional, good service...see intro for address) I was looking for something that would sound good enough to satisfy me for hours of listening with my home setup, and also be versatile enough to take out and use with a portable Discman...all for a reasonable price. The Grado SR60''s are the only thing that fit the bill, frankly. I listened to Sennheiser, Koss, Sony (though I could never find a pair of the elusive V7''s to audition), and many cheapos. In the sub-$100 price range, they were either too boomy (Koss, Sony), too harsh-sounding (Sony), or didn''t work very well with a low-powered source like a Discman (Sennheiser). I don''t know how Grado does it, but these ''phones are smooth-sounding, relatively cheap, and they work well with a low-powered signal! I''d recommend these for anyone who wants real definition in their music/sound for a reasonable price. They''re comfortable enough to wear, unless you have a freakishly shaped head (as I think the previous reviewer said ;) I like the open ear design...they do not amplify background noise or cause boominess like many Sony''s did. They do look pretty lame though...but then maybe the theives will steal the fancy-looking Sony/Koss headphones and leave me to enjoy my Grado''s :-) Anyway...check them out! YOu might hear things you''ve been missing

Similar Products Used:

Koss, Sennheiser, Sony, other cheapos

Farily flexible use, fantasitic Grado sound, they are comfortable for me.

Well on the NYC subway the open ear design bugs everyone. Maybe they will like the sound so much that buy a pair!!!

I first must admit that these cans open new windows of appreciation of music to me. If that is not enough of a testament to their performace I don''t know what is!!! They have a warm rich sound that has excellent detail and space. There is one catch about the performace though. You must have a decent output on your portable device to make them shine. So when you go portable shopping, bring it along. I can not comment on comfort as I have no complaints. In addition I met Joe Grado breifly, and you can then understand his attention to detail and quality of the product line when you speak to him.

Similar Products Used:

Various Koss and Sony headphones.

ANY CD PALYER EVEN DISCMAN COULD PUSH IT COOL,UNBITBLE MIDRANGER.GOOD FOR ALL KIND OF MUSIC!

UNCOMFOTABLE WITH LONG TIME LISTENING(BUT BETTER THAN SR80)SOUND STILL NO VERY DETIL.HIGH AND BASS COULD GET BETTER IF U GET A SR80. JUST PAY A LITTLE MORE.

I USED SR60 FOR FEW MONTHS ALREADY, WELL I USE IT IN AND OUT. PRTTY GOOD STUFF. SOME PEOPLE DON''T LIKE IT PLAY CLASIC MUSIC, BUT I LIKE IT, IT COULD MAKES OLD MUSIC TO MODEM. HD600 GIVE YOU DETIL MUSIC IT GIVE YOU MUSIC COULD EASY LISTEN AND ENJON)

Similar Products Used:

AKG 501, SHE 580, AHX 10,

After doing a ton of research I thought these were a best buy. My first impression however was cheap! These things look so cheap when you pull them out of the box. After some use I found the sound to be excellent and far better than my brothers Sony V6. I think for around 50 bucks these would have been a better deal.

Amazing clarity and highs, good everything else.

Cheap looking clunky plastic housing. The headphone rods that slide into the headband pop out easily, leaving the rubber ends to fly off.

I purchased the Grado SR60s about 3 months ago, following the theft of my Sony MDR-NC5 noise cancelling headphones. I figured i needed a decent pair of headphones that could stand a beating and had good sounds to boot. So after reading many, many reviews i settled on the SR60s and placed my order. After some mix up by headphone.com as to which address they should send the cans, i received my set and immidiately began to break them in. The sound quality was good, with a great range and decent clarity, but i wasn''t all that blown away. I left them jacked into my computer for 3 nights playing pink noise to break them in a bit, as i''d heard it worked wonders. I also cut the almost manditory quarter-sized holes out from the center of the foam pads, which revealed a much cleaner, more full base. I had a big smile on my face by then. After breaking them in for several days i listened to lots of different music and was consequently almost blown from my seat. Everything about the sound of these headphones is awsome, equal to and even better then my Stax Sr-5 electrostatic headphones. The construction of the headphones is solid, though a bit clunky and unrefined, even ugly to some (me). But this no where NEAR affects my opinion of these fine headphones. They''re superb, hands down.

Similar Products Used:

Stax SR-5 electrostats, Sony MDR-NC5, Sony MDR-V2