Grado Prestige SR225e

Non-Noise-Canceling Headphones / Non-Noise-Canceling Wired Over-Ear & On-Ear Headphones

Home/studio-style open-air over-ear headphones that come with a mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-plug adapter.

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Sound quality

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Type

/ 5

Design

/ 5

Sports model

/ 5

Sensitivity

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Design and features:This home/studio-style over-ear model has an open-air design that doesn't muffle outside sounds, so you'll be able to hear external sounds, such as a doorbell or car horn, when you are wearing the headphones. The headphones have medium-high sensitivity so they can provide satisfying volume levels even when used with lower-powered portable audio devices. This model has earcups that swivel for storage or single ear monitoring, and it comes with a mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-plug adapter.

Sound quality: The Prestige SR225e delivers excellent overall sound, with a neutral to cool character. Bass has good impact, is well defined, and goes fairly deep but is a bit prominent, and upper bass resonance is lacking. Midrange is clean and very detailed but lacks body, and treble is detailed and extended. The overall sound is somewhat open, with good dynamics.

Comfort: We found that these headphones produce a sense of moderate pressure around the ears. Some users might find that the earpad foam feels a bit rough on their ears, and the earpads might feel hot after prolonged use.

About

The Grado Prestige SR225e home/studio-style headphones have an open-air over-ear design. These headphones have a 66-inch audio cord with a stereo mini-plug. The Prestige SR225e has earcups that swivel, comes with a mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-plug adapter, and is covered by a 12-month warranty.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Non-Noise-Canceling Headphone Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased non-noise-canceling headphones experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 2nd year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 34

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their non-noise-canceling headphone to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 34

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

IP comment

Integrated microphone

Call connect, disconnect control

Integrated volume control

Integrated function control

Warranty: parts, labor (mos.)

12/12

Additional features

Earcups swivel.

Included accessories

Mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-plug adapter

Specs

Weight (oz.)

9.6

Cord length (in.)

Connections

Plug type

Mini (1/8")

Google fast pair

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Grado Prestige SR225e

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