- Open-Aire (tm) dynamic transducer with vented diaphragm
- 3.0"-diameter non-resonant machined-aluminum air chamber
- Newly updated driver design
- UHPLC copper wiring and voice coils
- Standard Grado 6ft cord with 1/4" phono plug
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| Customer Rating | (81) | (397) | (169) | (49) |
| Price | $200.00 | $99.00 | $79.00 | $150.00 |
| Shipping | FREE Shipping | FREE Shipping | FREE Shipping | FREE Shipping |
| Sold By | 4OurEars - The Official Grado Store | 4OurEars - The Official Grado Store | Amazon.com | 4OurEars - The Official Grado Store |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Fit | On-Ear | On-Ear | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Headphones Form Factor | semi-open-back | semi-open-back | open-back | semi-open-back |
| Dimensions | 7.48 inches x 3.15 inches x 6.69 inches | 7.48 inches x 3.15 inches x 6.69 inches | 7.48 inches x 3.15 inches x 6.69 inches | 7.48 inches x 3.15 inches x 6.69 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.62 pounds | 0.51 pounds | 0.49 pounds | 0.6 pounds |
| Special Features | Just released Grado "e" series headphones | foldable | foldable | lightweight |
Newly upgraded Grado SR225i headphones feature an innovative diaphragm and UHPLC (Ultra-high purity, long crystal) copper wire voice coil specially designed for increased bass response and a larger perceived sound stage. The diaphragms are put through a special 'de-stressing' process in order to enhance inner detail. An improved headband spring provides ample comfort, allowing the listener to relax and enjoy the fine tonal spread and balance. Bass, midrange and treble are incredibly open. What does the letter 'i' stand for in the new SR225i from Grado? Improved, that's what! The main features are the same as the SR125i, with its new driver, cable, and housing designs, but this headphone also has an increased rear air flow, utilizes Grado's larger ear cushion and has closer matched drivers. Airflow is increased by 50%, which is achieved through an improved rear metal screen. The use of closer matched drivers and the larger cushions results in an enlarged soundstage, while the improved rear screen frees the headphone from colorations. "The SR225s sound unlike any other headphone. They have an amazingly solid presentation, packed with weight and presence. There is also a pleasant richness in the midrange that benefits all types of music," reports England's What Hi-Fi? magazine. "When it comes to classical music, the Grados reproduce instruments with both believable timbre and solidity. The treble boosts fine detail and no hint of aggression... These Grados are hard to beat!" Although the SR225 is similar to the bestselling SR125, its design increases air flow by 50 percent via an improved rear metal screen and closer matched drivers. The result is an enlarged soundstage achieved from closer driver tolerances, while the improved rear screen frees the headphone from coloration. "Music flows through this headphone organically and believably, with irrepressible dynamics and bounce," reports issue 163 of Hi-fi Choice magazine. "It gives good expression to the d
