sooo cool, I'm buying one right now, those type business we need to support.

@ittotaq

3 жыл бұрын

3 years later and during a pandemic. did you buy one? they need business now more than ever.

@essexlad8151

3 жыл бұрын

I purchased these today because I've been looking for some versatile cans with emphasis on the treble for a while now and i have tried them before. Watching this video has me feel much better about my purchase... Love how it's still family run and how modest the setup is.

I am a Grado fan going back 30 years. I have several pairs and still have my original SR60s. I've replaced the ear cups several times and they still sound great. Currently using the Prestige series daily. I asked my nephew to try my prestige and he was blown away. He bought his own and got rid of his garbage BEATS. Wonderful cans and last decades.

@meafterigotmyaccountdelete5633

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to hate on beats like that

@liam-bz6mq

2 жыл бұрын

@@meafterigotmyaccountdelete5633 for the asking price of beats vs quality you kinda can

@ChildrenOfDesire

Жыл бұрын

@@meafterigotmyaccountdelete5633 We can and will

Really cool to see the faces behind the historic company.

I thought manufacturing was outsourced in China. All new respect for them Grados, made with love and pride

@hrabmv

4 жыл бұрын

grado sr 225 is made in china :(

@magusperde365

3 жыл бұрын

@@hrabmv no? Only their bluetooth ones are outsourced.. because its kinda hard to hand make bluetooth headphones lol

@hrabmv

3 жыл бұрын

@@magusperde365 anyway my grado is allready broken the ear part has detached from head band!!! and i bought them in London!! just awful how everything today is of cheap cheap quality!!

@bnktopa

3 жыл бұрын

@@hrabmv They haven't changed the recipe in a couple decades, so the quality is the same. You just got very very very unlucky.

@hrabmv

3 жыл бұрын

@@bnktopa i dont buy that!! since this happened after less then a month

Found a pair of sr 60’s at goodwill for $1.99.

@conyo985

3 жыл бұрын

What a steal!

@IlDiavolo2515

3 жыл бұрын

You should get guilty for a steal like that lol

Such a cool story. As a small handmade business, this story gives me hope! Awesome video.

I bought the 85's used, $50 and they are amazing!

Hearing Jonathan talk about being embarrassed about what his Family did hits home, my Parents for most of my life worked at a Zoo. None of my friends parents did that.

Nice to note that the albums John listens to when tuning the headphones don't contain distorted guitars and heavy drums. He listens to jazz and acoustics.

I have just ordered my first pair of Grado headphones and am excited to hear an open-back model with mid-range and treble emphases. As someone who listens to a lot of Baroque music and period-instrument rexordings in a quiet setting here in our prairie town, I am goping these will be an ideal model. I very much appreciated your video and the idea of a multigenerational, famiky business.

@dalethorn2

5 жыл бұрын

I've recently downloaded some albums featuring Tallis, Striggio, Byrd, Alonso Lobo, and Gregorio Allegri, and they sound darn good on my Grado headphone.

@dalethorn2

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought the PS2000e today, along with a Chord Mojo.

What a lovely history they have there. Thank you for sharing your story sir. Such humility.

bought one back in my college days around 2014, still using my sr325 to this day. really beautiful headphone, straight to the point, no gimmicks, amazing sound. hope they get bigger.

Got my first pair of Grados today (SR 80). Love the way the snare and hihats SNAP on these headphones.

A humble beginning but delivers a top of the line quality headphones, thank you Grado Labs.

Awesome story and video. Glad they still do these by hand. Still enjoying my Grado sr60e since 2014

I just got the prestige black cartridge and i love it. Their products are the closest you'll get to the quality that audio companies had in the 70s and 80s

I had my eyes set on a pair of Sennheiser HD600, but when I read about this company and the great reviews on their headphones, I decided that I have to support my fellow Americans. Same reason why I bought a Schiit Mani and a Schitt Freya +. And I am extremely pleased with my purchases. It is great quality and above all Made in The USA by our fellow Americans!

@bobvance-

Жыл бұрын

HD600's are amazing. I would absolutely recommend them.

@czondag

2 ай бұрын

I listened to a pair of 660s2’s today and also the Grado 325 … the sennheiser is as boring as can be, seriously the Grado sounds exactly as you want but not expect at all… really wow

Honestly, seeing the history and the passion behind the brand just makes me want to purchase Grado even more.

Really cool video! Thanks for making this, whoever was involved.

Grado is a beautiful company. I can't wait to save up and grab a pair. This is why we should all support!

I'm really amazed at the time and quality made into these headphones!

@jeanpierresnyman652

5 жыл бұрын

They're very special, but don't be fooled, they have a lot of problems.

@alcurtis93

4 жыл бұрын

They're not good quality

@czondag

2 ай бұрын

@@jeanpierresnyman652please explain?

@czondag

2 ай бұрын

@@alcurtis93so tell me please?

@jeanpierresnyman652

2 ай бұрын

@@czondag their frequency response is not very balanced or neutral, most are pretty bright and have unique profiles. Build quality is also not always good

Really nicely put together guys, classy content.

I got my first pair of Grado SR60s back in 1998 for $69. I went out to the local hifi shop at lunch because my other headphones broke that morning at work. The hifi salesman convinced me that this cheap $70 headphone was worth it. So I bought it and went back to my office, and plugged them in. No more work got done that afternoon. I was mesmerized. While they were on the bright side, the detail was fantastic. 22 years later, I still have those cans. One of the cables is starting to wear a little, but hey, they're 22 years old. Years later, I picked up Grado PS500s and eventually a pair of GS3000es. Every Grado headphone I have has blown me away. Now that we're stuck at home during the pandemic and I have accidentally left my PS500s in my office, it may be time to have a pair of RS1es sent to the house.

@zakofrx

4 жыл бұрын

Got some old 60s as well. I don't use them now becsue the cable perished due to age, it doesn't bend anymore without force. One day I need to get the cable replaced but unfortuanty Grado only offers that for locals.

To my ears my Grado RS1’s and my Grado RS2e’s sound more natural, especially on well recorded solo piano music, than any other headphones I’ve heard, including the Focal Clear, the AKG K 812, and the Hifiman Arya and 5xx.

Love my GH3's, keep up the great work Grado

Damn. Just watched this video wearing the SR80X's. Honestly didn't realize how cool the heritage of this headphone brand was.

I recently bought the sr80e. The most fun pair of headphones I've ever bought. Turns out that there's a whole world of audio outside base.

Interesting how some people have had a bad experience with more than one Grado. I've had nearly a dozen and every one flawless. I take care of mine, but I guess not everybody does that. I think taking good care of one of these is like taking good care of a prized instrument - trumpet, violin, guitar etc.

@harrycreasian4274

5 жыл бұрын

I got 2 sr60, igrado, sr125, rs1.. i don't take care any of them.. None of them broken (10+ years). Now I don't have any reason to buy a new one, it is sad

225 owner here... I've nothing but good things to say about them.

@praszu

3 жыл бұрын

Have the cushions disintegrated yet? Cables all twisted and cracked near the splitter?

@zaimkarii1756

3 жыл бұрын

@@praszu ive own the sr125x and no complain about it. The cable is heavy but nice quality

@rossanderson4156

3 жыл бұрын

@@praszu who uses the stock pads?

I used to own a few pairs from Grado when I first entered the Head-Fi world. I really enjoyed them back then. Rock = Grado.

Grado also used to make a wooden Tonearm, my dad's Thorens turntable has one and I own it now, it was recently refurbished it is an amazing tonearm.

I was a Sennheiser user , about 10 years ago a very good friend asked me to buy him the best headphones for £300 , so I bought Grado SR325e , he found them uncomfortable , so I said , dont pay me for them I'll keep them , still have them , they sound stunning :-)

I've had SR80 headphones for over 15 years. They are worth double the price. Looking forward to stepping up to an RS series when I grow up.

The best turntable heads simply play music and the enjoyment is unique, congratulations!!!!!

Fantastic video recently bought a pair of Grado headphones

0:38 that font

Pretty cool, thanks for posting this!

Grado's are so righteous, nearly all hand built, in-house, just custom everything with endless possibilities. I'm looking forward to buying my first pair, the sr80x's.

I’d always been into bigger, heavier, bassier headphones. Last week my father in law took me to a family-run Hi-fi store in Madrid and told me to try Grados. I walked out with the SR80X. The sound was so clear, clean and expressive. They impressed me so much that a week later I’ve returned them to the store and upgraded to the SR225X. The made-in Brooklyn artistry really shows, and I can say these are the best headphones I’ve ever owned.

This video reminds me that I need to get my RS-1s fixed. Had them for 10 years and the left channel died on me. Best headphones I ever owned. =(

Great story! I think I will consider getting a pair of those next time

gs1000e user, and key is grado sounds like no other! outside looks cheap but it sounds soooooo good!! very alive music.

Awesome video, well done!

This documentary is amazing! I assumed that the Grado headphones were expensive, but... for almost $50, you can't go wrong with that. This is amazing that this small business in Brooklyn is doing an incredible job of the "bang for your buck" headphones.

great video amazing I have some via recommendation and love this story taught me about what I bought honestly.... love the sound. wonder if they'll make a bass type headphone with thumping bass for an open back headphone and still good kids and highs. I know asking for the world and I know sign of the times but never hearts to ask :) keep up the great work grado team

You could do more of these, Engadget. And maybe you'll get your viewers back. I liked how the story was told and edited.

I've got to buy a Grado headphone someday. It's handmade and from the dozens of reviews it sounds good.

I bought an RS2e. It's sublime.

I'm a big fan of Grado head phones, it's not the first time I saw the factory on video or, I really want to go there and see these.

because you're uncle is so humane and has a BIG heart + adopted orphans , I started buying Grado

Got - SR80e , SR-325e , RS-2e & Egrado . Damn fine HP's

I just bought my first set, cannot wait to get em...

I have never owned a pair of Grado, after watching this video i want a pair (I have listened to them from friends).

Ditto. Very cool to see where my old 60's were born.

Superb ...... enough said.

I love my sr80e, perfect for rock and metal. Forward mids and highs

I love my grados. Customer for life!

Grade is a giant in the world of headphones.

This kind of history is sick. Glad I went with Grado RS2E over some Sennheisers.

those headphones look cool. open back... so sound leak, but definitely worth it.

Well i just ordered a statement GS1000e looking forward to them, i currently have the 325e

I own the SR60-X, and I love them. Opened up Pandora's box for me....

Can I have a job there, I've been doing assembly and soldering work for 40 years I wish I was doing it for Grado!!!😎✌

@praszu

3 жыл бұрын

You are hired! Your shift starts at 8:00 AM tomorrow, don't be late!

My SR-80s are the best phones I’ve ever had. I’m going to upgrade to the reference series soon.

Love Grado! American made.

❤❤I knew Joseph Grado … we worked on static guard control… this was in 1978… I also own the 1000.00 head phones…

my sr80e's are my babies :) thanks grado!

I had a pair of reference series headphones I very much regret selling they were wonderful

Interesting, and American made. Where can I get a pair? Any wireless options?

I have one pair of the SR80. They sound great, flat and great response. But I think that Grado should increase the comfortability, nothing wrong with tweaking a little of the design to make it a little bit more comfortable to wear.

@alcurtis93

4 жыл бұрын

Grados are not flat. Try hd600s... That's flat

@zakofrx

4 жыл бұрын

Grados are not flat but that's not a bad thing. I buy them becsue I like their sound signiture for rock and heavy metal. I use other flat headphones for recording... If you have a big head then you could find them uncomfortable. Just bend the bend straight a bit and try them, keep going until comfortable. The band is spring steel and will widen with bending. They are the most comfortable headphones I own after bending, very much like old Walkman headphones...

Imagine if Enzo Ferrari went into Audio instead? Tada! Welcome...this is it...

No extraction for the soldering fumes?

the feeling when watching this video for the first time and have sr80i on my head at the moment

My next headphone will be a Grado hopefully but its difficult to find one in my place. These headphones are so under rated.

Just watched this with my SR80e on my head, love them but would like tan leather headband upgrades.

@HeretixAevum

3 жыл бұрын

Look up Turbulent Labs if you haven't already.

@praszu

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeretixAevum Do you know any good source of alternative replacement cushions? Turbulent Labs don't do them.

Are those tower speakers made of headphone drivers available for sale?

I love the sound of my Grado SR-80's. To make them more comfortable, I replaced the standard earpads with the yellow Sennheiser ear cushions. They fit perfectly and feel so much better.

very enjoy my sr125e to watch this videos ☺️

to anyone who is just now learning of grado headphones I couldn't recommend them more! I have owned 3 pairs so far, may latest pair is the sr325x from the new prestige "X" lineup that was released in 2021 I believe, and with the new cable and driver upgrades they did I couldn't be happier! grado labs hasn't disappointed me yet

@UnconventionalMoney

2 жыл бұрын

Do they have Bluetooth

@joshhill583

2 жыл бұрын

@@UnconventionalMoney no.

@joshhill583

2 жыл бұрын

@@UnconventionalMoney they are the kind of headphones you buy because they sound amazing, not because of any new or convenient features

@UnconventionalMoney

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshhill583 Thanks Josh I was looking for an American based company

@joshhill583

2 жыл бұрын

@@UnconventionalMoney there is only one other brand I can think of that's made in the USA and it's Audeze. But they are all extremely expensive by most people's standards. Andy other HiFi brand is based out of Europe or Japan

Tried to buy some replacement ear pads at my local audio store today but they were out of stock and mentioned that Grado labs is currently closed. Does anyone know if this is temporary?

Hey why did you never heard of grado before? They are the best right

Now this is a cool company! I need more money! 😎

Grado really is an interesting company tho i have a question if somebody travels in public with theirs just how loud are the to others?

The grados are great from the sr60 to the sr325 and even the rs2e. However after that it's hard to justify the price tag. The build has to improve esp the cups. The stock cups on the rs2e are painful after 30m of listening as they are on ear instead of over ear. It was a shame as I liked the sound.

How much for the chair at 4:51 ?

@pacisdan1273

6 жыл бұрын

at least $500

@Willymaze

6 жыл бұрын

I would like to have an Eames Chair as well!

I never liked Grado but now when i watched this i wanna just buy one

that young guy look like a main character from Mass effect Andromeda

they would be even better with a detechable cable

These aren't mass produced? And they sound so amazing? And they cost 60 usd? What sorcery is this?

Nice (:

The GS1000 was my best Glenn Gould headphone I ever had..(paired with Grace M902)..should never sold it..

Going to be getting some SR80s as soon as possible

What can you say about the 325e?

i just went to the grado website and they said they won't deliver me a pair of headphones because i live in Canada. why not ?

I'm Gredo SR60i 😃

several families and adopted orphans 1 passion

Should do a colab with Schiit.

Well, guess I'm buying grado's now.

I have one pair of SR80e for $100. It's really amazing!

@david1235102

7 жыл бұрын

The SR80e were my first step up in audio quality; what I (then) thought was my first step into the audiophile world. I mostly listen to modern rock/metal and they're absolutely wonderful for that. about 6-8 months ago I dissected them to make a custom Symphones V7 build. Now I'm wondering why I haven't gone back to Grado since I haven't found anything that I like for rock as much as I liked those... I think it's time for another pair of Grados.

mine are coming i 3 days. sr125