Grado SR 125 Professional Headphones:
For a Versatile Sound Texture

Headphones have been around for quite some time now. Earlier seen mostly in the recording studio, they are now practically everywhere.

First seen with walkmans and then discmans, they are found with MP3 players, iPods, and iPhones.

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The Reference series of the Grado product lineup is known for its superior quality. In this series, the mid-priced Grado SR 125 is designed specifically for use with home equipment.

Grado SR 125 Professional Headphones Click to enlarge

You will find that the quality of sound reproduced by these can rival anything from a pair of top-end speakers.

You can revel in Grado's world renowned midrange supported by crystal clear highs and taut bass at a price that doesn't strain the purse strings too much.

Professional audiophiles will rejoice at the extended bass response and enhanced inner detail produced by the specially de-stressed vented diaphragm design and non-resonant air chamber.

UHPLC (Ultra-high purity, long crystal) copper voice coil wire is utilized in the driver and cable designing of the Grado SR 125 professional headphones like other headphones in this series.

In addition, the new 8-conductor cable design improves the stability of the higher and lower ranges of the aural spectrum.

The drivers are matched to within 0.1 db. The open air design means that these headphones leak sound – so, they are not meant for use in noisy environments.

Unlike the higher-end RS1 and RS2 models, the SR 125 is constructed not with mahogany but with high quality durable plastic.

Comfort-loving users won't be impressed with the vinyl-covered metal headband with its scanty padding. In addition, the earpad foam and cord are quite stiff and uncomfortable.

However, durability is not an issue with these headphones.

The Grado SR 125 professional headphones is capable of reproducing sound of such amazing clarity that you feel transported to a live performance.

With their reproduction of deep and clean bass due to the large air chamber that lowers the frequency response, the SR 125's reproductions of vocals, acoustics and rock music may well be unrivalled by other headphones in this range.

In addition, transient distortions are minimal due to the way in which its driver and plastic housing move air. This results in a more open treble, midrange and bass and an amazingly balanced tonal spread.

Unlike several other high-end headphones that have impedances making headphone amplifiers necessary, the Grado SR 125 has an impedance rating of 32 ohms and can be sufficiently powered by most portable devices and audio equipment headphone jacks.

A headphone amplifier may enhance the sonic quality. As these headphones were designed for use with home equipment rather than portable devices, they come only with a ¼ inch adapter.

For those willing to shell out some extra money, Grado also offers a 15-foot headphone extension cord for $40.

In spite of the longer break required to get used to them, the Grado SR 125 offers excellent value for money, easily beating the competition.

You will be hard pressed to find headphones in this range that offer the same exceptional sound quality, nice and deep bass and a versatile texture.

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