Grado SR60 Classic Series Open-Back Headphones

The First Step Into Grado

For more than three decades the SR60 has introduced listeners to the world of open-back headphones. Simple, honest, and engaging, it remains the most direct path into the Grado lineup.

For many music lovers — including reviewers, engineers, and founders of companies now shaping the headphone industry — the SR60 was where the journey began.

At a time when many headphones rely on closed designs and digital processing, the SR60 continues to offer something increasingly rare: a straightforward open-back listening experience from a long-established manufacturer, made in North America at an approachable price.

44mm X2 Dynamic Driver

At the center of the SR60 is Grado’s 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built around a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, and rare earth magnetic system engineered for efficiency and control.

The tuning favors balance and musicality, delivering clear midrange, natural detail, and an inviting presentation designed for long listening sessions.

S Cushions

The SR60 ships standard with Grado S cushions, contributing to a smooth and relaxed presentation.

Grado cushions also act as a tuning element, allowing listeners to personalize their headphones by experimenting with different cushion styles to subtly adjust tonal balance and presentation.

Molded Housing

The SR60 utilizes a lightweight die-injection molded housing that provides durability while keeping the headphone comfortable and easy to wear.

The open-back architecture allows music to breathe naturally, producing the spacious presentation that defines the Grado listening experience.

Founded on a kitchen table in 1953, and working with wood for over a quarter century, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction every day since. 

• Transducer type: dynamic
  
• Operating principle: open air
  
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
  
• SPL 1mW: 98
  
• Normal Impedance: 38 ohms
  
• Driver matched db: .1
  
• S Cushions