Grado SR225e vs beyerdynamic T90 (2012)

The Grado SR225e hasn't managed to earn a top spot in any roundups from sources that conduct trustworthy hands-on testing. Nevertheless, reviewers from sites, such as Head-fi, AVForums, and Wirecutter (NYTimes) all gave it a spot on their list.

Taking a look at the beyerdynamic T90 (2012), it got featured in roundups from two reliable sources that conduct their own testing - Head-fi and CNET - but it fell short of earning a top spot in either.

When we thoroughly analyzed their review scores, we learned that all of the sources that tested both Open-Back Headphones, including Head-fi, preferred the Grado SR225e over the beyerdynamic T90 (2012).

We also took a look at which sources they managed to impress the most. The Grado SR225e was liked best by Head-fi, which gave it a score of 10, while the beyerdynamic T90 (2012) got its highest, 9.2, score from Head-fi.

Lastly, we averaged out all of the reviews scores that we could find on these two products and compared them to other Open-Back Headphones on the market. We learned that both of them performed far better than most of their competitors - the overall review average earned by Open-Back Headphones being 7.8 out of 10, whereas the Grado SR225e and beyerdynamic T90 (2012) managed averages of 9.0 and 8.7 points, respectively.

Due to the difference in their prices, however, it's important to keep in mind that a direct Grado SR225e vs. beyerdynamic T90 (2012) comparison might not be entirely fair - some sources don't take value for money into account when assigning their scores and therefore have a tendency to rate more premium products better.