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Grado SR325x · Arctic White — Open-back
Grado

Grado SR325x · Arctic White

Open-back

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sonos Ace wins by 3
Sonos Ace — TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater
Sonos

Sonos Ace

TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater

87
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Ace takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Grado SR325x · Arctic White lands at 84 and Sonos Ace at 87. That puts Sonos Ace ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Grado SR325x · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Sonos Ace if…

  • ✓Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • ✓Great ANC
  • ✓Spatial audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sonos Ace

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sonos Ace leads on sound (90 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Sonos Ace

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sonos Ace leads on anc (90 vs 0).

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Grado SR325x · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Grado SR325x · Arctic White more score per dollar ($349 vs $449).

Grado SR325x · Arctic White 84
vs
87 Sonos Ace

Score breakdown

Grado SR325x · Arctic White
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sonos Ace
87
anc 90
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 84
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Grado SR325x · Arctic White versus Sonos Ace — full spec comparison
Spec Grado SR325x · Arctic White Sonos Ace
Type
Open-back
—
Driver
—
40 mm dynamic
Battery
—
30 h
Weight
—
312 g
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound

Grado SR325x · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Sonos Ace

Pros
  • +Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • +Great ANC
  • +Spatial audio
Cons
  • −Swap feature only works with Arc/Arc Ultra
  • −Sonos app issues
  • −Heavy

FAQ: Grado SR325x · Arctic White vs Sonos Ace

Which is better, Grado SR325x · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Grado SR325x · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $349, Grado SR325x · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Sonos Ace worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Ace delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Grado SR325x · Arctic White or Sonos Ace last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Grado SR325x · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace — leads on sound (90 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Grado SR325x · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.