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Grado SR325x — Open-back
Grado

Grado SR325x

Open-back

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony WH-1000XM6 wins by 11
Sony WH-1000XM6 — LDAC · 30 h · 12-mic ANC with QN3
Sony

Sony WH-1000XM6

LDAC · 30 h · 12-mic ANC with QN3

95
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sony WH-1000XM6 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Grado SR325x lands at 84 and Sony WH-1000XM6 at 95. That puts Sony WH-1000XM6 ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Grado SR325x if…

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

Pick Sony WH-1000XM6 if…

  • ✓Best sound quality in ANC class
  • ✓LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
  • ✓Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sony WH-1000XM6

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on sound (96 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Sony WH-1000XM6

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on anc (94 vs 0).

Comfort

Sony WH-1000XM6

Long-session wearability

Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on comfort (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Grado SR325x

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Grado SR325x 84
vs
95 Sony WH-1000XM6

Score breakdown

Grado SR325x
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sony WH-1000XM6
95
anc 94
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 88
features 96

Specs side-by-side

Grado SR325x versus Sony WH-1000XM6 — full spec comparison
Spec Grado SR325x Sony WH-1000XM6
Type
Open-back
—
Driver
—
30 mm dynamic
ANC
—
Hybrid · 12-mic with QN3 HD Noise Cancelling Processor
Bluetooth
—
5.3 LE
Codecs
—
LDAC + LC3 + AAC + SBC
Battery
—
30 h (24 with ANC on)
Charging
—
USB-C, 3 min for 3 h
Weight
—
254 g

Grado SR325x

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

Sony WH-1000XM6

Pros
  • +Best sound quality in ANC class
  • +LDAC + multipoint + Auracast support
  • +Excellent EQ app and ANC tuning
Cons
  • −ANC marginally trails Bose QC Ultra
  • −Plastic build vs premium rivals
  • −No higher-res codecs above LDAC

FAQ: Grado SR325x vs Sony WH-1000XM6

Which is better, Grado SR325x or Sony WH-1000XM6? +

Sony WH-1000XM6 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Grado SR325x worth the price? +

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

Is Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? +

At $449, Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does Grado SR325x or Sony WH-1000XM6 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 or Sony WH-1000XM6? +

Sony WH-1000XM6 — leads on sound (96 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Grado SR325x or Sony WH-1000XM6? +

Sony WH-1000XM6 — leads on anc (94 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.