Grado SR325x
Open-back
Moondrop Blessing 3
IEM
Moondrop Blessing 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Grado SR325x lands at 84 and Moondrop Blessing 3 at 90. That puts Moondrop Blessing 3 ahead by 6 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 Moondrop Blessing 3 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Moondrop Blessing 3Tuning, detail, and staging
Moondrop Blessing 3 leads on sound (90 vs 84).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Moondrop Blessing 3Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Moondrop Blessing 3 more score per dollar ($320 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Grado SR325x | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | IEM |
Grado SR325x
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Moondrop Blessing 3
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Grado SR325x vs Moondrop Blessing 3
Which is better, Grado SR325x or Moondrop Blessing 3? +
Moondrop Blessing 3 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Moondrop Blessing 3 worth the price? +
At $320, Moondrop Blessing 3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Does Grado SR325x or Moondrop Blessing 3 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 Moondrop Blessing 3? +
Moondrop Blessing 3 — leads on sound (90 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is the better value, Grado SR325x or Moondrop Blessing 3? +
Moondrop Blessing 3 — more score per dollar ($320 vs $349). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.