{"title":"Best Headphones Under $500","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudiophile headphones under $500 split two ways: open-back models, where the sound is not sealed in, and wireless headphones and earbuds for listening away from the system. The open-back side here is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr60-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eSR60\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr80-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eSR80\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr325-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eSR325\u003c\/a\u003e share Grado's 44mm X2 driver, with the SR325 moving to a machined aluminum housing. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-signature-s150-open-back-headphones\"\u003eSignature S150\u003c\/a\u003e introduces the 44mm S driver with a paper-composite diaphragm, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-hemp-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eHemp\u003c\/a\u003e pairs hempwood with maple. The wireless side is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cambridge-audio\"\u003eCambridge Audio\u003c\/a\u003e: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-se-wireless-over-ear-headphones\"\u003eMelomania P100 SE\u003c\/a\u003e runs up to 100 hours with noise cancelling off, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-a100-true-wireless-earbuds\"\u003eA100\u003c\/a\u003e earbuds use Class A\/B amplification with aptX Lossless. For more, see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headphones\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-se-wireless-over-ear-headphones","title":"Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Wireless Over-Ear Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE (Special Edition) takes the exceptional P100 platform and refines it with upgraded comfort, advanced DynamEQ technology, and a premium blue finish option. Retaining the legendary 100-hour battery life and Class A\/B amplification, the SE model adds DynamEQ, which subtly adjusts bass and treble to keep your music balanced at any volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100-Hour Battery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100 hours wireless (ANC off) or 60 hours (ANC on) with user-replaceable battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamEQ Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptive EQ that adjusts bass and treble to stay balanced at any volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Headband:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced comfort design for extended listening sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass A\/B Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated amp circuit for 40mm PEEK + PU + PEEK composite drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaptX Lossless Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bit-for-bit transmission up to 24-bit\/96kHz with Snapdragon Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive Hybrid ANC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six microphones with customizable intensity levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Finish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or exclusive blue colorway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-Band EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual tuning available via Melomania Connect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Makes the SE Different\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P100 SE introduces DynamEQ, Cambridge's dynamic adaptive equalization. Unlike a static EQ preset, it keeps adjusting bass and treble as the volume changes, so music sounds full and natural whether you turn it up or keep it low. The upgraded headband uses softer memory foam with improved weight distribution, reducing pressure points during long sessions. The exclusive blue finish option provides a distinctive alternative to standard black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Cambridge Audio Makes Headphones\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Audio has been building hi-fi electronics in Britain since 1968. The P100 SE represents their commitment to iterative refinement, the same approach that led to seven generations of the Azur amplifier line. DynamEQ, which keeps the tuning balanced at any volume, brings Cambridge's engineering-first approach to modern active listening scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDesign and Build Quality\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P100 SE uses lightweight aluminum for earcups and frame, with upgraded memory foam pads in soft vegan leather. The redesigned headband distributes weight more evenly than the standard P100, reducing fatigue during extended use. Battery and ear pads remain user-replaceable with standard tools, ensuring the headphones can be maintained indefinitely. The non-folding design sacrifices some portability for improved structural integrity and driver alignment consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eAudio Performance and DynamEQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A\/B amplification powers 40mm dynamic drivers with PEEK + PU + PEEK composite diaphragms. The amplifier topology mirrors Cambridge's home amplifier philosophy, prioritizing low distortion and dynamic headroom. aptX Lossless provides bit-perfect wireless transmission from compatible Android devices, while Snapdragon Sound enables hi-res streaming at 24-bit\/96kHz. DynamEQ makes subtle bass and treble adjustments as you change the volume, with no manual EQ changes needed. The 7-band manual EQ remains available for those who prefer fixed tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eNoise Cancellation and Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix microphones drive adaptive hybrid ANC with three intensity settings plus transparency mode. Qualcomm cVc echo canceling handles telephony separately from music. The ANC implementation targets low-frequency rumble and midrange voices without creating pressure sensation or audible artifacts. Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint allows simultaneous connection to two devices. Gaming mode drops latency to 80ms for video and gaming applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBattery and Sustainability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life reaches 100 hours (ANC off) or 60 hours (ANC on) on a single charge. Five-minute quick charge provides 4 hours playback (ANC off) or 2 hours (ANC on). The user-replaceable battery design means when the cell degrades after years of use, you install a fresh battery instead of discarding the headphones. This approach dramatically reduces electronic waste and provides genuine long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eRelated Cambridge Audio Headphones\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cambridge-audio-headphones\"\u003eCambridge Audio Melomania collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-wireless-over-ear-headphones\"\u003eMelomania P100\u003c\/a\u003e (standard model with 100-hour battery) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-a100-true-wireless-earbuds\"\u003eMelomania A100 wireless earbuds\u003c\/a\u003e (dual codec support with 39-hour battery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm dynamic, PEEK + PU + PEEK composite diaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptive bass and treble tuning, balanced at any volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 with aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnapdragon Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi-Res 24-bit\/96kHz streaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 hours (ANC off), 60 hours (ANC on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Charge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min = 4 hours playback (ANC off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptive hybrid with 6 microphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaming Mode Latency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.3 multipoint, USB-C, 3.5mm analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 oz (326g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Blue (SE exclusive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Replaceable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery and ear pad cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-shell case, USB-C cable, 3.5mm adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42486824697952,"sku":"CAMBP100SEBL","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42487552049248,"sku":"CAMBP100SEWH","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42487552213088,"sku":"CAMBP100SEBL2","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/p100se_black_01_clean.jpg?v=1768887482"},{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-melomania-a100-true-wireless-earbuds","title":"Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 True Wireless Earbuds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 delivers genuine hi-fi sound in a true wireless earbud that refuses to compromise on codec support or battery life. With Class A\/B amplification, aptX Lossless and LDAC support, and up to 39 hours of total playback, these earbuds bring Cambridge's engineering philosophy to portable personal listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass A\/B Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated amp circuit for 10mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaptX Lossless and LDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual hi-res codec support for Android and iOS devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e39-Hour Total Battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 hours per charge from the earbuds, up to 39 hours total with the case (21 hours with ANC on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive ANC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six microphones (three per earbud) with transparency mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latest standard with multipoint connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaming Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 80ms latency for video and gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX5 Water Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workout and weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-Band EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customizable via Melomania Connect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Cambridge Audio Makes Earbuds\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Audio has been building hi-fi electronics in Britain since 1968. The A100 challenges the earbud industry's codec compromises by supporting both aptX Lossless and LDAC. Where most earbud makers chase consumer tuning curves with heavy bass emphasis, Cambridge prioritizes balanced frequency response that preserves the original recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A\/B amplification powers 10mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets. This amplifier topology matches Cambridge's home equipment philosophy: low distortion and dynamic headroom over efficiency. The A100 supports both aptX Lossless (for compatible Android devices) and LDAC (for wider Android and Sony device compatibility), ensuring hi-res wireless transmission regardless of source. The dual-core Qualcomm Kalimba DSP provides 240MHz of processing power for ANC, codec processing, and EQ without audible artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eNoise Cancellation and Microphones\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix total microphones (three per earbud) handle adaptive ANC, transparency mode, and call quality. Qualcomm cVc echo canceling and noise suppression technology processes voice calls separately from music. The adaptive ANC system automatically adjusts intensity based on ambient conditions, or can be manually set to specific levels. Transparency mode uses external microphones for natural environmental awareness without removing earbuds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBattery and Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life reaches up to 12 hours per charge from the earbuds, and the charging case extends that to up to 39 hours total (21 hours with ANC on). Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint allows simultaneous connection to two devices (laptop and phone, for example). Gaming mode reduces latency to under 80ms for responsive video and gaming audio. Wear detection automatically pauses playback when earbuds are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBuild Quality and Fit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPX5 water resistance protects against sweat and rain. Earbuds measure 33.59 x 23.72 x 21.98mm and weigh 4.7g each. The charging case adds 38.7g at 60.99 x 24.60 x 44.89mm. Multiple ear tip sizes ensure secure fit for different ear canal shapes. Capacitive wear detection senses earbud placement without requiring physical sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. 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Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eRelated Cambridge Audio Headphones\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cambridge-audio-headphones\"\u003eCambridge Audio Melomania collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-wireless-over-ear-headphones\"\u003eMelomania P100\u003c\/a\u003e (100-hour battery with Class A\/B amplification) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cambridge-audio-melomania-p100-se-wireless-over-ear-headphones\"\u003eMelomania P100 SE\u003c\/a\u003e (upgraded headband with DynamEQ technology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm dynamic with neodymium magnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass A\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQualcomm QCC3091 quad-core with 240MHz Kalimba DSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 with LDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery (Earbuds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery (Total)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 39 hours with charging case (21 hours with ANC on)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptive with 6 total microphones (3 per earbud)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaming Mode Latency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 80ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7g per earbud, 38.7g charging case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWear detect, multipoint connection, 7-band EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42486862905440,"sku":"CAMBA100BL","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42487552245856,"sku":"CAMBA100WH","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/a100_black_clean.jpg?v=1768887548"},{"product_id":"grado-sr325-classic-series-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado SR325 Classic Series Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado SR325 is an open-back headphone built around a precision-machined aluminum housing, the one material change that separates it from the molded shells used further down the Classic Series. Its 44mm X2 driver is matched channel to channel within 0.05 dB, half the tolerance of the SR60 and SR80, and the metal housing damps resonance a thinner shell would pass straight back into the driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Grado SR325\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e44mm X2 Dynamic Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system, tuned for articulation and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision-Machined Aluminum Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduces unwanted resonance in a way molded plastic cannot, supporting a fast and controlled presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e0.05 dB Driver Matching:\u003c\/b\u003e The tightest channel-to-channel matching in the Classic Series, half the tolerance Grado specifies for the SR60 and SR80.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature Silver Headband Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Engraved reinforced polymer gimbals and junction blocks, taken from the same engineering platform as the Signature Gold system but lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine Leather Headstrap:\u003c\/b\u003e Contrasting white stitching over an internal steel spring band you bend yourself to set clamping pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature Silver Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduced weight and improved flexibility compared with Grado's earlier cable designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold the driver close to the ear and reinforce the immediate, energetic presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e18Hz to 24kHz Response:\u003c\/b\u003e The widest quoted bandwidth of the three Classic Series models we stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in the same building the Grado family has owned since 1918.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe X2 Driver Behind the Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR325 uses Grado's 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built from a Mylar diaphragm, a copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system engineered for efficiency and control. Grado tunes this one for articulation and speed, which shows up as tight bass response, forward midrange clarity and crisp high-frequency extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does separate them is tolerance. Grado matches the SR325's two drivers to within 0.05 dB of each other, against 0.1 dB on the SR60 and SR80. Channel matching is what holds a center image steady: the closer the two drivers track, the less a voice drifts off center as the music changes level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr325-inline-02.jpg?v=1788460736\" alt=\"Grado SR325 open-back headphones, front view with both driver grilles facing camera\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy the SR325 Uses an Aluminum Housing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR325 is the only model of the three we stock with a precision-machined aluminum housing rather than the die-injection molded shell used on the SR60 and SR80. Aluminum is denser and stiffer, and Grado specifies it here to reduce unwanted resonance while supporting a fast and controlled presentation. A housing that rings adds its own signature to everything played through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish on this generation is black. Earlier SR325 models were sold in a silver finish, so a photograph of an older unit will not match what arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr325-inline-05.jpg?v=1788460738\" alt=\"Grado SR325 open-back headphones, angled view showing the leather headband\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSignature Silver Headband and Cable\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR325 carries Grado's Signature Silver headband assembly, developed from the same engineering platform as the Signature Gold system used higher in the range. It uses engraved reinforced polymer gimbals and junction blocks that keep the Gold platform's improved geometry and controlled rotation while cutting weight, and a genuine leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching sits against the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the strap is a steel spring band. Grado intends you to bend it: clamping pressure is adjusted by hand rather than by a click-stop mechanism, so the fit is set once to your head and stays there. The cable is Grado's Signature Silver design, lighter and more flexible than the cable it replaces, and hard-wired into the cups. Detachable cables are a Signature Line feature and are not offered anywhere in the Classic Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr325-inline-03.jpg?v=1788460736\" alt=\"Grado SR325 open-back headphones, cushion side with both F cushions facing camera\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eF Cushions and How Grado Tunes With Them\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR325 ships with Grado F cushions, which hold the driver close to the ear and reinforce its immediate and energetic presentation. Grado treats cushions as a tuning element rather than a comfort part: changing the cushion changes the distance from driver to ear, and with it the tonal balance. Owners routinely swap between S, F, L and G cushions to shift the presentation, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-accessories\"\u003eGrado sells them separately\u003c\/a\u003e for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are on-ear cups. They sit on the ear rather than enclosing it, which is central to the Grado design and is also the thing most worth trying before committing if you have not worn a pair before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr325-inline-04.jpg?v=1788460737\" alt=\"Grado SR325 open-back headphones, one earcup showing the driver grille, one showing the F cushion\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Classic Series Changed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado introduced the Classic Series, bringing the SR325 together with the SR60, SR80, Hemp, RS1, GS1000 and GS3000 under one banner and moving them onto the X2 driver platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado Labs, Three Generations In\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado Labs has been a family-owned American company since 1953, founded by Audio Hall of Fame member Joseph Grado, who invented the moving coil stereo cartridge and developed the first true high-end dynamic headphone. The company still works out of the Brooklyn building that Pasquale Grado bought in 1918, which started life as the family fruit store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Grado took over from his uncles in the early 1990s, having swept the floors of the same building as a boy in the 1960s. He handed leadership to his brother Richard in 2023, with Jonathan and Matthew Grado, the third generation, coming up behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}\n.tlr-cmp a{text-decoration:none!important;opacity:1!important;color:#2a2b2a;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{opacity:1!important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp .cmp-name a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Grado SR325 fits in the Grado Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Classic Series, priced low to high. Grado also builds the Signature Line, with detachable cables, and the wireless GW100x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr60-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR60\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$125\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe entry point. The 44mm X2 driver in a die-injection molded housing with the Bronze cable, the standard headband on a padded synthetic strap, and S cushions for a smooth, relaxed balance. Drivers matched to 0.1 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr80-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR80\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$175\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same driver, housing and Bronze cable as the SR60, switched to F cushions. Bringing the driver closer to the ear tightens the bass, pushes the midrange forward and extends the treble.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eGrado SR325 \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$350\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum in place of the molded housing, driver matching tightened to 0.05 dB, and the Signature Silver headband with a genuine leather strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-hemp-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Hemp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$495\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eMoves the 44mm driver into a bi-wood housing of hempwood and maple: hempwood for damping and warmth, maple for stability at the driver interface. An 8-conductor cable and F cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-rs1-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado RS1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$750\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 50mm X2 driver in a tri-wood cocobolo, hemp and maple housing, and to the Signature Gold headband with aluminum alloy gimbals and steel height rods. L cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs1000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1195\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe 50mm driver in a full mahogany housing, with G cushions, the largest Grado makes, whose geometry sets the driver farthest from the ear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs3000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS3000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1995\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe largest driver in the series at 52mm, in cocobolo with a machined aluminum inner insert, on the Gold cable and a wider leather headstrap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eEvery Classic Series headphone runs the same X2 driver platform, so stepping up the line buys cushion geometry and headband tier first, then driver size and housing material. Browse the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-headphones\"\u003eGrado Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the cartridges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado SR325 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eDynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eOpen air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e44mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e18Hz - 24kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPL at 1mW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e98 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Matched Within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e0.05 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSignature Silver assembly, genuine leather headstrap, steel spring band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCushions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eF cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSignature Silver, hard-wired (not detachable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGrado Classic Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBrooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43120043655264,"sku":"GRADSR325","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-sr325-side-hero.jpg?v=1788464695"},{"product_id":"grado-sr80-classic-series-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado SR80 Classic Series Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado SR80 is an open-back headphone that runs the same 44mm X2 driver and molded housing as the SR60 but ships with F cushions instead of S. That single change pulls the driver closer to the ear, and Grado's own comparison of the two is direct: greater immediacy and presence, tighter bass, more forward midrange energy and extended high-frequency detail, for fifty dollars more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Grado SR80\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e44mm X2 Dynamic Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system engineered for efficiency and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e Flatter than the SR60's S cushions, bringing the driver closer to the ear and reinforcing an energetic presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRefined X2 Tuning:\u003c\/b\u003e Grado credits years of listening and feedback with improving balance and clarity while keeping the lively character the SR80 is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDie-Injection Molded Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight and durable, keeping the headphone easy to wear over long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Headband Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Padded synthetic headstrap over a steel spring band you bend by hand to set clamping pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBronze Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e Grado's fixed-configuration cable, balancing durability with dependable signal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen-Back Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Lets the music breathe rather than sealing it in, producing the spacious presentation the range is built on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e20Hz to 20kHz Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 ohms nominal, 98 dB at 1mW, so a phone or laptop output will drive it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in the same building the Grado family has owned since 1918.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe X2 Driver Behind the Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the SR80 is Grado's 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built around a Mylar diaphragm, a copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system engineered for efficiency and control. Grado says the X2 platform carries refined tuning developed through years of listening and feedback, improving balance and clarity while preserving the lively character that has long defined the SR80.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe driver is matched channel to channel within 0.1 dB, the same tolerance Grado specifies for the SR60. Tighter matching, at 0.05 dB, is what the SR325 adds further up the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr80-inline-02.jpg?v=1788460712\" alt=\"Grado SR80 open-back headphones, front view with both driver grilles facing camera\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eF Cushions: The Change From the SR60\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR80 ships with Grado F cushions, which are flatter than the S cushions fitted to the SR60. Sitting flatter brings the driver closer to the ear, and Grado is specific about the result: compared with the SR60, the SR80 delivers greater immediacy and presence, with tighter bass response, more forward midrange energy and extended high-frequency detail. The driver, the housing and the cable are otherwise identical between the two models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado treats cushions as a tuning element in their own right, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-accessories\"\u003esold separately so owners can experiment\u003c\/a\u003e. Moving between S, F, L and G cushions changes the driver-to-ear distance and shifts tonal balance, which means the SR80 is not locked to the voice it arrives with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr80-inline-04.jpg?v=1788460713\" alt=\"Grado SR80 open-back headphones, one earcup showing the F cushion, one showing the driver grille\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMolded Housing and the Open Back\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR80 uses a lightweight die-injection molded housing, the same shell as the SR60, chosen for durability while keeping the headphone comfortable and easy to wear. Stepping up to the SR325 swaps this for precision-machined aluminum, which is the other structural difference across the three models we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of each cup is open. Air moves freely behind the driver rather than being trapped in a sealed cavity, which is what produces the spacious presentation Grado is known for. It also means these leak sound in both directions, so they suit a room of your own rather than a shared office or a commute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr80-inline-03.jpg?v=1788460713\" alt=\"Grado SR80 open-back headphones, side profile of a single earcup with the R marker\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHeadband, Cable and Fit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR80 uses Grado's standard headband assembly with a padded synthetic headstrap, over a steel spring band. Clamping pressure is set by bending that band by hand, so the fit is adjusted once rather than clicked through detents. The cable is Grado's Bronze design in a fixed configuration, balancing durability with dependable signal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is deliberate across the whole Classic Series: Grado reserves detachable cables for its Signature Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr80-inline-05.jpg?v=1788460714\" alt=\"Grado SR80 open-back headphones, angled view with both earcups turned\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Classic Series Changed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado introduced the Classic Series, gathering the SR80 together with the SR60, SR325, Hemp, RS1, GS1000 and GS3000 and moving them onto the X2 driver platform. Grado's stated aim was improved consistency, control and refinement, with greater clarity, extension and balance. Cables and headbands were reworked alongside the driver: lighter, more flexible, still hard-wired, and refined for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Series also consolidated the range: the separate SR125 and SR225 tiers that sat above the SR80 in the previous lineup are gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado Labs, Three Generations In\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado Labs has been a family-owned American company since 1953, founded by Audio Hall of Fame member Joseph Grado, who invented the moving coil stereo cartridge and developed the first true high-end dynamic headphone. The company still works out of the Brooklyn building that Pasquale Grado bought in 1918, which started life as the family fruit store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Grado took over from his uncles in the early 1990s, having swept the floors of that building as a boy in the 1960s. He handed leadership to his brother Richard in 2023, with Jonathan and Matthew Grado, the third generation, coming up behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}\n.tlr-cmp a{text-decoration:none!important;opacity:1!important;color:#2a2b2a;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{opacity:1!important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp .cmp-name a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Grado SR80 fits in the Grado Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Classic Series, priced low to high. Grado also builds the Signature Line, with detachable cables, and the wireless GW100x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr60-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR60\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$125\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe entry point. The 44mm X2 driver in a die-injection molded housing with the Bronze cable, the standard headband on a padded synthetic strap, and S cushions for a smooth, relaxed balance. Drivers matched to 0.1 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eGrado SR80 \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$175\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same driver, housing and Bronze cable as the SR60, switched to F cushions. Bringing the driver closer to the ear tightens the bass, pushes the midrange forward and extends the treble.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr325-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR325\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$350\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum in place of the molded housing, driver matching tightened to 0.05 dB, and the Signature Silver headband with a genuine leather strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-hemp-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Hemp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$495\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eMoves the 44mm driver into a bi-wood housing of hempwood and maple: hempwood for damping and warmth, maple for stability at the driver interface. An 8-conductor cable and F cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-rs1-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado RS1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$750\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 50mm X2 driver in a tri-wood cocobolo, hemp and maple housing, and to the Signature Gold headband with aluminum alloy gimbals and steel height rods. L cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs1000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1195\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe 50mm driver in a full mahogany housing, with G cushions, the largest Grado makes, whose geometry sets the driver farthest from the ear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs3000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS3000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1995\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe largest driver in the series at 52mm, in cocobolo with a machined aluminum inner insert, on the Gold cable and a wider leather headstrap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eEvery Classic Series headphone runs the same X2 driver platform, so stepping up the line buys cushion geometry and headband tier first, then driver size and housing material. Browse the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-headphones\"\u003eGrado Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the cartridges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado SR80 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eDynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eOpen air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e44mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e20Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPL at 1mW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e98 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Matched Within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e0.1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDie-injection molded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eStandard assembly, padded synthetic headstrap, steel spring band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCushions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eF cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBronze, hard-wired (not detachable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGrado Classic Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBrooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43120043688032,"sku":"GRADSR80","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-sr80-side-hero.jpg?v=1788464693"},{"product_id":"grado-sr60-classic-series-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado SR60 Classic Series Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado SR60 is the least expensive headphone in Grado's Classic Series and the cheapest way into the 44mm X2 driver platform that runs through the entire range, including models costing sixteen times as much. It is an open-back, on-ear design assembled in Brooklyn, tuned toward balance and musicality rather than emphasis, with S cushions that hold the driver slightly off the ear for a smoother presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Grado SR60\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e44mm X2 Dynamic Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e The same driver platform Grado fits across the Classic Series, built from a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and rare earth magnet system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuned for Balance:\u003c\/b\u003e Grado voices this one for clear midrange, natural detail and an inviting presentation aimed at long listening sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eS Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold the driver a little further from the ear than the SR80's F cushions, contributing to a smooth and relaxed presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDie-Injection Molded Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight and durable, which is a large part of why the SR60 is comfortable for hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Headband Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Padded synthetic headstrap over a steel spring band you bend by hand to set clamping pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBronze Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e Grado's fixed-configuration cable, balancing durability with dependable signal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen-Back Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Music breathes rather than being sealed in, producing a spacious presentation rare at this price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e20Hz to 20kHz Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 ohms nominal and 98 dB at 1mW, so a phone or a laptop headphone jack will drive it properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in the same building the Grado family has owned since 1918.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe X2 Driver Behind the Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the SR60 is Grado's 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built around a Mylar diaphragm, a copper voice coil and a rare earth magnetic system engineered for efficiency and control. This is the same driver platform Grado fits to every Classic Series model. What changes as you move up the range is the housing it sits in, the cushion in front of it and how tightly the two channels are matched, not the driver itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado tunes the SR60 toward balance and musicality, which it describes as clear midrange, natural detail and an inviting presentation designed for long listening sessions. Drivers are matched channel to channel within 0.1 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr60-inline-02.jpg?v=1788460700\" alt=\"Grado SR60 open-back headphones, front view with both driver grilles facing camera\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eS Cushions and What They Do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR60 ships with Grado S cushions, which hold the driver slightly further from the ear than the flatter F cushions used on the SR80 and SR325. That extra distance is what produces the SR60's smoother, more relaxed presentation, and it is the single difference between the SR60 and the SR80, which are otherwise the same headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-accessories\"\u003eGrado sells cushions separately\u003c\/a\u003e and treats them as a tuning element. Swapping to F cushions moves an SR60 toward the SR80's more forward voice for the price of a pair of pads, which is a genuinely useful thing to know before deciding between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr60-inline-04.jpg?v=1788460702\" alt=\"Grado SR60 open-back headphones, one earcup rotated to show the S cushion\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMolded Housing and the Open Back\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR60 uses a lightweight die-injection molded housing that provides durability while keeping the headphone comfortable and easy to wear. At 38 ohms and 98 dB at 1mW it is an easy load, so it will play properly from a phone, a laptop or the headphone output on an integrated amplifier without needing a separate headphone amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cups are open at the back, so air moves freely behind the driver instead of being trapped. That is what produces the spacious presentation, and it also means sound passes both ways: people near you will hear what you are playing, and you will hear them. These belong in a room of your own rather than an open-plan office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr60-inline-03.jpg?v=1788460701\" alt=\"Grado SR60 open-back headphones, cushion side with both S cushions facing camera\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHeadband, Cable and Fit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR60 uses Grado's standard headband assembly with a padded synthetic headstrap. At its core is a steel spring band that you bend by hand, which is how clamping pressure is adjusted on a Grado: you set it once for your head rather than working through click-stops. The cable is Grado's Bronze design in a fixed configuration, balancing durability with dependable signal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat holds across the whole Classic Series, and Grado keeps detachable cables to its Signature Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/sr60-inline-05.jpg?v=1788460703\" alt=\"Grado SR60 open-back headphones, angled view with the braided cable running from both cups\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Classic Series Changed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado introduced the Classic Series, bringing the SR60 together with the SR80, SR325, Hemp, RS1, GS1000 and GS3000 under one banner on the X2 driver platform. Grado's stated aim was improved consistency, control and refinement, with greater clarity, extension and balance, while preserving the lively presentation the range has always had. Cables and headbands were reworked alongside the driver: lighter, more flexible, still hard-wired, and refined for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado Labs, Three Generations In\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado Labs has been a family-owned American company since 1953, founded by Audio Hall of Fame member Joseph Grado, who invented the moving coil stereo cartridge and developed the first true high-end dynamic headphone. The company still works out of the Brooklyn building that Pasquale Grado bought in 1918, which started life as the family fruit store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Grado took over from his uncles in the early 1990s, having swept the floors of that building as a boy in the 1960s. He handed leadership to his brother Richard in 2023, with Jonathan and Matthew Grado, the third generation, coming up behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}\n.tlr-cmp a{text-decoration:none!important;opacity:1!important;color:#2a2b2a;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{opacity:1!important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp .cmp-name a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Grado SR60 fits in the Grado Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Classic Series, priced low to high. Grado also builds the Signature Line, with detachable cables, and the wireless GW100x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eGrado SR60 \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$125\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe entry point. The 44mm X2 driver in a die-injection molded housing with the Bronze cable, the standard headband on a padded synthetic strap, and S cushions for a smooth, relaxed balance. Drivers matched to 0.1 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr80-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR80\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$175\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same driver, housing and Bronze cable as the SR60, switched to F cushions. Bringing the driver closer to the ear tightens the bass, pushes the midrange forward and extends the treble.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr325-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR325\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$350\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum in place of the molded housing, driver matching tightened to 0.05 dB, and the Signature Silver headband with a genuine leather strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-hemp-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Hemp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$495\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eMoves the 44mm driver into a bi-wood housing of hempwood and maple: hempwood for damping and warmth, maple for stability at the driver interface. An 8-conductor cable and F cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-rs1-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado RS1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$750\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 50mm X2 driver in a tri-wood cocobolo, hemp and maple housing, and to the Signature Gold headband with aluminum alloy gimbals and steel height rods. L cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs1000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1195\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe 50mm driver in a full mahogany housing, with G cushions, the largest Grado makes, whose geometry sets the driver farthest from the ear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs3000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS3000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1995\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe largest driver in the series at 52mm, in cocobolo with a machined aluminum inner insert, on the Gold cable and a wider leather headstrap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eEvery Classic Series headphone runs the same X2 driver platform, so stepping up the line buys cushion geometry and headband tier first, then driver size and housing material. Browse the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-headphones\"\u003eGrado Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the cartridges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado SR60 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eDynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eOpen air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e44mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e20Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPL at 1mW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e98 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Matched Within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e0.1 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDie-injection molded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eStandard assembly, padded synthetic headstrap, steel spring band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCushions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eS cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBronze, hard-wired (not detachable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGrado Classic Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBrooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43120043720800,"sku":"GRADSR60","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-sr60-side-hero.jpg?v=1788464685"},{"product_id":"grado-hemp-classic-series-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado Hemp Classic Series Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Hemp is the first wood-cup model in the Classic Series, and the wood is the point. Its housing pairs hempwood with maple: hempwood for damping and tonal warmth, maple for structural stability at the driver-to-shell junction. Inside sits the 44mm X2 driver, tuned here for a fuller and more grounded presentation, on F cushions and an eight-conductor cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Grado Hemp\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e44mm X2 Dynamic Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system, tuned on this model for a fuller and more grounded presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHempwood and Maple Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e A bi-wood shell. Hempwood contributes natural damping and tonal warmth, maple provides stability at the driver interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Renewable Housing Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Hemp fibers can be cultivated and replenished far faster than traditional hardwoods, which is Grado's stated reason for using them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring the driver close to the ear, reinforcing the immediate and engaging presentation the model is voiced for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature Silver Headband Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e The same engineering foundation as the Signature Gold system, on a leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEight-Conductor Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard-wired into the cups and terminated in 3.5mm, with a quarter-inch adapter supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e13Hz to 28kHz Quoted Response:\u003c\/b\u003e Wider at both ends than any Classic Series model below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e0.05 dB Driver Matching:\u003c\/b\u003e The two channels track within 0.05 dB of each other, the tightest tolerance Grado specifies in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembled in Brooklyn, New York:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in Grado's own building alongside every other model in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHempwood and Maple, and Why Both\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp housing is built from two woods doing two different jobs. Hempwood is the damping half: Grado credits it with natural damping and tonal warmth, and describes the presentation it shapes as grounded and physical. Maple is the stiff half, and Grado uses it at the driver interface for structural stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHempwood is also the more interesting material commercially. Hemp fibers can be cultivated and replenished far more rapidly than traditional hardwoods, which is Grado's stated reason for reaching for it. The fibrous grain is visible on the face of every cup, and because the material is worked individually, no two pairs look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-hemp-inline-01.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Hemp open-back headphones, close-up of one earcup showing the marbled hempwood grain, the mesh grille and the Grado Hemp medallion\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe 44mm X2 Driver, Tuned for Weight\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp runs Grado's 44mm X2 dynamic driver: a Mylar diaphragm, a copper voice coil and a rare earth magnet system. It is the same diaphragm size the SR60, SR80 and SR325 use, so the step from those models to this one is about the housing and the cushion, not about driver area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado's voicing here is different from the models below it. Where the SR325 is tuned for articulation and speed, the Hemp is tuned to favor a fuller and more grounded presentation. Each Classic Series model is tuned in relation to its own housing rather than to one house curve, and the wood is what this one is tuned around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-hemp-inline-02.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Hemp open-back headphones, front view of both hempwood and maple earcups\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eF Cushions and What They Do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp ships on Grado F cushions, which bring the driver close to the ear and reinforce the immediate, engaging character the model is voiced for. It is the same cushion the SR80 and SR325 use, so it is the constant across three different housings in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also adjustable. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-accessories\"\u003eGrado sells S, F, L, B and G cushions separately\u003c\/a\u003e and treats the pad as a tuning element: a larger cushion sets the driver farther from the ear and opens up width, a smaller one brings it closer and pushes the midrange forward. On a Grado the cushion is a choice you make rather than a part that simply wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-hemp-inline-03.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Hemp open-back headphones, cups turned to show both F cushions with the drivers visible through the opening\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Signature Silver Headband and Eight-Conductor Cable\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp carries Grado's Signature Silver headband assembly, which shares its engineering foundation with the Signature Gold system used higher in the Classic Series but is lighter. A padded leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching sits against the head, over an internal steel spring band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClamping pressure is set by bending that band by hand rather than by a click-stop mechanism, so the fit is dialed in once and stays. The cable is an eight-conductor Signature Silver design terminated in a 3.5mm mini plug, with a quarter-inch adapter supplied, and it is hard-wired into the cups. Detachable cables are a Signature Line feature and are not offered anywhere in the Classic Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-hemp-inline-04.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Hemp open-back headphones, three-quarter view with the left cup rotated to expose the F cushion and the driver behind it\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Classic Series Means\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Series is Grado's name for seven of its most recognizable headphones brought together on the X2 driver platform, with updated cable assemblies and refined build components. Grado's stated goal for the platform was improved consistency, control and refinement, with greater clarity, extension and balance, while keeping the lively presentation the range is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}\n.tlr-cmp a{text-decoration:none!important;opacity:1!important;color:#2a2b2a;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{opacity:1!important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp .cmp-name a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Grado Hemp fits in the Grado Classic Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Classic Series, priced low to high. Grado also builds the Signature Line, with detachable cables, and the wireless GW100x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr60-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR60\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$125\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe entry point. The 44mm X2 driver in a die-injection molded housing with the Bronze cable, the standard headband on a padded synthetic strap, and S cushions for a smooth, relaxed balance. Drivers matched to 0.1 dB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr80-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR80\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$175\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same driver, housing and Bronze cable as the SR60, switched to F cushions. Bringing the driver closer to the ear tightens the bass, pushes the midrange forward and extends the treble.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-sr325-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado SR325\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$350\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum in place of the molded housing, driver matching tightened to 0.05 dB, and the Signature Silver headband with a genuine leather strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eGrado Hemp \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$495\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eMoves the 44mm driver into a bi-wood housing of hempwood and maple: hempwood for damping and warmth, maple for stability at the driver interface. An 8-conductor cable and F cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-rs1-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado RS1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$750\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 50mm X2 driver in a tri-wood cocobolo, hemp and maple housing, and to the Signature Gold headband with aluminum alloy gimbals and steel height rods. L cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs1000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1195\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe 50mm driver in a full mahogany housing, with G cushions, the largest Grado makes, whose geometry sets the driver farthest from the ear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-gs3000-classic-series-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado GS3000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1995\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe largest driver in the series at 52mm, in cocobolo with a machined aluminum inner insert, on the Gold cable and a wider leather headstrap.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eEvery Classic Series headphone runs the same X2 driver platform, so stepping up the line buys cushion geometry and headband tier first, then driver size and housing material. Browse the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-headphones\"\u003eGrado Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the cartridges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado Hemp Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eDynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eOpen air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e44mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e13Hz - 28kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Matched Within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e0.05 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eBi-wood: hempwood and maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eSignature Silver assembly, padded leather headstrap with white stitching, steel spring band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCushions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eF cushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e8-conductor Signature Silver, hard-wired (not detachable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e3.5mm (mini) with quarter-inch adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eGrado Classic Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eBrooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121919721568,"sku":"GRADHEMP","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-hemp-side-hero.jpg?v=1788536687"},{"product_id":"grado-signature-s150-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado Signature S150 Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Signature S150 is the new way into Grado's Signature Line: a 44mm S driver with a paper-composite diaphragm, a detachable Signature Bronze cable, and the padded leather Signature headband, in a single-piece matte-black housing weighing 220 grams. It is the first headphone to use the 44mm S driver, which takes its diaphragm technology from the 52mm drivers in the HP100 SE and S950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Grado Signature S150\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew 44mm S Driver:\u003c\/b\u003e A paper-composite diaphragm based on the 52mm S drivers in the HP100 SE and S950, developed specifically for the smaller 44mm format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature Bronze Detachable Cable:\u003c\/b\u003e Lighter, softer and more flexible than Grado's earlier cables, terminated in a 3.5mm plug with a 6.3mm adapter supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual 3.5mm Connections at the Cups:\u003c\/b\u003e The cable plugs into each housing, so it can be oriented the way you prefer or swapped for a different termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e220 Grams:\u003c\/b\u003e Light construction for a comfortable, secure fit over extended listening sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePadded Leather Signature Headband:\u003c\/b\u003e A flexible steel band inside the strap lets you set the inward tension by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle-Piece ABS Housing:\u003c\/b\u003e An entirely new acoustic chamber body molded from engineered ABS polymer in a matte-black finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eF Cushions, and the Rest of the Range Fits:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships on the F cushion and remains compatible with Grado's complete cushion range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e104 dB at 1mW:\u003c\/b\u003e Against a 38 ohm nominal load, with the two drivers matched to within 0.05 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand-Assembled in Brooklyn, New York:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed and hand-assembled in Brooklyn, where Grado has built audio products since 1953.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the New 44mm S Driver Brings Down From the Flagships\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S150 is the first headphone to use Grado's 44mm S driver. Its paper-composite diaphragm is based on the technology in the larger 52mm S drivers that power the HP100 SE and the S950 at the top of the Signature Line, and it was developed specifically for the smaller 44mm format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrado's own description of the result is clarity and detail that challenge expectations for a headphone in its class, while keeping the natural body of the music. It also calls out the bass: open-back headphones are often associated with a restrained low end, and Grado describes the S150's as clean and articulate, with a satisfying sense of presence. Quoted response runs from 16Hz to 34kHz, with distortion below 0.3 percent at 100 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-s150-inline-01.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Signature S150 open-back headphones hanging on a headphone stand, front of the earcup and headband\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCan You Change the Cable on the Grado Signature S150?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The S150 uses Grado's detachable cable system, and the cable supplied is the new Signature Bronze, part of Grado's latest generation of Signature Line cables. Grado built it lighter, softer and more flexible than its earlier designs, for comfort and convenience in everyday listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable connects to each housing through a 3.5mm socket, which gives you freedom over cable orientation. At the source end it is a 3.5mm plug with a 6.3mm adapter supplied, so it works with a portable player, a headphone amplifier or a full-size home system out of the same box. Grado also builds the S150 with alternative cable terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-s150-inline-02.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Signature S150 open-back headphones, detachable cable entering the earcup\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eF Cushions, and Every Other Grado Cushion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S150 is supplied with Grado's F cushions, selected as part of the headphone's overall acoustic tuning. Their design includes internal acoustic slits that let air move through, which Grado credits with contributing to the open, detailed presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F is a starting point, not the only option. The S150 is compatible with Grado's complete range of headphone cushions, so you can try different cushions to personalize both the sound and the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFit and the Signature Headband\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 220 grams, the S150 pairs light construction with Grado's new Signature headband assembly. The padded leather strap spreads the headphone's weight across the head, and a flexible steel band inside it lets you adjust the inward tension for a more personal fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware around it was redesigned for this generation: matte-black polymer gimbals, stainless-steel height rods and reinforced junction blocks for stability, adjustability and durability. Housing rotation is deliberately controlled, limiting unnecessary movement while keeping enough flexibility for a personal fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-s150-inline-03.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Signature S150 open-back headphones worn by a listener, side view of the headband and earcup\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Single-Piece Housing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S150 introduces an entirely new single-piece acoustic chamber body. It is molded from engineered ABS polymer, chosen for light weight, durability and dimensional consistency, and finished in a rich matte black that keeps the shape anyone would recognize as a Grado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a contemporary take on Grado's classic look rather than a departure from it, built with modern materials and manufacturing and hand-assembled in Brooklyn, where Grado has designed and built audio products since 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-s150-inline-04.jpg\" alt=\"Grado Signature S150 open-back headphones resting beside a turntable, matte-black single-piece housing\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}\n.tlr-cmp a{text-decoration:none!important;opacity:1!important;color:#2a2b2a;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{opacity:1!important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp .cmp-name a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Grado Signature S150 fits in the Grado Signature Line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Signature Line, priced low to high. Grado also builds the hard-wired Classic Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eGrado Signature S150 \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$295\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe entry to the Signature Line. The new 44mm S driver with a paper-composite diaphragm in a single-piece matte-black ABS housing, 220 grams, on the Signature Bronze detachable cable with a 3.5mm plug and a 6.3mm adapter in the box. Quoted 16Hz to 34kHz at 104 dB. F cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-signature-s550-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Signature S550\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$995\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 50mm S2 driver, tuned to a housing made entirely from Brazilian Walnut, 335 grams, on the Signature Silver detachable cable with a four-pin balanced mini XLR at each cup. Quoted 6Hz to 44kHz at 112 dB. B cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-signature-s750-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Signature S750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1695\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same 50mm S2 driver in an all-aluminum housing at 460 grams, on the Signature Gold detachable cable with a 6.3mm plug. Quoted wider and louder at 4Hz to 48kHz and 115 dB. B cushions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-signature-s950-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Signature S950\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$2195\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to the 52mm S driver, a paper composite cone on a high-flux rare earth magnetic circuit, in a Brazilian Walnut housing at 395 grams. Quoted 3.5Hz to 51.5kHz at 117 dB with distortion under 0.1 percent. G and F cushions both supplied.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grado-signature-hp100-se-open-back-headphones\"\u003eGrado Signature HP100 SE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$2495\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe same 52mm driver in a precision-machined aluminum housing with the model name engraved on the face, which Grado describes as the more analytical of the two. The model that introduced the detachable cable to the range. G and F cushions both supplied.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eThe S150 brings the Signature Line's detachable cable and headband to its new entry model, with a driver whose diaphragm is based on the 52mm S driver at the top of the line. Stepping up buys a larger driver, lower distortion and a wood or aluminum housing. Browse the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado-headphones\"\u003eGrado Headphones\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the cartridges in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grado\"\u003eGrado\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGrado Signature S150 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm S, paper-composite diaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16Hz - 34kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 0.3% at 100 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPL at 1mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e104 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver Matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece engineered ABS polymer, matte black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature assembly, padded leather strap, flexible steel band, matte-black polymer gimbals, stainless-steel height rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF cushions (compatible with Grado's complete cushion range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Bronze detachable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 3.5mm mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm with 6.3mm adapter supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-assembled in Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67689229418592,"sku":"GRADS150","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/grado-s150-side-hero.jpg?v=1792697457"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/collections\/grado-sr325-side-hero.jpg?v=1793117369","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/collections\/best-headphones-under-500.oembed","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}