Grado GS1000x

$1,195.00

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The Sound Of Wood

Grado has been working with mahogany longer than any other wood, it’s a skill we’ve been honing for generations. The materiality of the GS1000x goes even further now that we’ve paired it with ipê wood, a tropical and durable wood that pairs incredibly well with mahogany. This marriage elevates the signature sound of the GS1000x. Mahogany exudes warm tones while ipê acts as a sturdy base for the any sound passing through its grain.

When you first lay eyes on the Grado GS1000x Statement, they may seem like another pair of classic over-ear headphones from Grado. However, these are more than meets the eye. Grado’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in every detail. Notably, the GS1000x introduces ipê, a durable tropical wood, alongside Grado’s beloved mahogany, enhancing sonic solidity and robustness in the driver housing.
Under the hood, the GS1000x boasts the latest ‘X’ dynamic drivers, designed to leverage the warmth of mahogany. The 50mm drivers feature a more potent magnetic circuit, a lower-mass voice coil, and a reworked diaphragm for heightened efficiency and reduced distortion. The redesign extends to the headband and cables, featuring a 12-conductor super-annealed copper cable and a minimally padded, leather-covered headband with elegant white stitching.

Delivering a vivid, detailed sound, the GS1000x captivates with its compelling and absorbing performance. Grado’s focus on construction over flashy design is evident in the GS1000x. While the materials are top-notch, the emphasis is on positioning the drivers over the ears. Weighing less than 400g, they provide comfort for extended listening sessions. As open-backed headphones, they’re best enjoyed in solitude where they reward you with a sonic experience that lingers.

A Spacious Soundstage

Journey inside the music and hear the space between instruments with the unique soundstage of the GS1000x. This is only possible when our large cushions, 50mm driver, 12-conductor cable, and large housing work in unison.

Features

  • 50mm driver
  • Mahogany /Ipé wood housing
  • G-Cushions
  • White stitched leather headband
  • De-stressed driver
  • Drivers matched .05db
  • Durable 12-conductor cable
  • Hand assembled in Brooklyn

X Series Drivers

The GS1000x is the first full-bodied headphone to take advantage of the larger 50mm X Drivers. Specifically tuned to bring forth the warmth mahogany produces, this new speaker design features a more powerful magnetic circuit, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm. Reengineering these components for our 50mm drivers improve efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music.

New Cable & Headbands

Along with the speakers, the cables and headband have been redesigned for the GS1000x. Housed in a more durable exterior, the now super annealed copper 12-conductor cable reveals even more of your music with improved purity. The new black leather headband features a white-stitched accent.

Hand Assembled in Brooklyn

Our first wooden headphones were built in the middle of the night back in 1994 by John Grado. Wood has been a staple on our workbench ever since. Each GS1000x headphone is hand-built by our team in Brooklyn – these headphones go from workbench to workbench until they’re ready for your ears. We started building on a kitchen table in 1953, and every experience since then has led to the GS1000x.

Brand

Grado

Grado Labs, founded in 1953 by Joseph Grado, is a family-owned American company renowned for producing high-quality audio equipment. From its humble beginnings in building hand-built phono cartridges, Grado has become an audio pioneer. It invented the first moving coil stereo phono cartridge and developed the first high-end dynamic headphones. Today, the company continues to operate from its original Brooklyn location while maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship and excellence. Over the decades, Grado has expanded its product line to include a range of headphones and phono cartridges designed with a focus on sound quality and durability. A notable example is the Signature HP100 SE headphones, introduced in 2024 as a tribute to the original HP1 model from the early 1990s. This flagship model combines classic design elements with modern engineering to deliver an exceptional listening experience. Despite changes in the audio industry, Grado remains committed to handcrafting its products in Brooklyn. This allows them to keep that attention to detail that has made them audiophile favorites. The company relies on word-of-mouth among audio enthusiasts rather than mass advertising. With a rich history and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Grado Labs continues to set standards in the world of high-fidelity audio.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Grado phono cartridges and headphones, selling customers the best cartridges and headphones from Grado in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Grado components? You can trade-in any component towards a Grado component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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