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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,060
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Grado GS1000e review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

3.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
3.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

3.2

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.4

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.4

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.4

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,060

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Verdict

The Grado GS1000e is a high-end, open-back circumaural headphone featuring hand-crafted mahogany ear cups and 50mm dynamic transducers. Its technical specifications include a wide frequency response of 8Hz to 35,000Hz, a 32-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 99.8 dB, making it relatively easy to drive despite its audiophile status. Main characteristics include the signature 'Statement Series' large foam G-cushions for enhanced comfort and an expansive soundstage. Pros include its exceptional instrument separation, airy treble, and lightweight design that facilitates long listening sessions. However, cons include a bulky, non-detachable cable, significant sound leakage due to the open-air design, and a peaky 2kHz frequency response that some listeners may find fatiguing.

Technical Specifications of Grado GS1000e

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

3.1
Grado GS1000e has a technical score of 3.15 points, which is lower than that of 98% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Grado GS1000e has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.1

Overall score

40.0%

4.9

Price

3.7
Grado GS1000e has a quality-to-price ratio of 3.7 points, which is lower than 98.5% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Grado GS1000e does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 mm
Grado GS1000e uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Grado GS1000e uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

8 Hz
Grado GS1000e reaches a lowest frequency of 8 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 80.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Grado GS1000e does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Grado GS1000e is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
Grado GS1000e has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Grado GS1000e does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Grado GS1000e supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Grado GS1000e does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Grado GS1000e does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Grado
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

250 g
Grado GS1000e weighs 250 g, heavier than 61.3% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Grado GS1000e vs the average headphone

  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Grado GS1000e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado GS1000e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Grado GS1000e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Grado GS1000e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.8 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Grado GS1000e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Grado GS1000e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.35000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 2.55 m more useful cable length
    Grado GS1000e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Grado GS1000e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.3.75 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    Grado GS1000e uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
    When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado GS1000e uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 2.55 m more useful cable length
    Grado GS1000e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • Open-back design
    Grado GS1000e uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Grado GS1000e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 10 Hz lower bass extension
    Grado GS1000e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (8 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Grado GS1000e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.

Total
Design
Sound
  • Fixed cable
    Grado GS1000e has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 16 mm tighter earcup height
    Grado GS1000e has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (44 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 14.7% higher weight
    Grado GS1000e is heavier than the average headphone (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Grado GS1000e uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Grado GS1000e does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Grado GS1000e does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Grado GS1000e has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Grado GS1000e has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Grado GS1000e does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Grado GS1000e does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado GS1000e does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    Grado GS1000e does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Grado GS1000e does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Grado GS1000e has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado GS1000e has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 16 mm tighter earcup height
    Grado GS1000e has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (44 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado GS1000e has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (44 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.44 mm vs 60 mm
  • 11.78x more expensive
    Grado GS1000e is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,060 vs £90).
    Grado GS1000e is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,060 vs £90).£1,060 vs £90
  • 14.7% higher weight
    Grado GS1000e is heavier than the average headphone (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Grado GS1000e is heavier than the average headphone (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.250 g vs 218 g
  • 83.1% worse value for money
    Grado GS1000e has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.68 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Grado GS1000e has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.68 vs 6.736).3.68 vs 6.74
  • 2.2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Grado GS1000e has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Grado GS1000e has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (99.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.99.8 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
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Overall
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Calls & Controls
Features

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Grado GS1000e?

  • Vast and deep soundstage that provides a spacious, 'speaker-like' listening experience
  • Incredible level of clarity and micro-detail, especially effective at low volumes
  • Extremely lightweight construction makes them comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Stunning aesthetic design featuring hand-crafted mahogany earcups
  • Highly sensitive and easy to drive, though they scale well with better amplification
  • Smooth, non-fatiguing treble compared to other Grado models

What customers dislike about Grado GS1000e?

  • High retail price with many users noting significant diminishing returns
  • Open-back design causes significant sound leakage, making them unsuitable for public use
  • The stock 12-conductor cable is very thick, heavy, and non-detachable
  • Bass may feel 'modest' or light for listeners who prefer heavy impact or sub-bass
  • Recessed midrange can make vocals feel distant or less intimate
  • Large 'G-cushion' foam pads can feel 'itchy' or scratchy to some users

Expert reviews

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head-fi.org
10/08/2014
Grado GS1000e - Reviews - Head-Fi

The Grado GS1000eGo headphones are praised in Head-Fi reviews for their premium, hand-crafted aesthetic and an effortless, high-end sound signature that offers deep, warm bass and rich, full-bodied vocals. Users highlight the expansive, open-air soundstage, remarkable musical separation, and comfortable, lightweight design featuring large cushions for long listening sessions....Read more

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homestudiobasics.com
17/01/2026
Grado GS1000e Review – Worth The Money In Today's Market? Would you like a similar list for the preceding model (GS1000i) or the latest generation (GS...

The Grado GS1000e open-back headphones offer a more subdued, less sibilant version of the signature Grado sound, prioritizing raw, organic clarity, accurate bass, and an exceptionally wide soundstage. Built with lightweight mahogany cups, a leather headband, and oversized G-cushions, they provide an incredibly airy, unique comfort that excels during long listening sessions. Despite...Read more

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majorhifi.com
08/06/2018
Grado GS1000e Review - Headphones for Audiophiles

The MajorHiFi review highlights the Grado GS1000e as an open-back, dynamic headphone with a distinct, vintage aesthetic featuring a leather headband and large mahogany earcups. Pros include its exceptionally wide and deep soundstage, which creates a highly immersive, "in-the-room" listening experience. Sonically, the headphones excel at rendering complex harmonics, micro-details,...Read more

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audiophilia.com
02/10/2014
Grado Labs GS-1000e Statement Headphones - Audiophilia

The Grado Labs GS-1000e Statement headphones are a high-end, open-back model priced at $1,000 that delivers a warm, rich, and full-bodied "house" sound. Reviewer Martin Appel paired them with a Schiit LYR 2 tube hybrid amplifier, which unlocked their full potential and revealed a deeply immersive listening experience. With this setup, the headphones produced an exceptionally...Read more

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25/11/2025
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Home Studio Basics identifies the Grado SR225e as the sweet spot for performance, noting that the SR60e and SR225e provide up to 95% of the brand's signature sound. These open-back headphones excel with high resolution, energetic, live-concert soundstaging, and efficient 32-ohm engineering that drives well without a dedicated amp, particularly highlighting excellent mid-range for...Read more

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head-fi.org
10/08/2014
Grado GS1000e | Headphone Reviews and Discussion

The Head-Fi community reviews for the Grado GS1000eGo highlight an effortless, open, and airy soundstage paired with exceptional instrument separation and smooth treble, housed in handcrafted mahogany cups. Proponents praise the lightweight, non-fatiguing, and comfortable fit provided by the large "G cushions," which make these headphones ideal for long, private listening sessions....Read more

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stereo.de
16/12/2014
Grado GS1000e - Review Results

The Grado GS1000e, reviewed by Stereo Magazine, is recognized as a high-end, hand-crafted, open-back headphone featuring mahogany ear cups and 50mm transducers that deliver a wide frequency response and organic, warm sound. Its key strengths include an immersive, three-dimensional soundstage provided by oversized "G-Cushion" pads and an exceptionally lightweight design, which...Read more

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on-mag.fr
10/07/2011
Review [Updated]: Grado Statement GS1000i Headphones (Includes the Transition to the GS1000e Model)

The ON-mag.fr review of the Grado Statement GS1000i highlights it as a high-end, open-back circum-auricular headphone priced indicatively at €1,300. Handcrafted by the New York-based brand, the headphone stands out for its exceptional build quality, featuring a leather-wrapped headband and stunning turned precious solid wood ear cups designed to absorb vibrations and eliminate...Read more

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zococity.es
14/07/2021
Comfort and Performance Analysis: Grado GS1000e

The Grado GS1000e is a premium, open-back, over-ear headphone handcrafted from mahogany wood, designed to deliver exceptional high-resolution and high-fidelity audio performance. It utilizes large 50mm dynamic transducers paired with a 12-conductor cable layout, a combination engineered to maintain optimal frequency balance, stability, and Grado's signature midrange clarity....Read more

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11/02/2020
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20/12/2019
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14/04/2026
Grado GS1000e Statement headphones [Hifi Studio 79]

The Grado GS1000e Statement headphones are high-end, open-back units featuring handcrafted mahogany chambers and 50mm dynamic drivers designed for an expansive three-dimensional soundstage, remarkable clarity, and high comfort via large "G-Cushion" pads. They excel at delivering warm, detailed audio without user fatigue. Conversely, the design has a large physical footprint with an...Read more

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8.9
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8.8
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8.8
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8.7
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8.7
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8.7
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8.7

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