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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Grado RS2e review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.3

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%

3.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
3.3

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%

3.0

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.7

Design

8.0%

6.2

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

1.4

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

  • 0.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    5.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 0.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.6
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Grado RS2e is a handcrafted, open-back on-ear headphone featuring 44mm dynamic drivers housed in mahogany wood earpieces that utilize a proprietary e-series curing process to reduce resonance. Technical specifications include a frequency response of 14 Hz to 28 kHz, a 32-ohm nominal impedance that makes them easy to drive from portable sources, and a sensitivity of 99.8 dB, with drivers matched to within 0.05 dB for precise stereo imaging. Its main characteristics are a warm, energetic sound profile with highly detailed, liquid mid-range and a spacious three-dimensional soundstage, all supported by an 8-conductor ultra-high purity copper cable. Major pros include its exceptionally lightweight 'feather-like' construction, articulate high-end, and emotive vocal reproduction. Notable cons include a heavy, non-detachable cable that is prone to tangling, a lack of accessories, and an on-ear fit that may become uncomfortable during long-term use for some users.

Technical Specifications of Grado RS2e

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

3.3
Grado RS2e has a technical score of 3.28 points, which is lower than that of 96.6% 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 RS2e 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%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

4.6
Grado RS2e has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.6 points, which is lower than 96.8% 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 RS2e 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

44 mm
Grado RS2e uses a driver size of 44 mm, larger driver size than 82.8% of headphones and equal to 0.7% 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 RS2e 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

14 Hz
Grado RS2e reaches a lowest frequency of 14 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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

N/A
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

no
Grado RS2e is not headset-ready, while 15.3% is. 84.7% 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 RS2e 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

yes
Grado RS2e includes a boom microphone. 84.5% 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 RS2e 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 RS2e 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 RS2e 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

on-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

227 g
Grado RS2e weighs 227 g, heavier than 53.2% of headphones and equal to 0.2% 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 RS2e vs the average headphone

  • 4 mm larger driver size
    Grado RS2e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 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 RS2e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.44 mm vs 40 mm
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Grado RS2e includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Grado RS2e includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Grado RS2e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 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 RS2e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.28000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 4 Hz lower bass extension
    Grado RS2e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (14 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 RS2e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (14 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.14 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Open-back design
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Boom microphone included
    Grado RS2e includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a 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

    Grado RS2e includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 0.5 m more useful cable length
    Grado RS2e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (1.7 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 RS2e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (1.7 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.1.7 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    Grado RS2e uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 0.5 m more useful cable length
    Grado RS2e offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (1.7 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • 4 mm larger driver size
    Grado RS2e uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Grado RS2e has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 4 Hz lower bass extension
    Grado RS2e has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (14 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Grado RS2e includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    Grado RS2e includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

Total
Design
Sound
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • Fixed cable
    Grado RS2e has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e 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.
  • 10.2 dB lower max SPL
    Grado RS2e has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (99.8 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • Not headset-ready
    Grado RS2e is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Grado RS2e has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Grado RS2e does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Not headset-ready
    Grado RS2e is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    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

    Grado RS2e is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Grado RS2e is more expensive than the average headphone (£530 vs £90).
    Grado RS2e is more expensive than the average headphone (£530 vs £90).£530 vs £90
  • 46% worse value for money
    Grado RS2e has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.61 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 RS2e has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.61 vs 6.736).4.61 vs 6.74
  • 2.2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Grado RS2e 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 RS2e 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
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Grado RS2e has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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

    Grado RS2e has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Grado RS2e?

  • Excellent clarity and detail in the midrange, making acoustic instruments and vocals sound lifelike
  • Lightweight mahogany and leather construction provides an elegant, retro aesthetic
  • Highly efficient and easy to drive from almost any source without a dedicated amplifier
  • Energetic and intimate 'house sound' that excels with jazz, folk, and classic rock genres
  • Exceptional imaging and instrument separation for an open-back headphone

What customers dislike about Grado RS2e?

  • On-ear design (L-Cush pads) can become physically painful after 1–2 hours of use
  • Non-detachable cable is thick, heavy, and prone to kinking or twisting
  • Lacks deep sub-bass impact, making it less suitable for EDM or hip-hop
  • Open-back design provides zero noise isolation and significant sound leakage
  • Minimalist 'pizza box' packaging and few included accessories relative to price

Expert reviews

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head-fi.org
19/08/2018
Grado Reference Series RS2e - Reviews - Head-Fi

The Grado Reference Series RS2e headphonesGo offer an energetic, mid-forward sound characterized by intimate vocals, detailed highs, and articulate, musical bass, making them an ideal choice for acoustic genres. Their lightweight, hand-crafted mahogany design is paired with high efficiency, allowing them to be driven easily by a variety of sources. Conversely, the stock L-Cush...Read more

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everydaylistening.net
19/08/2018
Grado Labs RS2e – The ‘Little’ Reference Grado doesn’t play 2nd fiddle…

The Grado Labs RS2e is a light, handcrafted, open-back headphone featuring single-piece mahogany earcups and a light tan leather headband. It is highly efficient with a 99.8 dB sensitivity and 32 ohms impedance, making it easy to power with basic sources like smartphones or portable DACs. Sonically, it delivers a colored, energetic "house sound" featuring forward mids that make...Read more

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bosshunting.com.au
16/06/2021
Review: Grado Labs RS2e Headphones - Boss Hunting

Grado Labs RS2e headphonesGo are hand-built, open-air, pro-grade headphones designed purely for high-fidelity home music listening. The author, Jack Slade, highlights several pros, including a versatile and exceptional sound signature characterized by consistently crisp bass, a solid treble, and highly discernible highs and lows. The headphones uncover hidden nuances in music,...Read more

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theaureview.com
19/02/2018
Tech Review: Grado RS2e Reference Series Headphones

In his tech review for The AU Review, David Smith awards the Grado RS2e Reference Series HeadphonesGo an impressive 9.0 out of 10 score, praising them as a handmade audiophile solution specifically engineered for dedicated at-home music listening. Priced at $649 AUD, the headphones excel primarily due to their near-perfect tonal balance and exceptional sonic clarity across a wide...Read more

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majorhifi.com
07/06/2018
Grado RS2e Headphones Review - Major HiFi

The MajorHiFi review highlights the Grado RS2e as an exceptionally lightweight, open-back headphone featuring a minimalist, retro design with 350-degree swiveling ear cups for comfort. Sonically, the headphones excel with vocal-centric, acoustic, and rock music, offering a crisp, intimate soundstage free of sibilance, while the featherlight build is praised as a major comfort...Read more

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musicalhead.de
31/10/2015
Comparison Test: GRADO RS2e vs. GH1", "Head-to-Head Review: GRADO RS2e vs. GH1

Overview and Audio Characteristics The Grado RS2e and the Heritage Series GH1 are open-back, on-ear headphones crafted in Brooklyn, featuring identical 44 mm e-Series drivers but utilizing different wood enclosures that shape their distinct sound signatures. The RS2e features a mahogany housing and delivers exceptional transparency, natural tonality, and a highly analytical,...Read more

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lindwurm.wordpress.com
11/02/2015
The Grado Rs2e – An Audiophile's Musical Microscope

The Grado RS2e is a premium, open-back dynamic headphone handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York by a family-owned business, retailing for around €500. Described by the reviewer as an "audiophile music microscope," these headphones are surprisingly compact and lightweight, featuring retro-styled ear cups made of mahogany wood. Boasting a low impedance of 32 ohms, the RS2e is exceptionally...Read more

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likehifi.de
20/03/2021
Review: Grado RS2e Headphones & Lehmannaudio Drachenfels Headphone Amplifier

The Grado RS2eGo open-back, on-ear headphones, featuring a distinct mahogany wood design, offer a high-quality, detailed, and spatial audio experience when paired with the Lehmannaudio Drachenfels amplifier. The combination excels with warm, plastic vocals and impressive, precise micro-dynamics, delivering a lively and musical sound. The Drachenfels amplifier itself is noted for its...Read more

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lowbeats.de
19/09/2017
Portable on-ear headphones with a live-sound character

The LowBeats review highlights the Grado RS2eGo as a lightweight, open-back on-ear headphone featuring handcrafted mahogany wood housing and 44mm drivers that deliver a lively, intimate soundstage with vivid midrange clarity and crisp highs. These 32-ohm headphones are noted for their efficiency, making them easy to drive with portable devices while offering a distinct, engaging...Read more

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on-mag.fr
24/05/2021
Grado RS2e: review, opinion, specs, price", "Grado RS2e: test, reviews, features, price

The ON-mag.fr review evaluates the Grado RS2e, an open-back, circum-aural Hi-Fi headphone handcrafted in Brooklyn, USA, that retails officially for 665 euros. Weighing a lightweight 250 grams, the device retains Grado’s iconic, nearly unchanged retro design, raising the question of whether its traditional build can compete with today's inventive audio market. Sonically, the reviewer...Read more

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on-mag.fr
24/05/2021
Grado RS2e Review: A timeless Hi-Fi headphone that is far from having its last word

The Grado RS2e review by ON-mag awards the open-back, on-ear headphones a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for their exceptional musicality and balance. Priced at 665 €, these Brooklyn-handcrafted headphones feature a charming, timeless vintage design highlighted by solid mahogany wood ear cups. The reviewer strongly praises the headphones for their open, vast, and precise stereo imaging...Read more

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Grado RS2e - High-fidelity On-Ear Headphones - Zococity

The Grado RS2e is a premium pair of open-back, on-ear audiophile headphones handcrafted with natural mahogany ear cups and a genuine leather headband. According to a customer review, these headphones deliver exceptional high-end sound quality, characterized by a clean and sharp separation of bass, midrange, and treble frequencies. The user notes that the sound is highly defined and...Read more

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head-fi.org
19/08/2018
Grado Reference Series RS2e - Reviews (Dutch user review included)", "Grado Reference Series RS2e Reviews - Including Dutch User Review", "Grado Refer...

The Grado Reference Series RS2e headphones are praised by Head-Fi users for an energetic, intimate sound signature, featuring taut mid-bass, transparent mids, and airy treble that shines on acoustic music and male vocals. These open-back, handcrafted mahogany headphones are lauded for their feather-light, comfortable design. However, reviewers frequently cite significant drawbacks,...Read more

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