Grado GS1000x Statement Headphones

The Grado GS1000x marks the entry into the Statement Series—where scale, space, and realism take centre stage. Hand-built in Brooklyn, the GS1000x combines Grado’s latest 50mm X-Series driver with a hybrid wood housing and oversized ear cushions to create one of the most expansive and immersive presentations in the lineup.

This is a headphone designed for listeners who want to feel the size of the recording venue-its depth, air, and dimensionality.

Hybrid Wood Housing. Expansive Presentation.

The GS1000x features a carefully tuned combination of mahogany and ipê hardwood. Each material contributes to the overall tonal balance:

• Mahogany provides warmth and natural body

• Ipê adds density, stability, and improved transient control

Together, they produce a sound that is spacious, controlled, and richly layered—without losing the immediacy Grado is known for.

50mm X-Series Driver — Effortless Scale

At the core is Grado’s 50mm X-Series dynamic driver, engineered for improved efficiency, reduced distortion, and wider dynamic range. In the GS1000x, it delivers:

• Deep, articulate bass with authority

• Open, textured midrange

• Extended, airy treble

• A remarkably wide and three-dimensional soundstage

Compared to the Reference Series, the GS1000x shifts the focus toward scale and spatial presentation. Orchestral works feel larger. Live recordings breathe. Well-produced studio albums reveal new layers and placement cues.

Large-Format Comfort

The GS1000x uses Grado’s oversized circumaural “G” cushions, which sit around the ear rather than on it. This not only enhances comfort for long sessions, but also contributes significantly to the expansive soundstage and imaging precision.

The upgraded 8-conductor cable improves signal integrity and durability, while the leather headband maintains comfort and classic Grado aesthetics.

System Matching

With 38-ohm impedance, the GS1000x is relatively easy to drive, but it clearly benefits from a high-quality headphone amplifier and resolving DAC. Proper pairing unlocks its full sense of depth, control, and dimensional layering.

Why We Like It

The GS1000x delivers one of the most spacious and immersive presentations in Grado’s lineup. It preserves the brand’s energy and clarity while elevating scale and refinement to a level that feels truly high-end.

For listeners building a dedicated two-channel headphone system, the GS1000x is a compelling step into statement-level performance.

Key Features

• Open-back, circumaural design

• 50mm X-Series dynamic drivers

• Hybrid mahogany and ipê wood housing

• Oversized “G” cushion ear pads

• 8-conductor cable

• Leather headband

• Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic

• Operating Principle: Open-back

• Frequency Response: 8Hz – 35kHz

• Impedance: 38 ohms

• Sensitivity: 99.8 dB

• Cable Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)

• 3.5mm plug with 1/4" adapter included