Grado GS3000x Statement Headphones

The Grado GS3000x stands at the summit of the Statement Series-an uncompromising expression of scale, refinement, and musical realism. Hand-built in Brooklyn, the GS3000x pairs Grado’s flagship 50mm X-Series driver with a rare cocobolo hardwood housing, delivering a presentation that is expansive, richly textured, and effortlessly authoritative.

This is Grado at full stride-designed for serious two-channel listeners and dedicated headphone systems.

Solid Cocobolo. Natural Authority.

The GS3000x features large, individually grained cocobolo hardwood housings. Known for its density and tonal richness, cocobolo contributes to:

• Greater bass weight and control

• Enhanced harmonic complexity

• Improved transient stability

• A more grounded, authoritative presentation

The result is a sound that combines warmth and body with exceptional clarity and extension.

50mm X-Series Driver — Flagship Control & Resolution

At its core is Grado’s 50mm X-Series dynamic driver, engineered for improved efficiency, lower distortion, and broader dynamic range. In the GS3000x, it delivers:

• Deep, controlled, and textured bass

• A highly resolving, lifelike midrange

• Extended, refined treble with air and openness

• An expansive, holographic soundstage

Compared to the GS1000x, the GS3000x offers greater density, improved low-frequency authority, and enhanced micro-detail retrieval. Imaging is precise, with convincing depth and layered separation that reveals the structure of complex recordings.

It maintains Grado’s signature immediacy-but with the composure and scale of a true flagship.

Oversized “G” Cushions & Premium Build

The GS3000x uses Grado’s large circumaural “G” cushions, which sit around the ear for improved comfort and expanded staging. The upgraded 8-conductor cable enhances signal integrity, while the leather headband and handcrafted wooden housings reinforce its premium build quality.

Every pair is hand-assembled and driver-matched in Brooklyn.

System Matching

With 38-ohm impedance, the GS3000x is not difficult to drive, but it scales significantly with high-quality amplification and a resolving DAC. Paired correctly, it delivers an immersive, room-like presentation that approaches loudspeaker realism.

Why We Like It

The GS3000x combines scale, warmth, and resolution in a way that feels effortless and organic. It offers the spaciousness of the Statement Series with added authority and harmonic depth—making it one of the most compelling high-end dynamic headphones available.

For listeners building a no-compromise personal listening system, the GS3000x is a true destination piece.

Key Features

• Open-back, circumaural design

• 50mm X-Series dynamic drivers

• Solid cocobolo hardwood housings

• Oversized “G” cushion ear pads

• 8-conductor cable

• Leather headband

• Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic

• Operating Principle: Open-back

• Frequency Response: 4Hz – 51kHz

• Impedance: 38 ohms

• Sensitivity: 99.8 dB

• Cable Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)

• 3.5mm plug with 1/4" adapter included