{"product_id":"grado-prestige-series-hemp-x2-headphones","title":"Grado Prestige Series Hemp Headphones","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGrado Hemp Open-Air Headphones\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e44 mm X2 drivers, bi-wood hemp and maple housings, a Signature Silver headband assembly, and F cushions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grado Hemp combines the company’s latest X2 driver platform with distinctive bi-wood housings made from hempwood and maple. Part of Grado’s Classic Series, the Hemp is tuned for a fuller, more grounded presentation while retaining the immediacy of an open-air design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 44 mm X2 dynamic driver uses a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, and rare-earth magnet system. F cushions place the drivers close to the ears, contributing to the Hemp’s direct and engaging presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBi-Wood Hemp and Maple Housings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp’s housings combine hempwood with maple, using the different properties of the two materials to support the driver. According to Grado, hempwood provides natural damping and helps give the headphone its tonal warmth, while maple adds structural stability at the driver interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp is also a rapidly renewable crop, giving the material an environmental advantage over many traditional hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignature Silver Headband Assembly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp uses Grado’s Signature Silver headband assembly, which shares its engineering foundation with the company’s Signature Gold system. A padded leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching improves comfort, while the internal steel spring band lets you adjust the clamping pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignature Silver Cable and F Cushions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eight-conductor Signature Silver cable is fitted as standard. The standard version is terminated with a 3.5 mm plug and includes a removable 1\/4\" adapter, while an XLR-terminated version is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemp is supplied with Grado F cushions. Because Grado’s cushions also act as acoustic tuning elements, they can be changed to alter the fit, tonal balance, and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44 mm X2 dynamic drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMylar diaphragms, copper voice coils, and rare-earth magnet systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-air operating principle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-wood hempwood and maple housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Silver headband assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable internal steel spring band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight-conductor Signature Silver cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 3.5 mm or optional XLR termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Dynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle:\u003c\/b\u003e Open air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEar Cushions:\u003c\/b\u003e F cushions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Hempwood and maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCable:\u003c\/b\u003e Eight-conductor Signature Silver cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Termination:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 mm with 1\/4\" adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptional Termination:\u003c\/b\u003e XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 44 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 13 Hz–28 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDriver Matching:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.05 dB\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53765978718392,"sku":"HEMP","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/GradoHemp-004.jpg?v=1785435832","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/grado-prestige-series-hemp-x2-headphones","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}