Grado GS1000 Open-Air Headphones

50 mm X2 drivers, full mahogany housings, a Signature Gold headband assembly, Signature Silver cable, and G cushions

The Grado GS1000 combines the company’s 50 mm X2 dynamic driver with full mahogany housings and its largest ear cushions. The larger driver and G cushions distinguish the GS1000 within the Classic Series, giving it greater bass extension, dynamic headroom, and spatial scale.

Its X2 dynamic driver uses a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, and rare-earth magnet system engineered for efficiency and dynamic control. Grado’s latest tuning is intended to improve balance and clarity while preserving the lively character associated with the company’s open-air headphones.

Full Mahogany Housings

The GS1000’s housings are made entirely from mahogany, a material with a long history in Grado headphones. According to Grado, mahogany contributes warmth, tonal richness, and natural resonance while supporting the openness and scale of the GS1000’s presentation.

Signature Gold Headband Assembly

The GS1000 uses Grado’s Signature Gold headband assembly, the company’s most refined mechanical platform within the Classic Series. Engraved aluminum-alloy gimbals, stainless steel height rods, and reinforced aluminum junction blocks improve structural stability and durability while maintaining controlled earcup rotation.

A genuine leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching provides cushioning, while an internal steel spring band lets you adjust the clamping pressure.

Signature Silver Cable and G Cushions

Grado’s Signature Silver cable is designed to reduce weight and improve flexibility while maintaining signal integrity. The GS1000 is available with either Grado’s standard connector or an optional XLR termination.

The GS1000 is supplied with G cushions, the largest cushions in the Grado range. Their geometry positions the drivers farther from the ears, increasing the perceived width and dimensionality of the presentation while maintaining center focus. Because Grado’s cushions also act as acoustic tuning elements, they can be changed to alter the fit, tonal balance, and presentation.

Features

• 50 mm X2 dynamic drivers
• Mylar diaphragms, copper voice coils, and rare-earth magnet systems
• Open-air operating principle
• Full mahogany housings
• Signature Gold headband assembly
• Engraved aluminum-alloy gimbals
• Stainless steel height rods
• Reinforced aluminum junction blocks
• Genuine leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching
• Adjustable internal steel spring band
• Signature Silver cable
• Standard or optional XLR termination
• G cushions

Specifications

Transducer Type: Dynamic

Operating Principle: Open air

Ear Cushions: G cushions

Housing: Mahogany

Headband Assembly: Signature Gold

Cable: Signature Silver cable

Connector Options: Standard or XLR

Driver Size: 50 mm

Frequency Response: 8 Hz–35 kHz

SPL (1 mW): 99.8 dB

Nominal Impedance: 38 ohms

Driver Matching: 0.05 dB