Grado GS1000x

Grado GS1000x – Statement Series Mahogany Flagship

The redesigned GS1000x is the entry point to Grado's Statement Series — a big, open-back headphone with hand-crafted mahogany cups and the signature G-cushion for wide, enveloping sound.

Key Features

• 4th-Gen X-Series Dynamic Driver: Redesigned voice coil, diaphragm and magnet for lower distortion and richer detail
• Hand-Turned Mahogany Earcups: The wood Grado has been shaping for generations — warm, resonant, and tonally even
• Statement Series Soundstage: Expansive, airy, holographic stereo image with a sense of space bigger than the Reference line
• G-Cushion (Large Bowl): Over-ear fit that takes pressure off the ears and lets the driver breathe
• Leather-Stitched Headband: Premium feel with Grado's signature open-back comfort for long listening sessions
• 8-Conductor Super-Annealed Copper Cable: Low-interference signal path and rugged braided exterior
• Handmade in Brooklyn, NY: Assembled, matched and tested by the Grado team to within 0.05 dB driver pair-matching

Customer Benefits

With the GS1000x you step up from Reference to Statement — bigger stage, more air, and the unmistakable warmth of mahogany. The G-cushion sits around your ears for long-session comfort, the 4th-gen X driver pulls detail out of every layer, and the 0.05 dB pair-matching means every unit sounds the same. It is a headphone built to let you disappear into your record collection.

Quick Specs

• Driver Type: Dynamic (4th-Generation X-Series)
• Operating Principle: Open-air, open-back
• Frequency Response: 8 – 35 000 Hz
• Sensitivity (SPL @ 1 mW): 99.8 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 38 Ω
• Driver Matching: 0.05 dB (pair-matched)
• Cable: 8-conductor super-annealed copper, 3.5 mm termination
• Ear Cushions: G-Cushion (large bowl, foam)
• Housing: Hand-turned mahogany wood

What's in the Box

• 1 × Grado GS1000x Headphones
• 1 × 6.3 mm (¼") adapter
• 1 × Owner's Guide & Warranty Card

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for home audiophiles, vinyl listeners and serious music lovers who want a hand-built open-back with Statement-tier soundstage and long-session G-cushion comfort.

Compatibility

Works directly with any 3.5 mm headphone output and, via the supplied ¼" adapter, with full-size headphone amplifiers, integrated amps and DACs. The 38 Ω impedance drives easily from quality portable amps to dedicated headphone stages.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Statement Series soundstage and resolution
• Hand-turned mahogany cups with rich, warm character
• Large G-Cushion for long-session over-ear comfort
• Tight 0.05 dB driver matching and hand-built QA
• Easy to drive from almost any source

⚠️ Cons:

• Open-back design leaks sound — not for office or commute
• G-Cushion bowl is large — some listeners prefer a tighter fit
• Fixed cable (XLR termination is a factory option, not user-replaceable)

The Grado GS1000x is a rare thing in 2026: a hand-turned mahogany open-back that gives you Statement-Series scale without chasing flagship-tier pricing. If you want a Brooklyn-made headphone that disappears and leaves only the music, the GS1000x belongs on your desk.