Grado GS1000

The Grado GS1000 is part of the Statement Series and represents one of Grado’s most ambitious approaches to open-back high-fidelity sound reproduction. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, this headphone uses large wooden acoustic chambers to create an exceptionally spacious and natural listening experience. The GS1000 features specially tuned dynamic drivers engineered for outstanding speed, detail retrieval, and highly realistic reproduction of acoustic instruments and vocals. Its tonal balance emphasizes rich midrange performance, detailed treble, and deep controlled bass while maintaining strong musicality. Its open-back architecture combined with the large circumaural G Cushions creates an extraordinarily wide soundstage with a remarkable sense of space rarely found in traditional on-ear headphone designs. This layout improves instrument separation and natural imaging, making it especially suitable for high-resolution recordings, jazz, classical music, and acoustic performances. The wooden housings also contribute to the warm organic sonic character associated with Grado’s premium headphone lineup. Their construction helps control resonance while preserving smooth musical flow and realism. The GS1000 maintains Grado’s iconic styling with lightweight construction, an adjustable headband, and traditional handcrafted manufacturing. It remains a reference-level choice for audiophiles seeking immersive open-back listening with exceptional detail and spaciousness.