Grado GS 3000x Headphone, Wired, Dynamic Open-Back

Name: Grado GS 3000x Headphone, Wired, Dynamic Open-Back - Austinas
SKU: GRADO-GS3000X
Price: 2399.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€2,399.00

Grado GS3000x Headphone — Flagship wired, open-back headphones from Grado’s Statement Series. The 52mm X Driver sits in a cocobolo wood housing with a metal chamber, paired with a reinforced 12-conductor cable. Luxurious black leather headband, hand-built in Brooklyn for lasting performance.

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SKU: GRADO-GS3000X Categories: Audiophile Headphones, Headphones, Over-Ear Headphones

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Hear the space between the notes — effortless detail, lifelike timbre, and a grand, open soundstage

The Grado GS 3000x delivers that rare, spine‑tingling sensation when a headphone disappears and the recording room takes over. Built around Grado’s most powerful driver to date and housed in a hybrid cocobolo‑and‑metal architecture, it presents music with airy separation, articulate mids, and natural treble sparkle—without hard edges. If you crave a wide, three‑dimensional stage and fast, harmonically rich transients for long, immersive sessions at home, this open‑back flagship is tuned for you.

Why Audiophiles Choose This Product

Primary Benefit: Engaging, articulate sound with an expansive, “speaker‑like” stage. Vocals are vividly present, microdetail is easy to follow, and bass is clean and textured rather than boosted. Reviewers call it “one of the most articulate and musical cohesive performances we’ve heard” at its level.
Technical Benefit: First Grado to use the 52mm X Driver with a more powerful magnetic circuit, lighter‑mass voice coil, and re‑profiled diaphragm to reduce distortion and improve efficiency. Drivers are matched within 0.05 dB for coherent imaging.
Practical Benefit: Hybrid cocobolo wood outer and metal inner chamber control resonances; metal gimbals and a leather headband with white stitching add durability. The large G‑cushion earpads create the signature wide stage.
Compatibility Benefit: Easy to drive at 38Ω/99.8 dB SPL (1 mW), so it plays well from quality DAPs and desktop DAC/amps. Hard‑wired 2.0 m cable terminates in a 6.3 mm (1/4") plug for home rigs; use a 6.3‑to‑3.5 mm adapter if needed (adapter typically not included).
Unique Benefit: Hand‑assembled in Brooklyn, each pair features visually distinct cocobolo grain and Grado’s new 12‑conductor super‑annealed copper cable for greater purity and channel separation.

Note: As with any true open‑back, the GS 3000x offers minimal isolation and leaks sound—best enjoyed in a quiet room. Independent reviews and community impressions also note that the stock foam pads can feel scratchy for some; aftermarket pad options exist if you prefer a softer feel.

What’s Included

Main Product: Grado GS 3000x wired open‑back headphone with 52 mm X Drivers (dynamic).
Primary Accessory: Fixed 2.0 m, 12‑conductor super‑annealed copper cable terminated in 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS.
Secondary Items: Installed G‑cushion earpads. (No carry case or 3.5 mm adapter is listed in the box.)
Documentation: Warranty card and Grado story‑sheet.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value	Notes
Product Type	Wired, open‑back over‑ear	Hard‑wired 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS cable, ~2.0 m length.
Transducer	Dynamic “X Driver,” 52 mm	New motor/coil/diaphragm reduces distortion, improves efficiency.
Operating Principle	Open air	Natural stage and ambience; minimal isolation.
Frequency Response	4–51,000 Hz	Wide bandwidth for extension and air.
Sensitivity	99.8 dB SPL (1 mW)	Easy to drive; scales with higher‑quality sources.
Nominal Impedance	38 Ω	Friendly to portable DACs and desktop amps.
Driver Matching	≤0.05 dB	Yields precise imaging and balance.
Cable	12‑conductor, super‑annealed copper	Designed for lower resistance and better channel separation.
Connector	6.3 mm (1/4") TRS	Use a 6.3‑to‑3.5 mm adapter for portable devices (not typically included).
Earpads	G‑cushion foam	Produces the signature wide soundstage.
Housing	Cocobolo wood outer, metal inner chamber	Hybrid structure for rigidity and damping control.
Weight	365 g (without cable); approx. 515 g with cable	As measured by pro reviewers.
Build	Metal gimbals; leather headband with white stitching	Durable, adjustable comfort.
Hand Assembly	Brooklyn, New York	Each pair is individually built and tested.

Professional Recognition

Awards: T3 Platinum Award for the GS 3000x (Dec 27, 2022).
Reviews:
- What Hi‑Fi?: “One of the most articulate and musical cohesive performances we’ve heard anywhere near this level.” Sound 5/5.
- T3: “Among the most straightforwardly satisfying ways to listen to music around.”
Heritage: Family‑run since 1953; decades of wood‑working experience; each GS 3000x is hand‑assembled in Brooklyn.
Innovation: First‑ever 52 mm X Driver in a Grado headphone, hybrid metal/cocobolo housing, and upgraded 12‑conductor super‑annealed copper cable.

The Bottom Line

The Grado GS 3000x is a connoisseur’s open‑back: spacious, fast, and musically communicative, with a revealing midrange and airy highs that highlight performance nuance and recording space. It’s comfortable for long listening once adjusted, is easy enough to drive from quality portable or desktop sources, and is built with artisanal care in Brooklyn. If you value a natural, high‑resolution presentation over boosted bass and want a flagship that invites you into the room with the musicians, the GS 3000x deserves a top‑of‑list audition.

Sound signature guidance: Expect a neutral‑to‑lively top end and articulate mids with clean, well‑defined bass rather than sub‑bass emphasis; pair with a good DAC/amp for best results. For quiet rooms only—open‑back transparency comes with audible leakage.

Notes on accuracy and sources: All specifications, materials, and included items are verified from Grado’s official product page and authorized dealers, with dimensions and weights cross‑checked against professional reviews. Community feedback reflects typical impressions of comfort and tonal balance.