Grado GS1000 Classic vs Meze Audio POET
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GradoGS1000 Classic | Meze AudioPOET | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2026 | February 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 50 mm | – |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 38 ohms | 55 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 50 mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet; open air; 8 Hz – 35 kHz (listed as "8-35"); 99.8 dB SPL at 1 mW; drivers matched to 0.05 dB | Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ6 planar magnetic, ovoid, 92 × 63 mm; Rinaro Parus diaphragm (0.06 g, 3,507 mm² active area) with switchback and spiral voice coils; 0.3 T hybrid magnet array; Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System; driver weight 73 g; 4 Hz – 96 kHz; 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; THD < 0.05%; maximum SPL > 130 dB; acoustic mass 6.5 kg/m⁴ |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | – | 405 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; G cushions, the largest Grado makes; Signature Gold headband assembly with engraved aluminium alloy gimbals, stainless steel height rods, aluminium junction blocks, leather headstrap and adjustable steel spring band; mahogany housing; Grado publishes no weight | Circumaural, open-back; detachable magnetic ear pads; suede leather headrest on a titanium alloy headband; magnesium chassis with steel grille |
| Works with | Fixed Signature Silver cable; XLR termination optional at purchase | Dual 3.5 mm TS inputs; 2.5 m hand-braided Furukawa PCUHD copper cable with 6.3 mm jack |
| In the box | – | Headphones, 2.5 m copper cable with 6.3 mm jack, PU leather cable pouch, ABS suitcase with foam inserts |
