GS1000 Classic

Released March 2026

The GS1000 Classic are Grado's open-back over-ear headphones with a mahogany housing, the 50 mm X2 driver and large G cushions, the 2026 Classic Series successor to the GS1000x.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

Over-ear

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Driver size: 50 mm
Back: Open
Impedance: 38 ohms
Bluetooth codecs: 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

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): No battery (wired)

Design

Headphone cable: 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
Works with: Fixed Signature Silver cable; XLR termination optional at purchase

Pros and cons

Pros

Wide 8 Hz to 35 kHz range and drivers matched to 0.05 dB
Large G cushions sit around the ear, holding the driver further away
XLR termination available at purchase

Cons

Fixed cable, not detachable
Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
Audio-TechnicaATH-R50x	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	207 g	Jan 2025
Meze Audio99 Classics (2nd Gen)	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	290 g	Oct 2025
Meze AudioPOET	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	405 g	Feb 2025

Sources

Photo: cdn.shopify.com

Photo of Grado GS1000 Headphones taken from the side - the words - Grado Classic Series and - GS1000 - can be seen on the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-GS1000-004_4c96b14a-b260-460a-af09-c182033…
Photo of the GS1000 Headphones with the ear cushions facing the camera.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-GS1000-002.png
Photo of Grado GS1000 Headphones on a white background taken from the 3/4 view - One ear cup is facing down while the other ear cup is facing outward - the words - Grado Classic Series - and - GS1000 - can be seen on the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-GS1000-003.png

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