Hemp Classic

Released March 2026

The Hemp Classic are Grado's open-back on-ear headphones with a hempwood and maple housing and the 44 mm X2 driver, the 2026 Classic Series version of the Hemp first sold as a limited edition in 2020.

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

Specifications

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Sound

Type: On-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Driver size: 44 mm
Back: Open
Impedance: 38 ohms
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Drivers: 44 mm X2 dynamic, Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, rare earth magnet; open air; 13 Hz – 28 kHz; drivers matched to 0.05 dB; sensitivity not published

Battery

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

Design

Headphone cable: Yes
Fit and ear tips: On-ear, open-back; F cushions; Signature Silver headband assembly with leather headstrap and adjustable steel spring band; bi-wood housing of hempwood and maple; Grado publishes no weight
Works with: Fixed 8-conductor braided cable with 3.5 mm plug and 6.35 mm adapter; XLR termination optional at purchase

Pros and cons

Pros

13 Hz to 28 kHz range and drivers matched to 0.05 dB
3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter; XLR termination available at purchase
Leather headstrap and adjustable steel spring band

Cons

Fixed cable, not detachable
F cushions sit on the ear
Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
GradoRS1 Classic	On-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	Mar 2026
GradoSR325 Classic	On-ear	No	–	–	Wired	280 g	Mar 2026
GradoSR80 Classic	On-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	Mar 2026

Sources

Photo: cdn.shopify.com

Photo of the Grado Hemp Headphones taken from the side - the Grado logo is featured in the center of the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Hemp-003_bde2d108-02cd-4839-aae0-dfecb483b1a0.png
Photo of Grado Hemp Headphones taken from the 3/4 view - One ear cup is facing down while the other ear cup is facing outward - showing the Grado logo.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Hemp-005_8ea64b4e-2f78-4df7-bebf-c3444fc08394.png
Photo of the Hemp Headphones with the ear cushions facing the camera.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Hemp-001_d67d2a94-4050-4c41-a65b-8710b67c0f09.png
Photo of Grado Hemp Headphones taken from 3/4 view - one ear cup is facing away from view while the other is showing the Grado logo in the center. The cables can be seen coming out of the headphone.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Hemp-004_a679eced-3f64-4722-8576-7c5354880853.png

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