RS1 Classic

Released March 2026

The RS1 Classic are Grado's open-back on-ear headphones with a cocobolo, hemp and maple housing and the 50 mm X2 driver, the 2026 Classic Series successor to the RS1x.

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: 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; 12 Hz – 30 kHz; 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: On-ear, open-back; L cushions; Signature Gold headband assembly with engraved aluminium alloy gimbals, stainless steel height rods, aluminium junction blocks, leather headstrap and adjustable steel spring band; tri-wood housing of cocobolo, hemp and maple; Grado publishes no weight
Works with: Fixed Signature Silver cable; XLR termination optional at purchase

Pros and cons

Pros

12 Hz to 30 kHz range and drivers matched to 0.05 dB
Aluminium gimbals and leather headstrap (Signature Gold headband)
XLR termination available at purchase

Cons

Fixed cable, not detachable
L 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
GradoHemp 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 Grado RS1 Headphones taken from the side - the words - Grado Classic Series - and - RS1 - can be seen on the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-RS1-001.png
Photo of the RS1 Headphones with the ear cushions facing the camera.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-RS1-003.png
Photo of Grado RS1 Headphones 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 - RS1 - can be seen on the ear cup.: gradolabs.com/cdn/shop/files/Classic-RS1-004.png

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