When you first lay eyes on the Grado GS1000x Statement, they may seem like another pair of classic over-ear headphones from Grado. However, these are more than meets the eye. Grado’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident in every detail. Notably, the GS1000x introduces ipê, a durable tropical wood, alongside Grado’s beloved mahogany, enhancing sonic solidity and robustness in the driver housing.
Under the hood, the GS1000x boasts the latest ‘X’ dynamic drivers, designed to leverage the warmth of mahogany. The 50mm drivers feature a more potent magnetic circuit, a lower-mass voice coil, and a reworked diaphragm for heightened efficiency and reduced distortion. The redesign extends to the headband and cables, featuring a 12-conductor super-annealed copper cable and a minimally padded, leather-covered headband with elegant white stitching.
Delivering a vivid, detailed sound, the GS1000x captivates with its compelling and absorbing performance. Grado’s focus on construction over flashy design is evident in the GS1000x. While the materials are top-notch, the emphasis is on positioning the drivers over the ears. Weighing less than 400g, they provide comfort for extended listening sessions. As open-backed headphones, they’re best enjoyed in solitude where they reward you with a sonic experience that lingers.
Journey inside the music and hear the space between instruments with the unique soundstage of the GS1000x. This is only possible when our large cushions, 50mm driver, 12-conductor cable, and large housing work in unison.
Features
- 50mm driver
- Mahogany /Ipé wood housing
- G-Cushions
- White stitched leather headband
- De-stressed driver
- Drivers matched .05db
- Durable 12-conductor cable
- Hand assembled in Brooklyn
The GS1000x is the first full-bodied headphone to take advantage of the larger 50mm X Drivers. Specifically tuned to bring forth the warmth mahogany produces, this new speaker design features a more powerful magnetic circuit, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm. Reengineering these components for our 50mm drivers improve efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music.
Customer Reviews
These headphones are spectacular. They breathe new life into music I have listened to for decades. With every listen, I hear and appreciate new things. They are just stunningly clear and evocative: vocals and instruments sound close and intimate, like you have a seat on-stage in a concert hall, and with the spacious wood chambers and large earpads, the bass and soundstage are just right. Not too bad to look at, either! Headphones are really a blend of art and science, and for whatever reason, if you own more than one pair of headphones, I'll bet that, like me, you'll find yourself gravitating to your Grados, and the GS1000x is a pinnacle of their lineup.
I already own a GR10e, and I have an AKG K501, but for a long time the Statement was on my wish list. The time has came, and I purchased my GS1000X. Man, I am VERY satisfied! What I have read reviews were not exaggerating. First of all, it is easy to drive. If you have a good quality mobile DAC/Amp connecting to your phone, it is going to be able to drive the Statement. Of course a good headphone amp is recommended. The sound quality is just wonderful! The AKG counts as a good sound quality headphone, but the Statement out of the box is just outperforms it in every way. Bigger sound stage, better details, I love the bass, probably the mid-range is the strongest point, and crystal clear highs without any irritating harshness. It gave me a new urge to listen to music. Highly recommended!