When you snag your pair of Grado’s open-back GW100x headphones, you’ll discover a message on the box interior proudly proclaiming the company’s six-decade legacy as a family-run business in Brooklyn. The design of these headphones echoes our heritage, boasting a no-frills aesthetic with circular grills, a smooth black-leather headband, and a commitment to delivering exceptional sound.
Grado has introduced 44mm drivers, redesigned speaker housings, and support for the aptX Adaptive codec, enhancing the overall performance. However, the design philosophy for the GW100x prioritizes functionality over flamboyance, and we've maintained a stripped-back aesthetic that exudes an industrial, hard-edged feel. The lightweight design offers practical features like an in-built microphone for voice calls and robust up-and-down slider mechanism for easy adjustments, a choice between wired and wireless connections, and an impressive 46-hour battery life at 50% volume.
Perfect for at home listening, the GW100x delivers as expected from Grado, offering a rich and detailed audio experience. Whether used wirelessly or with the 3.5mm jack-equipped cable, the headphones excel in reproducing diverse musical genres with clarity and precision. If you prioritize top-notch audio in a quiet environment, the GW100x is worth considering, despite its unconventional design and features.
With a more efficient battery and Bluetooth 5.2, the GW100x can now play music for nearly two days straight. Matching our GT220, USB-C is now included, bringing the GW100x in line with global charging standards. The upgraded chipset allows more information to flow from your device to the GW100x, all while maintaining a strong connection.
Features
- Wireless Bluetooth 5.2
- Mic and voice control
- 46 hour battery
- Drivers matched .1db
- Touch controls
- Voice assistant
- De-stressed drivers
- WS cushions
4th Generation Grado drivers are here. Specifically tuned for the wireless GW100x, 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 44mm drivers improve efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music.
Customer Reviews
If you're reading this, you probably know why you're here. You want Grado sound, you want it untethered, and a portable open-back headphone isn't a contradiction for your use case. I wanted all that and the Grado family has delivered. Would I like these cans to be aluminum and not cheap plastic? Sure. Would I appreciate more tactile buttons? Please. But the drivers are in there, the battery is great, the bluetooth standard. Only Grado can make these better, but surely not at a price that gives them any wider appeal. You're only still reading this because you're not sure it's enough at this price. For me it is.
Grado you're the best. Truly excellent pair of headphones
Family business that puts in that extra effort. I had what some might consider a minor issues but to me it was driving me nuts, one of the headset cans shifted around and irritated my ear as well as constant noise. But they took care of it by replacing the whole unit.
I’ve got a headphone problem. I purchase way too many, seeking the ultimate headphones. I have… well, let’s not talk numbers. Let’s say I have Bose (QC-35), Beats (Studio Pro) Sennheisers, B&O… a problem, like I said. But these GX100x are already my favorite. Bose have a ‘Bose sound’, and it’s good and I like it; they are my second choice. Of course the Grados don’t have ANC so I if I need that it’s Bose all the way, but for just listening to music, the Grados are #1
as always, Grado quality is top notch. These headphones are lightweight but have the sound quality
I expect from Grado products.