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Signature HP100 SE

Signature HP100 SE

Grado’s new Signature HP100 SE headphones are a contemporary homage to the trailblazing high-end HP1 model heralding a new design direction World-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, Grado Labs...

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Grado’s new Signature HP100 SE headphones are a contemporary homage to the trailblazing high-end HP1 model heralding a new design direction

World-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, Grado Labs presents its newest and flagship model, the Signature HP100 SE. Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market with the release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph Grado’s 100th birthday and this industry milestone, Grado Labs is producing these Special Edition headphones. “Although Uncle Joe left us 10 years ago, he will always be a presence at Grado Labs”, says Joseph’s nephew and Grado’s CEO, John Grado.

  • Transducer Type: Dynamic
  • Operating Principle: Open Air
  • Frequency Response: 3.5 Hz – 51.5 kHz
  • THD: <0.1% @100dB           
  • SPL 1mW: 117dB
  • Nominal Impedance: 38ohms
  • Driver Size: 52mm
  • Driver Matched dB: .04 dB
  • Cable Type: 12 Conductor detachable
  • Headphone Connection: 4pin Mini XLR
  • Source Connection: 6.3mm
  • G cushions and F style cushions included

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A headphone to reset expectations

If engagement with your music is your objective the Grado Signature HP100SE is most deserving of
your audition. They are easily competitive with other TOTL offerings (think Focal Utopia and Audeze
LCD5) and indeed outperform these with respect to soundstage size, depth, frequency range and
dynamics. The Grado’s are very easily driven and also scale beautifully when driven by serious
Amplification such as the Feliks Audio Envy or Questyle CMA 800R.
In short, audition these Grado,s before paying more for other TOTL headphones; you will not regret
doing so.

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Bill M.
With Gratitude

I got a pair of Grados on a whim about a decade ago and I've really enjoyed the subsequent pairs I have owned as I've climbed the ladder of "quality." I finally splurged and got these a couple of months ago - it's my first and only crazy expensive audio purchase, and it has delivered everything I hoped and then some. I did switch the plates to the "old style" but as the note says - whatever makes you enjoy them the most. It makes me truly love and appreciate the music I listen to. I am a forever fan of Grado.

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Cesare Stefanelli
Incredibile.

I thought perfection couldn't be beat, but Grado did It with these headphones. Simply Wonderful......

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Cedric v.Z.
Wowww

There is only one bad thing on it ....what to do with all my other headphones ? this sound is simply marvellous and using a XLR pin cable ! can rediscover my collection again ! thanks grado

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Vlad D.T.P.o.W.
The Best of The Best

Honestly these headphones should be illegal, that's how good they sound. If you still hesitate thinking whether HP100 is right for you - I would say I haven't heard anything as detailed and transparent as HP100. It's a true flagship model, you mind will be blown away from the amount of detail you able to hear. Get them while you can, these headphones smoke anything below $8000 price range.

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While the HP100 SE pays homage to Grado’s illustrious past, these headphones are a contemporary version of a true classic, with a new design from the ground up. With newly engineered drivers, the HP100 SE also boasts detachable cables, as well as a fresh headband assembly. This also ushers in a new direction for future Grado headphone releases. As always, the HP100 SE is hand-assembled in its Brooklyn-based headquarters.

NEW Driver Design

At the heart of the HP100 SE is a completely new speaker design. In considering the attributes of a new 52mm driver, Grado’s goal was to deliver a speaker that produced excellent high frequency resolution, midrange smoothness and bass energy with low distortion, resulting in a voicing that is musically and harmonically correct.

A new paper composite cone was chosen, alongside a powerful high flux magnetic circuit using rare earth alloys, and a new voice coil made from lightweight copper-plated aluminum. This new magnetic circuit coupled with the voice coil produces excellent dynamics and transient response, along with a highly refined sense of space, soundstage and image.

Modern Housing Design and Detachable Cables

Honoring the recognizable heritage of the original Signature HP1/2/3 headphone designs but with a modern feel, the housings are individually machined from specially treated aluminum with the product name neatly engraved on the face. The HP100 SE arrives in a stylish space grey finish.

The HP100 SE is the first Grado model to feature detachable cables. A departure from the cable currently employed on the Statement Series, it has been engineered to a softer but durable braided finish, with cable insulation that improves flexibility and decreases the overall weight of the cable.

Terminated with a 6.3mm plug, it connects to each housing via a 4pin mini XLR plug. Additional detachable cable options such as 4pin XLR termination, 4.4mm balanced termination, and various cable lengths, available in the future. This allows for the cable to be changed based on customer needs for source side termination and cable range.

Headband Assembly Re-design

The HP100 SE’s headband assembly has changed from the classic Grado models. Designed for comfort during long listening session, the new headband features 50% more padding than previous Grado designs, with a stainless steel band and height rods that can be adjusted for the perfect fit to minimize listening fatigue.

Grado Labs engraved gimbals are made from an aluminum alloy, and the stainless steel height rod enhances the stability of the point where they meet. The height rod is also designed to not slide out of the junction block if the zinc alloy end caps become dislodged. This mechanism limits housing rotation to 105-degrees to reduce wear and tear.

Features

  • NEW 52mm Dynamic Driver
  • Hand machined Aluminum Housing
  • White Stitched Leather Headband
  • Drivers matched to .04dB
  • NEW Detachable 12 Conductor Cable
  • G cushions and F style cushions
  • Hand Assembled in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Hand Assembled in Brooklyn

Founded on a kitchen table in 1953, and working with wood for over a quarter century, Grado Labs has been perfecting the art of sonic reproduction every day since. This HP100 SE has traveled from workbench to workbench until ready for your ears. Every experience since that kitchen table has led to the creation of the HP100 SE.