Grado RS1x

The combination of maple, hemp, and cocobolo woods is designed to balance the sonic characteristics of each material. Maple provides brightness, hemp adds texture, and cocobolo contributes warmth, resulting in a sound signature that feels natural, full-bodied, and harmonically rich.

No, these are open-back headphones, meaning they allow sound to pass freely in and out of the ear cups. They offer no noise isolation, so people around you will hear your music, and you will hear your surroundings.

With an impedance of 38 ohms and a sensitivity of 99.8dB, the RS1x is relatively easy to drive. While they will work directly with most phones or laptops, using a dedicated headphone amplifier will help you extract the full detail and dynamic range these drivers are capable of.

The RS1x features a lightweight design and a leather headband, which helps distribute weight evenly. However, because they use Grado's signature on-ear foam pads, the fit is more about stability than plush isolation, making them best suited for listeners who prefer a secure, breathable feel.

The RS1x excels with acoustic music, jazz, and vocal-heavy tracks. Their open-back design and warm tuning create an immersive soundstage that makes live recordings and uncompressed instruments feel particularly lifelike and present.

Driver matching ensures that the left and right speakers are nearly identical in performance. This precision creates a more accurate stereo image, meaning instruments and vocals will be placed exactly where they should be in the soundstage without shifting left or right.