Grado RS2x

Grado's RS2x headphone are expensive, but their open design rewards you with a lovely, detailed audio presentation and a wide stereo image.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • The All-New 4th generation X series driver is specifically tuned for the RS2x wood housing, this new speaker design features a more powerful magnetic circuit, a voice coil with decreased effective mass, and a reconfigured diaphragm.
  • The 6-foot cable is housed in a more durable braided exterior, the new super annealed copper 8-conductor cable reveals even more of your music with improved purity. The cable is terminated with a 3.5mm mini jack, a 1/4 inch adapter is included.
  • New black leather headband features a white-stitched accent.
  • Open-back design for larger soundstage and added detail.
  • Each RS2x headphone is hand-built by our team in Brooklyn - these headphones go from workbench to workbench until they’re ready for your ears.

PROS

+ Rich bass response with detailed mids and highs
+ Wide stereo spatial feel
+ Cool, unique design

CONS

- Nondetachable cables
- Light on accessories
- Leaks audio (by design)

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 15, 2023
Grado's RS2x headphone are expensive, but their open design rewards you with a lovely, detailed audio presentation and a wide stereo image.
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