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Grado Gs2000e

50/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Poor value

$1,400
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
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At a glance

Brand
Grado
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
open
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
-
Released
2016

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound7.5
Value2.6

Specifications

Audio - Grado Gs2000e
Driver50 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size50 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response4 Hz - 51 kHz
Impedance32 Ω
Sensitivity99.8 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

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What YouTube reviewers say

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13:06

Grado SR80E vs. GS2000E | $100 vs. $1400 Headphone Comparison

Joshua Valour83.8K viewsFeb 2019

The reviewer compares the Grado GS2000e to the much cheaper SR80e and concludes that the GS2000e is a poor performer, especially given its high price. He finds it muffled, veiled, and shouty, with poor resolution, and says the SR80e beats it in most sound categories. He strongly advises against buying the GS2000e, suggesting the SR80e as a far better value.

NegativeWatch on YouTube
2:24

Grado GS2000e Over-Ear Headphones Review

9to5Toys12.4K viewsAug 2016

The reviewer highlights the Grado GS2000e's unique dual-wood construction, combining mahogany and maple for a brighter, wide soundstage. They praise the hand-stitched leather headband and durable build, noting the $1,400 price as an investment but concluding it's a high-end, great-sounding pair of headphones.

PositiveWatch on YouTube

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What owners say

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Large Size

Good quality. Good fit. Larger size than original gives a wider soundstage.

Just know what you are getting into here.

First off, they are so very comfortable. Gotta give them that. I am putting them married to my KOSS KPH-30i as suggested. They will lessen the bass a little. That is because the tension on the KossRead more

Affected the sound too much for my taste

These are more comfortable than the Grado SR80x s stock pads, but it places enough distance between my ear and the driver that the detailed incisive Grado sound is compromised, scooping the mids.Read more

Loose fit on SR60e, but nice improvement

There is a youtuber saying these will fit the entry level Grado headphones like the SR60e that I have. They do fit, but the fit is loose. If you are rough with your headphones, they will not stay onRead more

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