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TechRadar finds the PS1000 technically impressive, with excellent detail, neutrality, and dynamic behavior. It also notes that the weight and firm headband can make long listening sessions uncomfortable.
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At a glance
- Brand
- Grado
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- open
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2010
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound8.5
Final Sale A Brilliant Soundstage Chrome is back in style. Hear the space between instruments with the unique soundstage of the PS1000/2 LE. This is only possible when our large cushions, new 52mm driver, 12-conductor cable, and large housing work in unison.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Grado PS1000 LE is a premium open-back headphone that delivers a powerful, detailed, and highly dynamic sound, with a particularly standout midrange. Its build quality is robust, and its sonic performance is regarded as among the best in its class, though its weight and firm headband may reduce comfort over extended periods. This wired model offers a neutral, revealing character that suits audiophiles seeking maximum clarity.
What works
- Exceptional detail and clarity
- Powerful, dynamic sound with strong midrange
- Premium build quality
- Wide frequency response
- Neutral and revealing tonal balance
What doesn't
- Heavy and can be uncomfortable for long sessions
- Firm headband pressure
- Non-detachable cable
- No active noise cancellation
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 52 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 52 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 51 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 52 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 52 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 51 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | buttons |
Design
| Weight | 400 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
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