Grado GW100 Wireless Super Review

My first GOOD pair of headphones was a Grado SR80. Almost ten years later, Grado has released their first wireless headphone, and it's still open-back! But does the GW100 retain the same open-back magic of a traditional Grado headphone? Let's find out.
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[@callmevil]

Sound review starts at 14:38

[@dt5101961Nelon]

Thanks

[@miasam9666]

thanks

[@federicocardello5927]

thank you man, it means a lot

[@vuks-fj7fl]

🙏

[@Abhi-wn7sw]

Super annoying late start on sound man

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Been using Grado’s since 1993, still have my first pair. Since then I’ve gotten 4 other pairs and I can’t wait to try these. I know Grado isn’t well known by most who extoll the Sens, and AKGs, but I’ve owned most of the high end cans including my latest AKG 812s and my $350 Grados sound better than my $1200 AKGs

[@Kelocyde]

Damn straight. Sold my DT1990Pro, HD800s, HD700, and Q701 cause I honestly use my SR60e over them.

[@subspaceanomaly]

@Aunchient Pistol a tin can and steel wool? I threw my cans and wool out for the dessicated remains of two earwigs that I poked in all the way to my ear drums

[@sergeicherkes]

@@Kelocyde sick bro 😎 that shouldn’t be real

[@ZacharyVered]

Been using em since 2013! 👍🏻

[@koolstup]

Great review! I hope Grado update the rest of their line to this design, with more padding on the head band

[@SuperReview]

Yeah seems like they could, I'd be surprised if they don't make another headphone with this design.

[@waltribeiro]

Thumbs up for teaching me that rubber band trick @ 6:50

[@richardcongdon1972]

Your video is definitely worth checking out for anyone thinking of buying a pair of GW100. I agree with pretty much everything in your review, and you hit all the important points. My wired Grados were the SR225, so there's definitely a difference in sound quality, but being cord free is a worthwhile trade-off.

[@SuperReview]

Does your headphone have a USB-C or Micro USB connector?

[@richardcongdon1972]

@@SuperReview USB-C

[@jadyassine8484]

I'm still watching the advertisement but I'm already thankful for this video. Cheers!

[@trellusg]

Excellent review! This is the first review I seen of these by someone who explicitly compares it to a specific existing model of Grado headphones, thank you so much! I’m with you on the look: I love the Grado look. I have the SR325i gold anniversary edition and Alessandro MS2i, and previously had the SR80e.

[@SuperReview]

I didn't know about the Gold Anniversary Edition, just looked it up 😍😍😍

[@dalethorn2]

If you look at the last two items on this page (click for full size), those are the EQ curves I did for the SR325e and GW100. Even though these weren't done side by side, they were each done by the same standard tests I use. I suspect that the smoother treble curve I did for the GW100 is due to the foam pads covering the driver surfaces, whereas the SR325e pads are cut out over the drivers. dalethorn.com/Audioforge_05.html

[@trellusg]

dalethorn2 Thanks and incidentally I’ve read many and watched several of your reviews, and I believe you had the first video review of the GW100. 🙌🏽

[@dalethorn2]

I don't know how that happened, actually. The angels decided it was my turn I guess.

[@JGofBEWA]

I love the sr80e. From your description of the sound, that was how I felt about the sr125e except for the bluetooth issues. I still really like the sr80e's balanced sound. It really makes a difference with the quality of the signal coming to the headphones. My vintage high end system really makes the sr80e sing.

[@SuperReview]

SR80 is bae.

[@RogerFingas]

I appreciate reviews that go into this level of detail. One of the only GW100 reviews I've seen for that matter!

[@VeeHausen]

A good honest review. Really well done!

[@Brandonp76]

Some months ago i was born again into the audiophile world and it all started with this video. i grew up in the sticks and i never shopped online. So i thought the best sound i could get was either bose or mid to entry level sony. Can you imagine? Grado gave me a sound that left me only wanting to experience more. Now months later and a few thousand dollars later, i still have that same feeling. Damn you and your headphones... Honestly i am happy with my new headphones and speakers, but i am always intersted in hearing more house sound signatures... Thanks for the videos.

[@SuperReview]

It never ends, be careful.

[@Brandonp76]

@@SuperReview Sage advice. Each one is the last one.

[@Brandonp76]

@@SuperReview Little update. Audeze el8 c, for 300 on ebay. I'm amazed. i don't know if you've tried them, but amazingly good headphones for the price. Now im good for awhile. unless another deal comes along... Thanks for the content.

[@cssplayer91]

These are, by far, the best sounding headphones I have ever use in my life. I am an audiophile and have sennheiser, audio technica, rha, bose, etc. headphones and the grado open back headphones have the most neutral and spacious soundstage quality every audiophile craves. I also own a pair of lypertek tevi earbuds which produce a flat sound with wide soundstage and they sound exactly as these headphones. True audiophile quality 👌🏻

[@FieAction]

I just got mine last week too. Great review~ and similarly, love the look as well, and the added bass quality!

[@SuperReview]

Which Grados have you heard before?

[@Kelocyde]

The GW100's sound-stage is more-narrow and doesn't have as much treble energy as SR80, but they are more accurate in their imaging. DT1990Pro are the kings of imaging and the GW100 can 75% keep up with them, despite having more bass and still being sibilant (peaky at odd frequencies).

[@aqworldsdarkreaper41]

great review! keep doing these

[@SuperReview]

Thanks Justin ✌️

[@artheen4713]

Great review! Unfortunately, with the economic reality being what it is, Grado has had to outsource a lot of development and production overseas, and the products made that way have less of the old Grado tuned-by-ear-not-by-machines sound and quality. But they still won't put the name on anything that's bad - it just has to be cheaper for the margins to make sense these days. I wish they will make an in-house version with higher grade components and manual tuning, even if it will cost more (and then drop the price on this one to the $150-200 range where it belongs). As for the foam being softer, this is probably deliberate. Many were buying the Sennheiser HD-414 yellow foam cups to use on their Grado cans to get a softer feel, even though it looks dorky. Now that appears to be addressed, at least. I hope it doesn't affect the sound quality - if you could try changing the foam between your SR-80s and these, and give both a listen, it would be informative!

[@dalethorn2]

My ears and other senses say the GW100 is authentic Grado sound in every way, although the overall physical impression is plastic made by machine. Even so, pull the earpads off and take a look at the drivers - it's the real thing. BTW, those in-house versions that are coming in the near future, which have Bluetooth capability and detachable cords - they'll cost a lot more, and they'll be sure to generate controversy just by the fact of incorporating wireless.

[@SuperReview]

Lookin' dorky is a feature, IMO 😎 Wherever they're built, I would guess that the tuning is always going to be done the same way. Unless they traditionally hand-tune each individual headphone when manufactured in the US -- I kinda doubt that.

[@M1XEDBAG]

I’m so happy to here that you can use a chord if you want on these. I may end up having to get a pair

[@skinnie88]

Thanks for this review. I am in the same boat as you...Owning a pair os Alessandro MS1i for about 10years and wanting to go wireless. From what I saw B&O H8i was a good candidate (although pricier than the GW100). but I have to try it against my grados. If I don't like them maybe I will go for the GW100, at least I know what they are. Once again thanks for this review

[@rolaroli]

I am just waiting for these to come in the mail. This is the first time I am buying headphones that are not made by Sennheiser. We will see how that goes. My old Sennheiser RS120 are wireless and open back, but they are an old FM wireless so they need a clunky base station. And when I saw these I pretty much waited no time before ordering them. I also own Sennheiser Momentum 2 Wireless. And they are an awesome sounding headphone. My only downside is that they aren't as comfortable for extended wear. So I use them when I want some piece and quiet and watch some Netflix on my iPad. But I still haven't found a comfortable open back wireless headphones as a replacement for my RS120s. And that's why I ordered the Grados - to hopefully replace them as my day to day headphones.

[@SuperReview]

I've never used one of those old RF wireless headsets, how do they perform vs. Bluetooth?

[@rolaroli]

​@@SuperReview Depends on the system used really. The RS120 still uses analog RF. Which is good, since you don't have any compression to deal with, and the range is awesome (I can get out of the house with them without degrading the sound too much). But they are very prone to picking up noise from anything wireless around them. That's the main reason why I am replacing them - I just can't stand the noise whenever I move my head too close to my phone or my wireless mouse or anything really. The newer Sennheiser RF models use a digital transmission (I am not sure if all of them are lossless though - some definetly are) which is immune from the noise while keeping most of the benefits of the analog transmission. The main advantage is that you don't really loose any audio quality because of the wireless transmission. But the trade off is that you have to have a transmitter plugged in - so not really for on the go listening. The selling point is that they are pretty much equal to a wired headphone. Very low latency, and little or no audio loss due to compression.

[@antoinep9733]

roli They must have arrived by now, how are you liking them?

[@rolaroli]

@@antoinep9733 They did yeah. They are good. The sound quality is good (I am not some serious audiophile so I can't give you too much details). And they are comfortable enough. They are not as comfortable as my old Sennheiser RS120s though. The earpads are a bit scratchy (foam just isn't as good as foam with added textile) and the spring loaded bar that mounts the actual ear cups to the band makes them sit a bit weirdly on my head if I don't adjust them properly. But they are close enough to what I wanted and they have replaced the RS120s successfully as my primary headphones. So overall they were worth the money for me.

[@antoinep9733]

roli Good to hear. You could experiment with aftermarket foam pads down the line if they don’t break-in. Enjoy them!

[@frederickfranchi6408]

Thanks for the review I will not be buying Wireless Grado headphones until they come up with a Bluetooth that sounds as good as a wired headphone count me out!!!!😎✌

[@SuperReview]

Will probably be a few years.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Actually the V2 version of this headphone is astonishing.

[@dustoff499]

I have the SR60e and and though my Bose SoundLink headphones sound great I will grab the SR60's 99 percent of the time. These should be an awesome addition to any headphone collection.

[@dustoff499]

My unverified research has the GW100 V2 with updated Bluetooth (5 vs 4.2 which allows for greater power savings, distance and data speeds if v5 peripherals are available), larger battery, usb-c port vs micro-usb. Any others or I'm incorrect please comment.

[@SuperReview]

That sounds right. I'm also hearing that the updated model may have some updated DSP in the Bluetooth setup.

[@data-analyst]

I have a pair of Grado SR80s, the GW100s, and the Philips Fidelio X2HR High Resolution Headphones: all roughly in the same price price bracket. For me... the GW100s are worth buying as the sound quality is very similar to the SR80s... with the added benefits of being bluetooth when that really is helpful (e.g., doing a lot of turning, moving around, no more room for any more cables)... AND.. which wasn't mentioned in the video.. the ONLY Grados that have a detachable 3.5 mm cable ... which means if you accidentally bend the 3.5mm jack somehow... the headphones aren't rendered useless (as is the case with other Grados). .. as you can simply buy a new cable. Voila! I mention this as my SR80s have a loose connection which means sound now goes in and out... and I'm not techie enough to want to go through recabling them...hence why I have the GW100s. That being said.. if you don't care about the wireless aspect... I would personally go for the best headphones in the lineup in terms of sound and build quality (particularly if you want some extra bass and/or don't want anyone else to be able to hear what you are listening to).. the Philips Fidelio X2HR High Resolution Headphones. Wow.. the build quality on those will make you probably never want to ever buy Grados again... hell... the box they came in was more substantional than the Grado GW100 headphones. The only small downside of the X2HRs is they fit a bit more tightly (but still extremely comfortable.. but just not as comfy as the Grado). In terms of the Super* REview..... yeah... could have turned 20 minutes into 10 by not being so repetetive and getting to the point faster... but good overall. EDIT 1: CAN'T BELIVE: just after writing this review, I went to power on the GW 100s and the power button just pushed in and broke. Can't really recommend the GW100s at all any more... definitely buy the Philips Fidelio X2HRs instead if you don't need bluetooth. If you need bluetooth... get a pair of Bose comforts (which model depends on your price range)--as I have a pair and the build quality on the buttons is 1000% better than the Grados. Will try to see if I can get a refund on the GW100s as I've only had them 8 days! EDIT 2: To be fair to Grado, they did send me a replacement. The button on this is the same... but hasn't broken yet. I've been using them over a month now so fingers crossed. Also... a positive for Grado... the battery on these seems to last forever. I can go a whole day easily.... and the recharge after that is only like 5 minutes.... so I wonder how many days on end I could go without recharging... I expect quite a number.

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Holy shit the quality is actually bad

[@Kelocyde]

Their new model has better buttons, a 50% bigger battery, better Bluetooth, and USB Type-C charging.

[@enanthate]

Omg, never had heard of Grados before lol, but one thing got me intrigued, these are indeed are some good looking headphones, I mean, simple, but, timeless aesthetic. It really seems that it’d be nice to wear them casually just because. I’m not a big fan of open headphones since I’m sort of a extreme basshead, but, these seems like the kind of phones that could be worn just because it looks dapper/elegant as F.

[@SuperReview]

I suppose you could -- yeah, I think they're very attractive. I guess I've never thought to wear a pair of headphones for the aesthetic before.

[@MortifiedU]

Grado's are fantastic, accurate as hell, but if you enjoy your thumping bass you will enjoy the Grado K7xx for, wired though.. See if you can listen to a pair first, they are sweet / gorgous non fatiguing sound but you can feel like you are missing the thump..

[@dalethorn2]

Use a parametric equalizer to boost the low bass and lean out the upper bass. The Grado has more than enough dynamic range to make a bass-lover sound.

[@radiofloyd2359]

@@MortifiedU grado k7xx? You sure it isn't Akg?!?

[@MortifiedU]

@@radiofloyd2359 ha ha correct, I had just watched a doco on Grado family business..

[@antoinep9733]

I like the styling too. A shame the cups aren’t aluminium, that would add some class.

[@SuperReview]

I agree.

[@trellusg]

....and some weight. I have two Grado models with aluminum cups (325i, Alessandro MS2i) and they’re gorgeous but definitely heavier than the plastic-cupped Prestige ‘phones.

[@dalethorn2]

I've been carrying mine around outdoors for 21 days now, occasionally bumping into things, and there are no obvious marks on the earcups. I think this headphone would be fairly crushable with enough weight or impact, but with reasonable care it should look good even after months of use.

[@SuperReview]

Yeah I don't really worry about durability, my SR80s are 8 years old and have zero problems -- some of the paint on the text on the cups is wearing off, but otherwise the headphones look and work like new. Metal and leather's just nice to touch.

[@leepeter1308]

great review

[@SuperReview]

Thanks Lee ✌️

[@miketaing7208]

Great review, thank you!

[@agostonberko]

plastic is a great choice ... get over it. light/cheap/works. have you done burn-in after unboxing the new drivers? thats way more important here if reviewing grados.

[@SuperReview]

15:38

[@artheen4713]

Well, wood is also light/cheap/works :) Undoubtedly more expensive, though, as it takes far more work and causes lower yield to turn the caps than just factory mold them. But I love the looks of the RS series in particular!

[@geekfoolish]

"You do get this photo of three dudes here, standing in the dark."

[@StrangerInParadise58]

Thanks so much for your review. It helped me make the decision to purchase these, which are my first set of Grados. As background comparison, I own Bose QuietComfort 15, Sennheiser HD 600, HD 650, and Beyerdynamic Amiron Home ... as well as a couple pairs of very good Sony Studio Closed Back headphones. I got the Grado GW100 so I could have a good pair of Wireless Open Back for our upcoming cabin trip over Christmas. Holy cow, these are truly amazing sounding with astonishing low end! The bass goes very deep, but very true and musical. I was shocked. I ended up throwing some Richard "Groove" Holmes, "Groovin' For Mr. G," Chicago Transit Authority, "Introduction," Deep Purple, "Never Before," Black Sabbath, "Children of the Grave," and Michael Jackson, "Thriller" at them just to see how they would do. Truly amazing! Imaging and presence are equally fantastic. I have since played a wide variety of Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Big Band, etc. through them and the GW100 handles them all masterfully. Mine are still burning in, but they sounded pretty amazing right out of the box. I love that they are completely passive when used in wired mode, thus using no battery power - awesome feature! I put these in wired mode and connected them to my Topping NX1S portable headphone amplifier just to see how much more they would open up. OMG, I love these cans! And for the Bluetooth, these are the best Bluetooth headphones I have heard. They have the incredible imaging and presence of Open Back headphones ... with deep, musical and articulate low end. I am taking these through a sequenced burn-in process and the sound just keeps getting better. But these babies have been nothing less than very impressive since they came out of the box. Thanks again for your review. I am now a new but dedicated fan of Grado! 😄

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, Grados have an original sound to them,, and the GW100 is its own spin on it. My SR80s are definitely much lighter on bass and a bit more aggressive in the highs, but there's still a similarity. A good pairing with the HD600s I think (I just got a pair of the Senns).

[@mokiesptc]

My first introduction to this poisonous hi-fi world is also a Grado SR-80i.

[@SuperReview]

ME TOO! RIP us.

[@MaNi-cn7to]

Have same old 80 and still hate the cable on them. Maybe this one is the buy:)

[@bachcomic]

They released new version GW100x last year. Could you review them? They are not available in my country yet. I'm not sure if I should wait for them or grab GW100 v2 right away.

[@robodog7610]

SR80 are my only headphones and i wouldnt change them.

[@elbolegoya]

I diy'ed a kz aptx cable into my coloud headphones, and also use a ugreen aptx dongle with a px100, and they sound the same as if they were wired (just as loud and clear with the air feel). Aptx is good. Grado probably chose a weak bluetooth module...

[@djalixer]

Weird question: How comfortable are they resting around neck?

[@alessandrabenz8109]

well, i bought it here in france, on amazon france, and 2 days ago, the plastic broke, off. the left side, which keeps the loudspeaker. so i saw, very thin plastic, that carries the speakers, certainly not a very good plastic-quality, and so thin and fragile. i loved it sooo much, the sound, the weight, the comfort and i am now very astonished about this event... plus , the company, that i bought it from on amazon, i can't find em anymore.. so is that a fake, or just one piece with a default, i glued it and scotched it together, cause shipping to ny and all the action.... and i wanted to buy another one for my husband.....no go.. and i treated it very softly ok, thanks for the good video.... very sorry, waited so long for a no cable grado....

[@SuperReview]

Bummer! I doubt it's a fake, these headphones haven't been out that long and aren't really popular enough to fake.

[@CreachterZ]

Is this video about the original or the v2? V2 is supposed to increase range and battery life.

[@SuperReview]

Original.

[@Cloud10D]

Maybe you should try again with AAC Codec ..

[@MrUtherellus]

Great review! My only real concern is sound bleeding... How comfortable/private can this headphone be in public transport for example? At loud volumes ofc.

[@SuperReview]

It'll bleed sound. You could use it in an office at moderate volumes, but not loud.

[@MrUtherellus]

@@SuperReview Thanks for clarifying it to me. I guess, by design, it also lets background noise in? Is it much of an issue for GW100 tho? I just need it for outside use - bus and subway.

[@SuperReview]

@@MrUtherellus It depends on whether or not you're OK with background noise -- these do not seal outside sounds at all.

[@1983Block]

Are any wireless codecs provided? What happens when the battery dies, would it be possible to use them only via wires without chaning it , let's say in case of nuclear war , driving those from the tank's or Hammer's car battery?

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, they work over wire without any battery power. In the future apocalypse, they'll run forever as long as your source works. The only codec they specify on their website is AptX.

[@duncanicook]

It's a pity you haven't tried the 225 or 325 versions so we can get a complete summary.

[@SuperReview]

Have you?

[@duncanicook]

Yes, I have the 80 and 325e models. The sound on the 325's is much more detailed, open, driving...in fact much better than the 80's or virtually any headphone I personally have tried. What I don't like about the 325's is the weight and the way they feel they will fall off if you slightly angle your head forward. The 80's are much lighter and more comfortable.

[@dalethorn2]

The 325e has an advantage in not having the foam pad covering the surface of the driver unit, as is the case with the GW100.

[@SuperReview]

@@dalethorn2 You can swap pads. I have a pair of L cushions that were on my SR80s for a while, but I ended up changing for some aftermarket pads that have a softer foam, more comfortable, less scratchy.

[@duncanicook]

I think it's a bit more than open or closed foam pads.

[@mehdihamedian6761]

Sir, can you help me to make a right choice, please ? I like jazz, classic, psychodelic and ambient music... I can't decide between Pioneer S9, Grado w100 wireless and audio technica m50x BT Which one of them would be a better choice to me?

[@SuperReview]

I haven't heard the Pioneers, but I'm not a big fan of the M50x.

[@joaquin9312]

Definitely check Master & Dynamic for that price

[@lanceflare]

Has anyone tried these wired with a mod mic (I.e the V-Moda mod mic) for gaming? I am looking for an all in one headphone for home use and I dig the convenience of being able to go wireless from time to time.

[@fourchins5710]

They need to add this updated design to their prestige series!

[@dalethorn2]

The secret talks at Grado are all over the place -- to make more expensive Bluetooth models, to make special editions, -- I wish I had enough money to buy whatever they make.

[@SuperReview]

I'm glad someone else likes it :)

[@no-man_baugh]

what diameter of rubber band did you use for the sr80? I just got the sr60x and I want to try that anti-twist thing you did, but I don't want a band that would compress too aggressive and slowly pull the adjust up

[@SuperReview]

3.5 inches -- they say they're "Size 64"

[@no-man_baugh]

@@SuperReview Hell Yeah! Thanks for the info!

[@fluffylambut]

Being open back. What are they like out in the street. Does street noise intrude terribly? Thanks

[@SuperReview]

Will be almost like you're not wearing anything.

[@wakizashilover]

Plastic will generally be the goto for wireless since it won't get as hot/cold from external sources which is just an engineering call and the right one. I'm sure as the wireless tech matures we'll get better quality over air, but that will take time (I'm quite interested to see how the Sennheiser True Wireless performs when they come out). Are there any other open back Bluetooth headphones on the horizon since Grado did it now?

[@SuperReview]

Porta Pros 😎

[@artheen4713]

@@SuperReview Would the wireless Porta Pro be based on the good old Porta Pro with thick separate cables and the old high impedance speaker elements, or the new breed with a single thin cable with terrible crosstalk and low impedance elements tuned for the hip-hop generation? The sound of the two versions is a mile apart...

[@SuperReview]

Hm, not sure, hadn't heard before that there are different generations of Porta Pro with different sound. I'd guess they're based on the latest.

[@artheen4713]

@@SuperReview Unfortunately, the PortaPro has changed. For

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Is a phone's dac powerful enough for wired grado headphones? My phone is a pretty normal android phone and not LGs

[@SuperReview]

Most likely yes. Every phone is different, but Grados aren't hard to drive.

[@miles6795]

Can u compare it with sony 1000xm3? Am new with grado but i have try gr10e and found this brand interesting.

[@SuperReview]

I haven't heard the Sonys, but I would expect they sound VASTLY different. The Grado is an open-back headphone, which gives a very different, more spacious sound. I would guess the Sonys have more bass.

[@iaxable]

BT is not meant for music but to watch TV from across the room

[@matthiasschuster9505]

Bluetooth is today often more accurate than analog cables...

[@davidgluskie3343]

You should try the beyer dynamic amiron copper wireless it’s probably the best wireless there is.... my opinion only

[@akifmuhammad1]

Hey, I heard you have grado sr80e My question can andoid phone like samsung s10e drive grado sr80e well? And how the sound? Loud or not, like we use iem on android?

[@SuperReview]

IMO yes, S10e (or really most smart phones) can drive SR80s no problem.

[@akifmuhammad1]

@@SuperReview oke thanks for your response 👍

[@YUYU-qv5le]

Finally made in China with nice quality, I have no idea about how bad quality is the grado headphones that made in America!!

[@SuperReview]

The US-made Grados super minimal, probably very cheap to manufacture. I have a 10-year-old pair that still looks and works like new.

[@YUYU-qv5le]

@@SuperReview emm. My sr325e cable just break after 8 month, and I open the case weld it back!! I am actually really take care of the headphone, my dt880 pro and t1 is still work right now since 2010.

[@YUYU-qv5le]

@@SuperReview also do you think gw100 have the better build quality than a sr80e. Thank you

[@SuperReview]

@@YUYU-qv5le GW100 is more modern build quality, more complicated molded plastic. The headband is def nicer. Has removable cable. Dunno which will last longer.

[@denislemieux7294]

I have the KSC75s. Do these sound as good as them? Thanks.

[@SuperReview]

These have more bass. Better than KSC75? I dunno.

[@denislemieux7294]

@@SuperReview It’s not too bass boosted to a point where it’s nauseating? Thanks for the reply.

[@SuperReview]

No not at all.

[@putinstea]

Are these considered on-ear headphones? Looks like the cushions would touch the whole ear.

[@SuperReview]

Yes, definitely on-ear headphones. You can get pads for them that fit over your ears, but I've not heard good things about those pads.

[@jennifergala]

Do these sound better than the Sony MX3?

[@SuperReview]

Pretty different sounds I imagine, but I haven't heard the Sonys. These are open-back, which gives them an open, airy sound with a wide soundstage. I'd guess the Sonys have more bass, but really just guessing.

[@jennifergala]

@@SuperReview Thank you. I own the Grado SR125. I'm amazed. I also own the Bose QC15 and they can't compete with the Grados. Day and night. I will go check the Sony's. I'm sure Grado is way better.

[@SuperReview]

@@jennifergala Yeah I would guess the Sonys sound closer to the Bose than the Grados.

[@iaxable]

Return it and get the 225 instead. Screw bt

[@echbruh6598]

Too much bass, not enough battery, shrieking highs, messy mids, cool design, not comfy on the ears for more than 8 hours and terrible tuning for wired listening....

[@chaechaelover8793]

how loud can people beside you hear your music using this?

[@SuperReview]

They're pretty open -- if you're listening loud, people will hear.

[@deathofasalestactic]

instant Like when you mentioned michael jackson!!

[@SuperReview]

💃

[@dalethorn2]

The GW100 uses W-Cush earpads.

[@SuperReview]

Interesting, must be a new item -- I don't see W-Cush available on their site, but did find another site selling them for the GW100. Seem very similar to the S cushions, maybe slightly concave?

[@dalethorn2]

I don't know - maybe the flanges they fit around are different size?

[@chronometa]

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434308-REG/grado_w_cush_replacement_foam_ear.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwzPXlBRAjEiwAj_XTEVcmwuVRr2uImdrLeRNlw7bm7OqF8nN7w097mW8D8kSQ4e2yYTTGhhoCOoUQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y

[@chrissywhiskers]

Is there a mic so you can use it for calls?

[@SuperReview]

Allegedly. gradolabs.com/headphones/wireless/item/74-gw100

[@9384763]

Great review. You say that these have a better sound in the wired mode than in the wireless, Bluetooth mode which kind of defeats the purpose of purchasing these. That being said, I would like to see a review comparing these to the SR225e and the SR322e. These fall in the middle of those two, price point wise.

[@data-analyst]

hey Larry... actually.. there is a great reason to buy these even if you don't use the wireless mode: they are the only grados with a 3.5 detachable cable... which means if it has any issues over time it is only a matter of replacing the cable. i say this as i also have a pair of grado sr80s... where there is a loose connection so i lose sound in one headphone intermittently. which is extremely annoying. thus... these are.. in one way .. the BEST grados ever... as you will not have any loose cable issues over time. That being said... i also have a pair of Philips Fidelio X2HR High Resolution Headphones .. which i prefer as they build quality is substatially better and the sound is better and doesn't go into the surrounding area--they are heavier on the bass though.

[@ladyelect9274]

based on the section where you showed the bleed of the headphones, I now know what that one guy on the train uses.

[@SuperReview]

LOL 😂

[@ladyelect9274]

@@SuperReview seriously, making these bluetooth is asking for trouble given the possible use cases haha

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

Idk man id say the porta pros are audiophile grade

[@verveblack]

Are the wireless ones only for larger heads? Saw a review that said it will fit loose for small heads. I have an SR60 from 15 years ago...wonder if they changed the headland for the wireless? So it will break up if my phone is in my pocket?

[@SuperReview]

They'll adjust down pretty small, but my head is a bit large so I can't test how they fit small heads. I have them about midway to max size. The headband is definitely different than what comes on the SR60. I don't think the Bluetooth will break up with the phone in your pocket.

[@schoi604]

Hmm... it's interesting why there is no mention of where it is made on the box. My assumption is: it's made in China. Am I right?

[@SuperReview]

I've seen some articles that say it's made "overseas," so probably China. I agree it's weird they don't say on the box or anywhere on the product.

[@dalethorn2]

The question comes up a lot, and I think it's because a lot of people are concerned that it might not be a 'real' Grado. For a lot of folks, to be a real Grado it has to be made in Brooklyn. For others, it has to have the "handmade" aesthetic. Or made in Brooklyn -and- handmade. For me, it has to have the authentic Grado drivers, it has to have quality control at least as good as they have in Brooklyn, and most of all - the authentic Grado sound. And it does have those 3 things, plus the general construction design with the gimbals and headband etc. So I hope that more people start asking their questions along with an explanation of what matters most to them, and which features they consider essential to be a real Grado.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

I have the ps500s with wire. Will these be enough you think? Would be nice to go bluetooth

[@SuperReview]

I haven't heard the PS500, how would you compare them to SR80s?

[@dalethorn2]

The PS500 are smoother and clearer - not as dark. The PS500 series is about $600 USD, and if you subtract the Bluetooth from the GW100, you are comparing a maybe $150 headphone to a $600 headphone.

[@tomtakumi]

I'd like a bluetooth Koss KPH30i. I don't know how. But the Koss cable is really bad.

[@SuperReview]

Oh man I REALLY want a Bluetooth KPH30i.

[@trellusg]

Super* Review Koss just released the wireless ear clip BT221i, I’ve never heard the KPH30i, I’ve read good things about it, though.

[@dalethorn2]

I haven't owned a Koss in a long time, but a friend loaned me his Porta-Pro for a week. I think it's one of the all-time best bargains for sound quality.

[@SuperReview]

I've actually got the BT221i in a box, gotta get through some other reviews first though 🙃

[@candlercando]

I use a cheap but light Taotronics Bluetooth receiver with my Porta Pro and KPH30i. It does not replace the cable, but if I had freying, I’d rewire with the device knowing that’s about as much as Koss did with the Porta Pro BT As for the new BT221i, they have the same specs as a KSC21, meaning maybe not so good and not in KSC75 territory. Looking forward to the review but my hopes are not up

[@mildtotemperate]

Normally I trust Z Reviews and he said these are AMAZING in bluetooth mode but absolute dog shit in wired mode, yet you said they sound way better in wired mode. So that is strange. He said it's from the built in DSP to power bluetooth, it's like a built in DAC/amp that's tuned to match the sound of the headphones. He said it's the best sounding Grado ever.

[@SuperReview]

They updated the model with USB-C, and some people have speculated that they introduced DSP at that point. Mine doesn't have it.

[@Stevenreidpardo]

I've had these for just under 2 years and the battery has pretty much stopped working. Grado wants $75 to replace the battery which is straight criminal. Would not recommend these headphones.

[@SuperReview]

That's a bummer. How often did you charge them over the past two years?

[@Stevenreidpardo]

@@SuperReview I'd say one every two to three days on average at first, then moved to every night. Now I just use them as wired headphones, which kind of defeats the point.

[@WillJukedTheBox]

you don't want metal in a headphone because it makes it heavier and more uncomfortable...

[@SuperReview]

Metal is heavier than plastic usually, yes, but there's a wide range of possibilities between these plastic cups and a nicer metal build within which I'm pretty sure there's something I'd still find comfortable. I have Philips X2s which are mostly metal, and they're heavier, but not uncomfortable for me.

[@nivektek2681]

For your next video..Review your top bluetooth headphones that you using..

[@SuperReview]

This is awkward... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z33YZnWnhdaeg6M

[@OhGoshAwwGeez]

Interesting. I just came from a review that said the GW 100s sound amazing with Bluetooth but like crap when plug-in. I guess I just got a buy the things and find out for myself because you can’t find out crap watching reviews online. Except of course what they look like and what’s in the box. But who the hell cares about that kind of crap.

[@SuperReview]

Supposedly they changed the model quite a bit, including switching to USB-C.

[@gzula_hun5403]

8:00

[@tonyrking]

Why is Paul Rudd doing headphone reviews?!

[@SuperReview]

If only I were so likable.

[@tonyrking]

@@SuperReview well your definately as bloody good liking! 😉

[@kurosuke2370]

Those headphones look surprisingly cheap

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I know I buy headphones for the way they look, that's the most important thing.

[@jonaa55]

The grado headphones of my brother has a different kind of cable he DIY it

[@SuperReview]

Oh nice, I don't have those skills yet.

[@jonaa55]

@@SuperReview well my brother was really dedicated in doing it haha he even mods the earphones or headphones of other people it's like a part time job for him haha

[@peterhall9909]

Is he accepting new customers? My Grado's cable is completely coming apart.

[@Funkteon]

Oh GROSS, at 4:10 showing that not only to the foam pads not have a recess/hole in them (i.e. they will touch your ear with the whole pad like a cheap callcentre headset), they also swivel back and forth, so every time you look down, the headphones will flip forward and almost fall off your head, and every time you look up at the sky, they will almost fall off the back of your head.. Fuck, these things are fucking terrible..

[@SuperReview]

...

[@radiofloyd2359]

Why make a pair of open back headphones if they're going to be wireless?!?!?

[@SuperReview]

So you can listen to open back headphones and not have a wire ...

[@radiofloyd2359]

@@SuperReview I don't know... I think it's a bit too niche, kind of like the Dolby headphones that came out not too long ago... The concept of wireless headphones is too me more for the outside than inside situations, so I think it's not a super useful product.

[@SuperReview]

I can understand that perspective, but there are good reasons to have wireless around the house, too.

[@radiofloyd2359]

@@SuperReview I guess so...

[@SuperReview]

@@radiofloyd2359 Do you use headphones at home?

[@vincesnetterton5868]

koss titanium range are cheaper, much cheaper, and better, with an unlimited warranty, in usa

[@SuperReview]

Koss KSC75 is better than almost everything I review.

[@vincesnetterton5868]

i didnt state ksc75. there are several koss items with the same driver

[@SuperReview]

@@vincesnetterton5868 I did state KSC75.

[@vincesnetterton5868]

stating the obvious establishes nothing

[@SuperReview]

@@vincesnetterton5868 ...I gotta say I'm really confused by this thread.

[@MrNubix]

Oh... no USB-C?!

[@berniex7841]

Newer have USB-C, 40 hours battery life. Insist on the newer version...

[@amirkhalid5449]

I wish KZbinrs wouldn't obsess on the box. The box is not the product. And the first thing I do with it after I remove the product is put it in the trash.

[@SuperReview]

I like branding. Boxes, meh.

[@mattialemboluscari8774]

Wait a sec is one of the Grado group people called Mattia?

[@turbomustang84]

Who wants an open back Bluetooth headset

[@SuperReview]

Crazy people like me. I dunno, sometimes you want something for around the house but don't want to be tethered to a system.

[@LLGoozeberrye]

Wait till you hear them. Grado sound but smoother.

[@radiofloyd2359]

@@LLGoozeberrye But it's so much more costly...

[@tommythevenot7617]

What exactly does”open back” mean?

[@radiofloyd2359]

@@tommythevenot7617 the back of the headphones is open, instead of being close, meaning it let's sound in and out of the headphones (of course it's not completely open, however, the driver and the outside world, on the back of the headphones are usually separated by a very generous grid, made out of a very thin plastic)... The use for open backs is simply that their soundstage usually sounds more natural, because the sound literally travels a few meters before bouncing back to your ears (I can't confirm that is actually how it works, however, I can confirm it does work)...

[@TheJMHound]

trying to figure out how to charge my CW100's, for basic tech advice this guy is useless, as far as wasting your time, he's really good at that.

[@SuperReview]

Is that... is that a question?

[@jacknelson9347]

These or the Sony wh-1000XM3?

[@SuperReview]

Massive difference. If you want something to use in public transit and quiet your surroundings, the Grados are terrible. If you want something with quite-nice audio quality wireless and even better wired, the Sonys are terrible :P

[@jacknelson9347]

Super* Review thanks for the reply 🙏 Really is there that much of a difference in terms of sound?

[@SuperReview]

They sound incredibly different, yes. A lot of people will prefer the Sonys, don't want to present it as something that's not up to preference -- but for me, it's not even close, the Grados do what I want with sound, the Sonys don't.

[@anystereo]

Yeah I’ve been buying grado since the 70’s. cartridges and headphones, at least a dozen products including rs1’s. These wireless headphones are the most annoying product I have ever bought. I wear glasses and the gratuitous blue led flashes just just at the right moments for maximum piss me off factor. And the little girl voice that announces on and off as if it were some post Orwellian paradise, this grates on me too right at those nice moments of expectation when you are putting them on or Maybe falling a sleep. Yeah yeah yeah they look nice but feel cheap as hell like pops has handed off the reigns of production to a couple of kindergarteners. I guess I’ll chalk it up to another passing of generation and move on.

[@Kelocyde]

They have a revision 2 with better battery, better connection, new notification noises, etc. Send yours into them for RMA.

[@benjaminpeljto7408]

Kz zsn new model please unboxing and review

[@SuperReview]

I have one on order 👍

[@roman2011]

sound s like it's made in China

[@SuperReview]

I think so, but doesn't say on the box or the device.

[@dalethorn2]

Sounds like a Grado to me, as I've had it since Oct. 2nd. Still no confirmation on its origin.