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GRADO Reference Series RS2X Wired Open-Back Stereo Headphones

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Color: Maple


Features

  • 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 theyre ready for your ears.

Description

A nimble yet unwavering headphone, the redesigned RS2x explores new territory for the Reference Series by marrying maple with hemp wood. Maple, Meet Hemp A family favorite, the RS2x has been completely redesigned to bring out the full potential of its Maple and Hemp wood. The housing’s sleeve and ring are made from Maple, while a Hemp core keeps everything together. We build with wood for its warm and embracing tonal abilities, and the RS2x is an exceptional evolution to the RS2 line. Signature Sound Discovering new pieces in songs heard hundreds of times is what we’re here for. The driver and housing working in tandem react to sound vibrations and virtually eliminate transient distortions. With harmonic colors and a world renowned mid-range, the RS2x immediately draws you in. The sound the woods produce, when combined with our special processes, are full-bodied with a rich vocality. X Series Drivers 4th generation X Drivers are here. 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. Reengineering these components for our 44mm drivers improve efficiency, reduces distortion, and preserves the harmonic integrity of your music. New Cable & Headbands Along with the speakers, the cables and headband have been redesigned for the RS2x. Housed in a more durable exterior, the now super annealed copper 8-conductor cable reveals even more of your music with improved purity. The new black leather headband features a white-stitched accent. Our first wooden headphones were built in the middle of the night back in 1994, wood has been a staple on our workbench ever since. Each RS2x headphone is hand-assembled by our team in Brooklyn - these headphones go from workbench to workbench until they’re ready for your ears.


Package Dimensions: 9.21 x 7.95 x 1.85 inches


Item Weight: 14.4 ounces


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 16, 2014


Manufacturer: Grado


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Sent them back…
Color: Cocobolo
I had to send these back as there were two left ear speakers attached to the headpiece and the wiring was different inside one than the other. This made me think these were not actually from Grado. I ordered a pair direct from Grado and they were perfect. If you think you are saving money getting them here you might want to reconsider. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022 by Christopher Fullwood
    • Very Gradifying.
Color: Cocobolo
Having had several pairs of Grados over the years for the last 25 or 30 years, & having read some stellar reviews, I'm not disappointed. The build is still Grado, although the gimbals are metal instead of plastic, and the headband is actually a little bit padded & wrapped in very nice leather. The continuously swiveling ear cups combined with soldered-in-place wires is always an annoyance with Grados and you'll need to swivel them arround until you get the best combination of the wires hanging sort of straight, the yoke being mostly centered and flat to your chest, & the wires not looking all kinked. Comfort is good but not great. The foam as always does get a little scratchy after a while, but at least it doesn't cause too much heat buildup compared with most other options. Sound of course is pretty much what I expected. Grado at their best. No real fatigue from listening even at a volume level sufficient to mostly compete with my wife's t.v. watching. I do however use the equalizer as I do with other high end cans, although with less boosting of the low & high end then I normally use. One complaint is that one of the cups has a nice shine around the outside where the hemp mid section is, while the other one is very matte looking as if it hadn't been oiled or clear lacquered or whatever they did to make the other one pretty to look at. I might try to do something to clear coat or stain the plain looking one. The only other reason that I might not be completely wowed is that they do their job so well without really anything standing out, & I have some other great dynamic, planar, and in-ear headphones that already have me spoiled so it really takes a lot for a pair to really impress me. I don't know yet if I will end up keeping these or selling them but I'm not disappointed with them at all sound-wise, only with the aforementioned quirks. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by B. A. BANISTER
    • Top quality.
Color: Maple
Buy the best. It is worth it if you use them a lot. They are now (recently) available on the Amazon site.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022 by Robert Brunetto
    • Grado, the Best of All Worlds
Color: Cocobolo
Review Image by Quentin S.
When this product was released, I was stoked to try it out. I had high hopes for it because, I really enjoyed the 60x, and the 325x. Both of those deliver on most of people would need, but this headphone is a BIG step up from those. When you feel it, the wood is smooth, the Cocobolo wood smells like it came out of a rain forest, and the rest feels very solid. However, these might not be a bid deal if they didn't sound the way that they do. For reference, I have around 15 hours on them as of this review, so they're not at their full potential yet. For the lows, they punch and and have such a rich tone. Compared to the 325, they sound more refined, and are more natural and soothing. The mids have a nice lush smooth sound, that works well for every genre. For the highs, there was a slight harshness on the 325, at the very top end, and that is since resolved. They are alot tamer, and are just "there", and never get harsh an any volume. The soundstage, thanks to the new redesigned 50mm driver, is more "in front of you", The sound is much bigger, and is more full bodied then the cheaper options. Overall, it's a huge improvement, that is without a doubt worth it. To the new design, build, and sound, these have my vote! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022 by Quentin S.
    • the best
Color: Cocobolo
simply the best
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022 by Andrew

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