Grado labs make some sweet cans. They have quite a few in their range (starting from about $60) and they go all the way into the stratosphere (about $1000). For my latest project, we’re looking at the future of listening and inevitably that involves getting some kick ass headphones for research.
We’ve amassed a pretty serious collection of head gear in our studio, but by far, the most memorable experience I’ve had with a pair of headphones was with these Grado RS-2s. With the aesthetics of a World War II RADAR operator these are unique objects in themselves.
Sound quality is a terribly subjective topic and to be analytical about it, is like evaluating a new camera lens or tasting a wine. Reading a test chart or getting a chemical breakdown is only part of the picture. That being said, everyone can tell bad from good, but being able to judge good to great is much harder.
I can say that in my humble opinion, they are the greatest headphones I’ve ever listened too. And it’s only going to get better, once I’ve bed the drivers in over this week.
These mahogany retro chic beauties have the greatest range of expression I’ve ever heard. In terms of range, the sound is expansive, even panoramic.
And for $500 a pair, they had better be damn good.
