The GS3000 is the flagship model of Grado's Classic Series, the family of hand-built American headphones that pairs exotic wood housings with the brand's signature open-air design. It sits at the top of the Classic range, combining Grado's largest driver platform with the most refined mechanical assembly the series offers.
Cocobolo and Aluminium Housing
Each earpiece pairs a cocobolo outer housing with a precision-machined aluminium inner insert. Cocobolo is a dense exotic hardwood known for its rich tonal character and striking grain, and its natural resonance contributes warmth and depth to the presentation. The aluminium insert adds structural rigidity and internal control, helping to manage resonance while maintaining clarity and precision. Together they create a housing that blends organic warmth with mechanical stability.
52mm X2 Dynamic Driver
At the centre of the GS3000 is Grado's 52mm X2 dynamic driver, using a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and a rare earth magnetic system engineered for high efficiency and dynamic control. Within the Classic Series the X2 architecture benefits from refined tuning developed through years of listening and feedback, improving balance, resolution and low frequency control while preserving the lively character that defines the Grado sound. The larger diaphragm allows the GS3000 to move more air with ease, delivering deeper bass extension, greater dynamic headroom and an expansive sense of scale.
Signature Gold Headband Assembly
The GS3000 incorporates Grado's Signature Gold headband assembly, the most refined mechanical platform used across the Classic Series. It features engraved aluminium alloy gimbals, stainless steel height rods and reinforced aluminium junction blocks for structural stability and long-term durability while maintaining controlled rotation for proper alignment. A genuine leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching provides comfort during extended listening, and an internal steel spring band lets the listener adjust clamping pressure for a personalised fit. On the GS3000 the assembly is paired with a wider leather headstrap to improve weight distribution and stability for the larger platform.
Cable and Cushions
The GS3000 is supplied with Grado's Gold cable, engineered to support the scale and authority of the 52mm driver platform while maintaining signal integrity and flexibility. It ships as standard with Grado G cushions, which position the driver farther from the ear to expand the perceived stage and dimensionality. As with all Grado cushions, they also act as a tuning element, letting listeners personalise the sound through cushion selection.