Grado HP100-SE

The Grado Signature HP100 SE headphones celebrate the legacy of Grado's pioneering HP1 model with a modern redesign, honoring the 100th anniversary of founder Joseph Grado. With advanced 52mm drivers, these headphones aim for high clarity across frequencies, deep bass, and minimal distortion. The HP100 SE also introduces detachable, durable braided cables, a newly padded headband, and individually machined aluminum housings, all in a refined space-grey finish. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, these headphones represent a new direction for Grado, combining heritage with cutting-edge sound engineering.

• New 52mm Dynamic Driver: Delivers enhanced high-frequency clarity, rich mids, and robust bass.

• Open-Air Design: Provides a spacious, natural soundstage.

• Machined Aluminum Housing: Durable with a modern aesthetic in space grey finish.

• Detachable 12-Conductor Cable: Flexible cable options with 4-pin XLR connections.

• Enhanced Comfort Headband: Padded and adjustable for extended wear.

• Hand-Assembled in Brooklyn: Quality craftsmanship honors Grado's heritage.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dynamic transducer type

• Open-air operating principle

• Frequency response: 3.5 Hz " 51.5 kHz

• THD: <0.1% at 100dB

• SPL 1mW: 117dB

• Nominal impedance: 38 ohms

DRIVER & SOUND:

• 52mm driver with paper composite cone

• High flux magnetic circuit with rare earth alloys

• Copper-plated aluminum voice coil

• Drivers matched to within 0.04dB

DESIGN & BUILD:

• Machined aluminum housing in space grey finish

• White-stitched leather headband with 50% more padding

• Detachable 12-conductor cable with 4-pin Mini XLR connector

CONNECTION & ACCESSORIES:

• 6.3mm source connection

• Future options for 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced terminations

MANUFACTURING:

• Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY, USA