Hand-built retro open-back headphones with mahogany and metal housings - family-owned since 1953
Grado Labs embodies a sound-first philosophy rooted in watchmaking precision and family craftsmanship. Three generations have maintained an unapologetically retro design language that prioritizes audio fidelity over visual trends, hand-assembling every headphone in their Brooklyn building since 1953. Their 'Heritage Matters' motto reflects a commitment to honest, utilitarian design where form follows acoustic function.
Signature$2,495
Flagship headphone honoring founder Joseph Grado's 100th birthday. Hand-machined aluminum housing with 52mm drivers, detachable cables, and newly designed headband assembly.
Signature$2,195
Premium open-back headphone in hand-crafted Brazilian Walnut. Features 52mm S drivers, detachable Grado Gold cable, and the new padded headband assembly.
Signature$1,995
Statement series flagship with handcrafted Cocobolo wood earcups and hybrid metal chamber. 52mm X Driver delivers expansive soundstage with 12-conductor cable.
$1,695
Entry to the Signature Line with new 50mm S2 drivers and carbon fiber diaphragm. Hand-crafted anodized aluminum housing at 460 grams with detachable cables.
Signature$275
World's first open-back Bluetooth headphones. Features 46-hour battery, Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive codec, and 4th gen X drivers. Industrial aesthetic with touch controls.
$125
Longest-running Grado headphone since 1991. 4th generation 44mm X drivers in polycarbonate housing. The entry point to legendary Grado sound with world-renowned midrange.
🇺🇸 US · $299-$599
Master & Dynamic creates beautifully crafted, technically sophisticated sound tools designed to be modern yet timeless. Inspired by WWII aviator headphones, their products utilize only the finest materials and are engineered to last, creating objects of lasting beauty that blend premium sound quality with elevated design. They bring an uncompromising approach to materials, craftsmanship, and performance.
🇺🇸 US · $119-$189
Schiit Audio embodies irreverent, American-made hi-fi. The company rejects audiophile pretension while delivering engineering excellence—chunky aluminum enclosures, tactile potentiometers, and commitment to upgradeability. Norse mythology naming and the cheeky brand name itself reject stuffy audiophile establishment. Designed and manufactured in California.
🇩🇰 DK · $200-$400
AIAIAI embodies Scandinavian design heritage with a responsible, modular approach. Founded on the principle that audio equipment should be designed to last, they pioneer modularity to allow upgrades, replacements, and customization while reducing electronic waste. Their products combine professional-grade sound quality with sustainable materials and artist-driven development.
🇬🇧 GB · $99-$799
Nothing celebrates the beauty of raw technology through radical transparency, revealing internal components as visual elements rather than hiding them. Founded by Carl Pei in partnership with Teenage Engineering, the brand removes barriers between people and technology by stripping away the superficial and focusing on what adds true value. Their Glyph Interface and transparent designs challenge fundamental assumptions about premium product aesthetics.
🇩🇰 DK · $500-$3,500+
Bang & Olufsen creates audio concepts that combine brilliantly authentic sound quality, simple yet surprising design, and a touch of magic. To B&O, design is a language communicating the company's values about technology and concepts - products are not only aesthetically pleasing but functional and easy to use. Their philosophy of 'honest music reproduction' (Aerlig musikgengivelse) has driven innovation since 1925.
🇯🇵 JP · $500-$3,000
DITA Audio builds products embodying a quest for the sublime, based on the premise that a well-crafted product is an experience in itself. With 50+ years of cumulative experience in precision engineering from their parent company, every DITA IEM is an aesthetic marvel featuring meticulous CNC machining and uncompromising craftsmanship. Their principle is simple: single dynamic drivers, perfected through precision engineering and acoustic fundamentals.