Grado RS1 Headphones

Grado RS1 Headphones, A Grado Original with a Tri-Wood Housing

Few headphones represent the history of Grado as clearly as the RS1. Introduced more than three decades ago, it was the first wooden headphone in the Grado lineup and quickly became one of the defining models of the brand, establishing the relationship between natural materials and the Grado sound. Today's RS1 from the Classic Series carries that legacy forward with a tri-wood housing, the 50mm X2 dynamic driver, and Grado's most refined mechanical platform. Hand-built in Brooklyn, the RS1 is an open-back headphone available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.

Key Features

At the center of the RS1 is Grado's 50mm X2 dynamic driver, using a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil, and rare-earth magnetic system, tuned to emphasize expressive midrange detail and musical immediacy. The tri-wood housing combines Cocobolo, hemp, and maple, each contributing density, damping, and stability for a layered, controlled presentation. The RS1 uses the Signature Gold headband assembly with engraved aluminum gimbals, stainless steel height rods, and a leather headstrap, and is supplied with the lightweight, flexible Signature Silver cable. It ships with Grado L cushions for a focused, immediate sound.

Technical Specifications

Why Buy from Vinyl Sound?

Vinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Grado. The RS1 comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team. We offer free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada, and our staff can help you pair the RS1 with the right headphone amplifier for your source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the Grado RS1 sound like?
A: The RS1 is tuned to emphasize expressive midrange detail and musical immediacy. Its tri-wood housing of Cocobolo, hemp, and maple adds density and damping for a layered, controlled presentation, giving the RS1 the rich, engaging voice that made it a defining Grado model.

Q: Why is the RS1 made from three different woods?
A: The tri-wood housing combines Cocobolo, hemp, and maple, and each material contributes different acoustic properties, density, damping, and structural stability. Together they create a controlled, layered sound that builds on the RS1's heritage as Grado's original wooden headphone.

Q: Is the Grado RS1 available in Canada?
A: Yes. The Grado RS1 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Grado dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. You can also audition it, along with the Signature HP100 SE, at our Toronto store.