Grado Signature S950 Headphones

Grado Signature S950 Headphones, Premium Open-Back Sound in a Brazilian Walnut Shell

The Grado Signature S950 is an open-back headphone that combines premium sound with a hand-crafted Brazilian Walnut housing. Weighing just 395 grams, it offers a comfortable, fatigue-reducing fit for long listening sessions, and because the wood grain of each individually crafted cup is unique, every pair is one of a kind. Walnut is prized for its density and stability, resisting the expansion and contraction that can alter acoustic character, for a relaxed, musical presentation. Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, the S950 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Canada.

Key Features

The S950 uses a version of the new Grado 52mm S driver first developed for the award-winning Signature HP100 SE, with a paper composite cone, a high-flux rare-earth magnetic circuit, and a lightweight copper-plated aluminum voice coil for strong dynamics and a refined soundstage. Where the HP100 SE is detailed and revealing, the S950 is voiced more neutral and balanced for a relaxed, insightful listen. It carries the redesigned headband with 50% more padding, a stainless steel band, and adjustable height rods, and ships with the detachable Grado Signature Gold cable.

Technical Specifications

Why Buy from Vinyl Sound?

Vinyl Sound is an authorized Canadian dealer for Grado. The Signature S950 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 S950 with the right headphone amplifier for your source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Grado S950 sound compared to the HP100 SE?
A: Both share the new 52mm S driver, but they are voiced differently. The Signature HP100 SE is detailed and revealing, prized by recording engineers, while the S950 is more neutral and balanced, giving a relaxed, musical presentation that lets you settle into the recording.

Q: Why is the S950 made from Brazilian Walnut?
A: Brazilian Walnut is dense, stable, and resistant to decay, and it resists expansion and contraction from temperature or humidity, which helps maintain consistent acoustics. It gives a relaxed musical presentation, and its natural grain makes every individually crafted housing unique.

Q: Is the Grado S950 available in Canada?
A: Yes. The Grado Signature S950 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Canadian Grado dealer, with free ground shipping to all provinces in Canada. You can also audition it at our Toronto store.