GRADO GW100x Bluetooth Open-Back Wireless On-Ear Headphones

+ Le casque Grado GW100x est vraiment une réussite, le son est vraiment proche du Grado SR325 que j'écoute avec satisfaction depuis des années et en plus il est utilisable sans fil en Bluetooth ! A ce prix les matériaux sont plus basique mais rien ne laisse penser que le GW100x soit plus fragile. + L'essentiel des qualités habituelles chez Grado est là, présence des instruments, transparence, matière, timbres et toujours cette vie ! On pourrait dire qu'on s'éloigne du son en conserve pour se rapprocher du produit frais ;-) - Les coussinets des écouteurs sont en mousse non recouverte et je trouve toujours incompréhensible que Grado fasse l'impasse sur cet aspect que beaucoup d'audiophiles reprochent depuis des lustres. Grado ne propose rien de plus confortable même en option, quelques solutions existent mais il faut chercher sur internet. NB : le GW100x est un casque ouvert, par conséquent le son s'entend à l'extérieur, si vous écoutez votre musique à coté de quelqu'un vous le dérangerez, il n'est pas adapté pour les transports en commun par exemple.

After initially having the Gradio SR-80s about ten years ago I have some background to the Grado sound, build and general outlook on prioritising audio quality over anything else. I always hated the long (albeit well-built and rugged) cable… it was far too long to not be removable (2m) and it would just get tangled and annoy me. Getting the GW-1000x was an interesting choice for me and it took a decent amount of reviews to convince me. When it comes to Bluetooth headphones I’ve only ever previously gone for over-ear closed-back or true wireless headphones and to be honest there’s usually something missing or lost. I also hate that encapsulating tunnel-like sound from a seal. The same cannot be said for these headphones which in my opinion are 5-star cans and the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones I’ve ever heard by quite some distance…. but only for the right person and under the right circumstances. Grado initially released the first version of these a few years ago and I was interested in them, but the micro-USB, wireless codec and the battery life put me off. The second version answered some things such as upgrading the input to USB-C and updating the battery life significantly. These are the third generation and they go one step further. They add a host of different features (such as better DSP processing; making the Bluetooth output sound better than the wired output, paradoxically) that are typically hidden away in the Grado direct and to-the-point unboxing experience. You would struggle to tell the three versions of these apart simply from looking at them. These headphones are loud and leak a lot of noise; they are suited to people who don’t need to maintain a quiet space with other people around them. They’re also suited to people such as myself who want a passive audio sound for games or to listen to background music. They also work when you need a good awareness around you such as looking after children or something similar. What I can say from the start is the sound will impress you straight out of the box. It’s not a myth to say that Grado products also benefit heavily from a decent burn-in session of 40 hours or so. I’m looking forward to how these cans sound in 6 months as my SR-80s just got better and better. The highs are detailed and slightly more subdued than the typical wired Grado, the mids are still prominent and most surprisingly of all the bass is full and present; a very well-rounded, great-sounding set of cans. These headphones sound like you’re sitting directly in front of a circa-£4000 analogue music system built in the 70s and it really can’t be compared to any other wireless offering out there; they truly are brilliant. On-ear will put a lot of people off, but I think that you can benefit from this type of design if it is executed as well as it is on these Grados. It’s a non-invasive introduction of sound and it’s genius. The Bluetooth stays connected. The battery life is quoted as over 40 hours and that is absolutely spot on. Highly recommended if you can look past the cheap-feeling build quality; the sound, comfort and lightness will thank you for it.

Ich bin kein Profi -aber diese offenen! Kopfhörer haben einen fantastischen Klang . Tiefe Bässe , hervorragender Raumklang . Immer im Vordergrund ,die Nebengeräusche vergesse bzw höre ich nur wenn ich will.Reichweite bei mir sogar im Keller. Das Verbinden ist völlig ohne Probleme. Es gibt nur wenig offene Kopfhörer ohne Kabel-leider für mich sehr wichtig. Diese kann ich nur empfehlen-bisher die absolut besten👍

After several months of use I can surely highly praise this headset. Best wireless headphone I tried for the fantastic super pleasant sound signature. Truly a Grado! As reference the Grado Hemp is a bit better..but no BT. When I need NR I use a Sehnnaiser Momentum.Highly recommend if you know what you are buying.

Over the years I have built up a collection of headphones from the likes of Sennheiser, Bose, Koss, Parrot, Philips, Apple, and Sony. I've been aware of Grado headphones for a while, but this is the first pair I've owned. These have quickly become one of my favorites, but they are best for specific use cases. If you are going to use headphones in a noisy environment, in close proximity (i.e. within 6 ft) of another person who would be disturbed by sound leakage, or while exercising, these are not the headphones you want. They do not have noise cancellation and are open back, meaning sound leaks both in and out. They are a larger on-ear, rather than over-ear, design. The clamping force is not too strong, but can get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours, especially for glasses wearers. They support Bluetooth 5.2 and the latest AAC/AptX codecs so the sound quality is the best available over Bluetooth. The open-back design and the efficient 44mm drivers provide a truly wonderful soundstage for a wide variety of music. Compared to most closed-back noise canceling headphones these sound like someone turned on spatial audio -- voices and instruments are clearly distinguishable, almost directional. The mids are clearly defined, revealing details that are muddy in other headphones. The highs sparkle, but are never harsh or sibilant. The bass is quite good for an open-back design, but it's a controlled rumble rather than a rattling thump. They play loud without need to crank the volume up and the sound is less processed and fatiguing than many of my other headphones. I'm not aware of any other open-back, wireless headphones on the market. The batteries last forever, USB-C charging is fast, and the physical buttons work exactly as you'd expect. The plastic-y construction and light weight mean these definitely don't have the high quality feel you'd like at this price point. They don't even come with a case. But if you are willing to pay up for sound quality and can handle all the other limitations, these are great headphones with nothing else quite like them out there. However, I would not recommend them as your only pair.