Grado unveils entry-level Signature S150 open-back wired headphones for $295

Brooklyn audio maker Grado has unveiled the Signature S150, an open-backed, wired model positioned as the most affordable gateway into its high-end Signature lineup. The headphones are priced at £295 or $295 and are scheduled to go on sale in late November. [1][2]

The S150 incorporates a newly developed 44mm driver borrowing acoustic technology from Grado's higher-end HP100 SE and S950 sets, aimed at producing clean bass alongside an articulate presentation. Weighing 220 grams, the headphones introduce a single-piece housing paired with matte-black polymer gimbals, stainless-steel adjustment rods, and a padded leather headband. They also include slotted 'F cushions' and detachable Bronze cables equipped with a 3.5mm plug and a 6.3mm adapter. [1][2]

The release lowers the barrier to entry for the Signature series, undercutting earlier releases such as the S550 and S750. Grado claims the acoustic tuning challenges expectations for equipment in its price tier, bringing audiophile features like swappable cushions and alternative cable terminations to a broader consumer market. [1][2]