Grado Labs has added a new model to its high-end headphone lineup: the Signature S750. It joins the HP100 SE and S950 in the company’s Signature Series, offering a new mix of sound tuning, comfort, and build quality for those who prefer wired headphones. Available now for pre-order at Crutchfield for $1,695, the S750 is designed for listeners who want a premium experience, both in terms of sound and feel.
At the heart of the S750 is a brand-new 50mm driver—called the S2—that Grado built from the ground up. Instead of reusing parts from previous models, this one uses a carbon fiber and paper diaphragm combined with a copper-plated aluminum voice coil. That pairing is meant to deliver clean detail, natural tone, and strong dynamics, across a wide frequency range (6 Hz to 46 kHz, for the spec-minded folks out there).
Distortion is kept impressively low—under 0.2% even at high volume—and each driver is matched within 0.5 dB for a balanced stereo image. While those numbers may sound like marketing fluff, the underlying idea is simple: this headphone is built to give you a clean, immersive listen without needing a lab-grade amp to get there.
The housing is made of aluminum and still handcrafted in Brooklyn, which helps keep the weight down to 460 grams—lighter than the HP100 SE—while still feeling solid enough to handle daily use.
One of the more noticeable changes with the S750 is its all-new B cushion, which rethinks how Grado’s headphones fit and feel. This cushion brings the driver closer to your ear and uses a smaller opening to subtly tweak the sound balance. But it’s not just about audio tweaks—it’s also about comfort.
There are eight airflow slits carved into the cushion to help open up the soundstage without losing detail, and the flat surface is designed to spread pressure more evenly. Translation: less ear fatigue during long listening sessions. The B cushion is also compatible with other wired Grado headphones and will be sold separately.
“The B cushion gives listeners another way to experience Grado headphones,” said Richard Grado,
Chief Operating Officer at Grado Labs. “We’ve always engineered our drivers to achieve the best sound
possible, but we understand that every listener enjoys a slightly different sound signature. With the
S750, we’re giving users the flexibility to listen the way they want.”
If you’ve been following Grado’s recent headphone releases, you’ll know that detachable cables are now part of the Signature Line. The S750 continues this trend with a new 6-foot Signature Gold braided cable that’s lighter, more flexible, and less prone to that annoying “cable memory” some headphone users deal with.
The cable connects to each earcup using 4-pin mini XLR connectors, which not only makes swapping cables easier, but also opens the door for balanced cables like 4.4mm or 4-pin XLR down the line. This is especially useful if you’re using a higher-end headphone amp and want to try out different setups.
The S750 borrows some elements from the HP100 SE and S950, particularly in its headband and metal frame, but introduces some subtle changes. The headband is a bit narrower, with 50% more padding than older Grado models. It’s wrapped in leather and designed to hold up to extended listening without turning into a clamp.
Other structural elements—like the engraved aluminum gimbals, stainless-steel rods, and reinforced joints—are there to improve durability. The earcups also have a limited 105-degree rotation to reduce wear and keep everything feeling stable over time.
With an impedance of 38 ohms and sensitivity rated at 115 dB/mW, the S750 can be powered by a decent portable player or desktop amp. But like most premium open-back headphones, it performs best when paired with a quality source—your laptop headphone jack probably won’t do it justice.
The open-back design means these are made for quiet environments where you can really hear the detail and spaciousness the S750 is built to deliver. If you’re looking for isolation or portability, this likely isn’t the right fit. But if you’re after wide soundstaging and a more refined tone than previous Grado models, the S750 brings some fresh ideas to the table.
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At $1,695, the S750 steps directly into a competitive space with other high-end wired headphones from brands like Audeze, and Meze. What sets Grado apart here is the mix of in-house engineering, classic build materials, and a sound signature that’s evolving—perhaps slowly, but noticeably—with each release.
The Grado Signature S750 is expected to begin shipping in November, and it’s already up for pre-order at Crutchfield where you can also buy the HP100 SE for $2,495.00 and the S950 for $2,195.00. Whether it becomes the new go-to for Grado fans—or draws in those who previously looked elsewhere—remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: this isn’t just a tweak to an old design. It’s a step forward for Grado’s Signature Series.
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