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Grado GW100
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Engadget Review
Grado Labs’ first wireless headphones sound great, and are light and comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. However, the signature open-back design that helps create that stellar audio also enables whoever is around you to hear your tunes. The GW100 is best for personal listening in a more isolated space, rather than an every day set of headphones you’d want for your commute, office or a noisy coffee shop.
The company’s first wireless headphones offer its trademark sound with caveats.
Billy SteeleMarch 20, 2019
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Lightweight and comfy
- Onboard controls are easy to use
- Better than advertised battery life
Cons
- Open-back design has its downsides
- Materials feel somewhat cheap
- Not a good option for noisy/crowded environments
- Micro-USB charging
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Grado GW100
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- 72AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE5 ReviewsGizmodo70A Wireless Dream Come TrueIf you’re the type of Grado consumer who is really into the company’s more affordable products, you’ll love these too. They hit every note, both in terms of sound and aesthetics, that fans have come to appreciate from the brand. That said, like all Grado products, they’re not for everyone: They’re finicky, uncomfortable, and don’t block outside sound well. But as someone who wondered whether the venerable Brooklyn audio brand would ever go without wires, I’m stoked they finally have.Gizmodo70A Wireless Dream Come TrueIf you’re the type of Grado consumer who is really into the company’s more affordable products, you’ll love these too. They hit every note, both in terms of sound and aesthetics, that fans have come to appreciate from the brand. That said, like all Grado products, they’re not for everyone: They’re finicky, uncomfortable, and don’t block outside sound well. But as someone who wondered whether the venerable Brooklyn audio brand would ever go without wires, I’m stoked they finally have.Forbes70A Wireless Variant Of The Iconic Grado DesignAll-in-all, these are decent wireless critical listening headphones that are sure to please fans of Grado’s signature look and style.TechRadar80Grado makes the grade (again)The Grado GW100s sound stunning, with a wide, warm soundstage, but they won’t work for commuting or listening in communal areas.What Hi-Fi70Grado GW100 ReviewPriced at a fair $250, the Grado GW100 delivers a rich and emotive sound that works with anything you throw at it. The open-back design may not isolate well, but it does deliver a mesmerizing and realistic listening experience that remains as intoxicating as it is revealing.
Key Specs
TYPE
Over-ear
CHANNELS
Stereo
CONNECTIONS
Wireless
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