Grado Hemp Classic Series Open-Back Headphones

Grado Hemp Classic Series Open-Back Headphones

The Grado Hemp Classic brings one of Grado Labs’ most distinctive headphone designs into the modern Classic Series. Originally introduced as a limited release, the Hemp earned a lasting place in the lineup for its unusually full, grounded and rhythmically engaging presentation. The current generation combines a 44mm X2 dynamic driver with a bi-wood hempwood and maple housing, updated Signature Silver hardware, and Grado’s close-coupled F cushions.

For listeners searching for open-back audiophile headphones with more tonal weight and warmth than a typical Grado presentation, the Hemp offers a compelling balance of immediacy, texture and musical energy.

Hempwood + Maple Acoustic Housing

The Hemp’s bi-wood earcups pair compressed hempwood with maple. Hempwood contributes natural damping and helps shape the headphone’s warm, physical character, while maple adds structural stability around the driver interface. The natural material also gives every pair its own distinctive grain and visual character.

44mm X2 Dynamic Driver

At the heart of the Hemp Classic is Grado’s 44mm X2 dynamic driver, built around a Mylar diaphragm, copper voice coil and rare-earth magnetic system. This updated platform is tuned for a fuller, more grounded presentation while retaining the speed, clarity and direct musical connection associated with Grado open-back headphones.

Signature Silver Headband Assembly

The updated Signature Silver headband assembly shares its engineering foundation with Grado’s higher-tier Signature Gold system. A genuine leather headstrap with contrasting white stitching improves comfort, while the internal steel spring band allows the clamping pressure to be adjusted to suit the listener.

Signature Silver 8-Conductor Cable

The Hemp uses a fixed 8-conductor Signature Silver cable designed for a lighter, more flexible feel than earlier Grado cables. The standard version terminates in a 3.5mm plug and includes a 1/4-inch adapter, making it easy to use with both portable sources and dedicated headphone amplifiers.

F Cushions for an Immediate, Engaging Presentation

Grado F cushions position the driver close to the ear, reinforcing the Hemp’s direct, energetic presentation and strong sense of rhythmic drive. Because Grado cushions also act as an acoustic tuning element, listeners can experiment with alternate cushion styles to subtly alter tonal balance and spatial presentation.

Key Features

• Grado Classic Series open-back dynamic headphones
• 44mm X2 dynamic drivers
• Hempwood and maple bi-wood housing
• Full, warm and grounded Grado tuning
• Signature Silver padded leather headband with white stitching
• Internal steel spring band for adjustable clamping pressure
• Fixed 8-conductor Signature Silver cable
• F cushions included
• 3.5mm termination with 1/4-inch adapter

Specifications

Who Is the Grado Hemp Classic For?

The Hemp Classic is an excellent choice for music lovers who want the openness and immediacy of a traditional Grado headphone with added warmth, body and low-frequency weight. Its 38-ohm impedance makes it approachable for a wide range of sources, while a quality DAC and headphone amplifier can further reveal the detail, texture and dynamics available from the X2 driver platform.