{"product_id":"grado-hemp-classic-open-back-headphones","title":"Grado Hemp Classic Series Open-Back Headphones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrado Hemp Classic Series Open-Back Headphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrado Hemp Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e44mm X2 dynamic driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bi-wood \u003cstrong\u003ehempwood and maple housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, updated Signature Silver hardware, and Grado’s close-coupled F cushions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor listeners searching for \u003cstrong\u003eopen-back audiophile headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e with more tonal weight and warmth than a typical Grado presentation, the Hemp offers a compelling balance of immediacy, texture and musical energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHempwood + Maple Acoustic Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e44mm X2 Dynamic Driver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignature Silver Headband Assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSignature Silver 8-Conductor Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm plug\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-inch adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to use with both portable sources and dedicated headphone amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eF Cushions for an Immediate, Engaging Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrado F cushions position the driver close to the ear, reinforcing the Hemp’s direct, energetic presentation and strong sense of rhythmic drive. 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