{"product_id":"grado-signature-hp100-se-headphones","title":"Grado Signature HP100 SE Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Edition headphones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market with the release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph Grado’s 100th birthday and this industry milestone, we are introducing the HP100 SE headphones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePast and present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the HP100 SE pays homage to Grado’s illustrious past, these headphones are a contemporary version of a true classic, with a new design from the ground up. With newly engineered drivers, the HP100 SE also boasts detachable cables, as well as a fresh headband assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew speaker design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the HP100 SE is a completely new 52mm speaker design. A new paper composite cone has been chosen, alongside a powerful high flux magnetic circuit using rare earth alloys, and a new voice coil made from lightweight copper-plated aluminium. This new magnetic circuit coupled with the voice coil produces excellent dynamics and transient response, along with a highly refined sense of space, soundstage and image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonouring the recognizable heritage of the original Signature HP1\/2\/3 headphone designs but with a modern feel, the housings are individually machined from specially treated aluminium with the product name neatly engraved on the face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew look cables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HP100 SE is the first Grado model to feature detachable cables. It has been engineered to a softer but durable braided finish, with cable insulation that improves flexibility and decreases the overall weight of the cable. Terminated with a 6.3mm plug, it connects to each housing via a 4pin mini XLR plug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadband assembly redesign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HP100 SE’s headband assembly has changed from the classic Grado models. Designed for comfort during long listening sessions, the new headband features 50% more padding than previous Grado designs, with a stainless steel band and height rods that can be adjusted for the perfect fit to minimize listening fatigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"newawards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquotes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awardwithquote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"naward\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardimage\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"awarddate\"\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"…perfect for those audiophiles wanting reference-quality dynamic open-back headphones… A high-quality and well-made headphone that will certainly be at home in any high-end system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secure.armourhome.co.uk\/awards\/products\/6bbab97fbad527825cb2dcac36028a0e\/files\/Hi-Fi%20Choice_May%202025_Grado%20HP100%20SE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHi-Fi Choice, 5 Stars, Editor's Choice Award\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003eSpecification :\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qproductinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qproductadditional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabcontentmain\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransducer Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrequency response:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3.5 Hz – 51.5 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHD:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026lt;0.1% @100 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSPL 1mW:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e117 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNominal impedance:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e38 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDriver size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e52 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDriver Matched dB:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e0.4 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCable type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e12-conductor detachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeadphone Connection:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4pin Mini XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSource Connection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarpad type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eG-cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e In the Box \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 foot 6.3 mm terminated headphone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nawardquote\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57377005896053,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/0805\/files\/grado_signature_hp100_se.2.jpg?v=1784725756","url":"https:\/\/www.kronosav.com\/products\/grado-signature-hp100-se-headphones","provider":"Kronos AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}