Grado GW100x – Wireless Open-Back Audiophile Sound

Grado's first wireless open-back headphones bring the signature open, airy sound of the legendary SR series to a cable-free experience. Engineered with fourth-generation 44mm X-Series drivers and a redesigned housing that cuts sound bleed by up to 60%, the GW100x pairs the warmth of hand-built Brooklyn audio with modern Bluetooth freedom.

Key Features

• 4th-Gen 44mm X-Series Drivers: Detailed, lifelike audio with matched drivers (±0.1 dB)
• Open-Back Design with Noise Diffusion: Spacious soundstage while limiting sound bleed by up to 60%
• Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive: Clean wireless audio with low latency and stable multipoint pairing
• 46-Hour Battery Life: All-week listening on a single charge, recharged in about 2 hours via USB-C
• Wired + Wireless Hybrid: Includes a 3.5 mm cable for passive listening whenever you want it
• In-Ear Controls & Built-In Mic: Take calls, invoke voice assistants, and manage playback on the fly

Customer Benefits

The GW100x gives you Grado's classic open soundstage without tethering you to your source. You get full-bodied midrange, clean highs and a natural sense of space that closed wireless cans simply can't reproduce — while modern Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive and a 46-hour battery make it easy to live with every day.

Quick Specs

• Drivers: 44 mm dynamic (4th-Generation X-Series)
• Frequency Response: 20 – 20 000 Hz
• Impedance: 38 Ω
• Sensitivity (SPL @ 1 mW): 99.8 dB
• Bluetooth: 5.2 with multipoint pairing
• Supported Codecs: aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
• Battery Life: 46 h (at 50% volume)
• Charging Time: ≈ 2 h via USB-C
• Working Range: 10 m
• Weight: 187 g

What's in the Box

• Grado GW100x Wireless Headphones
• USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
• 3.5 mm Headphone Cable
• Instruction Booklet

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for audiophiles, home listeners, commuters and remote workers who love open-back sound but want the freedom of a wireless headphone.

Compatibility

Compatible with smartphones, tablets, computers and any Bluetooth 5.2 source. The wired 3.5 mm mode works with headphone amps, hi-fi gear and in-flight entertainment systems.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Signature Grado open-back sound, now wireless
• Long 46-hour battery life
• aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC codec support with multipoint
• Lightweight, comfortable all-day fit
• Both wireless and wired listening modes

⚠️ Cons:

• Open-back design leaks some sound in quiet environments
• No active noise cancellation

The GW100x is a rare breed: a wireless open-back headphone that refuses to compromise on soundstage or fidelity. If you love the Grado house sound but want to ditch the cable, this is the one.