Typical price: £450
What is it: High-end audiophile headphones
What we think: Strong contenders for world's best sound
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 September 2006
Tags: grado, cable, headphones, metal
We like:
Real mahogany wood earpieces; genuine leather headband; the best-sounding headphones around
We don't like:
Expensive; a little less comfortable than the competition
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Grado's RS-2 Reference Series headphones are strong contenders for world's best sound
Grado RS-2 Reference Series History
1 May 2008 in Reviews
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