Signature S950 vs Signature HP100 SE
The Signature HP100 SE matches the Signature S950 on sensitivity (117 dB), impedance (38Ω), low-frequency extension (3.5 Hz), and high-frequency extension (52 kHz).
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The Grado Labs Signature S950 headphones are part of the new Signature line, succeeding the HP100 SE. They feature hand-crafted Brazilian Walnut shells—the first use of this wood by Grado—paired with newly designed 52mm dynamic 'S' drivers using paper composite cones, high-flux rare earth magnets, and copper-plated aluminum voice coils. This delivers warm highs, relaxed mids, controlled bass, excellent resolution, and precise imaging with drivers matched to 0.04 dB. Open-back design provides a spacious soundstage. Includes detachable Grado Gold cable (73" or 6 ft, 6.3mm termination, 4-pin mini XLR), two earpad sets (G-cushions and F-cushions), padded headband with stainless steel adjustment. Comfortable at 395g for long sessions. Easy to drive, suitable for various amps.
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The Signature HP100 SE matches the Signature S950 on sensitivity (117 dB), impedance (38Ω), low-frequency extension (3.5 Hz), and high-frequency extension (52 kHz).
The Signature S750's sensitivity is 115 dB against the Signature S950's 117 dB, its driver size 50mm against 52mm, and its high-frequency extension 46 kHz against 52 kHz. Both share impedance (38Ω).
The GS3000X's sensitivity is 99.8 dB against the Signature S950's 117 dB, its high-frequency extension 51 kHz against 52 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 4 Hz against 3.5 Hz. Both share impedance (38Ω).
The Strada's impedance is 40Ω against the Signature S950's 38Ω, its sensitivity 111 dB against 117 dB, its driver size 50mm against 52mm, and its low-frequency extension 5 Hz against 3.5 Hz.
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