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Grado GS3000x

Open-back headphones

£1899

“This is a refined presentation, without losing the sense of life the brand is traditionally so good at conveying”

There are reasons not to buy Grado’s new GS3000x range-topping headphones. They feel more functional than luxurious, which is a bit of a disappointment given their hefty price, and – like every other Grado open-back headphones we have tested – they offer next to no isolation from outside noises. You will hear everything that happens around you, and perhaps just as annoyingly, everyone around you will be able to hear whatever music you are playing.

MUSICAL AND ENJOYABLE

So, why buy them? Well, if

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