{"product_id":"grado-ps500e","title":"Grado PS500e Headphone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grado PS500e is an ingenious take-off from the PS1000 full size headphone made more compact and affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS 500e has a completely open on-ear design and some of the best sound quality Grado offers. Expect richly immersive detail at a price that won't make you sell off your vintage vinyl collection to pay the bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grado PS-500e audio DNA descends directly from the significantly larger, oversize 'Professional Series' Grado PS-1000 model, and both headphones share similar metal outer housings encasing wood-framed drivers. The smaller 'on-ear' dimensions of the PS-500e will typically rest on the outer earlobes for most wearers and it uses the standard Grado 'bowl' earpads [L-CUSH type].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS 500e tone sticks close to the classic lively Grado signature sound but with a slightly more plump bottom-end response than we hear in other Grado headphones, along with the expected super-extended mids and highs. For bass lovers hemming \u0026amp; hawing about Grado's low-octave authority, the PS-500e delivers plenty of bass heft focused through the prism of Grado's balanced musical delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome audiophiles may perhaps find the overall presentation essence leaning slightly towards bright or forward with certain recordings - a' la the widely renown Grado SR325e model. However, truth seekers of ultimate presence and detail in the mids\/treble ranges will swoon with big-grinned delight at the astonishing clarity and impossibly clean punch of the PS500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways a uniquely appealing brand to headphone fans, Grado's USA-made quality and hand-built charm are nicely embodied in the PS 500 e. In our Headphone.com review opinion, the PS-500e rate as superb open-back on-the-ear headphones bringing ultra high-end Grado performance to a within-reach investment for music lovers needing maximum purity and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRating at an efficient 32 Ohms impedance (like all other Grado cans), the Grado PS500e sounds fabulously clear without demanding a headphone amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grado PS500e employ the traditional Grado headband with metal height adjusters connecting the earcups to the frame, thus allowing for up \u0026amp; down size adjustment plus full 360 rotation. This feature is nice for laying the headphones down flat for storage or transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PS500e headphone cord is a high-definition 'Grado proprietary' copper\/OFC cable attaching to both earcups. The headphone cable terminates to a 3.5mm (1\/8\") 'mini' stereo plug and measures approximately 6ft long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eHeadRoom Labs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to PS1000 sound but in a smaller dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow 32 Ohm impedance ideal for smartphones \u0026amp; tablets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge rare-earth diaphragms with high-conductivity gold wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb musical detail definition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen vented earcups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; built in Brooklyn USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver Type: Dynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance @ 1kHz: 32 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 98 dB SPL\/V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector Type: 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable Length: 6 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable Style: Straight Y\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.76lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Warranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's In The Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrado PS500e headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrado Labs warranty insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrado PS500e Frequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Grado PS500 Frequency Response\" href=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/2465\/files\/grado_ps_500_frequency_response.png?4752\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/2465\/files\/grado_ps_500_frequency_response.png?4752\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView our full featured \u003ca title=\"HeadRoom Labs - Build a Graph\" href=\"http:\/\/www.headphone.com\/pages\/build-a-graph\"\u003e'Build a Graph Tool'\u003c\/a\u003e for headphone comparisons and in-depth measurements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grado","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":16168099119138,"sku":"002-009-1501","price":595.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/1678\/0834\/products\/ps500e_alt.jpg?v=1551909704","url":"https:\/\/test-headphones-com.myshopify.com\/products\/grado-ps500e","provider":"Test Headphones Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}