Final Words...

From a performance standpoint, we were absolutely amazed with what the RS1 had to offer. The audio was clear, concise and to the point, if you will. Throughout an assortment of volume levels and under diverse audio samples, the headphones scored well above our expectations. The overall audio quality was realistic despite the lack of a cup design; the bass was a perfect match and the details were well honed.

There isn’t much to complain about the physical aspect of the RS1 either. The mahogany handcrafted earpieces with a hint of leather for the headband add genuine and class to one of Grado’s elite models. With that said, the comfort level of the headphones may or may not suit you. For the majority of you, the RS1 will suit you fine in terms of comfort. But for the select few, the design may not fit well at all. Therefore, we suggest you purchase the RS1 from an outlet where returning them wouldn’t be a hassle.

At the time of publication, the average price of the RS1 headphones was $695.00, which makes it one of the most expensive pair in the market currently. Just by looking at the price tag, the RS1 is probably not the pair for many of you, regardless the sound quality. The thing with high-end headphones is that they are usually designed for professionals where a single pitch could mean a difference between perfection and imperfection. After musicians are sorted out, then it’s the audiophiles that will go to great lengths to make sure they get the best possible experience when listening to music. In this case, however, the RS1 headphones are designed for the elite audiophiles who can actually afford them.

Although the audio quality is virtually perfect, the price tag is far too elevated for us to recommend them to casual listeners.