Some gear earns your respect the moment you open the box. Not because it’s flashy or expensive, but because it feels like it was made with care. That’s what happened when I got my hands on the Grado Hemp Headphones, a limited-edition, hand-assembled pair made from compressed hemp and maple wood in Brooklyn, New York.
At first glance, it sounds like a novelty. Headphones made out of weed? Cute. But then you plug them in. And suddenly, the whole thing makes sense.
These are not gimmick headphones. They’re refined, warm, and weird in the best way. They have soul.
Headphones made of hemp wood by Grado Labs
Headphones made of hemp wood by Grado Labs
Headphones made of hemp wood by Grado Labs
The Build: Analog Energy, Old-School Soul
The Grado Hemp Headphones feel like they were built by people who actually care about what they’re making. You can see it in the texture of the wood, the sturdiness of the cable, the clean minimalism of the design. There’s nothing showy here. No Bluetooth, no active noise-canceling, no lights, no app. Just a big analog plug and the option to use the included mini-jack adapter or iPhone dongle.
They’re meant to be plugged in. Meant to be listened to. Like a record.
Headphones made of hemp wood by Grado Labs
I’m not one to romanticize cables, but even the cord here feels right. Thick, durable, and long enough to give you space to move without feeling like you’re tethered to a desk.
The Sound: Warm, Balanced, No Bullshit
Plugged into a MacBook or headphone amp, the sound surprised me.
I expected something quirky. Instead, I got depth. The bass is round and natural. The highs sparkle without getting sharp. Vocals sit right …
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Author: Javier Hasse / High Times
