Grado made some waves in the headphone world back in 2020 with its limited edition Hemp headphones which, as the name suggested, were made of hemp and maple, combining the warmth of a wood cabinet for audio with a dose of the good stuff. 2024 has seen Grado make the Hemps a permanent part of their range, with an appropriate price – $469 in the USA (up from their previous price at $420), and £439 in the UK. Of course, that’s by no means cheap, and it’s a lot more than previous Grado models I’ve looked at, such as the lovely SR325x. I’ve been using the Hemps for the last few weeks to see if they’re worth that higher price.