"There are copious headphones in the market with prices ranging from practically $9.99 (or lower) to $3000.00. Unless you truly divulge yourself in the world of high-end headphones, you won't believe the enthusiasm and craftsmanship that goes into designing and refining some of the elite models, at least most of the time. The thing about pricey headphones is usually not the physical aspect of the product, but more about the research and technologies that went into designing something of this magnitude (from a price perspective). With that said, Grado's RS1 headphones is an all rounder product with a superb exterior and a hybridization of technologies that make the RS1 standout. Still though, is the price tag justifiable? Read on and find out."