Grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the Audio Industry, has for almost half a century been the leaders in design engineering for the high-end audio and recording industries.
Grado is famous for their remarkable headphone and phono cartridge designs and hold over 48 patents. Company founder, Joseph Grado is credited as the inventor of the stereo moving coil phono cartridge. He is responsible for more innovations in phono cartridge design than any other person in our lifetime and was inducted into the Audio Hall of Fame in 1982.
Time honored manufacturing know how and painstaking attention to design detail allows previously unobtainable levels of pitch control, harmonic accuracy and bass quality to be achieved. All Grado headphones and cartridges are hand made to Grado's full performance specifications... nothing leaves the factory unless it sounds pure Grado.
What does the i stand for in the new Grado
GS1000i ? Improved, that’s what! Featuring a new species of
handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process;
Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The GS1000i uses new
upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design. All
this, new wood, driver and cable designs result in improved control and
stability of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with
both better supporting the GS1000i’s new world renowned midrange.
Grado’s GS1000i cushion design actually creates a “room” for the ears to
sit, creating a larger soundstage and greater spatial experience for
the listener. It was most important to design the correct balance
between the driver and our wooden driver housing to give us the
resulting sound that we desired. This has been accomplished. By creating
this “room” for the ears to sit, positioning of the cushions with
regards to the ears (i.e., forward or back) is somewhat critical in
finding the absolute sweet spot.
With this cushion design, we believe the GS1000i to be one of the most
comfortable headphones on the market today.
The GS1000i retains a sound that is pure Grado, rich full-bodied vocals,
excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. The presentation is
very detailed, the bass is deep and the music is very tight and
non-fatiguing. All with a soundstage that is huge allowing for
unbelievable separation and layering of the music which is simply
stunning.
The Grado GS1000i headphones Feature:
Vented diaphragm Wooden air chamber UHPLC copper voice coil wire UHPLC copper connecting cord
Grado is proud to introduce the new flagship of their headphone line, the Grado PS1000 . This hybrid design has an inner sleeve of a selected species of hand-crafted mahogany made by using an intricate curing process. Its outer housing of metal machined from a special non-resonant, very hard metal alloy utilizes a special processing and casting method to increase the porosity of the alloy. This combination of wood and metal insures that the earphone chamber has no "ringing" which might obscure detail or add coloration. The way the wood and metal housing moves air and reacts to sound vibrations is now virtually unaffected by transient distortions. Grado has also designed a new cable for the PS1000. The new eight-conductor cable design, utilizing UHPLC (ultra-high purity, long crystal) copper, improves control and stability of the total range of the frequency spectrum. The PS1000 also utilizes a newly re-configured voice coil and diaphragm design, resulting in unsurpassed speed and accuracy response. The cushion design creates the correct balance between the driver and hybrid housing to give the resulting musicality desired. The cushion design also makes the PS1000 one of the most comfortable to wear headphones in the world. Grado has taken all their knowledge and years of experience in controlling resonances and eliminating distortions and this has culminated in the development of their finest headphone ever, the PS1000. Listen, enjoy and agree.Features Vented diaphragm Hybrid air chamber UHPLC copper voice coil wire UHPLC copper connecting cord
After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through the new Grado RA-1 Headphone Amp A/C . Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before. This new amp is machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighs in at 12 oz. The RA1 is available in an AC version or can be powered by two 9-Volt batteries that will drive the amp for 40 to 50 hours of listening pleasure. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, full-bodied, non-fatiguing and rich. Hook it up to any line source (portable or in-home) and drive your Grado headphones to their full potential. Also available the RA1-HG (High Gain). Now headphone enthusiasts can utilize the RA1's sonic qualities with a wide selection of headphones. The RA1-HG is designed to drive headphones with impedances of 100 ohms or more.
After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through the new Grado RA-1 Battery Powered Headphone Amp . Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before. This new amp is machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighs in at 12 oz. The RA1 is available in an AC version or can be powered by two 9-Volt batteries that will drive the amp for 40 to 50 hours of listening pleasure. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, full-bodied, non-fatiguing and rich. Hook it up to any line source (portable or in-home) and drive your Grado headphones to their full potential. Also available the RA1-HG (High Gain). Now headphone enthusiasts can utilize the RA1's sonic qualities with a wide selection of headphones. The RA1-HG is designed to drive headphones with impedances of 100 ohms or more.
After years of relying on other equipment to drive Grado headphones, you can now listen and enjoy headphones through the new Grado RA-1 Headphone Amp HG . Designed for state-of-the-art performance and specifically to play Grados, the new RA1 will allow you to hear your headphones like never before. This new amp is machined from a solid block of mahogany and measures 5" wide, 5 1/2" deep and 1 1/2" tall and weighs in at 12 oz. The RA1 is available in an AC version or can be powered by two 9-Volt batteries that will drive the amp for 40 to 50 hours of listening pleasure. And the sound? Just like all Grados: warm, smooth, full-bodied, non-fatiguing and rich. Hook it up to any line source (portable or in-home) and drive your Grado headphones to their full potential. Also available the RA1-HG (High Gain). Now headphone enthusiasts can utilize the RA1's sonic qualities with a wide selection of headphones. The RA1-HG is designed to drive headphones with impedances of 100 ohms or more.
What does the i stand for in the new Grado RS1i ? Improved, that’s what! Featuring a new species of handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process; Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The RS1i uses new upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design all in an open-air configuration, the cups being open-backed. The result is a smooth, controlled and coherent sound with detailed dynamics. Frequency response ranges from 12-30 kHz and the drivers are matched to 0.05dB. Weighing 9oz, the headphones are an example of the wonder of Mother Nature with a gorgeous, dark-colored Mahogany look.
What does the i stand for in the new Grado RS2i ? Improved, that’s what! Featuring a new species of handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process; Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The RS2i uses new upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design all in an open-air configuration, the cups being open-backed. The result is a smooth, controlled and coherent sound with detailed dynamics. Frequency response ranges from 12-30 kHz and the drivers are matched to 0.05dB. Weighing 9oz, the headphones are an example of the wonder of Mother Nature with a gorgeous, dark-colored Mahogany look.
What does the i stand for in the new Grado SR125i ? Improved, that’s what! Grado's ability to combine lightness with extreme rigidity and internal damping has been put to good use on the SR125i. Based on the same design as theSR80i, the SR125i also features an improved driver and cable design utilizing UHPLC (Ultra-high purity, long crystal) copper voice coil wire. With the new 8 conductor cable design you will notice improved control and stability of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum, with both better supporting Grado’s world renowned midrange. The Diaphragms are put through a special 'de-stressing' process in order to enhance inner detail. The way the SR125i’s new driver, cable and plastic housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. Bass, midrange and treble are all more open and you will enjoy the fine tonal spread and balance.The Grado SR 125i headphone Feature: Vented
diaphragm
Non Resonant air chamber
UHPLC copper voice coil wire
Standard copper connecting cord
What does the i stand for in the new Grado SR225i ? Improved, that’s what! Features are the same as the SR125i, new driver, cable and housing designs, but this headphone has an increased rear air flow, utilizes Grado’s larger ear cushion and has closer matched drivers. Air flow is increased by 50% which is achieved through an improved rear metal screen. The use of closer matched drivers and the larger cushions results in an enlarged soundstage, while the improved rear screen frees the headphone from colorations.The Grado SR 225i headphones Feature: Vented
diaphragm
Non Resonant air chamber
UHPLC copper voice coil wire
Standard copper connecting cord
What does the i stand for in the new Grado SR325is ?
Improved, that’s what! Yes, Grado has taken one of the world’s most
acclaimed headphones and taken it a few steps further. The new SR325is
has an upgraded driver and cable design. The way the SR325is’ driver,
cable and metal housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now
less affected by transient distortions. With the new 8 conductor cable
design you will notice improved control and stability of the upper and
lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting
Grado’s world renowned midrange. The SR325is will produce a sound that
is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent
dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. Listen and Enjoy!Features Vented
diaphragm
Aluminum air chamber
UHPLC copper voice coil wire
UHPLC copper connecting cord
What does the i stand for in the new Grado SR60i ? Improved, that’s what! Yes, Grado has taken one of the world’s most legendary headphones and taken it a few steps further. The new SR60i has an upgraded driver design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass distribution in the plastic housing. The way the SR60i’s new driver and plastic housing move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by transient distortions. With the SR60i you will notice improved control of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting Grado’s world renowned midrange. And The SR60i will produce a sound that is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. Listen and Enjoy!
The Grado SR 60i headphones Feature:
Vented diaphragm
Non Resonant air chamber
Standard copper voice coil wire
Standard copper connecting cord
mini plug with 1/4" adaptor
What does
the i stand for in the new Grado SR80i ? Improved, that’s what!
Built on the same features as theSR60i, but SR80i utilizes a 4 conductor
connecting cable and the diaphragms are put through a special
'de-stressing' process in order to enhance inner detail, the result of
which gives a more open stage. The new SR80i has an upgraded driver
design, and they have enlarged and improved the mass distribution in the
plastic housing. The way the SR80i’s new driver and plastic housing
move air and react to sound vibrations are now less affected by
transient distortions. The SR80 provides an improved bass resonance,
which enhances the overall detail. With the SR80i you will notice
improved control of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum
with both better supporting Grado’s world renowned mid-range. The SR80i
will produce a sound that is pure Grado, warm harmonic color, rich full
bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and an ultra smooth top end. Listen
and Enjoy!Features: Vented
diaphragm
Non Resonant air chamber
Standard copper voice coil wire
Standard copper connecting cord
mini plug with 1/4" adapter
The proprietary wide bandwidth dynamic design of the Grado iGi In-Ear Headphones provides the listener with unsurpassed performance. Small size allows earphone to nestle within the ear canal, maintaining an excellent air seal for improved bass and reduction of outside noise without causing discomfort.