Grado Headphones
Grado are famous for their remarkable headphone and phono cartridge designs. 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. John Grado has risen from sweeping the floors of the factory as a twelve year old, to President and Owner of Grado Laboratories. Following on from Joseph Grado‘s acclaimed designs, John has led the development of the Prestige Series and Reference Series of headphones and phono cartridges.
The Grado Prestige headphone range is highly regarded and extensively reviewed. The first time we listened ourselves it was readily apparent that it was time to quickly sell off all our other brands. The SR60, 80 and 125s replaced them and never fail to impress.
GRADO NEWS
The new flagship Professional Series of headphones has been released - the stunning PS-1000 model. And for iPod users we have two models of high performance in ear phones from Grado which redefine in ear technology. Grado headphones deliver better sound than anything else we can find, and these new models just further their lead.
From the SR60 up all models have a re-configured diaphragm designated as the 'i' version. The SR60, SR80, SR125 and SR225 have a new rear housing that resembles the SR325i, but in plastic. Models from the SR125 through the GS1000 have new cabling. You will notice the heavier cable but it is well worth its weight. The SR80 has a distressed diaphragm. Grado have also changed the species of wood used in the wooden models. Models SR60, SR80 and SR125 will be fitted with the comfortable 'S' cushion. On all models, the changes made give a noticeable sonic upgrade. Of course, all this achieved while keeping that world famous Grado sound. Read more on Grado’s site.
So why choose to buy Grado Headphones from Totally Wired?
First up, we really rate these headphones and don‘t mess around trying to sell you alternatives. If we thought there was something better, we’d tell you.
We have a real store and carry stock including spare pads and extension leads. You can come in and compare models within the range using your own music.
Even if you are outside of Dunedin, its reassuring to deal with people that you know will answer the phone when you call and will be around next year.
And we make a worthwhile donation to the World Wide fund for Nature with every purchase over $600. In all cases, we‘ll deliver for free to you.
The best selling models are
iGi In Ear – NZ$ 195 a pair
GR8 In Ear – NZ$ 495 a pair
iGrado – NZ$ 135 a pair
SR60i – NZ$ 195 a pair
SR80i – NZ$ 275 a pair
SR325i – NZ$ 650 a pair
RS2i – NZ$ 1090 a pair
GS1000i – NZ$ 1990 a pair
PS1000i – NZ$ 2895 a pair
Grado Cartdridges
On the good old phonograph cartridge front we also have good news - the Grado Presitge Phono Cartridge range has been improved. The new Grado cartridges are identified by a 1 at the end of the model number example Prestige Green1
The improvements are
*More Sonic Gain
*Noise level has been reduced making the cartridges even quieter.
*The effective mass of the moving parts in the stylus has been reduced making them faster and more responsive.
The Grado range is notable for its easy matching to a wide variety of turntables, good tracking abilities and full rich sound - to get better, you have to spend considerably more. With 6 models all below $300, it can almost seem a bit like too much choice, however the most popular modesl are those at either end of the range - the entry level Green1 or the top of the range MM (or Moving Iron if you want to be technically correct) the Gold1.
Green1 $159
Black 1 $175
Red1 $189
Blue1 $209
Silver1 $259
Gold1 $299
Click here to learn more about Grado headphones and cartridges.
Also of interest - the Perreaux SXH2 headphone amplifier, Dynavector MC cartridges and the P75 mk2 phono stage and Ortofon cartridges.
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