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Grado's new i' version of its Reference Series RS1 headphone is handcrafted at Grado Labs from a special species of mahogany.
Grado technicians devised an intricate process of curing the wood to achieve optimal sonic clarity.
Upgraded Mahogany Headphones with Even More Exquisite Sound!
What does the i stand for in the new RS1i from Grado? 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.
The RS1 uses dynamic transducers in an open-air configuration, the cups being open-backedthe Grado RS1 adds up to a resounding no-brainer recommendationWhichever term resonates with you, be aware that the RS1 brings all of the above to the musical table.
Weighing 9oz, the headphones are an example of the wonder of Mother Nature with a gorgeous, dark-colored Mahogany look.
If you wanna have some of the best sound quality on the planet from a name you can trust, then you will want to go with a Grado headphone. Everything from Classical to Metal sounds amazing on these headphones. They are extremely versatile, are durable even though they look like they were from WW2, and, best of all, they are some of the best sounding headophones you can buy. Male vocals, drums, wailing guitars, you name it Grado will reproduce it faithfully.
