Grado makes revolutionary "in-ear" headphones
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Mark Brezinski
Published on August 31, 2009
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 Grado, a company known for its innovative design, is set to revolutionize the headphone industry once again. The new GR8s are the first headphones in Grado's line-up that won't rest outside the head. Due to an as yet unspecified technological breakthrough, these new headphones will actually fit inside the ear. The GR8s are Grado's flagship "in-ear" model, and it represents an engineering feat that has the industry's head spinning.
John Grado credits the bold innovation to his sons. The following quote can be found on the GR8s' product page:
The GR8 became a reality because of an urging by my sons Jonathan and Matthew. They realized the need to offer our customers a Grado in-ear headphone. Jonathan and Matthew were instrumental in the process of voicing this great ear phone.
Family is a true source of inspiration.
- John Grado
The Grado team has released the following specifications for this product:
- Driver: Moving armature
- Connector type: standard mini plug (gold over brass)
- Frequency range: 20 -20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 118db/1mw
- Impedance: 120 ohms
- Maximum input power: 20mW
- Cable Length: 51"/130mm (oxygen-free copper wire)
- Weight: 9 grams including plug and cord
Grado also claims the headphones will feature, "[a] raised dot on left earphone [that will provide] tactile indication of channel allowing earphones to be put on correctly even in the dark.
We'll keep you up to date on this technological breakthrough as more information becomes declassified. 
[via Gizmodo]
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