Hey I hear ya. I'm new and people try to pass off all kinds of bs, I know, I know. But I just placed an order with Music Direct because of the sale they were having, probably would have waited if I had known that the 225is were coming out the next day, but that's another story.
Anyway, this is what was in the Grado box. I was surprised as well. Now I'm not quite sure what I have.
I sent an email to Grado asking about it, but no response so far.
Thanks,
BPS