Grado Headphones - where do you buy them?

[porkribs]

I'd like to test (and probably buy) Grado headphones. The Grado website doesn't list distributors, nor have they answered email. Does anyone know how to get a list of distributors? Or does anyone know where to find them in the Los Angeles area?

I do know you can buy them online, but I'd like to hear them first.

Thank you!

 

[gsferrari]

Contact Todd (www.ttvj.com) and he will allow you to audition a "sample" set before you buy. Of course you will have to give him your cc info so that he is secure if you decide to run off with the sample pair.

And you will have to pay shipping for the sample pair + new pair.

You will find it next to impossible to find these headphones in a local store so choose wisely.

If you are going to return headphones after buying - at least be nice to todd and let him know that you are really interested in an audition so that you know what you want to buy.

Better to ask him to include all the headphones that interest you and pick the one that you like the best. Ship everything back to him and he will ship you a brand new pair.

This allows him to keep prices low and to save his fresh pieces for those who know what they want.

 

[Cyrillic]

I heard some Guitar Centers have Grados... Was this incorrect?

 

[iamdone]

I believe Cambridge Soundworks carries a few models you can try out.


http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...gory=sbb_grado

edit: Here's the store locator: http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...e=CA&x=10&y=11

It lists 2 LA resellers on it.

 

[nanahachi]

IME, Grado sucks with email, but can be reached via phone easily, and they are very polite and helpful.

Sorry I can't help with the LA stores though. I'd be curious to know myself.

 

[Salt Peanuts]

I've had similar experiance as nanahachi in reagards to Grado and e-mail. It is much easier just to call them.

OT, but nice avatar, nanahachi! It is too bad the series has ended.

 

[isp]

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Originally Posted by gsferrari snip

That sounds awesome. Does he do that for other headphones besides Grado? I was looking to purchase my first setup soon, and I have narrowed my decision down to a couple cans. Being able to try them and see what works best for me would be great! I'm going to email him in a sec. Thanks for the tip.

 

[gsferrari]

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Originally Posted by isp That sounds awesome. Does he do that for other headphones besides Grado? I was looking to purchase my first setup soon, and I have narrowed my decision down to a couple cans. Being able to try them and see what works best for me would be great! I'm going to email him in a sec. Thanks for the tip.

I believe you have to assure him that you WILL buy something in the end...ask him for details

 

[raaj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by porkribs I'd like to test (and probably buy) Grado headphones. The Grado website doesn't list distributors, nor have they answered email. Does anyone know how to get a list of distributors? Or does anyone know where to find them in the Los Angeles area? I do know you can buy them online, but I'd like to hear them first. Thank you!

First of all, allow me to welcome you to head-fi with the statutory greeting

"Welcome to Head-fi. Sorry about your wallet !!"

I lived in LA for about 6 months, and I heard of a few audio dealers who carry the Grado lineup. Our fellow head-fi member 'Jasper994' should chime in with his suggestions sooner or later, as he lives/lived near LA. Try this link about Audio dealers in the LA area. Call them and ask if they carry Grados. I know Ambrosia carried them a while ago.

http://www.google.com/local?hl=en&lr...,+CA&oi=localr

If you want to do a more refined search, search the above link based upon your city. I bet you'll find something useful. Good luck.

 

[isp]

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Originally Posted by gsferrari I believe you have to assure him that you WILL buy something in the end...ask him for details

Yeah, that sounds pretty fair. I will ask him. Thanks!

 

[Csidinim]

about cambridge soundworks- im not sure if they carry any grado products IN-store. so you may not be able to audition them. they do sell some of the lower end models on their website. that's it.

 

[bhd812]

Todd the VINYL JUNKIE is a great dude...


so great I regret not buying my first set of grados or my nad from him..

just because todd is that cool

 

[augustwest]

Try "Ahead Stereo", on Beverly Blvd, or better yet try Try "Shelly's Audio" in Woodland Hills, they have the whole line available for auditioning.

- augustwest
(happy listening)