[Ant1]

I am thinking about getting some quality in-ears for my iPod photo. I was thinking about the Shure E2Cs in the "lower" budget, or the Super-fi 5Pros a bit higher-up. Basically, I just want to get a pair of portable earphones - preferably in-ear - that will give me a warm sound, smooth highs and mids, and great bass.
Now, I heard a lot about Grado headphones on this forum, and I appreciate the enthusiasm that it generates . I do not want to consider at this stage the "normal" Grado range though, since I'm looking specifically at something for the iPod, to be worn in public.
So what about the new "street style" advertised on Grado's website? Anyone knows anything about them? I presume they are not in-ear, which *might* be ok if the sound quality is that much better than in-ears. Any rumours about the design, or the reason why they're called "street style"? In other words, what's the vibe about them? Price? Release date?

Thanks,

A.

 

[steinba]

Look at the sticky "interview with John Grado" thread above. I think they were discussed there.

 

[chiefroastbeef]

Will the street style from grado follow the design of the sony street style? where the headband travels to the back of the head?

personally i hope the street style from grado is simply a name, and not the actual "style," i'm not a fan of the behind the head type of headphones.

 

[Born2bwire]

Considering how the SR40's were not that big of a hit, I would expect these to be the behind the ear types to reach the average joe schmo demographic.

 

[chiefroastbeef]

you are right... poop, oh well, i'd still buy a pair, i can't wait

 

[reeseboisse]

"Street Style" means behind the head.

 

[Chri5peed]

Street syle > No style.

 

[no1likesme]

whatever kind of headband they have i want them

 

[MKAL]

Are the street styles going to be open or closed?

 

[reeseboisse]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKAL Are the street styles going to be open or closed?

Being as John, in the above-linked interview, said he wouldn't make a closed headphone for a while, my guess would be open.

 

[Melik]

hmm, i couldn't find any info 'bout the grado street styles... could someone add sum pics or something ?

thank you

 

[kugino]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melik hmm, i couldn't find any info 'bout the grado street styles... could someone add sum pics or something ? thank you

they're not out yet and final specs have not yet been revealed by grado. they were optimistically slated for dec. release but more likely early 2006. i don't think anyone on this forum knows any more than john revealed in his interview.

 

[Jahn]

Here's what's on Grado's site, the official word- it's been up for a while!

 

[Kenny12]

i wonder if they'll make grado clipons

 

[Dcon67]

Sweet, I can finally get my wife something decent to replace her Sony street style headphones...she won't use anything else regardless of sound quality. Maybe they'll be out in time for Valentines day, nothin says I love you like a new set of cans.