Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE Headphones - modern classics for $2.495
02.11.2022 12:30 | ~1 minute read
Grado Labs realizes Signature HP100 SE Headphones – High End model with redesigned 52 mm dynamic driver based on a paper composite cone, aluminum voice coil and high-flux magnetic circuit. This circuit uses rare earth alloys and improves dynamics of sound. More benefits of the new headphone model are deep bass and low distortion.
Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE Headphones are housed in a machined aluminum enclousure and matched with original Signature HP series headphones. And the cherry on the cake - for the first time, company includes detachable cable with a 4-pin mini XLR connectors and 6.3 mm plug. The new stainless steel band adds extra comfort.
As the company wrote, “Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market with the release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph Grado’s 100th birthday and this industry milestone, Grado Labs is producing these Special Edition headphones.”
Specifications
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Headphones — Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE
Model name
Signature HP100 SE
Transducer principle
Dynamic
Scheme
Open
Wearing style
Over-ear
Frequency response low +/- 10dB (Hz)
3.5
Frequency response high +/- 10dB (Hz)
51500
Max. sound pressure level (dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD))
117
Connection type
N/A
Connector (mm)
N/A
Sensitivity (dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)))
N/A
Impedance (Ohm (1 kHz))
38
Playback time (hours)
N/A
Weight (g)
N/A
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