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U SA IN E D CLARITY, DYNAMICS, RESPONSIVENESS, AND TOTAL COMFORT LCD-X planar-magnetic ‘phones utilize a thin, light transducer and patent-pending Fazor technology to help guide and manage sound flow. Tailored to seamlessly match with a broad variety of sources, LCD-X plays with high volume—even without a headphone amplifier. Incredible sound, incredible fit, incredible flexibility: our reference “anywhere headphone.” GRADO GS1000e Headphones GS1000e is the equivalent of a private listening booth. You’ll hear astonishing clarity, range, and dynamics while savoring luxurious comfort. Individually chosen drivers, matched for sonic consistency, complement the aesthetic beauty. GS1000e makes a resounding statement. $995 AUDEZE LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones SA U A these accolades and more because the company has earned them. There’s much to be said for doing just one thing and doing it well, and for Audeze, that one thing is headphones par excellence. IN Commitment to industry-leading research and design. Made-in-the-U.S.A. master craftsmanship. Irreplaceable comfort only provided by grand luxury. A sterling reputation for being the absolute best in its field. California-based Audeze enjoys E to its ‘phones in company history. Listeners will not only benefit from significantly superior sound, they can enjoy it without having to pay more as Grado kept prices the same. There’s never been a better time to check out Grado headphones. D M A A M Grado has been hand-making world-class headphones in the U.S.A. for nearly three decades. Taking advantage of the latest technologies and material advances, the Brooklyn-based manufacturer recently finished the biggest overhaul C A Stereophile Product of the Year The Absolute Sound Product of the Year $1,699 B AUDEZE LCD-XC Headphones $1,799 C Bubinga wood ear cups AUDEZE LCD-3 Planar Magnetic Headphones We’ve never heard any headphone come closer to capturing the realistic dynamics of live music. LCD-3 is expensive, yes. But if you spend a lot of time with ear cups molded to your ears, you need to hear what you have been missing. Built to the most exacting standards in the U.S.A., these lionized ‘phones will entice you to listen to more music. GRADO RS1e Headphones GRADO GH1 Headphones GRADO RS2e Headphones GRADO SR325e Headphones Smooth, controlled, coherent, detailed: RS1e utilizes a 50mm dynamic transducer and eight-conductor cable design in an-open air configuration to reproduce music with a balanced, elegant, and silky pedigree nearly unrivaled in its class. Call it refined reference. Distinguished with handcrafted ear cups made from a fallen maple tree that sprouted blocks from Grado’s Brooklyn headquarters, these open-back Heritage Series ‘phones boast excellent dynamics and palpable bass. And GH1’s generous maple enclosures foster warm, organic acoustics. Like its bigger sibling, RS1e, RS2e specializes in full-bodied sound and engrossing subtleties that immerse you in your music of choice. Tonality, warmth, smoothness, and detailed texture define its sonic characteristics, while a lighter-weight form factor exudes ease. Added mass from the powdercoated aluminum housing to minimize distortion. Enhanced upper- and lower-frequency stability. Grado’s sought-after midrange. Style in spades. SR325e equals bliss. $695 $1,945 D $295 $495 GRADO PRESTIGE SERIES 66 HEADPHONES FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $99* AUDEZE NEW EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphones D Superbly built, incredibly light, conveniently portable, and able to be driven by smartphones, EL-8 is a price-to-performance breakthrough. These addictive ‘phones features Fluxor magnetics, Uniforce diaphragms, and Fazor elements. The combination of these technologies results in