Grado GR8

Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Gadgets

Grado, a company better known for its headphone technology, is now jumping into the in-the-ear market with the GR8. Despite the silly name, the in-ear headphones sound appealing--they feature a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 hertz and come with options for small, medium, or large ear tips. Priced at $300, the company says the rubber and plastic blend of the phones seal off noises from the outside world. Unlike earbuds that sit outside the actual ear, in-ear headphones nestle inside the ear canal, delivering better sound–but sometimes less comfort. For the GR8, which are available now, the first foray into the ear seems like a success.