Grado Sonata3

$600.00

Timbre Series

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Product Description

“Since we have considerably fewer turns in the Statement Series we can use a much larger size wire, thus knocking resistance from 470 ohms to 2 ohms in the Statement Series. This new wire has over 16 times more area for carrying the signal: this also shortens the distance the signal must travel from 125ft to a little over 7ft. In the Statement series we have also shortened the magnetic gap, increasing the flux density.”

John Grado
  • Body: Australian Jarrah Wood
  • Cantilever: Aluminum / Elliptical Diamond
  • Output:
    High 4.0mV @5 CMV (45)
    Low  1.0mV @5 CMV (45)
  • Inductance:
    High Output 55mH
    Low Output   6mH
  • Resistance:
    High Output 660 ohms
    Low Output  70 ohms
  • Input Load: 10k-47k ohms
  • Cartridge Weight: 9 grams
  • Tracking Force: 1.6-1.9 grams
  • Compliance: 20μm/mN
  • Channel Seperation: Average 30db – 10-30k Hz
  • Controlled Frequency Response: 10-60 KHz
  • Non-Sensative to Capacitative Load
  • Builds: High Output, Low Output, Mono

Brand

Grado

Grado Labs, founded in 1953 by Joseph Grado, is a family-owned American company renowned for producing high-quality audio equipment. From its humble beginnings in building hand-built phono cartridges, Grado has become an audio pioneer. It invented the first moving coil stereo phono cartridge and developed the first high-end dynamic headphones. Today, the company continues to operate from its original Brooklyn location while maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship and excellence. Over the decades, Grado has expanded its product line to include a range of headphones and phono cartridges designed with a focus on sound quality and durability. A notable example is the Signature HP100 SE headphones, introduced in 2024 as a tribute to the original HP1 model from the early 1990s. This flagship model combines classic design elements with modern engineering to deliver an exceptional listening experience. Despite changes in the audio industry, Grado remains committed to handcrafting its products in Brooklyn. This allows them to keep that attention to detail that has made them audiophile favorites. The company relies on word-of-mouth among audio enthusiasts rather than mass advertising. With a rich history and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Grado Labs continues to set standards in the world of high-fidelity audio.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Grado phono cartridges and headphones, selling customers the best cartridges and headphones from Grado in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Grado components? You can trade-in any component towards a Grado component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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