GRAPHENE IN YOUR CANS

Are proud to introduce the second limited edition of the Heritage Series, the GH2.

Headphones full of pencil lead?

Sort of. Graphene is a single atomic layer of graphite, but it can do a whole lot more than sketch out molecular doodles. Some clever folk at Ora have managed to cram this much-hyped nanotechnology into a set of headphones (in the form of Grapheneq), and it seems it’s really rather good at making noises. Cheaper and easier to work with than standard graphene, this nanocomposite version has been tweaked to suit acoustic situations, delivering an expansive sonic experience full of distortion-free detail and precision.

What’s so special about it?

Well, it’s at once 25 times stronger than steel and four times lighter. Plug those qualities into the right formula and you’ll find Grapheneq delivers all kinds of audio benefits: louder drivers that use less energy, an extended frequency response and less interference. Essentially, it’s a magic wand for your ’phones. Most of the benefits come from the fact that Grapheneq speaker cones don’t vibrate and wobble like the ones in your average set of cans, eliminating unwanted noise and keeping the sound sharper than a revising student after three coffees.

Why hasn’t anyone used this before?

Well, it’s not that easy. We’ve long been promised that graphene would revolutionise all sorts of tech, but it’s taken until now for someone to work out how to make these speaker membranes on an industrial scale. In fact, it took the minds of several boffins from three North American universities to get there – and it’s captured a lot of attention: Ora’s GQ headphones rapidly surpassed their CA$135,000 goal on Kickstarter, so you should soon be able to experience the Grapheneq revolution for yourself, for the not so revolutionary sum of US$499.

The limited edition GH2 uses hand crafted Cocobolo wood which is a hardwood indigenous to Central America.

Cocobolo has a rich organic grain structure that is beautiful to behold and provides an enclosure that delivers stunning musical tonality and performance. This beautiful styling isn’t just for show, the Cocobolo is extensively used in the world’s finest acoustic instruments and is some of the most beautiful and tonally pleasing woods ever used by Grado. Cocobolo wood originates from the rain forests of Central America, and its denseness is a primary reason why it produces such a unique sound.