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Slick Metallic Headphones

Grado PS500 Provides High Performance & Style for Audiophiles

— September 27, 2011 — Tech
Adding to Grado's PS1000 Professional Series is the Grado PS500, which the company promises delivers crisp sounds and an enhanced listening experience.

The Grado PS500 is an over ear style that usually does a sufficient job in terms of dealing with noise cancellation. The company has used aluminum shells giving it slick metallic look, while also dampening the housing and killing any vibrations. For maximum definition, Grado has sought out rare earth metals for the diaphragms and has incorporated gold wire into the design. The PS500 also features a dynamic inducer and a wide frequency range that offers crisp, clear sounds.

The overall design of the Grado PS500 is fairly impressive given that the creators have put both style and practicality into consideration. This may be the pair of headphones you've been searching for.
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Listening Experience - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop headphones with advanced noise cancellation technology and high-definition audio capabilities for an immersive listening experience.
2. Sleek Metallic Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create headphones that combine stylish metallic designs with effective vibration dampening to enhance both the visual appeal and audio quality.
3. Utilization of Rare Earth Metals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of rare earth metals in headphone diaphragms to improve sound quality and deliver exceptional audio performance.
Industry Implications
1. Headphones - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional headphone designs by incorporating advanced features such as noise cancellation, high-definition audio, and sleek metallic aesthetics.
2. Audio Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge audio equipment that utilizes rare earth metals for superior sound reproduction and offers a wide frequency range for crystal clear audio.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create consumer electronics products that prioritize both style and functionality, delivering innovative features for an enhanced user experience, such as the Grado PS500 headphones.
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