Grell Audio designs and sells high-end audiophile headphones directly to consumers online. These headphones offer transparent sound quality, making premium listening experiences accessible to a broader audience.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many audiophile headphones fail to accurately reproduce sound, leading to a less immersive and authentic listening experience. Traditional designs often compromise sound quality for aesthetics or other features, leaving discerning listeners wanting more.
Solution
Grell Audio designs and sells open, over-ear high-end headphones that deliver a transparent and authentic sound experience, rivaling that of a live concert or high-end speaker system. The OAE1 headphones feature angled transducers that interact naturally with the outer ear, ensuring fatigue-free high-frequency reproduction. The open acoustic design, combined with a stainless-steel mesh, creates a spacious and full soundstage while minimizing reflections and resonances. Constructed from premium materials like zinc and steel, the OAE1 is designed for longevity, with all components being user-replaceable.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes audiophiles and music enthusiasts who seek a high-fidelity listening experience at home or on the go.
Features
- Open acoustic design with stainless steel mesh for natural and transparent sound
- Angled transducers for fatigue-free high-frequency reproduction
- Wideband transducer with bio-cellulose membrane
- User-replaceable ear and headband pads
- Low tolerances for frequency response, left-right deviation, and distortion
- Available in two models: OAE1 with a 3.5 mm stereo plug and 6.3 mm adapter, and OAE1_signature with a 4.4 mm TRRRS balanced stereo plug
- Silver-plated OFC copper cable
- Compatible with single-sided or double-sided cables