Grado Reference4

Reference4 is part of the Grado Timbre Series, representing a refined balance of resolution, control, and musicality. Developed through decades of cartridge design, it brings a high level of performance to a wider range of systems while maintaining the tonal integrity that defines Grado cartridges. Built on Grado’s moving iron design, Reference4 delivers a stable and highly responsive presentation with low moving mass and long-term consistency. Offered in both stereo and mono configurations, Reference4 continues the tradition of Grado’s wood body cartridges. Reference4 is available in both high and low output configurations, allowing for compatibility across a wide range of phono stages. Its presentation is defined by clarity, refinement, and control. Detail is resolved with precision while maintaining a smooth and composed top end. The midrange carries natural presence and texture, and low frequencies are delivered with definition and authority. Complex passages are handled with ease, maintaining separation and spatial stability. The overall balance remains even and composed, allowing the structure of the recording to come through naturally.