Grado The Statement 4 Moving Iron System Low Output

Grado Statement 4 cartridge

High-end moving-iron reference for audiophile vinyl playback

With the Grado Statement4, the manufacturer presents one of the highest-quality cartridges in the exclusive Lineage series. This high-end moving-iron cartridge was developed for the most discerning vinyl enthusiasts and combines the highest precision with musical naturalness, exceptional control, and impressive spatial imaging.

Thanks to the patented Flux-Bridger moving-iron technology, the Statement4 combines the speed and detail resolution of modern moving-coil systems with the stability, tonality, and durability of the proven Grado moving-iron construction. The result is a particularly balanced, dynamic, and musically compelling sound.

Reference sound for high-end turntables

The Grado Statement4 cartridge is a low-output system specifically designed for use with high-quality, high-gain phono preamplifiers. Its sound is characterized by an exceptional balance of precision and musicality.

The finest details are reproduced clearly and faithfully, without sounding analytical. The highs remain smooth and natural, while the midrange impresses with its presence, body, and expressiveness. The bass is precisely controlled and well-defined, providing a solid foundation for any recording.

Even complex musical passages are reproduced with outstanding clarity and stable spatiality. Voices and instruments remain clearly separated, while the soundstage remains consistently calm, believable, and three-dimensional.

Shibata diamond and boron needle carrier for maximum precision

For tracking vinyl records, the Grado Statement4 uses a high-quality nude Shibata diamond stylus mounted on a precision-machined boron cantilever. This combination ensures exceptionally accurate groove tracking, high detail fidelity, and outstanding dynamics.

The boron cantilever impresses with its low weight and high rigidity, which makes the system respond particularly quickly and reproduce even the finest musical information precisely.

High-purity 7N OCC copper and cryogenic treatment

The Statement4 uses only high-purity 7N OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper inside. This material ensures extremely low-loss signal transmission and maximum conductivity.

Each pickup also undergoes cryogenic treatment during manufacturing and final assembly. This process stabilizes the material structure and sustainably optimizes the sonic performance.

A specially developed internal damping system reduces unwanted resonances and vibrations to a minimum. This ensures that the musical signal remains clear, coherent, and dynamic.

Case made of Brazilian ebony

The Grado Statement4 cartridge's housing is made of exquisite Brazilian ebony. Besides its exclusive appearance, the wood significantly contributes to acoustic optimization by controlling resonances and supporting tonal balance.

The design was further optimized for low weight and high compatibility with a wide range of high-quality tonearms. At the same time, the shape facilitates precise cartridge alignment during setup.

Technical data

• Body: Brazilian ebony
• Cantilever: Milled boron / Shibata diamond
• Output voltage: 1.0 mV at 5 cm/s (45°)
• Frequency response (controlled): 5 Hz – 65 kHz
• Channel separation: average 30 dB (10 Hz – 30 kHz)
• Recommended termination impedance: 10 – 47 kOhm
• Inductance: 8 mH
• Internal resistance: 74 ohms
• Pickup weight: 10 g
• Recommended tracking force: 1.6 – 1.9 g
• Needle compliance: 20 µm/mN