call tag issued, will be picked up soon at grados cost
Mr Grado is aware of who i am 
apparently the first time they were in for warranty there was some discusion about weather or not the kinked covering for the wiring would be a problem again. the headphones and my paperwork actually sat on Mr Grados desk for a while while a decision was made. but somehow that didnt wind up being repaired, and instead they just got shipped back to me.
oh well, back they go. maybe 3rd time will be the charm