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With its new luxury headphones, Ultrasone once again sets standards in luxury. The headphone specialist has refined both technology and design even further in this new development. Only selected components are used to manufacture the exceptional Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones, both technically and aesthetically. Great attention has been devoted to detail in this edition to combine elegance smoothly with professional sound.
The closed-back Edition 8 will make every aesthete’s heart beat faster. Its elegant black and silver design is a genuine eye-catcher. The ear pads are made from Ethiopian sheepskin, which is particularly soft and ensures perfect wearing comfort. It also provides excellent isolation, so outside noise does not interfere with listening pleasure. The ear cups are coated with ruthenium. This precious metal not only gives the headphones exceptional durability but also captivates with a brilliant metallic sheen. Every pair in the Edition 8 range has an individual serial number, making each one unique. The Edition 8 comes with a luxurious goatskin storage pouch. The Madras goatskin used for it is produced in France and is distinguished by its particularly fine-grained, soft quality.
Audio professionals guided the construction of the Edition 8. Ultrasone’s S-Logic Plus technology provides unique spatial sound. The result is an even more neutral sound image and sensational spatial reproduction in which every voice and instrument can be heard. Thanks to Ultrasone S-Logic technology, these headphones also reduce sound pressure by three to four dB and relieve the ear by up to 40 percent. MU-metal shielding (ULE technology) is essential in these luxury headphones, reducing electromagnetic radiation by up to 98 percent compared with conventional headphones.
Technical Specifications
- Dynamic principle, closed system
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Impedance: 30 ohms
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Transducer: 40 mm, titanium-coated
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Frequency response: 6–42,000 Hz
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Sound pressure level: 96 dB
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Weight (without cable): 260 grams
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Cable length: approximately 1.20 meters; extension approximately 4 meters
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Includes gold-plated jack plug (3.5 mm) and gold-plated adapter (3.5 mm / 6.3 mm)
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S-Logic Plus technology
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ULE technology
Availability and Price
The Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones will be available from April 2009 through Ultrasone’s online shop at http://www.shop.ultrasone.com and selected audio retailers. The retail price is €1,199 including VAT.