Eric5676 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Ultrasone Edition 10 Headphones are $2700! - I4U News Ultrasone Offers First Open Back Headphone - Gearlog Ultrasone is announcing the release of its first open back special edition headphone, and the deco styling makes this a really great-looking pair. Called the Edition 10, they offer Zebrano wood ear cup inlays, Ethiopian sheepskin leather ear cup pads, titanium-plated drivers, and Kevlar-coated cables. The Edition 10 is the result of years of research at Ultrasone. The ear cups, for example, feature an original design inspired by natural forms. They offer a high level of air permeability through the grills and have a high torsion strength and extremely low resonance. Each pair comes with a hand-crafted Zebrano wood stand and its own wooden box. Only 2010 pair will be produced. If you want one, it'll cost you $2,749. Look for them in high-end audio shops. [H]ard|OCP - $2,750 Headphones Read the comments thread if you have a little time. Screenshots | [H]ard|OCP ^^ Large, sexy picture. It's a big enough picture I didn't do IMG code in case it broke H-scrolls. Google it. It's all over the Internet. I know the brand has a fairly good reputation but that's about it. That kind of price tag makes me want to run and hide under my bed. So which of you brave souls are going to take the plunge on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric5676 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 the brand only has a good reputation amongst people who don't know shit from shingles. Ah. Well, that clears that all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 well, Voltron likes his edition whatevers, so we'll make an exception for him. Bowmore Black Edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric5676 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 well, Voltron likes his edition whatevers, so we'll make an exception for him. Think he'll make a move on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) well, Voltron likes his edition whatevers, so we'll make an exception for him. Thanks Reks. Much appreciated. And there is no way in hell I will "make a move" on those abortions. Now let me get back to eating my shit on a shingle... Edited October 6, 2010 by Voltron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wait, I see some discrepancies here. The title says $2,750 MSRP and the post says $2,749 MSRP. Which is it, because this important to me making a buying decision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric5676 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks Reks. Much appreciated. And there is no way in hell I will "make a move" on those abortions. Now let me get back to eating my shit on a shingle... Wait, I see some discrepancies here. The title says $2,750 MSRP and the post says $2,749 MSRP. Which is it, because this important to me making a buying decision... ^^ Posts like these remind me why I like this place. Luv, I'll spot you that buck myself. Whaddya say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I'd rather have the mythical titanium plating equipment that they use, thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I wonder why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Blech, Ultrasones! Pass me the shit on toast please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I wonder why... This reminds me a tiny bit of what my British friend called a "Cheese Beanie." Looked ALMOST like that, but slightly more appetizing (and admittedly, tasted pretty good). Needed a bit of Marmite was all I used to like some of the Ultrasones, tried several. Realized quickly enough that it just wasn't real, and never looked back. The closest I got to keeping one was an HFI-2200ULE, if I have the model right. That one was the least of all evils. Haven't heard the Edition series, though, and probably won't; I like my shingles shitless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 There is more than a small amount of "We wanted it to look like the HE90 in every way we could get away with." to this headphone. A good tactic if you are to charge as much as this i guess. However if they follow the pattern of all Ultrasones I've heard, they'll be uncomfortable in some manner, have a huge wobbly bump in the frequency response, and after ten minutes make you think "well these are nice enough, but for this money I could have $something^better." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishski13 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 well, at least you could use the box for an amp chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 If they had put some pink gold bling on the headband, I would be all over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i think the edition 9s are very comfortable. they sound like rubber though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Maybe one could install some ortho drivers in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3cT Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have yet to hear an Ultrasone that makes me drool for them. Well, the Edition 8 was the least offending I guess but only if it's priced like... $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I like the look of this the ED10 though. Wonder what they sound like. I hope they learn their lesson from the ED9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I don't think it's hideous...it's just "not me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefectiveAudioComponent Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I'll think about this can if they offer it in neon green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I don't think it's hideous...it's just "not me". So you mean it needs to come in black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric5676 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 That picture of..whatever the hell that stuff is...in post 15 by Voltron really did make me wanna spew a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 That picture of..whatever the hell that stuff is...in post 15 by Voltron really did make me wanna spew a little bit. You'd think reading that bit would stop me from going to what was in post 15, but no, I had to go look at it and I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 he's all about mother of pearl, now. ohhhh.....fancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric5676 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 you never went to scout camp? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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