Ultrasone Edition 10 Special Edition Headphones Unveiled, Cost Almost $3,000

The high-end audio devices are starting to break cover more and more. After we saw the Muon speakers, and then the D'Agostino amplifier, now we've got a pair of headphones that, while not as expensive as either of those products, are still a lot more expensive than one would think for a pair of headphones. Of course, as with every other thing out there (usually) that has an extraordinarily high price tag, the Ultrasone Editon 10 Special Edition open back headphones pack in the features.

Ultrasone Incorporated, which is the distributor for the German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, have just announced the immediate availability of their very first open back special edition headphones. The feature set of the headphones is pretty robust, including Zebrano wood ear cup inlays, and Ethiopian sheepskin leather ear cup pads. You'll also get Titanium-plated drives, and Kevlar coated cables. What will also help in the "special edition" title, is the fact that Ultrasone will only be manufacturing a few of these things, which is probably good for the sheep located in Ethiopia.

The Titanium-plated 40mm drivers have been specifically chosen for these headphones, and have been designed with a 10% more powerful magnet. Each one of the Edition 10s that leave the warehouse will have a serial number embossed on the set, so you'll know that you're one of the special number that managed to get your hands on them. Other features include S-Logic technology, MU Metal Bufferboard, and an impedance of 32 Ohm. You can order your headphones from Utrasone's website, and they'll be available in other high-end audio retailers worldwide soon. It will only cost you $2,749.

Press Release

Uniquely designed open back earcups with Zebrano wood inlays and titanium-plated drivers

Only 2010 will be produced and each pair comes with a Zebrano wood headphone stand, wood storage case & is balanced input ready

Murrieta, Calif. – (October 4, 2010) – Ultrasone Inc., distributor for German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, proudly announces the release of its first open back special edition headphone – Edition 10. The long awaited open back Edition 10 headphone boasts the most luxurious feature set of any special edition headphone to date. With Zebrano wood ear cup inlays, Ethiopian sheepskin leather ear cup pads, Titanium plated drivers, Kevlar coated cables and a limited number of 2010 units available, Ultrasone's Edition 10 represent the companies most lavishly appointed and highly coveted speciality headphones ever created.

The Edition 10 is a result of years of painstaking R&D to ensure the first open backed special edition headphone met the rigorous standards set by its predecessors. The ear cups alone are a triumph in both form and function, resulting in a design never before created by Ultrasone's engineers. Drawing inspiration from natural forms, the Edition 10's ear cups feature high levels of air permeability through the grills, high specific torsion strength and extremely low resonance, all in a lightweight design.

The outer ear cup is finished with galvanic Ruthenium plating and with a Zebrano wood inlay, which is coated with eight layers of clear lacquer for protection. The Edition 10's inner ear cup, as well as the head-pad, is adorned with reddish brown Ethiopian sheepskin. This type of leather is known for being the most supple leather available, achieving the maximum level of comfort and sound isolation.

The drivers selected for the Edition 10 have been specially tuned for open back headphones. The Titanium-plated 40mm drivers have been designed with a 10% more powerful magnet for enhanced sound pressure levels. Each set of drivers have been individually paired with a tolerance of +/- 0.4.

Attention to detail can be seen at every level with the Edition 10s and the cable is no exception. Ultrasone has incorporated silver-plated OFC 99.99% pure copper wires and utilized Kevlar as the casing, achieving increased current flow, improved flexibility and lower overall weight. In addition, the Edition 10 is designed to be balanced input ready, so audiophiles who wish to implement a balanced cable configuration do not have to change the entire wire, rather connect XLR connectors instead of the 6.3mm connector.

Ultrasone's latest headphones employ S-Logic™ Plus technology, resulting in an impartial acoustic feeling that affords the listener the utmost spacious tonal perception. This gives users the advantage of wearing Ultrasone headphones for many hours without their ears hurting. Ultrasone's newest headphones also contain MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology) that reduce the amount of radiation directed to the listener by up to 98%, as compared to conventional headphones.

Each Edition 10 headphone comes with a hand crafted Zebrano wood headphone stand and is housed in its own wooden box for safe storage and transportation. Only 2010 Edition 10 headphones will be produced, each one will be embossed with its own serial number.

Edition 10 Technical Specifications

Open-back deluxe headphones with reduced emissions using the ULE standard (Ultra Low Emission) and S-Logic Plus technology

S-LogicTM Plus technology

Dynamic principle, open

Frequency range: 5 – 45000 Hz

Impedance 32 Ohm

Sound pressure level 99 dB

MU Metal bufferboard,

Reduced field emissions in accordance with ULE standard

40 mm titanium-plated driver

Magnet NdFeB

Weight 282g (excl. cord)

Cord length: 3m

Aramid fiber enhanced

Silver plated high-flex cable

(OFC 99.99 % pure copper)

6.3 mm gold plated plug

The Edition 10 headphones have a MSRP of $2,749 and will be available at www.ultrasone.com and high-end audio retailers worldwide.

For additional information on Ultrasone's Edition 10 headphone, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 or by e-mail at brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com. To learn more about Ultrasone, go to www.edition-10.com.

About Ultrasone

Based near Munich, Germany, Ultrasone AG has been manufacturing headphones for the audio market for over 17 years, during which time the company has developed and applied for more than 60 patents for its innovative technology. The company's unique, patented S-Logic™ technology creates natural surround sound without the use of additional electronic devices. Ultrasone headphones represent a safer listening experience by reducing sound pressure on the ear drum by up to 40% and also by offering shielding from EMF radiation up to 98% through the use of patented ULE (ultra low emission) technology. For more information about Ultrasone headphones, go to www.ultrasone.com.