[Markj]

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What I don't get is what does Ruthenium mean to the sonic performance of the Edition 10 ?  There is no information about its audio properties (damping, resonance, ...etc.) so I am wondering what makes Ultrasone pick this material.  From all I read, it is like making something unique for the sake of uniqueness, and more like a marketing plot ?
 
Also, is Ultrasone using solid Ruthenium or just a thin layer as decoration ?  Any one can tell ?
 
F. Lo
 

Ruthenium makes Edition8 and Edition10 scratch resistant and looks good but is prone to fingerprints, that is why Ultrasone went to paladium with additional version of Edition8. Ruthenium $ 250 oz, paladium $467 oz, it is not solid, it would be heavy and spendy.
 

 

[stuckonsound]

Looks interesting, but I'd rather buy a used snowmobile at that price.

 

[xkwh867]

I`m pretty disappointed

 

[downsize]

I must say, I feel there is definitely a lot of unfair negativity being shown toward a product that no-one has even heard yet. These comments will look awfully silly if these cans end up sounding even better than the R-10 or O2 .....   I say the price does seem crazy, but that probably should be decided AFTER they have been listened to. Ultrasone seems to get a lot of hate in general.

 

[nonsupremous]

Not sure if I missed it, but has a release date been set yet?

 

[SoupRKnowva]

i think they look pretty darn sexy, cant wait to listen to them, the ED8's that skylab let me listen to at canjam were one of my pleasant surprises while i was there

 

[dallan]

I kind of like the way they look, they are limited and may sound great.  I said earlier in the thread that it was rough to ask over $3100. in the middle of a recession and right now, because limited but on the other hand...........   They know that there are many compulsive hp addicts and there are also some with money to throw that way.  I also do applaud the fact that they are continuing to develop and upgrade flagships as was pointed out earlier.  Can't wait to get a chance to hear them actually although I doubt I will be able to cough up that kind of money in the near future even if i like them, and by the time i can, the limited nature will make them extinct.

 

[donthuang]

According some first impressions from Japanese, ED10 sounds like a bigger ED8,with huge sound-stage can compare HD800.
 

 

[Choochoo]

After seeing how it looks like and its ridiculous price tag, I have made up my mind that ED10 is a bullet that I will not bite. My Christmas wish list is now switched back to Stax O2.
 

 

[pekingduck]

More pics here... http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20100802_385002.html

 

[Frank I]

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Hmmm.... I love the looks myself, but for $3200 I would hire Alison Krauss to come sing for me in my living room .... and hope I could get her drunk enough

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It would cost you 250,000 for that to happen and you still wouldn't score LOL

 

[nonsupremous]

Ya, the price tag is really steep.   But if they are really only making 2010 of them, then they will sell through them all.
 
We all just got the Clinton's 5 million dollar wedding thrown in our faces for a couple of weeks.  There are still people out there with sick money to throw around.  Those who have the money will buy these headphones and those who don't will just be able to read the reviews. 

 
I have to admit, when I saw the picture of these on that woman's head I laughed uncontrollably.  They might be the biggest thing I have ever seen on someones head.  If I had the money to spare though, I would not hesitate for a moment to buy them.  the Edition 8 has been a revelation for me.

 

[JIGF]

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  They might be the biggest thing I have ever seen on someones head.  

Don't forget about Leia 

 

[thinker]

Ultrasone is taking orders already i got my order confirmation number and delivery is around week 38.

 

[Landis]

I like the looks for sure! ...A little too brown with all leather bits that colour, but the cup itself is a work of art.
 
I'm sure Ultrasone will release more than one colour.