[Currawong]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Exquisite or exotic materials? I think of exquisite as jewel encrusted, and exotic as uncommon. Now I need to go hit the dictionary - dang you head-fi! [lavishly elegant and refined - strikingly strange or unusual - it's both]

I've been rather surprised to find it helpful to remind myself of the dictionary definitions of many words, mainly so I don't end up writing nonsense in fourms.

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Originally Posted by SleepyOne /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, I am hoping Ed.8 can provide me with things that HD800 can't do. Like crazy slam etc.

If LobsterSan still has a pair of ED9s sitting around after my HD-800s arrive (we both bought pairs after they were discontinued to find out whether they were worth it or not) I'll do a comparison. I don't see myself getting a chance to try the ED8s at all this year though. The only dedicated Ultrasone dealer in my obscure city closed down (despite still being listed on Ultrasone's web site).

 

[SleepyOne]

That will be interesting and useful! Thank you Currawong!

 

[YtseJamer]

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Originally Posted by SleepyOne /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks fo the inform! Wow, cheaper than Ed.9. I wonder does it beat Ed.9 or just sound different? I wonder did your dealer mention anything on that...?

From what I have heard from Sasaki, the Edition 8 are faster than the Edition 9 (

) but they have slightly less impact. (i.e The Ed.9 have more bass than the Ed.8 but it doesn't mean that the Ed.8 are not capable to deliver thunderous bass...) He also told me that the mids of Edition 8 are very lush and sharp.

I have the feeling that they will be more neutral than the Edition 9.

 

[Bojamijams]

If the Ed8 is even faster and has lush and sharp mids, it may very well be the grado killer for Rock/Metal

 

[davidhunternyc]

...and they are made from really nice materials like metal and ethiopian sheepskin. The Edition 9's had so much plastic on them. Cheaper. Better materials. I hope this headphone is a hit.

 

[YtseJamer]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif If the Ed8 is even faster and has lush and sharp mids, it may very well be the grado killer for Rock/Metal

The Edition 9 are already very fast and IMO on par or better than the Grados for Rock & Metal. If the Edition 8 are faster than the Edition 9, it's clear that they will be amazing for Metal music.

 

[SleepyOne]

Thanks pfillion! Interesting, look like a very competitive phone! Can't wait for the reviews! By the way, do we know are those manufactured in Germany like Ed.9?

 

[geremy]

Of the three 'uber' phones debuting this year, the ED8s are by far the most exciting in my mind. I would appreciate the option of velour pads for that much money though. That price makes them seem like an absolute bargain.

 

[Bojamijams]

I wonder why ultrasone don't make any open headphones... or if they do, at least they're not in the high end...

is it just to insure a better listening environment in case you're not somewhere quiet?

I thought open > close always because of the 'soundstage'

 

[YtseJamer]

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Originally Posted by SleepyOne /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks pfillion! Interesting, look like a very competitive phone! Can't wait for the reviews! By the way, do we know are those manufactured in Germany like Ed.9?

Yes they are made in Germany like the Edition 9.

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Originally Posted by geremy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would appreciate the option of velour pads for that much money though.

The Ethiopian sheepskin is more comfortable and isolate better than velour pads, trust me.

 

[SleepyOne]

Very nice! Looking very promising!

 

[subtle]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder why ultrasone don't make any closed headphones... or if they do, at least they're not in the high end... is it just to insure a better listening environment in case you're not somewhere quiet? I thought open > close always because of the 'soundstage'

Huh?? The Edition 9 is a closed headphone and clearly their high end.

 

[Bojamijams]

Yeah I'm an idiot.. I meant to say why doesn't ultrasone make any high end open headphones..

or simply.. why did they choose to make their high end headphones closed?

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder why ultrasone don't make any open headphones... or if they do, at least they're not in the high end... is it just to insure a better listening environment in case you're not somewhere quiet? I thought open > close always because of the 'soundstage'

PRO2500

 

[Bojamijams]

Well correct me if I'm wrong but the 2500 are not really high end are they? I mean, they can be had for $400 new. The Pro 900 and Edition 9 are all more expensive and are both closed.