[evolutionx]

Anybody can advise where in Paris I can get Ultrasone Headphones?   Send Ultrasone Germany an email but got no reply.   Appreciate any kind advice.   Thanks.

 

[elwappo99]

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These are pictures from Romeo and Julia :
http://www.timelord.co.jp/brand/products/ultrasone/edition/edition8-romeo/?mode=consumer
Romeo :
The Edition 8 Romeo headphones are hand-made in Germany and represent a new, and extremely elegant, addition to the Edition range. Every single pair is manufactured with care and attributed a series number, making every Edition 8 Romeo one-of-a-kind.
With a headpad made of black-coated aluminium, the Edition 8 Romeo is truly unmistakable. The matching black-covered ear cups are designed to harmonise beautifully with the striking appearance of this refined pair of headphones. The ear cups are coated with lustrous brushed palladium. This high-quality coating ensures durability and demonstrates a superior level of hand craftsmanship.
The Edition 8 Romeo’s black ear pads are made from the exclusive leather of the Ethiopian long-haired sheep. This is the most precious leather available and provides the finest isolation of any leather.
The metal headband of the Edition 8 series typifies latest scientific knowledge in headband design and development. This unique headband design made by Ultrasone is highly developed and technical precision work. The Edition 8 Romeo headband is also covered with the very soft genuine black Ethiopian sheepskin leather. Edition 8 Romeo comes with a luxury black bag for storge and transportation.
Der Kopfbügel der Edition 8 Kopfhörer ist eine Neuentwicklung und besteht aus Metall. Für die Polsterung des Edition 8 Romeo Bügels wurde ebenfalls das hochwertige schwarze Schafsleder verwendet. Aufbewahren und transportieren können Sie den Edition 8 Romeo in einem luxuriösen schwarzen Beutel.
In addition to a titanium plated tri-bass-tube driver, these headphones follow Ultrasone´s S-Logic Plus technology which results in a most neutral sound impression with more vivid perception of voices and instruments. Of course, the Edition 8 Romeo also contains MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology) that reduces magnetic field emissions by up to 98% compared to conventional headphones.
The detachable cable is a new, flexible component for the Edition 8 Romeo and is equipped with a microphone and remote control for mobile devices and smartphones. A specially developed Android app for remote control programming can be downloaded

Julia :
The Edition 8 Julia is handmade in Germany, and is the first pair of trend-colour headphones in the Edition range. Every single pair is manufactured with great care and given its own series number making every Edition 8 Julia one-of-a-kind.
The Edition 8 Julia is impressive, with elegant fuchsia coloured leather earpads and a fuchsia coloured headband pad. The elegantly flowing engraving on the ruthenium-coated ear cups delights the senses. The mother-of-pearl bands accentuate the charm of these delightful headphones. No band is the same as another, and each is a hand-worked individual creation. The stylish ruthenium coating does not just make the headphones extremely hard-wearing, it also adds the wow-factor with a brilliant, metallic shine.
The earpads for the Edition 8 Julia headphones are made from fuchsia-coloured leather from the Ethiopian long-haired sheep. This is the most precious leather available and provides the finest isolation of any leather.
The metal headband of the Edition 8 series typifies latest scientific knowledge in headband design and development. This unique headband design made by Ultrasone is highly developed and technical precision work. The Edition 8 Julia headband is also covered with the very soft genuine Ethiopian sheepskin leather.
Edition 8 Julia comes with a fancy white bag for storge and transportation.
In addition to a titanium plated tri-bass-tube driver, these headphones follow Ultrasone´s S-Logic Plus technology which results in a most neutral sound impression with more vivid perception of voices and instruments. Of course, the Edition 8 Julia also contains MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology) that reduces magnetic field emissions by up to 98% compared to conventional headphones.
The detachable cable is a new, flexible component for the Edition 8 Julia. This has a microphone and remote control for mobile devices and smartphones. You can download a specially developed Android app for remote control programming free-of-charge.

 
Yikes! 
 
Maybe October 31 is like an "April Fools" in Germany?

 

[elwappo99]

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Although, I have to admit the design on this I really like. Almost like F-holes on violins.  Maybe if they didn't have the pink pads :/

 

[jheck]

Edition 8 on sale at Amazon US for $997.95. Is this a good deal?

 

[the fool]

it is an okay deal, but you can always buy from rmc audio 1049 dollars for the same headphone.

 

[elwappo99]

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Edition 8 on sale at Amazon US for $997.95. Is this a good deal?

I would bet the prices drop fairly soon, as a newer version is being introduced

 

[tuliotanikawa]

The new versions will cost something like $1300.00 usd at RMC ( > $1700.00 on the website) and Ultrasone sells them at 1399 euros in Europe.
 
Ruthenium model will keep at the same price, maybe with a lower price here at head fi.(from people who wants the new version, maybe? Although I don't think there will be so many offers). I guess Ultrasone is first giving another option to people who would buy Ed8 Palladium.
 
Anyway charging extra $200.00 bucks for a detachable cable is a steal, why didn't they put it on the older Ed.8 since the beginning? How much can it add to the total cost? 2 usd per pair? 
 
But, from a brand that charges 200 usd for replacement earpads (which have to be glued) I wouldn't expect anything different. If they charge this from their own consumers, whom already paid >$1000 for a headphone...
 
Lucky them I love Ed.8.

 

[elwappo99]

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The new versions will cost something like $1300.00 usd at RMC ( > $1700.00 on the website) and Ultrasone sells them at 1399 euros in Europe.
 
Ruthenium model will keep at the same price, maybe with a lower price here at head fi.(from people who wants the new version, maybe? Although I don't think there will be so many offers). I guess Ultrasone is first giving another option to people who would buy Ed8 Palladium.
 
Anyway charging extra $200.00 bucks for a detachable cable is a steal, why didn't they put it on the older Ed.8 since the beginning? How much can it add to the total cost? 2 usd per pair? 
 
But, from a brand that charges 200 usd for replacement earpads (which have to be glued) I wouldn't expect anything different. If they charge this from their own consumers, whom already paid >$1000 for a headphone...
 
Lucky them I love Ed.8.

 
What? $100 for a change of pads? That's pretty rediculous. I'm not sure what ultrasone's model is, but I don't think it's catering to audiophiles. 

 

[torresfelipe]

What do you guys expect? They have to find a ethiopian sheep (must be a rare animal, near extinction), kill it, process the leather, do all the cut and sew stuff and finally glue it on the headphone. I wouldn't be surprised if they used a special type of glue, something used on spaceships, jet planes, Mars rovers or whatever. It takes time and money! 

 

[dj nellie]

Just a note for anyone who has an earpad that has become unglued and has received replacement earpads from Ultrasone:  It wasn't totally obvious to me, but you have to remove the old cloth screen covering the driver before installing the new pad (which is attached with a 2-way adhesive ring to its own cloth screen).  
 
I didn't do that at first, and it didn't seem to significantly affect the sound.  But as far as I can tell, the headphones are only meant to have 1 cloth screen covering each driver.

 

[MRiNiCK]

i was able to private demo these bad boys out for 10 mins at B&H same with the Sig Pro.. and I lovee the sound on these. Isolation is lacking a little

 

[Rayzilla]

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i was able to private demo these bad boys out for 10 mins at B&H same with the Sig Pro.. and I lovee the sound on these. Isolation is lacking a little

You must have put them on improperly because anytime someone talks to me, I need to take them off to hear anything.  The isolation on these are 'active'-like.  It's easy to get a seal on these too but it helps when the weather is warm.

 

[agentsmith]

Has anyone tried the Edition 8 with the much discussed Audioquest Dragonfly?
 
I bought one and it brought my ED8 to the next level, sounding very detailed and powerful.  Just more of everything.
 
However I have never used another headphone amp with my ED8 so I am not sure how it compares to the other amps.  Any comments and experience with the other amps appreciated.

 

[MRiNiCK]

You must have put them on improperly because anytime someone talks to me, I need to take them off to hear anything.  The isolation on these are 'active'-like.  It's easy to get a seal on these too but it helps when the weather is warm.

trust me I had them on the right way.. LOL.

 

[Dylan Yamazaki]

How are the bass on these? And are they really worth those 999 bucks? Like, 10x better than an M50? (I would actually get a Romeo b/c I need detachable cables on such an expensive thing, so...make that 17x)