[sonic32]

What is the number of unit Ultrasone plan to produce in total? How close to the end of production are they? I did read somewhere the number was 1100 units worldwide, but cannot verify and have seen posters here with serial numbers in the 900's, so by that formula it might be getting close.

 

[Kees]

As far as I know the Edition 9 is not a limited edition. I suppose they will produce them as long as they can sell them and make a profit.

 

[jamato8]

They are a production run of 1111. I have seen 9XX but I don't remember the exact number. I was told by Ultrasone US that they were near the end of the production for the 9's and they were always a limited production. There are something like 150 or less left to be produced, from what I have been told.

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif They are a production run of 1111. I have seen 9XX but I don't remember the exact number. I was told by Ultrasone US that they were near the end of the production for the 9's and they were always a limited production. There are something like 150 or less left to be produced, from what I have been told.

Sovkiller said in this post that it is not a limited edition.

 

[Cool_Torpedo]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sovkiller said in this post that it is not a limited edition.

That's what I've read several times. I suppose not being a limited edition doesn't necessarily mean they will be produced forever, but if the product is good and is selling well, I see no reason, other than having an excuse to rise the prices on its "improved new limited edition", to stop making them.

Rgrds.

 

[jamato8]

All I can repeat is what Ultrasone has told me 3 times on different occasions in 2008, that the run is 1111 and that Ultrasone Germany stated in mid Jan. that about 200 were left for the total run and then that would be it, as always planned. There isn't much I can add to that except that the last conversation was about 1 week ago.

Even the Koss KSC35's had a limited run, though a rather long one. :^)

 

[sonic32]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif All I can repeat is what Ultrasone has told me 3 times on different occasions, that the run is 1111 and that Ultrasone Germany stated in mid Jan. that about 200 were left for the total run and then that would be it, as always planned. There isn't much I can add to that.

Well, your source of info is hard to dispute. It would be nice if they would just come out and say what their plans are in regards to production numbers as Audio-Technica has always done.

 

[sonic32]

It's also interesting that the first units had no serial number displayed on the earcup and now they do.

 

[Kees]

I just sent Ultrasone Germany an e-mail asking them if production of the Edition 9 is limited or if they plan to produce them till they are not profitable any more. I'll let you know when I hear from them.

 

[sonic32]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just sent Ultrasone Germany an e-mail asking them if production of the Edition 9 is limited or if they plan to produce them till they are not profitable any more. I'll let you know when I hear from them.

Please do.

 

[vcoheda]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just sent Ultrasone Germany an e-mail asking them if production of the Edition 9 is limited or if they plan to produce them till they are not profitable any more. I'll let you know when I hear from them.

you actually phrased it that way. i'd be surprised if they got back to you.

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif you actually phrased it that way. i'd be surprised if they got back to you.

No, I didn't phrase it that way, but I didn't quote my mail, because it was one of those web pages that make your mail disappear after you click the [send] button...
Don't know for sure if they will be back of course, but you never know if you don't try, right?

 

[Lee Brindley]

Off topic - but im curious to know the no on the Ed.7 ??

 

[vcoheda]

well, if it is limited to 1111, then i suppose those wanting to own a pair should consider buying one soon. as for collectible purposes, i'm not sure i see the value or demand being there. the general opinion of the Ed.9 is too divided and i suspect ultrasone most likely, somewhere down the road, will release an Ed.11.

 

[user18]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, if it is limited to 1111, then i suppose those wanting to own a pair should consider buying one soon. as for collectible purposes, i'm not sure i see the value or demand being there. the general opinion of the Ed.9 is too divided and i suspect ultrasone most likely, somewhere down the road, will release an Ed.11.

I wouldn't be suprised if it was sooner rather than later. the current prolines are all listed as discontinued. unless ultrasone is getting rid of the series, there should be a successor down the pipeline.

Ultrasone of America - Discontinued Part Number Listing [20 per page, page 1]