Image © majorhifi.comUltrasone Edition 8
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At a glance
- Brand
- Ultrasone
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Ultrasone Edition 8 is a closed-back audiophile headphone featuring a 40mm titanium-plated tri-bass tube driver, S-Logic technology, and a distinctive Ruthenium plate design. It offers a wide frequency response of 6Hz-42kHz and is praised for its excellent soundstage, clarity, and comfortable Ethiopian sheepskin leather padding.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Ultrasone Edition 8 is a premium closed-back wired headphone aimed at audiophiles, using a 40mm titanium-coated dynamic driver and S-Logic spatial processing to deliver a broad, open soundstage. Its lightweight 260g frame, plush leather ear pads, and detachable cable make it a comfortable, high-end choice for critical listening, though it lacks wireless or noise-canceling features.
What works
- Excellent soundstage and imaging for a closed-back design
- Lightweight and comfortable with soft leather padding
- Detachable cable adds versatility
- Wide frequency response extends to 42 kHz
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation or wireless support
- High price point for a wired-only headphone
- Sensitivity of 96 dB may require a dedicated amplifier for best performance
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 42 kHz |
| Impedance | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 42 kHz |
| Impedance | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 260 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Pad material | leather |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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