Ultrasone

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Overview

Ultrasone AG is a German headphone manufacturer based in Bavaria, specializing in high-end studio, professional, and audiophile headphones featuring patented technologies like S-Logic for natural surround sound and ULE for reduced EMF radiation.¹²⁴ The company has operated for over 33 years, initially gaining prominence in the Asian market before expanding globally to over 50 countries, with a focus on handmade luxury models.²³⁵ It holds more than 60 patents and produces across consumer, professional, and limited-edition lines.¹⁵

History

Ultrasone was founded in 1991 in Germany by a musician seeking to improve spatial hearing in headphones, following research that began in 1985 and led to the first S-Logic patent.⁴⁶ The company developed over 60 patents, including S-Logic Natural Surround Sound and ULE technology, establishing its reputation for innovation.¹⁵ It grew from a specialist to a global brand serving over 50 countries, with luxury Edition models handmade in Bavaria since inception.²⁵ In 2009, it released the Edition 8 for mobile high-end listening, followed by Edition 10 in 2010 and Edition 5 in 2014.⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
HFI Series (mobile headphones)	Consumer portable listening	$150 - $400
PRO Series (studio monitors)	Professional recording	$200 - $600
Performance Series (reference headphones)	Audiophile home use	$300 - $800
Signature Series (rugged professional)	Studio and live use	$500 - $1,200
Edition Series (luxury handmade)	High-end audiophile reference	$1,000 - $5,000

Manufacturing

Headquarters and technical departments are in Tutzing and Wielenbach, Bavaria, Germany, with exclusive manufactory headphones handmade there from high-quality materials.²³⁴ Production occurs at several locations in Germany and Taiwan.² Limited-edition models emphasize precision assembly in their Bavarian workshop.⁴⁵

Notable Products

Edition 5 - Masterpiece limited-edition reference headphones released in 2014.
Edition 8 - First high-end headphones for mobile devices, launched in 2009.
Edition 10 - Open-back reference headphones introduced in 2010.
HFI-100 - Brand's first widely acclaimed model, released in 2004.
Signature Series - Rugged professional headphones for studio and live applications.

Reputation

Ultrasone is recognized by audio professionals and enthusiasts for innovative S-Logic technology providing natural surround sound and ULE shielding reducing EMF exposure by up to 98%.¹⁴ Its handmade Bavarian luxury Edition series earns praise for quality and precision in a competitive market.⁵ Some users note the unique sound signature may require adaptation, though it appeals to those valuing spatial imaging and build.¹⁶

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