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Ultrasone Edition 10 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,510Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Ultrasone Edition 10 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Ultrasone Edition 10
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of headphones
4.7

Value for money

Value for money
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

2.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 91%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 70%
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Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Ultrasone Edition 10

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
2.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Ultrasone Edition 10 has a popularity score of 2.1 points, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
2.1
Value for money
Value for money
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

2.5

Price

4.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Ultrasone
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
282 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 282 g, heavier than 74.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3, lower clamp force than 79.5% of headphones and equal to 1.8% of headphones.
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Ultrasone Edition 10 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 16 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (60 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    60 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1.3 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3 vs 4.3
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 16 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (60 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    60 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1.3 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3 vs 4.3
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 29.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (282 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    282 g vs 218 g
  • 16.78x more expensive
    Ultrasone Edition 10 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£1,510 vs £90).
    £1,510 vs £90
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 55.7% worse value for money
    Ultrasone Edition 10 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.67 vs 7.3).
    4.67 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 16.78x more expensive
    Ultrasone Edition 10 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£1,510 vs £90).
    £1,510 vs £90
  • 55.7% worse value for money
    Ultrasone Edition 10 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.67 vs 7.3).
    4.67 vs 7.27
  • 2.76x less popular
    Ultrasone Edition 10 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.13 vs 5.9).
    2.13 vs 5.87
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Ultrasone Edition 10
    the average pair of headphones
    Ultrasone Edition 10 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.64 vs 8).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 29.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (282 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    282 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    99 dB vs 110 dB
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2010
    2010 vs 2016

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

stereophile.com
24/05/2011
Critical listening · Harsh sound
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 10 is light and beautifully made, but its harsh, blurred sound makes it poor value at its price.
headfonia.com
17/01/2011
Listening test · Open-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 10 is an airy, open headphone with punchy bass and a clean midrange, but its strong treble sibilance spoils most mainstream music.
theaudiophileworld.net
08/10/2011
Blog review · Cable upgrade comparison
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 10 is a smooth, open-sounding headphone whose mids and treble gain most from the Black Dragon cable upgrade.
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magazine-audio.com
14/01/2013
Summary of the review
Audio Magazine: Ultrasone Edition 10 S-Logic
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ultrasone Edition 10

  • Striking art-deco aesthetic with high-end materials like Ethiopian goatskin and ruthenium-plated earcups
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable for long-term wear
  • Expansive and airy soundstage with precise spatial imaging using S-Logic technology
  • High level of transparency and detail retrieval, especially for acoustic and orchestral music
  • Includes premium accessories such as a handcrafted wooden storage box and a custom headphone stand

What customers don't like about Ultrasone Edition 10

  • Notoriously divisive tuning with a very bright treble that can lead to harshness or sibilance
  • Recessed or thin midrange that may make vocals sound less impressive or natural
  • Extremely high original retail price (approx. $2,749) that many reviewers felt was not justified by performance
  • Highly sensitive to the source and amplifier pairing; often requires high-end tube amps to tame treble
  • Build quality concerns regarding the stock cable, which some users described as feeling like 'cheap microphone wire'

Verdict

The Ultrasone Edition 10 is a luxury open-back dynamic headphone featuring 40mm titanium-plated drivers with neodymium magnets, delivering a wide frequency response of 5Hz to 45kHz at a low impedance of 32 Ohms. Its flagship design incorporates ruthenium-coated ear cups with zebrano wood inlays and a headband upholstered in premium Ethiopian sheepskin leather for exceptional long-term comfort. Main characteristics include the patented S-Logic Plus technology for a 'Natural Surround Sound' experience and MU-metal shielding to reduce EMF radiation. Pros include its lightweight 282g build, impressive 3D soundstage, and high level of detail. However, notable cons include a highly polarizing sound signature with reported treble sibilance and a non-detachable cable that some users find underwhelming for its premium price point.

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