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Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ2,640Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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.
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Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–ĽWorse than 66% of headphones
4.5

Value for money

Value for money
4.5/ 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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Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–ĽWorse than 99%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components

52%

7.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–˛Better than 53%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ2,640
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
Score components:

52%

7.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.5/ 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
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.5
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
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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
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
320 g
This pair of headphones weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
8.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 8.1, higher clamp force than 98.8% of headphones.
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Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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
  • 28,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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
  • 28,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 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 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 3.8 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (8.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    8.1 vs 4.3
  • 29.33x more expensive
    Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ2,640 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ2,640 vs ÂŁ90
  • 63.2% worse value for money
    Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.45 vs 7.3).
    4.45 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.
  • 29.33x more expensive
    Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (ÂŁ2,640 vs ÂŁ90).
    ÂŁ2,640 vs ÂŁ90
  • 63.2% worse value for money
    Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.45 vs 7.3).
    4.45 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 3.8 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (8.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    8.1 vs 4.3
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.

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headfonics.com
20/11/2020
Hands-on review · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a closed-back flagship that feels lighter than its 320g, sounds well balanced, but needs a good amp and has only unbalanced cables.
stereonet.com
15/01/2021
Listening test · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a warm, precise closed-back with vocals up front, though its stage is narrower than open-backs and it needs more power.
headphonesty.com
03/09/2021
Long-term review · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a top-tier closed-back with controlled deep bass and clear vocals, but its treble is slightly rolled off and it needs a good amp.
majorhifi.com
05/11/2020
Listening test · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a comfortable, well-isolating closed-back with crisp mids, but its top end is a touch harsh and less airy than the original.
kopfhoerer.de
24/09/2019
Listening test · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a closed-back headphone with detailed, airy sound and comfortable pads, best with clean recordings and a strong headphone amp.
lowbeats.de
20/08/2020
Closed vs open test · Build and fit
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is the closed version of the Edition 15, keeping its build but losing some airiness, bass precision and stage width.
hifitest.de
01/05/2020
Listening test · High-end amplifier pairing
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a detailed, musical closed-back headphone that reveals weak recordings and needs a strong amp to shine.
audiovision.de
12/11/2021
Listening test · Closed-back flagship
Verdict
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a dynamic, comfortable closed-back that suits any genre, but it needs a separate amp and blocks little outside noise.
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headphonecheck.com
27/09/2019
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas

  • Exceptional build quality featuring premium materials like American cherry wood, stainless steel, and Merino leather.
  • Highly detailed and muscular midrange that excels at vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction.
  • Effective sound isolation due to the closed-back design and high-quality leather pads.
  • Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions, weighing only 320g and featuring memory foam padding.
  • Controlled and punchy bass response that provides depth without becoming boomy.
  • Luxurious unboxing experience with a high-end leather display and storage case.
  • S-Logic EX technology provides better spatial accuracy and imaging compared to many closed-back competitors.

What customers don't like about Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas

  • Extremely high price point that places them in the 'luxury indulgence' category.
  • Treble response can be polarizing, sometimes described as rolled-off or prone to sharpness depending on the source.
  • Heavily dependent on high-quality amplification and source pairing to reach full potential.
  • Sparse accessory package for the price, notably missing a balanced cable.
  • Soundstage is more intimate and 'front-row' rather than expansive compared to open-back alternatives.
  • Proprietary LEMO connectors can make finding aftermarket balanced cables more difficult and expensive.

Verdict

The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a high-end, closed-back dynamic headphone featuring a 40mm Gold-Titanium Compound (GTC) driver and patented S-LogicEX technology for enhanced spatial imaging. Technical specifications include a wide frequency response of 5Hz–48kHz, an impedance of 40 ohms, a sensitivity of 94dB, and a lightweight build of 320g utilizing premium materials like American cherry wood earcups and Merino sheepskin leather pads. Its main pros are exceptional midrange clarity, punchy and controlled bass, and a luxurious, comfortable design with magnetically attached ear pads. However, common cons include a lack of upper-treble airiness compared to open-back models, extreme dependency on high-quality amplification, and the absence of a balanced cable in the standard accessory package.

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