Ultrasone Edition 8 EX
The titanium-plated 40mm drivers and S-LogicEX technology create an immersive, wide 5Hz-46kHz soundstage with precise bass from a closed-back design. Handcrafted with chrome-plated ear cups, ceramic inlays, and hand-sewn leather pads, these headphones pair durable luxury with excellent passive noise isolation and two detachable premium cables. This model is best for critical listeners and audiophiles who prioritize detailed, spacious sound and premium build quality for stationary, wired listening sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 38
open closed back closed
32 Overall Score
Price $2,420
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Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Ethiopian sheep leather |
| Headband | aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 46000 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Ultrasone Edition 8 EX | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 470 | - | 314 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasone Edition 8 EX | 30.1 | 14.9 | 95.7 | 78.6 | 42.6 | 15.6 | 34.9 | 7.8 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.6 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.1 | 50.1 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.1 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.4 | 92 | 84.1 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 92 | 88.3 | 88.6 | 86.4 | 90.7 | 83.2 |
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