Ultrasone revives the legendary Edition 7: high-end Tribute 7 headphones celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary
Wielenbach, 26 April 2016 – In celebration of 25 successful years of premium headphone manufacture and design, Bavarian headphone specialist Ultrasone has revived it’s legendary Edition 7 headphones: introducing the Ultrasone Tribute 7. Strictly limited to 777 units, these high-end, closed-back headphones offer everything that makes Ultrasone the most popular German handcrafted headphone manufacturer: S-Logic® Plus technology, MU metal shielding, exquisite materials chosen for their excellent acoustic properties, and masterful build-quality, produced by hand in the company’s factory in Germany. The Tribute 7 is aimed at music lovers as well as professional users, for example in high-end recording or mastering.
The reincarnation of a classic
Twelve years ago in 2004, Ultrasone began its handcrafted production on Lake Starnberg with the Edition 7. These high-end audiophile headphones, produced in a limited run of 999 pieces, were an ambitious venture at the time: a new quality of headphones for a target group that was not yet as clearly defined as it is today. The Ultrasone manufacturing facility’s first work was a hit, and was sold all over the world within a few weeks – after which the first handcrafted masterpiece sold out. Even today, music lovers rave about the “first major Ultrasone product”, and in Asia, the headphones reach dream prices in auctions. Time for the reincarnation of a classic – raise the curtains for the Tribute 7.
A tribute to the first Edition
Just like in 2004, the high-end headphones are a limited edition: Ultrasone will only be producing 777 of this masterpiece. And to give the legendary original the respect it deserves, the tonal balance will parallel that of the classic. To underpin this, every Tribute 7 will have an accompanying measurement report, allowing comparison with the Edition 7. And the appearance of the headphones is also based on the predecessor: highly polished, metal-coated brass logo plaques adorn the aluminium ear cups, which are precisely milled from a single block of extremely lightweight aircraft aluminium and then carefully anodised in the colour “mystic blue”.
For musical enjoyment and mastering
The Edition 7 is firmly established both among demanding music lovers and in the high-end recording and mastering sector. The Tribute 7 is therefore aimed at both target groups, which are united in their demand for uncompromisingly precise sound. Patented S-Logic® Plus technology ensures a unique spatial sound. This technology enables extraordinarily neutral sound characteristics, so that the spatial impression of every voice and every instrument is highly detailed and authentic. The integrated ULE technology (MU metal shielding) in these high-class headphones ensures that exposure to electromagnetic radiation is reduced in accordance with the ULE standard.
Unique wear comfort
Immerse yourself in the music, lose track of time: the Tribute 7 combines excellent sound and maximum wear comfort in its own unique way. The ear cushions, covered with Ethiopian sheep leather, gently adjust themselves to the ear and provide excellent insulation. This special leather also ensures that the headphones always offer the same smooth feel as on the first day, even after many years. In addition, the headband provides broad, comfortable cushioning and a comfortable fit on the head. Thanks to the highly stable yet extremely lightweight aircraft aluminium used, the Tribute 7 weighs just 396 grams. And due to the closed construction principle, outside noise can barely be noticed – resulting in hours of pure listening pleasure.
Each set of headphones is unique
The Tribute 7 is made at Ultrasone AG’s headphone factory in Bavaria. Here at the company headquarters, the employees devote a great deal of time to making exclusive headphones by hand. And so, every Tribute 7 built has its own unique serial number. The headphones’ premium build quality is also underscored by the supplied cherry wood transport box – which is also reminiscent of the Edition 7. Alongside two specially developed high-quality OFC cables with lengths of 1.2m and 3.0m, an additional hard case is supplied for ease of transportation.
The Ultrasone Tribute 7 headphones are available to pre-order now.
Ultrasone – THE headphone company
Since its founding in 1991, Ultrasone AG – one of the leading developers and manufacturers of headphones – has established an excellent reputation amongst audiophile listeners around the world. Ultrasone headphones are used in both the professional audio sector by high-profile DJs and renowned recording studios, as well as by hi-fi enthusiasts in over 50 countries. The exclusively crafted models, which are handmade in Germany, enjoy an excellent reputation too. For several years now, owners of MP3 players and smartphones have also been able to enjoy Ultrasone audio quality through portable headphones. The company, situated on the banks of Lake Starnberg, holds more than 60 patents; a special feature of Ultrasone models is the patented S-Logic technology which uses a decentralised positioning of transducers to provide natural surround sound, whilst also protecting the human ear. A further milestone in the history of Ultrasone came in 1997 with the development of ULE shielding, which reduces the headphone wearer’s exposure to electromagnetic radiation by up to 98%.