Astell&Kern Virtuoso Headphones
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The Virtuoso is a refined upgrade to Ultrasone’s Signature MASTER MKII, combining exceptional craftsmanship with superior sound quality. Designed for true audiophiles, it delivers a high-fidelity listening experience that captures both the technical precision and emotional depth of musical mastery.
£799.00
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Mastering Sound, Perfecting Performance
The Virtuoso is a perfect upgrade of the flagship model of the Ultrasone Signature series, the 'Signature MASTER MKII.’ The Virtuoso embodies the essence of exceptional skill and artistry, reflecting the headphones' meticulous craftsmanship and superior sound quality. In music, a virtuoso is someone with outstanding technical ability and expressive power, perfectly aligning with the high-quality sound these headphones deliver. The Virtuoso suggests that using these headphones is not just about listening—it's about experiencing sound at the level of musical mastery. We believe that the Virtuoso is ideally suited for those who seek a high-fidelity audio experience that resonates with the artistry and precision of music performance. The Virtuoso headphones will offer an unparalleled journey into the heart of sound, where technical brilliance meets emotional depth.
ULTRASONE
ULTRASONE is a high-fidelity audio manufacturer founded in 1989 in Bavaria, Germany, that has specialized in headphones for decades. All products are handcrafted at Gut Raucherberg in Bavaria using high-quality materials, and ULTRASONE's exceptional acoustic technology is brought to life through precise design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Since its inception, ULTRASONE has focused solely on headphone production, leveraging its expertise and experience to continually explore innovative technologies and deliver the best sound quality. This dedication has earned the trust of both professionals and audiophiles. ULTRASONE's commitment to craftsmanship, ensuring even the smallest details are not overlooked, leads to originality and innovation, creating audio devices that exceed customer expectations.
With technology S-Logic®3, the VIRTUOSO delivers a natural sound experience.
The cutting-edge proprietary S-Logic®3 technology provides a more natural listening environment. This technology is the result of over 30 years of research and development by ULTRASONE, enabling natural surround sound reproduction. The latest S-Logic®3 technology delivers a natural spatial effect based on innovative design, providing a listening experience that is nearly indistinguishable from professional studio monitors. With ULTRASONE's S-Logic®3 technology, the Virtuoso provides a personal, portable listening environment similar to that of high-quality studio monitor speakers in an acoustically tuned studio space. It also reduces the sound pressure level (SPL) by up to 40% at similar volume levels, effectively minimizing listening fatigue, while delivering an expansive and highly detailed soundstage.
DDF (Double Deflector Fin)
The DDF (Double Deflector Fin) technology is specially positioned within the soundstage to refine the intensity of sound events. This technology is designed to partially mask lower midrange frequencies while preserving the directional midrange signal components, further enhancing the S-Logic effect. DDF creates a multilayered stage that achieves a wider sound field, increased detail, and depth. The spatial imaging is rendered naturally, providing exceptional separation and transparency in the audio experience.
Equipped with a closed dynamic 40mm titanium-plated Mylar driver
The VIRTUOSO boasts a balanced sound across the entire frequency range, featuring a 40mm titanium-coated diaphragm Mylar driver inherited from the Edition series. This driver ensures a wide playback frequency range while maintaining the excellent delicacy and detailed sound tuning of the previous generation model, providing low distortion along with deep and powerful bass. Additionally, it delivers clear sound that allows for precise monitoring down to the sub-bass level, achieving low distortion across all frequency ranges.
ULE (Ultra Low Emission) Technology
The VIRTUOSO adopts ULE (Ultra Low Emission) technology, a proprietary technology that reduces electromagnetic radiation generated by the drivers. This technology focuses on minimizing the low-frequency magnetic fields produced during the process of converting electrical signals into acoustic signals in the headphones. The VIRTUOSO uses an upgraded material based on “MU Metal”; a special military metal used in the original ULE technology. This new material allows for reduced shieling thickness while increasing the overall size, and is installed between the source of the electromagnetic radiation and the human body, resulting in enhanced protective capabilities over previous technology. This setup bends the direction of the electromagnetic waves before they reach the body, reducing emissions by approximately 98%. This ensures safe listening over extended periods and provides users with a more comfortable listening experience.
Balanced Connection
The VIRTUOSO supports a balanced connection, delivering optimal performance in various audio environments. Based on feedback from audio enthusiasts, the internal circuit board of the headphone has been redesigned to accommodate a 4-pole balanced connection. As a result, VIRTUOSO comes with a 1.4m straight cable featuring a 4.4mm balanced plug, allowing users to expand their sound possibilities based on their needs and connection options.
Featuring FGC technology and a mesh structure, with Alcantara materials offering a comfortable wearing experience
VIRTUOSO features FGC technology, which incorporates a subtle indentation in the center of the headband to enhance comfort. This design minimizes edge pressure, extending the amount of time the headphones can be worn comfortably. FGC technology effectively disperses the pressure at the top of the head where the headband rests, maintaining a comfortable fit when worn for long periods.
Additionally, the headband and ear pads are made with Alcantara material, which offers superior fit and reduces the load on the ears and head. This design guarantees a pleasant and comfortable experience, even for prolonged use.
DESIGN
The design of Virtuoso embodies the collaboration between two iconic brands, symbolized by the 'X.’ Using soft curves that align with Astell&Kern’s design guideline, the X shape is elegantly expressed, flowing seamlessly from the center to the outer edge of the housing. This fusion brings together exceptional craftsmanship with Astell&Kern's signature style, creating a product that balances artistry and technical excellence.
Virtuoso’s design is a reflection of musical mastery, where every curve and detail is thoughtfully crafted to elevate the user’s experience. We’ve integrated sleek, modern lines with refined textures to create a visual harmony that mirrors the balance between precision sound engineering and emotional depth.
This isn’t just about listening—it’s about immersing yourself in a high-fidelity audio journey where design and performance unite in perfect harmony.
| Features | Model: VIRTUOSO Driver Type: 40mm Mylar Titanium Driver Cable: 4.4mm OFC Copper in combination with Silver plated OFC Cab Impedance: 32Ω Frequency Response: 6 – 42.000 Hz Magnet: NdFeB SPL: 98dB Weight: 400g |
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How will you send my item?
We ship to addresses within the UK using Royal Mail and DPD couriers.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard 2-3 working day delivery is FREE on all orders to mainland UK. Next working day courier service is available on all orders for a small fee of £4.99. On some items this is provided for FREE.
For orders to UK Non-mainland and International destinations, there will be an additional charge at checkout. Please see below for more information.
How long does delivery take?
Depending on the delivery service you choose, delivery usually takes between 1-3 working days to mainland UK from the moment we despatch your order. Orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations can take longer.
When will you despatch my order?
Orders placed before 3pm are processed and despatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). Orders placed on weekends will be processed and despatched the following working day.
*Please note that international orders may require extra checks before we are able to despatch your order so timescales may vary.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes - Order tracking is offered as standard on all items, whether they are shipped via DPD or Royal Mail. You will receive your tracking information via email once we have despatched your order.
UK Non-mainland and International destinations.
Due to the UK leaving the EU, some of our delivery partners have changed the way we ship to international and offshore destinations. This means that for the time being we are unable to ship items to these locations.
We are still accepting orders to these destinations however delivery times and prices are not final. We will confirm via email once we know more from our delivery partner.
Shipping for all items to UK Non-Mainland and International destinations will incur a charge at checkout. This charge is not final and we may need to charge for additional postage if required.
Shipping to international destinations may require further security checks and I.D. may need to be provided by the cardholder. We reserve the right to cancel any orders where you are do not pass our security checks or do not pay for appropriate postage.
Please note that we are unable to ship some items outside the UK. To avoid any disapointment please contact us before making your order.
What do you class as UK Non-mainland?
Rep. Ireland, N. Ireland, Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Highlands. If you are unsure whether your address is classed as UK Non-mainland please feel free to contact us and an advisor will be happy to help.
For any further enquiries with regards to your delivery please contact us on 020 8813 7666 and one of our adviser's will be happy to help.
If you're not happy with your item or you've changed your mind.
Even though we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase, it's important that you are aware of how we deal with returns in the event that you need to send something back.
We understand how inconvenient it can be when you buy a product and aren't 100% satisfied with it. For this reason we have designed our returns policy to prevent any further inconvenience to you in these instances.
Under 30 days
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You can return your goods for a full refund or exchange as long as you inform us of your intention to return the goods within 30 days of receipt, starting from the day after you receive your goods (Exclusions apply, see below.)
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All return costs are down to the buyer and it is recommended that you return your items using a trackable method with appropriate insurance (if required).
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Once we have confirmed your return, please ensure that you return the item within 14 days.
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If a returns number is provided then please ensure that the parcel has this clearly marked.
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Items need to be returned in "as new" condition in their original packaging. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be subject to a 25% handling fee so please take care when opening your items.
After 30 days
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We will not offer a refund after 30 days of you receiving your delivery unless your product is faulty.
Exclusions from our returns policy
As we're sure you'll understand, there are some products that we can't offer returns on due to their nature. These include:
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Special order items and cables cut from a reel (priced per metre). These items will be clearly identifiable.
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In-Ear headphones due to health and hygiene reasons.
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Products that include software which require activation.
Please note that these exclusions do not apply to items that become faulty.
If your product becomes faulty
We endeavour to get your items to you in fully working order, however in the event that your items do become faulty, please read below on what you should do next.
In a lot of cases with some products, faults can be fixed by performing some basic troubleshooting, so to prevent any further inconvenience to you we advise that you contact our Customer Service team who can guide you through some basic troubleshooting before sending items back.
Under 30 days
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If your items become faulty within 30 days of delivery you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. Please contact our customer service centre who will provide necessary returns details.
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Please send the items back with a cover note including a description of the fault and your original order number.
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Once we have fully tested the item and confirmed the fault, we will process the refund or exchange including cost of carriage back to us (within reason).
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If during our testing we cannot find a fault, no refund will be given and you will be charged for delivery of the item back to you.
After 30 days
- After 30 days you will still be able to get your faulty items repaired or replaced within the manufacturers warranty and we will be happy to assist you with this. Please contact our customer service team to find out the best way to get your items repaired or replaced. Please be aware that after 30 days we will not cover you for any carriage costs.