[betula]

Yup, I only shot them an email based on the elapsed timeframe (twice!) they have given me. Its beyond 8 weeks. I think its not about the wait, I can do that (in fact I am waiting for an amp as we speak - that has been a waaaay longer wait), I just wished someone would tell me what is up.

I guess I shouldn't had asked if there were QC issues in my last email 2 days ago, maybe they don't have clearance to tell me anything of that nature!

Maybe when it reaches another month then I'll have alarm bells ringing... for now I will sit tight and comfy with my VO.

Take Christmas and winter holidays into account as well. I waited 8 weeks for my Caldera, but that was before Christmas. Holidays easily add another week to the wait.

 

[psy472]

How do you keep the wood on these cans from wearing down over time? Do you wax and polish?

 

[erics75]

How do you keep the wood on these cans from wearing down over time? Do you wax and polish?

This is helpful



There's a video on how to clean/maintain the wood.

 

[LXMc]

This is helpful



There's a video on how to clean/maintain the wood.

I think this is an older video and doesn't really account for the wax oil being used on some new sets. I think @zach915m said for those, ideally just wipe it down dry with the included cloth - if you need to, there's an Osmo product he recommended...sorry I don't remember the exact name..

 

[ARCXENOS]

Yup, I only shot them an email based on the elapsed timeframe (twice!) they have given me. Its beyond 8 weeks. I think its not about the wait, I can do that (in fact I am waiting for an amp as we speak - that has been a waaaay longer wait), I just wished someone would tell me what is up.

I guess I shouldn't had asked if there were QC issues in my last email 2 days ago, maybe they don't have clearance to tell me anything of that nature!

Maybe when it reaches another month then I'll have alarm bells ringing... for now I will sit tight and comfy with my VO.

I thought I should update this to be fair to ZMF

I have just received my shipping notice, support said there are no issues with the Caldera. They were super busy.

 

[beefsupreme510]

Got these bad boys today

 

[AudioDuck]

Got these bad boys today

Eikon or Atticus?

 

[beefsupreme510]

Eikon or Atticus?

The Eikon w the updated driver! Love them so far

 

[AudioDuck]

The Eikon w the updated driver! Love them so far

And I love your Grumpy Goose!

They are amazing stands, thankful I now have one for each of these two ZMFs…

 

[NovaFlyer]

I have quite a few cables from different brands. I would place the Grand Silver Palladium as one of the best I have, definitely for the price. Arctic also makes great cables, but they are much more expensive.

My dream cable would be a Chord Music headphone cable, but they don't make one. I have a few of their xlr and bnc cables, and they are the best I have ever used.

I have the Grand Silver Palladium as well, picked it up at Dallas CanJam. Paired with my AC and it's lovely. Great base and adds just a little more sparkle to the treble to make cymbals sound awesome.

 

[Racned]

And I love your Grumpy Goose!

They are amazing stands, thankful I now have one for each of these two ZMFs…

My favorite part of this picture is the no-skip table mat, it's an essential item.

 

[klardotsh]

Now that all three of my ZMF November selections have arrived, what's planned of my over-ear collection is complete. I'd spent much of the past year trying all sorts of gear at all sorts of pricepoints and from all sorts of manufacturers, and yet I ended up right back where I started my "nice cans" exploration: Caldera and Atrium (this time in both open and closed). (The Verites shown were a used market find from earlier in the fall.)

Such works of art, and the new headbands/straps are even more comfortable than I remember my prior Caldera and Atrium to be, win-win!

 

[OnlySoMany]

Now that all three of my ZMF November selections have arrived, what's planned of my over-ear collection is complete. I'd spent much of the past year trying all sorts of gear at all sorts of pricepoints and from all sorts of manufacturers, and yet I ended up right back where I started my "nice cans" exploration: Caldera and Atrium (this time in both open and closed). (The Verites shown were a used market find from earlier in the fall.)

Such works of art, and the new headbands/straps are even more comfortable than I remember my prior Caldera and Atrium to be, win-win!

This is how it starts......

 

[OnlySoMany]

For those that do not have Instagram:

 

[ARCXENOS]

Its a Public Holiday (with a long weekend!) for me, and today I am reminded why I go with DHL every single time if available!








Family Photo



I am so happy that the new headphones feels lighter than my VO, very comfortable.

1st hour impression with the Caldera has exceeded all my expectations. It has the amazing sub bass that I distinctly remember from my time with other planars, and it also sounds so dynamic and lively with my current tube config. Its gonna be a great weekend rolling some tubes!

Thank you @zach915m and the ZMF team for such beautiful sounding AND looking headphone. It was well worth the wait.

Zach, wanna make an estat next?