They seem to be about the same, minimal difference from what I've read...I have no problems with my Eikon in that department, but the Verite Closed is the most isolating of the ZMF line. Keep in mind, the price can be prohibitive for some.
ATTICUS and EIKON, the new dynamic driver headphones from ZMF
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Homrsimson
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Has anyone tried pad rolling with pads other than ori/Eikon suede and lambskin? I’m curious if anyone has had good results trying the verite or universe pads (lambskin or suede) on the Atticus or Eikon.
erics75
Headphoneus Supremus
i'm a bit of an outlier here as i find the Atticus/Eikon isolation only so so. I listen loud, about 85ish db on average, keep that in mind with some salt grains
But in terms of isolation, they do leak out a bit. if my coworkers come into my office while i'm listening, they can often tell what i'm listening to (and make fun of me! Sorry, I like George Michael's Faith...). it's not loud at all, but it is there. the Atticus/Eikon are not fully closed headphones. Those vents around the ear cups do let some sound in/out. it's been awhile since i've owned the AFC, but i had a similar problem with that headphone as well in that coworkers were hearing too much of my music. my old man memory thinks the leakage is about on par with the AFC, but who knows, i'm half senile... again, i listen loud. if you need near silent levels of leakage, ZMF might not be the right choice (have not heard Verite Closed though).and no joke as i'm writing this our intern walks in and comments she likes surf guitar too. i was listening to Misirlou on my Atticus...LOUD....
edit - the Salire is a useful tool for sound leakage checks. At least with ZMF headphones that rotate enough to clamp flat onto the shaft of the Salire. i just replayed Miserlou with the Atty on the Salire, and yep, i could easily hear it from the door of my office.
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Preachy1
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Love that song!!! Have you ever heard it performed by The California Guitar Trio?
erics75
Headphoneus Supremus
nope but now i'm checking Tidal for it haha. yeah it's a classic, i have that on my short list of favorite guitar works ever.
edit - really like the Cal Guiter Trio cover! i do miss the horn from the original, it drives the pace better, imo, but i love the acoustic string work, it's excellent. has almost a Mariachi like flair to it. thank you for killing my productivity today, i'll be listening to them all day now! I see they did Ave Maria...i love Ave Maria! and Cantharis...that's beautiful....yeah no work going on today....
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Preachy1
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If you ever get the chance to see them, don't pass it up. They are great musicians and really great guys. I've photographed them times at local clubs here in the Hudson Valley. they were in my area just a few weeks ago, but I was off on a Steve Hackett tour!
The do a pretty interesting version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes".
The do a pretty interesting version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes".
erics75
Headphoneus Supremus
Definitely. I was checking out some of thier live stuff on youtube as well, looks like a great live show to see. Funny you mention Echoes, that's what I just finished listening to haha. it's different, but i like it. i was surprised how much bass they were generating on that track. don't know if it's electronic bass added in or the string bass, but it really pressurizes on the Atticus. i'll have to give it a few more listens, and make sure it was indeed Echoes and not another track that did it. it was around the 4:45 mark and man it made me pull the cup off my ear, it was too much pressure. quite impressive honestly, that doesnt happen often.
Preachy1
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Some pics from around 2 years ago.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dupreesparadise/albums/72157687287900822
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dupreesparadise/albums/72157687287900822
erics75
Headphoneus Supremus
Excellent photography! I miss shooting live events. never did concerts, but did a few charity events and a wedding or two. then kids came and my free time for photography went bye bye haha. looked like a great venue for photos, the stage seemed fairly close and open, and nice dramatic lighting. love the contrast of the spotlights and shadows on their faces.
Preachy1
1000+ Head-Fier
I started later in life. My kids are grown and I started shooting concerts about 7 years ago. I've shot nearly 200 shows since then. The venue in those pics is The Towne Crier, in Beacon NY. But I do most of my shooting at Daryl's House Club (owned by Daryl Hall, you've heard of him) in Pawling, NY. Plus, I'm friendly with Steve Hackett, so whenever he's in my area, I get photo passes.
Retired life is pretty effin' good so far!!!
Retired life is pretty effin' good so far!!!
Preachy1
1000+ Head-Fier
Sorry for hijacking the thread. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming!!!
Head-fi is indeed most forgiving of such hijacking...twas an interesting diversion for me (I definitely have to get out to the Crier more, and I still haven't made it to Daryl's). Besides, this gives us a few more artists to check out on the Eikon (or Atticus). Nice pics too!
Preachy1
1000+ Head-Fier
Thanks! Nice to see you're local. Please let me know if you get out to Daryl's. I'm one of their house photographers, so I'm there quite often (like this Friday for Vanilla Fudge and Sunday for Ottmar Liebert!).
ksorota
1000+ Head-Fier
Thanks for the tip...CGT version of Echoes is very nice, and now its been two hours and I have not stopped listening to their work!
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