[ascaso]

Thanks a lot.
Reading some reviews it seem that Eikons are more coherent. Isn't it ?

 

[Uncle Monty]

Received my Cocobolo Eikons 20mins ago and they're very coherent; looking forward to spending some quality time with them...

 

[ascaso]

Take your time Uncle Monty, I can wait, but I'm very interested on your opinion on the differences between XC and Eikon.
Happy listening !

 

[TheRock99]

Could someone please make a comparison between ZMF Atticus and Audeze LCD-3?
In particular, which is the best for Metal/Rock?

Thanks!

 

[kashmiami]

Hi everyone,
I really like the Zmf Atticus and Eikon.
They give the idea of being built really well.
In Italy I can not listen to them.
What do you think and what do you suggest (Atticus or Eikon) for a jazz listener like me?
With my AudioGd system.

Thanks in advance.

Lu

It depends on what kind of Jazz you listen to as well. If its Brubeck, Miles etc, the Eikon is a decent bet. It has better imaging & slam. For European jazz, I would say Atticus. It is just fantastic to listen to Jan Garbarek or Stanko go at it on Atticus, presents a full body with a wonderful rhythm & drive to it. You will be happy with either, I prefer Atticus for its Analog sound(to my ears)

 

[ascaso]

Stanko is one of my preferred trumpet player !
Even if the best is/was Lester imho.
AEoC my preferred combo
Many thanks !

 

[Monsterzero]

Could someone please make a comparison between ZMF Atticus and Audeze LCD-3?
In particular, which is the best for Metal/Rock?

Thanks!

IMO the Atticus,by a wide margin. I have not heard the LCD4,but the Atticus has better mids(guitars/vocals/keyboards) than either the LCD2 or 3.

 

[TheRock99]

Thanks

 

[Uncle Monty]

Take your time Uncle Monty, I can wait, but I'm very interested on your opinion on the differences between XC and Eikon.
Happy listening !

Well, I really like my XCs, especially since having the diaphragms upgraded a year or two ago. They're a lot of fun, very colourful with a big soundstage for a closed back - quite the opposite of the analytical Senn820 which was just boring to my ears. The only drawback with them is they can be a bit shouty with some loud music, a bit 'in your face' and slightly harsh in the high frequencies. Now and again a track would come along that was a little hard going on the XCs, but it was never boring or dry. Only had the Eikons a few hours and they're far from broken-in, however it's immediately obvious that they're smoother with a slightly smaller soundstage, easier on the ear, darker.

 

[heliosphann]

IMO the Atticus,by a wide margin. I have not heard the LCD4,but the Atticus has better mids(guitars/vocals/keyboards) than either the LCD2 or 3.

Unless you have a pair of pre-fazor Unicorn LCD2/3's...

 

[aut0maticdan]

Received my Cocobolo Eikons 20mins ago and they're very coherent; looking forward to spending some quality time with them...

Really looking forward to your impressions through the TT2/mscaler! Hope to have that arrangement as chord parts make their way across the Atlantic.

 

[Uncle Monty]

Really looking forward to your impressions through the TT2/mscaler! Hope to have that arrangement as chord parts make their way across the Atlantic.

What can I say? Headphone heaven.

 

[ngoshawk]

My humble review of @PinkyPowers Atticus. Stellar, simply superb: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/zm...er-over-ear-full-size-headphone.21977/reviews

 

[claud W]

Looking forward to Uncle Monty's comparison.

 

[JerryLeeds]

Can we purchase an Atticus with the fancy black hardware used for the newer model ZMF headphones?