purk
Headphoneus Supremus
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So many old timers chatting away. I miss my W2002 with L3000 drivers!!!! I wish I have kept them.
I agree about detail and resolution but they don’t jump out right away because if the warmer tone. It’s not until you spend some time with it that you realize it’s all still there. As said, my only really complaint was just a hint of that closed in sound. All this talk makes me wonder why I sold it
I’m about to enter the world of ZMF, starting with the Caldera and see how that goes.Definitely true. And it's never too late. Put a WTB ad out there, you'll run into a pair eventually.
I’m about to enter the world of ZMF, starting with the Caldera and see how that goes.
The interesting thing is as far as equipment is I stumbled upon the Naim HE and found that has a somewhat L3000 sound signature. Naim is know for their PRaT and find this to be true. Focuses on the rhythm and bass texture over absolute resolution but still pretty resolving. I thought balancing that with the technical Expanse headphone would work for me but think was missing too much of the fun. Hoping ZMF brings that. I haven’t heard any of their headphones yet but looks amazing. Perhaps if that doesn’t work out I’ll be back with the L3000. It’s just ZMF has lifetime warranty.
Yes, still have one I bought from Purk around 10 years ago. And previously had 2 other pairs before that.You have a pair, right? Or no? lol. You just seem so passionate about this lol
I’m about to enter the world of ZMF, starting with the Caldera and see how that goes.
I am trying my hardest to not purchase a Caldera lol
The most disappointing AT product to date in my opinion, is the L5000.
Thanks for that recommendation! You were right, ZMF Solid Universe Lambskin is the best pad for the L3000. The pad I cycle through was the Yaxi, the ZMF Perforated Cowhide slim, the ZMF Solid Auteur Lambskin, and finally the ZMF Solid Universe Lambskin.I’m using the ZMF Solid Universe lambskin - and it’s amazing with the L3000 (I also have the Caldera, and in general ZMF perforated pads don’t work as well as their solid pads for closed back headphones). I highly recommend the above!
Thanks for that recommendation! You were right, ZMF Solid Universe Lambskin is the best pad for the L3000. The pad I cycle through was the Yaxi, the ZMF Perforated Cowhide slim, the ZMF Solid Auteur Lambskin, and finally the ZMF Solid Universe Lambskin.
I liked for the bass/sub-bass on the Cowhide, but I didn't realize how much it was hurting vocals for me. Vocals felt very boring on the Cowhide, but I thought it was because I didn't have my 6V6 tube amp anymore. Me not having my 6V6 tube amp is part of the reason the vocals felt boring to me on the L3000, but when I swapped from the Cowhide to the Solid Auteur pads, the vocals felt satisfying again. I never really appreciated the Yaxi pads because I had them by default with the old AT woodies, but the Yaxi pads were really nice for vocals satisfaction for me.
After all the pad swapping, my favorite two is the ZMF Solid Auteur Lambskin and ZMF Solid Universe Lambskin. The Solid Auteur Lambskin sounded very clean and vocals feel like they had more of a spotlight with these pads. It sounded very clean, but doesn't have the energy that the Solid Universe Lambskin pads bring. I felt like the Solid Auteur Lambskin pads sounded soothing and pleasing to my ears. Even though I liked them more, it kinda defeat the purpose of why I liked the L3000. I felt like the main reason I like the L3000 is for the fun distortion it brings to the table. The Solid Universe Lambskin had more energy in the music, bass guitar had more weight, I get a slight more sub-bass rumble, and vocals took a step back and I hear the music more than the vocals. The Solid Universe Lambskin is the most fun pads I tried with the L3000. Thanks again Goldwerger for the pad recommendation, I really appreciate and Happy New Year!
I still like the Solid Auteur Lambskin a lot, so I stuck them on my W10VTG and it sounds fantastic! Now that's a headphone where I want vocals to have the main spotlight!
I remember spending about that amount of time when I replaced mine. I wonder if they can work like the ZMF pads. Where you can flip the rim of the pads like a sock. It makes it 100x easier to install. The first time trying ZMF pads, brought back horrible memories of replacing the L3000 pads until I learned the flip trick.Phew, cost me another hour to replace my L3000G earpads, but it's worthy
Brand new spare earpads 4->3
Thinking of swapping the old L3000 earpads into my L5000, I don't like the thick L5000 earpads (aka W5000 earpads) at all.
I remember spending about that amount of time when I replaced mine. I wonder if they can work like the ZMF pads. Where you can flip the rim of the pads like a sock. It makes it 100x easier to install. The first time trying ZMF pads, brought back horrible memories of replacing the L3000 pads until I learned the flip trick.
Wow, just noticed you own the green ones. Not sure I remember anyone posting on this site that owned a green pair back in the day.Phew, cost me another hour to replace my L3000G earpads, but it's worthy
Brand new spare earpads 4->3
Thinking of swapping the old L3000 earpads into my L5000, I don't like the thick L5000 earpads (aka W5000 earpads) at all.
Phew, cost me another hour to replace my L3000G earpads, but it's worthy
Brand new spare earpads 4->3
Looks like ZMF pads got good synergy with ATH cans, hope I can see those pads in coming Canjam London.I remember spending about that amount of time when I replaced mine. I wonder if they can work like the ZMF pads. Where you can flip the rim of the pads like a sock. It makes it 100x easier to install. The first time trying ZMF pads, brought back horrible memories of replacing the L3000 pads until I learned the flip trick.