Would recommend anyone buying the ZMF Verite C to request the Auteur Hybrid pads - they really seem to work better than the standard Auteur and Universe pads supplied (I hated the Universe).
Based on my previous experience with the Auteur pads, I do believe they can provide benefits to the Verite Closed over the stock Universe pads. Absolutely the Auteur pads will tone the bass quantity down, with the tradeoff being a bit more tightness, but I think it'll also provide benefits in the mid-range presentation as well as modify the soundstage quite noticeably.
For my tastes, the Auteur pads provide some of these benefits I seek, but I think its preference driven ultimately. I have Be2 pads, which I'm excited to try and will report back on.