[drumtones]

Very impressed with these cans; I prefer them to the LCD2c & think they are on par with DC Aeon Flow & DT1990. Further proof for me that there is no correlation between price and performance when it comes to audio gear.

 

[Mark Hudson]

I ordered a Verum 1 in April 2022, as events unfolded I doubted that I would ever see the headphone arrive, the city was under direct attack by the real monsters in this scenario; soldiers who were murdering and raping thousands of innocent civilians.

At first I was ashamed that I had ordered a pair of headphones when such a conflict had already begun but I am now proud of the fact that I supported a producer and a country in such dire circumstances.


After 4½ months…..

during which time I didn’t think it appropriate to contact him;

“Hi, Sorry about the bombings and all that but when are you going to ship my headphones?”

I decided that if I was able to throw £320 at a pair of headphones which I didn’t need then I must be wealthy enough to kiss goodbye to the money.


….. I received an email,

_________________________________________

Hello.

Yesterday I've finally shipped your headphones.

Tracking: RD610240735UA

My country is at war and my city Kharkov is in the epicenter of russian invasion.

Kharkov is heavily damaged, bombing and missile attacks every day. Civilian and soldiers are dying every day.

Despite this I do my best to deliver headphones to clients.

Thanks for understanding and support!


p.s. It'll help me a lot if after receiving Verum 1 you'll share your impressions about our product through forums, youtube comments, facebook, instagram etc and your other social medias.

Igor


Verum Audio

_________________________________________


Somehow the headphones made their way out of the country and arrived in a simple cardboard box plastered with over 40 stamps!

Igor is a controversial character, you have probably seen the reactions about things he's said echoing around the internet. People say all sorts of impolite things on the internet, it brings out a kind of collective Tourettes, we're sitting at home with our unguarded thoughts, somehow the brain see's fit to write things it wouldn't dream of saying to a real person in front of them.

I expect he was getting impatient messages from buyers and reacting with equal frustration; in these febrile times extreme words are scattered without regard and offence is a hair trigger away from giving and receiving.

I don’t know if this statement from Igor has been viewed by many people, I suspect that reports of his crimes have prevented much investigation once judgement had been passed but I think it’s only fair that his response and apology be presented.

_________________________________________


Apology & Explanation regarding controversy surrounding Verum


Hello. My name is Igor and I'm the guy who created Verum Audio and I want to explain my behavior that took place 2 years ago and since then generate controversy each time my name is mentioned in social medias.

First of all I want everybody who is reading this text to understand a few things about myself - I was born in the Soviet Union, not an ideal state to say the least (but what state is ideal after all?). But one thing about USSR is undeniable: in a country that was formed by 15 republics, each with its own dominant nation, racial and ethnical equality was unquestionable. Systematic racism never existed in the country where I was born - that was a core basis of USSR. And jokes about national differences is in a core DNA of all Soviet people.

So when BLM protests took places in the USA and the vast majority of European countries, I must confess that all this looked for me comical. Especially when people that were never slave masters apologized and took a knee to people who were never slaves after police murdering recidivist criminal.

So 2 years ago, indeed I've made several very insensitive, off-colour and as I now understand disgusting jokes. After that, I've received a furious backlash from some members of the audiophile community. Since then, I've educated myself, have better understanding about what has happened and still have a place in western society and really ashamed of myself and apologize for the words I've said and to people whose feeling were heart.

I never had any intention to contribute to racism, racial inequality or to humiliate people based on their ethnicity. I've waited 2 years to have a platform to say all this and a sign that I've understood my mistakes that during those 2 years I haven't generated any controversy and simply trying to do my work honestly.

But what upset me most that from unknown reason random people are connecting my name without any evidence to the things I've never said or did and spreading different types of lie about me:

1. Homophobia - I've never in my life even wrote a line of anything even remotely connected with LGBT. I don't know what I need to write more? If I'm wrong - show me my messages.

2. Antisemitism - that's my favorite. I'm a Jew. I hope I also don't need to comment anything further.

3. Threats after a bad review to YouTuber that is called MAX SETTINGS. That's a nonsense. If I've ever made a threat after a bad review, then please find a bad review of Verum 1 after which I supposedly should be mad. In fact, in now deleted review on his channel I've received the best possible review I can dream - he said that Verum 1 is a poisonous for market because of low price\high quality combination. And when I've discussed that review with some guy at Discord I've joked that if Verum 1 is a poison then Verum 2 will definitely will be an anthrax and I need to verify If that "Max Setting" is immune to it.

There was no direct or indirect threats of any form. Hell! I didn't even speaked with that YouTuber after review.


And I've received direct threats in PM about DOXX-ing, beating my ass etc. I don't think it's interesting to community but all screenshots and emails are saved.

Frankly speaking, for a single-man company who is writing my real home address as return address on boxes with headphones those threats caused some anxiety.


In conclusion I want to say that I'm thankful to everyone who read all of this, and I hope that despite my limited English I've explained myself and convinced you that I've understood my mistakes, changed my attitude and never had any evil intentions.

_____________________


As for the headphones; they are wonderful, I’ve never heard such a step up in sound quality with my ho-hum budget equipment and modest means, I no longer listen to any of the other 5 headphones and I won’t be buying any more.

 

[arpinnurmela]

I ordered a Verum 1 in April 2022, as events unfolded I doubted that I would ever see the headphone arrive, the city was under direct attack by the real monsters in this scenario; soldiers who were murdering and raping thousands of innocent civilians.

At first I was ashamed that I had ordered a pair of headphones when such a conflict had already begun but I am now proud of the fact that I supported a producer and a country in such dire circumstances.


After 4½ months…..

during which time I didn’t think it appropriate to contact him;

“Hi, Sorry about the bombings and all that but when are you going to ship my headphones?”

I decided that if I was able to throw £320 at a pair of headphones which I didn’t need then I must be wealthy enough to kiss goodbye to the money.


….. I received an email,

_________________________________________

Hello.

Yesterday I've finally shipped your headphones.

Tracking: RD610240735UA

My country is at war and my city Kharkov is in the epicenter of russian invasion.

Kharkov is heavily damaged, bombing and missile attacks every day. Civilian and soldiers are dying every day.

Despite this I do my best to deliver headphones to clients.

Thanks for understanding and support!


p.s. It'll help me a lot if after receiving Verum 1 you'll share your impressions about our product through forums, youtube comments, facebook, instagram etc and your other social medias.

Igor


Verum Audio

_________________________________________


Somehow the headphones made their way out of the country and arrived in a simple cardboard box plastered with over 40 stamps!

Igor is a controversial character, you have probably seen the reactions about things he's said echoing around the internet. People say all sorts of impolite things on the internet, it brings out a kind of collective Tourettes, we're sitting at home with our unguarded thoughts, somehow the brain see's fit to write things it wouldn't dream of saying to a real person in front of them.

I expect he was getting impatient messages from buyers and reacting with equal frustration; in these febrile times extreme words are scattered without regard and offence is a hair trigger away from giving and receiving.

I don’t know if this statement from Igor has been viewed by many people, I suspect that reports of his crimes have prevented much investigation once judgement had been passed but I think it’s only fair that his response and apology be presented.

_________________________________________


Apology & Explanation regarding controversy surrounding Verum


Hello. My name is Igor and I'm the guy who created Verum Audio and I want to explain my behavior that took place 2 years ago and since then generate controversy each time my name is mentioned in social medias.

First of all I want everybody who is reading this text to understand a few things about myself - I was born in the Soviet Union, not an ideal state to say the least (but what state is ideal after all?). But one thing about USSR is undeniable: in a country that was formed by 15 republics, each with its own dominant nation, racial and ethnical equality was unquestionable. Systematic racism never existed in the country where I was born - that was a core basis of USSR. And jokes about national differences is in a core DNA of all Soviet people.

So when BLM protests took places in the USA and the vast majority of European countries, I must confess that all this looked for me comical. Especially when people that were never slave masters apologized and took a knee to people who were never slaves after police murdering recidivist criminal.

So 2 years ago, indeed I've made several very insensitive, off-colour and as I now understand disgusting jokes. After that, I've received a furious backlash from some members of the audiophile community. Since then, I've educated myself, have better understanding about what has happened and still have a place in western society and really ashamed of myself and apologize for the words I've said and to people whose feeling were heart.

I never had any intention to contribute to racism, racial inequality or to humiliate people based on their ethnicity. I've waited 2 years to have a platform to say all this and a sign that I've understood my mistakes that during those 2 years I haven't generated any controversy and simply trying to do my work honestly.

But what upset me most that from unknown reason random people are connecting my name without any evidence to the things I've never said or did and spreading different types of lie about me:

1. Homophobia - I've never in my life even wrote a line of anything even remotely connected with LGBT. I don't know what I need to write more? If I'm wrong - show me my messages.

2. Antisemitism - that's my favorite. I'm a Jew. I hope I also don't need to comment anything further.

3. Threats after a bad review to YouTuber that is called MAX SETTINGS. That's a nonsense. If I've ever made a threat after a bad review, then please find a bad review of Verum 1 after which I supposedly should be mad. In fact, in now deleted review on his channel I've received the best possible review I can dream - he said that Verum 1 is a poisonous for market because of low price\high quality combination. And when I've discussed that review with some guy at Discord I've joked that if Verum 1 is a poison then Verum 2 will definitely will be an anthrax and I need to verify If that "Max Setting" is immune to it.

There was no direct or indirect threats of any form. Hell! I didn't even speaked with that YouTuber after review.


And I've received direct threats in PM about DOXX-ing, beating my ass etc. I don't think it's interesting to community but all screenshots and emails are saved.

Frankly speaking, for a single-man company who is writing my real home address as return address on boxes with headphones those threats caused some anxiety.


In conclusion I want to say that I'm thankful to everyone who read all of this, and I hope that despite my limited English I've explained myself and convinced you that I've understood my mistakes, changed my attitude and never had any evil intentions.

_____________________


As for the headphones; they are wonderful, I’ve never heard such a step up in sound quality with my ho-hum budget equipment and modest means, I no longer listen to any of the other 5 headphones and I won’t be buying any more.

Thank you for posting Igor’s words.

 

[arpinnurmela]

Still Comfortably Stunning​

I've continued running my Verum One with the same setup I had while writing my extended review. My same handbuilt air gapped solid silver wire interconnects and headphone cable. An upgraded Naim Headline clone with a Panasonic multibit cd player as source.

There are times when I think I've over-hyped these headphones until I play music on them. Usually, if an audiophile system of mine isn't near perfect, I get anxiety and start to over think the deficiencies. And as such all of my systems have deficiencies that I just have to put out of mind... except for my VerumS. This system has been and remains the most comfortable listening experience I have out of all my systems. The balance of sound quality to wide musical genre performance always leaves me blown away.

Admittedly, I have yet to try a few things on the VerumS. I haven't tried my dedicated line. Nor have I tried my reference multibit CD player. I honestly haven't felt compelled to do this. I am somewhat lazy... but I think the time has come to see what else I may be leaving on the table.

 

[LostnAmerica]

I was intrigued enough to search and find a pair of MkII's. Arriving soon, excited about the sound of these. Thx for the insight.
Cheers

 

[LostnAmerica]

Lightnin' Hopkins - self titled​

Always one of the best attributes of the VerumS are straight vocals. It's just one of their most potent positive attributes. Man, woman, whatever... these nail vocals so incredibly well. They have a vivaciousness, a life, that always comes across. This particular blues album was his first LP and it's just him and his guitar. His vocals are beautifully presented and you can almost tell how far away from the mic he is, as he is clearly moving around a bit as he's being recorded. His guttural quality is well reproduced when he goes low. And his higher register, or normal register, is strong. And when he belts, the VerumS present a smooth transition that is very believable, as if you were in the recording studio. His guitar seems mic'd decently, but in the master it definitely takes a back seat to his voice. And he has an original rhythm that will cause you to move along in agreement, and the VerumS keep it casual but unrelenting at the same time. When Hopkins ramps up the guitar it is beautifully combined with voice. A window into time, this album is. And the VerumS make it a very beautiful window.

Nice, Lightnin'' made some amazing music.

 

[sofastreamer]

unfortunately emphasised upper mids and treble is a no go in my books. thank you for the great review!

 

[Tano]

unfortunately emphasised upper mids and treble is a no go in my books. thank you for the great review!

Are you talking about the Verum one? Cause it doesn't have emphasized upper mids and treble at all.

 

[sofastreamer]

Are you talking about the Verum one? Cause it doesn't have emphasized upper mids and treble at all.

but this is what the initial review says

 

[arpinnurmela]

but this is what the initial review says

Sort of... mids are very high quality, and the highs arent over emphasized but clearly present (not offensive). With the stock headphone cable I find the lows to exist but not as much as I would like.

I went through a long journey of building my own cable, upgrading that cable with extremely high quality plugs, upgrading internal wiring inside of the amplifier, building my own interconnects, and even upgrading jacks. The end result is extremely judicious bass. I won't call the bass as over emphasized in any way at all. When I have recordings with very low bass tones the Verum One are definitely doing proper justice to the low end. However, there are plenty of headphones with a more Harmon curve where bass is over emphasized. I personally can't stand that in a headphone, car, or home system, but I 100% understand how that could be someone else's cup of tea.

Upper mids have a touch of forwardness, which I am okay with personally. I've seen a couple of frequency response graphs that both showed the Verum One to have a bump around the 4k mark, which would explain this forwardness.

Otherwise, the Verum One are extremely flat sounding to my ear and have the capacity to drop a clean and ridiculous beat. I have numerous albums that the headphone will literally be slightly vibrating due to the low end. And yet, zero perceived distortion on my end.

So, think pretty much flat except for a mild bump around 4k. Also, upstream gear, including cables, make a big difference on these headphones. They scale hard.

 

[sofastreamer]

Sort of... mids are very high quality, and the highs arent over emphasized but clearly present (not offensive). With the stock headphone cable I find the lows to exist but not as much as I would like.

I went through a long journey of building my own cable, upgrading that cable with extremely high quality plugs, upgrading internal wiring inside of the amplifier, building my own interconnects, and even upgrading jacks. The end result is extremely judicious bass. I won't call the bass as over emphasized in any way at all. When I have recordings with very low bass tones the Verum One are definitely doing proper justice to the low end. However, there are plenty of headphones with a more Harmon curve where bass is over emphasized. I personally can't stand that in a headphone, car, or home system, but I 100% understand how that could be someone else's cup of tea.

Upper mids have a touch of forwardness, which I am okay with personally. I've seen a couple of frequency response graphs that both showed the Verum One to have a bump around the 4k mark, which would explain this forwardness.

Otherwise, the Verum One are extremely flat sounding to my ear and have the capacity to drop a clean and ridiculous beat. I have numerous albums that the headphone will literally be slightly vibrating due to the low end. And yet, zero perceived distortion on my end.

So, think pretty much flat except for a mild bump around 4k. Also, upstream gear, including cables, make a big difference on these headphones. They scale hard.

thank you for clarifying things further! very interesting read!