[HumdrumPenguin]

Stock Sapele grain is lovely.

New cable, inspired by/for Aeolus.

Damn son, dat cable. If it's not heavy and cost half the price of the headphone, I'd love one just for the looks.

 

[Wes S]

How's the suede headband/top feel?

I have both, and the suede is ridiculously comfortable. The leather is really comfortable, but not as good as suede.

 

[HumdrumPenguin]

I have both, and the suede is ridiculously comfortable. The leather is really comfortable, but not as good as suede.

Does the suede band make your head hot? Do you think it will peel over time? Does it leave much space for the head? My head is medium sized (shouldn’t be an issue). My girl has a bigger had for crying out loud.

 

[Wes S]

Does the suede band make your head hot? Do you think it will peel over time? Does it leave much space for the head? My head is medium sized (shouldn’t be an issue). My girl has a bigger had for crying out loud.

I don't notice the suede being any hotter, and you do loose a few clicks as in it is a bit smaller with the suede. The leather will definitely hold up better, but my suede show no signs of wear after a year. You can also bend the headband for a better fit, with either option.

 

[HumdrumPenguin]

You

I don't notice the suede being any hotter, and you do loose a few clicks as in it is a bit smaller with the suede. The leather will definitely hold up better, but my suede show no signs of wear after a year. You can also bend the headband for a better fit, with either option.

Thanks, I still have a week to decide on that (and on the pads...). I've tried an Atticus once, it had the magnesium chassi and leather headband. I didn't wear it for long (less than 30 min, but seemed quite comfortable).

 

[Wes S]

Thanks, I still have a week to decide on that (and on the pads...). I've tried an Atticus once, it had the magnesium chassi and leather headband. I didn't wear it for long (less than 30 min, but seemed quite comfortable).

You really can't go wrong with either,

 

[breckstar]

I've got no complaints with the leather headband, just was curious how the suede felt. Would entertain it as an option on a second zmf.

 

[Zachik]

I have both, and the suede is ridiculously comfortable. The leather is really comfortable, but not as good as suede.

I don't notice the suede being any hotter, and you do loose a few clicks as in it is a bit smaller with the suede. The leather will definitely hold up better, but my suede show no signs of wear after a year. You can also bend the headband for a better fit, with either option.

Totally agree with Wes. Leather is very comfy but suede is better in the expense of losing couple clicks of extension. My head is average (or smaller than average) size, so not an issue. If you have a watermelon of a head - you might have an issue with the suede.
I could not feel ANY difference in one getting hotter than the other, so that is not a consideration at all.

 

[Verst]

Quick question - if I buy from dealer in my city listed on the ZMF website, would I still have to wait for the production time of 5-10 weeks as stated on the website or would they have stock on hand?

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Quick question - if I buy from dealer in my city listed on the ZMF website, would I still have to wait for the production time of 5-10 weeks as stated on the website or would they have stock on hand?

only your dealer can answer that, we don't know whether they hold stock or not

 

[bryceu]

How's the suede headband/top feel?

Super comfortable. It seems to be a bit tighter across the top than my Verite leather headband, meaning the lower strip of the headband is more suspended, rather than pressed into the upper part of the headband. Not that the leather headband on the Verite was any less comfortable.

 

[Pharmaboy]

only your dealer can answer that

(why does that seem so funny?)

 

[SteveM324]

Is there a difference in SQ between the universe lambskin perforated and universe hybrid perforated pads or is it just a comfort difference?

 

[SteveM324]

I burned in my Aeolus for over 200 hours and I think about 90% of the improvements occurred in the first 100-120 hours. At this point, its tonality and timbre are really great. It's presentation of the soundstage is much different from my VO. The instruments and the vocals seem much closer with the Aeolus. Since I'm used to the more laid presentation of my VO it's taking me some time to get used to the more intimate Aeolus. I can see the Aeolus and the VO being very complementary headphones. I still have a VC coming in about a month or so to add to the mix.

I started out with the universe perforated suede pads but I've changed to the hybrid perforated universe pads. I think I like the hybrid pads slightly better for their greater bass quantity without being overdone. I also tried the Verite and BE2 pads for a short time. I didn't care for the highs with the Verite pads and I think my ears were touching the grille covers making it a bit uncomfortable. The BE2 pads were very good but I didn't spend a lot of time with them so I will give them a more lengthy listen soon.

 

[SteveM324]

Last night I switched from my Norne Silvergarde S3 cable to my Wywires Platinum cable. I also switched back to the universe perforated suede pads. I think the Wywires cable improved the bass, and improved the soundstage. The universe perforated suede pads are sounding great in combination with the cable change. I love female vocals on this headphone!