[mjstealey]

To my ears there is definitely slightly more treble energy with the Titan mesh compared to the older bop mesh. I find that to be positive overall as I usually run the OG Aeolus pads which are warmer than the Universe pads. The newer Titan mesh has good synergy with the OG Aeolus pads.

I recently swapped to the Acoustic Titan Mesh on a pair of 2019 Blackwoods and felt the same about the treble energy.
Attributed this mainly to the central direct-to-my-ear holes in the Titan mesh vs. no holes in the bopp mesh even if they measure the same overall.

In the process I also noticed a subtle change in the newer model baffles vs the older model baffles
- newer models have 3 holes in the baffle (2022 Canary)
- older models have 2 holes in the baffle (2019 African Blackwood)

As I was comparing the two Aeolus to each other I emailed @zach915m about the change and he had the following response

We changed the amount of Baffle holes when we switched from using the OG aeolus pads to the current Universe pads. If you recall, we used to use Aeolus pads as the stock pad on the aeolus, and now Universe. So it was to accommodate the airflow change when we changed stock pads.

So if using the same pad there might be a slight difference, but that other version may also have the Aeolus pads, in which case the current pads will sound different.

 

[BooUrns]

Hello Everybody! Sorry to derail the thread a bit, but I wanted to let you know that tomorrow, Sunday ( Jan 22nd) Zach and I will be livestreaming with @TylersEclectic and talking about what's ahead for ZMF in 2023. I think there was some conjecture in one of the ZMF threads... something about electrostats and potential brain implantations...

In all seriousness-- we are excited to talk with Tyler and love seeing familiar names and new ones alike pop into the chat!

The place to be is here:
YouTube Live Stream Link

So to recap:

Tomorrow: January 22, 2023
7:00 PM Central Standard Time

...and apologies in advance for anyone subbed to multiple ZMF threads for the cross posts, BUTTTTT, if you're subbed to multiple ZMF threads you might as well tune in!

 

[mjstealey]

Hello Everybody! Sorry to derail the thread a bit, but I wanted to let you know that tomorrow, Sunday ( Jan 22nd) Zach and I will be livestreaming with @TylersEclectic and talking about what's ahead for ZMF in 2023. I think there was some conjecture in one of the ZMF threads... something about electrostats and potential brain implantations...

In all seriousness-- we are excited to talk with Tyler and love seeing familiar names and new ones alike pop into the chat!

The place to be is here:
YouTube Live Stream Link

So to recap:

Tomorrow: January 22, 2023
7:00 PM Central Standard Time

...and apologies in advance for anyone subbed to multiple ZMF threads for the cross posts, BUTTTTT, if you're subbed to multiple ZMF threads you might as well tune in!

This isn't a de-rail, it's more like a re-rail to get back on track with why we're in this or any other ZMF threads in the first place!
Looking forward to you, Zach, and Tyler hanging out and sharing what's on the ZMF roadmap for 2023

Thank you for the info @BooUrns

 

[BooUrns]

This isn't a de-rail, it's more like a re-rail to get back on track with why we're in this or any other ZMF threads in the first place!
Looking forward to you, Zach, and Tyler hanging out and sharing what's on the ZMF roadmap for 2023

Thank you for the info @BooUrns

Well shucks, thanks! haha looking forward to it!!

 

[RestoredSparda]

A good friend sold me his Blackwood Aeolus. These are my "forever Aeolus". Interested to compare to my previous Sapele pair.

 

[Klmahnn]

Blackwood is so special. Well worth the weight penalty.

 

[jonathan c]

Blackwood is so special. Well worth the weight penalty.

…which is offset by the ergonomic ZMF headband…

 

[Klmahnn]

…which is offset by the ergonomic ZMF headband…

Offset yes. But it exists relative to lighter woods, no way around it.

Having said that, my Blackwood VC with copper rods is perfectly comfortable for all day use. Where I feel the weight is when I hold them in my hands. They feel super heavy and solid and it makes them feel all the more premium for it

 

[mjstealey]

A good friend sold me his Blackwood Aeolus. These are my "forever Aeolus". Interested to compare to my previous Sapele pair.

Congratulations on getting the LTD Blackwood!
The stainless grilles and rods look amazing

Love my Blackwood Aeolus, and am wearing them as I type this

 

[MacMan31]

Just got my aftermarket cable for my Aeolus and it's gorgeous ! So soft and pliable plus the color patern on the paracord goes well with the patern of the cups imo. Just love it. Gotta spoil our babies every once in a while, amirite ?

That version of Aeolus looks awesome. Where did you get the leather headband for them?

 

[mjstealey]

-- [deleted] replying to the wrong thing ... whoops!!

 

[haasaaroni]

That version of Aeolus looks awesome. Where did you get the leather headband for them?

ZMF makes them! They included unique colored cowhide (I think) straps with the ZMF November rarities this year, and possibly also with Hot Cup Summer before that…I forget.

 

[baldybstrd]

That version of Aeolus looks awesome. Where did you get the leather headband for them?

ZMF makes them! They included unique colored cowhide (I think) straps with the ZMF November rarities this year, and possibly also with Hot Cup Summer before that…I forget.

What he said.

 

[MacMan31]

ZMF makes them! They included unique colored cowhide (I think) straps with the ZMF November rarities this year, and possibly also with Hot Cup Summer before that…I forget.

Oh okay. Looks like they are sold separately though on the ZMF site.

 

[RestoredSparda]

Oh okay. Looks like they are sold separately though on the ZMF site.

They don't currently sell limited production unit straps separately. Just plain leather and suede.