[CaptainFantastic]

I’ll add to that by noting the importance of a good fit/seal and the right amping (and even tube choice, in some amps).

I love my AC with a passion, but I gained much more respect for my VC after I replaced the steel portion of the headband and got the clamping force needed/proper seal.

With the Telefunken driver (input? ) tubes I use in my Woo OTL amp, the VC slaps and slams! (It sounds great with other driver tubes too, but the G-73Rs add a lot to the bass depth and impact.

I'm about to do this (steel band replacement) on my AO. Which video did you follow to get it right?

 

[AudioDuck]

I'm about to do this (steel band replacement) on my AO. Which video did you follow to get it right?

I used the one below, and with the right hex key it’s a cinch. Though I managed to get the ZMF logo on the “wrong” side, but I don’t care that much as I only have three headphones and no trouble identifying my VC…

 

[erics75]

Any AC users running BE2 solid lamb pads on theirs? I am seriously torn on which I prefer, the stock Caldera lamb pads or the BE2 solid lambs. The Caldera pads give a bit more bass emphasis, but man the BE2 to my ears is just plain fun! It takes away just a hint of bass, but adds more air in the mids/treble, which I'm really liking. It's not as airy as the Caldera suede pads, but not too far off, and with more bass than those. It's a nice middle ground. With the Caldera lamb pads sometimes vocals are a bit too far back for my liking, but not so with the BE2. But then I miss that bit of bass lost... First world problems huh? Either way, the AC is so engaging. For all the Aegis/AC owners, how is the synergy? If anyone is lucky enough to have that and also a DNA Stratus, how do those two compare?

 

[idairyou]

May finally time to pull the trigger on the AC.

 

[ThanatosVI]

May finally time to pull the trigger on the AC.

Caldera closed coming!

 

[idairyou]

Caldera closed coming!

Caldera Closed is on the must buy list for me.

I was going to hold off on the AO till the next ZMF November, but the Cocobolo is really striking.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Caldera Closed is on the must buy list for me.

I was going to hold off on the AO till the next ZMF November, but the Cocobolo is really striking.

I'm still waiting for the custom order Programm.

At some point I might want an AO, AC, CO, and CC all from the same wood.

 

[thingwfeathers]

May finally time to pull the trigger on the AC.

That Caldera Closed looks nuts :O

 

[Quadrangulator]

Those Caldera closed. Oh, man. Straight to the top of the short list on looks alone.

 

[AnyDave]

Caldera Closed is on the must buy list for me.

I was going to hold off on the AO till the next ZMF November, but the Cocobolo is really striking.

Were all pretty jazzed about the Caldera Closed. A lot of effort went into it and we’re hoping everybody else digs it, too.

 

[zach915m]

That Caldera Closed looks nuts :O

New thread on the LTD editions too: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf...ule-for-caldera-closed-and-bokeh-open.971900/

 

[goldwerger]

New thread on the LTD editions too: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf...ule-for-caldera-closed-and-bokeh-open.971900/

 

[Huntersknoll]

Today I finally got what people are talking about when they say this headphone stages outside the cups
Don't get me wrong the soundstage is great but I mostly listen to hardcore, indie, and indie-pop/ect so soundstage really isn't a main focus in that music.

Well let me tell you what. Today I was listening to Faye Webster's Car Therapy Sessions. She takes a few of her song and does them with an orchestra. There was a harp in one of the songs on the right side and this thing sounded like it was 2 feet outside the cup. I legit listened played that part a few times and was amazed. I've owned these headphones coming up on a year and they STILL surprise me.

 

[senseitedj]

Today I finally got what people are talking about when they say this headphone stages outside the cups
Don't get me wrong the soundstage is great but I mostly listen to hardcore, indie, and indie-pop/ect so soundstage really isn't a main focus in that music.

Well let me tell you what. Today I was listening to Faye Webster's Car Therapy Sessions. She takes a few of her song and does them with an orchestra. There was a harp in one of the songs on the right side and this thing sounded like it was 2 feet outside the cup. I legit listened played that part a few times and was amazed. I've owned these headphones coming up on a year and they STILL surprise me.

I am sometimes not sure if the sound is coming from my speakers or my headphones.. the staging is that good

 

[erics75]

Bruce's new album sounds amazing on the AC! Running the BE2 lamb pads, the extra air they bring really open up the sound.

Crazy how good his voice still is at his age and all the throat issues he's having. Whoever is on the drums is excellent as well.