[Monsterzero]

Considering our age, I don't think debating the semantics of current slang is appropriate.

...or even practicable.

Don't know about you, but I get maybe 50"-60" of coherence per day (on average).

Meanwhile.....Me this afternoon

 

[Pharmaboy]

Meanwhile.....Me this afternoon

You're better-looking for sure...but that's a badass t-shirt, isn't it?

 

[pravous]

Tonights listening




rolled in a pair of Ken Rad 6J5 and a pair of Tung Sol 7802 (unobtanium) in the Glacier
In the Lampi we have a USAF 596 and a pair of Gold Lion KT77

One of the better tune combos I've rolled in awhile. Very deep stage, and great imaging...oh and lots o' bass

For tunes, im rocking some Eilen Jewell

Thanks once again for the music recommendation. If you get a chance the Ken Rad 7193 work very well with that roll as well.

 

[ckhirnigs113]

Thanks once again for the music recommendation. If you get a chance the Ken Rad 7193 work very well with that roll as well.

Giving this a listen myself. Very well-recorded stuff! I like what I’m hearing so far.

 

[zach915m]

Cocobolo is up: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/hot-cup-summer/products/atrium-ltd-cocobolo

 

[zach915m]

Also just a reminder of the staggered schedule tomorrow:

Atrium Cocobolo LTD (7/17 (sunday): 8AM CST/6AM PST

Atrium Macassar Ebony and Verite Closed Macassar Ebony (5 Units each!) 7/17 (sunday): 8:30AM CST/6:30AM PST

Atrium, auteur Classic, Verite Open and Closed and Aeolus Stabilized and Resin: 7/17 (sunday): 9AM CST/7AM PST

Verite Open and Closed B Stock 7/17 (sunday): 9:05AM CST/7:05AM PST OR immediately AFTER the stabilized/resin goes live.

 

[Takarajima]

New Atrium purchasers must be hesitating now. Cocobolo vs Macassar Ebony vs Stabilized/Resin (not all but some looks incredibly gorgeous to my eyes).

 

[phthora]

Cocobolo is up: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/hot-cup-summer/products/atrium-ltd-cocobolo

Are the blonde spots common to this batch of wood? Does it all have around that level of figuring?

 

[zach915m]

Are the blonde spots common to this batch of wood? Does it all have around that level of figuring?

A number of the boards we bought have sap wood, but I wouldn't assume you'll get a blond piece of sap wood. Most are brick red, we will choose what wood we feel works best with each grille, rod and chassis choice.

 

[wkesquire]

Also just a reminder of the staggered schedule tomorrow:

Atrium Cocobolo LTD (7/17 (sunday): 8AM CST/6AM PST

Atrium Macassar Ebony and Verite Closed Macassar Ebony (5 Units each!) 7/17 (sunday): 8:30AM CST/6:30AM PST

Atrium, auteur Classic, Verite Open and Closed and Aeolus Stabilized and Resin: 7/17 (sunday): 9AM CST/7AM PST

Verite Open and Closed B Stock 7/17 (sunday): 9:05AM CST/7:05AM PST OR immediately AFTER the stabilized/resin goes live.

What an amazing lineup! @zach915m and the team are definitely putting in overtime this week. I love the VC and Atrium I own already, but these 10 ebony sets are truly divine. Congratulations in advance to whoever snags them.

 

[Nago]

Deceiding on a single pair of headphones has never been harder! So many beautiful choices, I constantly change my mind (and I bet I'm not the only one ).

 

[helljudgement]

The Atrium is just so so good. For my preferences, with lamb BE2 pads and Aeolus mesh they just absolutely nail timbral balance, tonal weight, and micro-dynamics with almost best in class imaging and macro-dynamics and are close enough to neutral (my only small complaint). I also don't quite understand the common complaint of less detail compared to other flagships. I pretty much disagree with that assessment but maybe my ears suck.

It's been trading blows with Utopia, my 5-year reference, which has comfortably slayed all other dynamic and planar flagships during ownership. After several months of owning Atrium I'm pretty shocked to feel like it's probably going to dethrone the Utopia. I honestly thought that day would never come for me.

It's on the Mount Rushmore of headphones, IMO. I'm also no ZMF fanboy. This is the first ZMF I've truly liked and I've owned all the open models and the VC.

Thanks for sharing. Amidst the sea of drool for the limited releases(very drool worthy), it's great to read some new impressions on the Atriums. Though it does not share the same presentation and tonal balance as the Utopia, I do find it has similar properties that makes them very comparable.

The Utopia is one of the best sounding gear I've had the pleasure of hearing since I started this hobby nearly 15 years ago. It stood comfortably atop of my list as the one to beat and for my taste there's very little to critique about it's overall sonic coherence. The Atrium is the first headphone I've heard that made me question the Utopia's status as the top dog. The main reason I value the Utopia is it's relatively even and balanced frequency coupled with sheer dynamism with solid and incredibly tight impact akin to getting hit by a shotput. The Atrium for the most part retains that same properties but with a more thunderous BASS, a smoother presentation and to my ears a more natural timbre which further pushes my enjoyment of listening. Not even the Verite does that and that is an incredible headphone in it's own right. The Atrium doesn't scream details or nuance and it is easier to hear into the mix with other flagships with better separation, speed and clarity like the hd800, D8k, Utopia, Verite, Heddphone etc. But nothing is ever lost and is no less detail than other flagships. I've listened to them almost daily with perf mesh and stock universe pads since release and have yet to find a need to switch them out. The more time I've spent listening, the more I feel the Atrium have supplant the Utopia as my new favorite. I've lost all motivation in owning my own Utopia, something I've not thought of since hearing it the first time back in 2017.

Some album I've put on repeat in the past week. Not in order but all having great synergy with the Atrium and all highly recommended.

• Rammstein - Paris, Volkerball
• Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
• Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine
• BB King - Live at Regal
• Pink Floyd - Animals, Wish You Were here
• RHCP - Unlimited Love
• Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, good kid, m.A.A.d city
• John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
• Tool - Fear Inoculum
• Adele - 30
• Dream Theater - Awake

 

[radicus]

I couldn't resist and bought the ltd cocobolo Atrium. Ouch. To play on my Cavalli Liquid Gold. I have an HD800 and an Ether Open to compare it to.

 

[Requia]

I'm sure a lot of the hot cup summer stuff is going to sell fast, but I have a feeling that the Macassar ebony are going to be sold out in a couple minutes. There will always be more stabilized and resin sets, but who knows when or if we'll see that beautiful ebony again.

Had the #5 Atrium in my cart for a while, which surprised me, but I'm glad someone else got it. I kept debating in my head whether my wallet could take that hit.

I'm really excited to see all the photos from new owners for today's drop, though.

 

[Coran]

I absolutely adore my Atriums in Aged Cherry, but goodness those cocobolo make me feel things...