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Thanks so much for get impressions guys, really appreciate it. The versatility of shaping the sound to taste with pads (and filter in the case of the atrium) seems really versatile, which is great
Yeah, pad rolling is the great advantage of ZMFs. I was listening to VO with BE2 pads last night, which is the most Utopia-like setup, i.e. most treble-present. So that’s what was on my mind when I wrote that. But VO can definitely be made a warmer headphone with pad swaps, you’re right.
Wow, very pretty Cocobolo! I love it when the music AND the wood grain have layers to them. Enjoy!
So finally joined the club
Had it a week and can not stop listening to these… only tried it with my Burson but really amazing, will try it with my tube amp soon..
It pairs with the soloist very nicely! I really enjoy mine on it.
So finally joined the club
Had it a week and can not stop listening to these… only tried it with my Burson but really amazing, will try it with my tube amp soon..
Atrium for sure for what you're describing as preferences. Do you know about the upcoming ZMF November sale, though not sure how that works with international purchases? Usually some new b-stock headphones for the price of or less than used listings and you get the lifetime driver warranty that you don't get when buying used, though ZMF driver failure seems like a non-issue.Hi All
(cross post from the Verite Open thread)
I've got upgraditis again, and was looking for some advice from existing ZMF owners. I currently have the Focal Clear (OG) as my daily, and I really enjoy the tonality, punchiness, and versatility of them as I tend to listen to a wide variety of genres. I find the comfort great on the Focals as well, as the weight is not too bad. I had the LCD2C's previously, and the weight on those did get to me after about 2 hours. (I think 500g is just about the upper limit of what I'd consider comfy for prolonged periods of time)
I am, however, looking for a bit of a change, and I figured that the ZMF Verite Open or Atrium might be a nice alternative, without sacrificing too much in terms of a solid tonality (I do occasionally use EQ, but would prefer that the stock tonality is good as well).
So basically, what I'm after is something with good punchiness and clarity, but with added detail and space (soundstaging on the Clears are ok, but not the widest. That said, soundstage is not really the priority). Something I can enjoy for hours without any fatigue (the Clears do occasionally cause some fatigue over time, depending on the genre I'm listening to) is generally what I have gathered from reading reviews of ZMF headphones.
For those that have listened to both, what would the recommendation be? And would it be a worthwhile upgrade in terms of technicalities etc., or a bit of a side-grade at this level?
The other alternative would be to maybe stick to what I know, in the sense of chasing an OG Utopia instead.
P.S., I would likely be looking at chasing a used pair in either case, so the used prices of the ZMF's would be closer to the price of a used Utopia (around the $2000 mark).
Thanks in advance
Looking forward to a review I’m also looking for another pair though a closed back so maybe VC or if I can wait for the rumored Atrium Closed..I am reading a lot of VO and Atrium comparisons here the last bit. The only two ZMFs I had not had yet were VO and Atrium. Got the VO last week and will get the Atrium next Monday. Then do what I thoroughly enjoy is take a deep dive comparing VO and Atrium. That will take me away from my latest deep dive which was comparing Expanse and Stealth
The ZMF wood and fit are just amazing. Very enjoyable and comfortable feeling with beautiful sound on top of that! A work of art!
Not rumored, confirmed by Zach;Looking forward to a review I’m also looking for another pair though a closed back so maybe VC or if I can wait for the rumored Atrium Closed..