[heliosphann]

Looks like I'll have to make an addition to my Auteur Classic pad comparison.

 

[equalspeace]

I'm loving the Auteur suede perforated pads w the AuC. Started w Auteur lambskin perforated and when I made the swap everything just clicked.

 

[heliosphann]

I'm loving the Auteur suede perforated pads w the AuC. Started w Auteur lambskin perforated and when I made the swap everything just clicked.

I really love the Auteur Suede's as well, and I like to keep them on my personal pair most of the time. They really help the Classic stand apart from the other ZMF's I own.

 

[ApertureSilence]

Auteur is definitely best on suede for me, no question.

 

[LXMc]

I'm loving the Auteur suede perforated pads w the AuC. Started w Auteur lambskin perforated and when I made the swap everything just clicked.

These are definitely my next pickup and I debated between them and the Caldera suede ultras...I also need to find a better storage solution for this amassing collection of headphone pads...

 

[LXMc]

I really love the Auteur Suede's as well, and I like to keep them on my personal pair most of the time. They really help the Classic stand apart from the other ZMF's I own.

I think this is what I'm chasing subconsciously. With the Caldera and Classic, both are kinda in that 'neutral ZMF' territory - they obviously have different strengths within that but I've been tinkering with pads to try and edge them a little further apart.

 

[Pharmaboy]

Looks like I'll have to make an addition to my Auteur Classic pad comparison.

'We may be through with the past, but the past isn't through with us."

 

[Nick727]

Just ordered a pair of the Auteur LTD 2024. Going to be my first ZMF headphone, and I'm excited to join the club. This 4-8 week wait is going to really test my patience!!

 

[David A Silva]

Just ordered a pair of the Auteur LTD 2024. Going to be my first ZMF headphone, and I'm excited to join the club. This 4-8 week wait is going to really test my patience!!

Congrats Nick! I am sure you’ll be very pleased! What wood did you get?

 

[Nick727]

Congrats Nick! I am sure you’ll be very pleased! What wood did you get?

Thank you! I ordered the Mango wood. The color of the wood along with the yellow accents really caught my eye.

Edit: Also, does anyone know what type of case they come in? I noticed the seahorse case wasn't listed as included.

 

[haasaaroni]

Thank you! I ordered the Mango wood. The color of the wood along with the yellow accents really caught my eye.

Edit: Also, does anyone know what type of case they come in? I noticed the seahorse case wasn't listed as included.

I can’t wait to see how these mango sets turn out!

The case should be just the standard ZMF pelican style flight cases. I haven't heard anything to make me think otherwise.

 

[spittis]

Just ordered a pair of the Auteur LTD 2024. Going to be my first ZMF headphone, and I'm excited to join the club. This 4-8 week wait is going to really test my patience!!

Nice choice, the Auteur is probably the best model to start with from the ZMF lineup, IMO.

I finally replaced the stock pads on my OG's with a fresh pair

 

[robo24]

Nice choice, the Auteur is probably the best model to start with from the ZMF lineup, IMO.

I finally replaced the stock pads on my OG's with a fresh pair

Wenge was also almost my first Auteur but I've never seen one in hand. The texture on it looks amazing on such a dark wood, and I usually prefer smoother finishes. With the black grill, it's just gorgeous!

 

[LXMc]

Just a random thought as I listen to my Auteur Classics while I work and my wife has the radio on in the background and takes the occasional work call in our shared office - I've really come to appreciate how these are basically a semi-open/semi-closed headphone. Closed enough to block out general background noise when listening, but open enough that I'm not completely oblivious to someone trying to get my attention. They sit almost perfectly between my Caldera which is very open sounding (almost as much as my 6XX) and my Bokeh (which also benefits from mostly solid pads).

Just looking at the grille and vents, I assume the Atrium open is close to the Caldera in its 'open-ness'?

 

[jonathan c]

Just a random thought as I listen to my Auteur Classics while I work and my wife has the radio on in the background and takes the occasional work call in our shared office - I've really come to appreciate how these are basically a semi-open/semi-closed headphone. Closed enough to block out general background noise when listening, but open enough that I'm not completely oblivious to someone trying to get my attention. They sit almost perfectly between my Caldera which is very open sounding (almost as much as my 6XX) and my Bokeh (which also benefits from mostly solid pads).

Just looking at the grille and vents, I assume the Atrium open is close to the Caldera in its 'open-ness'?

... is the missus part of the 'general background noise'? .... ....