Neurochrome HP-1. Still the most transparent/neutral/reference headamps I've come across.
Congratulations! They are an exciting Headphone.My Bokeh shipped out Thursday with expected delivery Monday. It's out for delivery today!! Woo!!! Hopefully I will have my pair in my hands within a few hours. What a great weekend surprise
With protein pads I actually think the Bokeh hits harder than the Atticus. IMO it’s the hardest hitting ZMF to date.
I've never really compared them directly, but I have a good idea of how they both sound. I'd happily compare them for you, but unfortunately I've had hyperacusis in one of my ears, and I haven't been able to listen to headphones for the last 3 months.
Aww man, hope the hyperacusis clears out soon. My old ears have a bit of tinnitus due to occupational loud noise exposure and I have to adjust to the slight ear-ringing.I've never really compared them directly, but I have a good idea of how they both sound. I'd happily compare them for you, but unfortunately I've had hyperacusis in one of my ears, and I haven't been able to listen to headphones for the last 3 months.
The Bokeh has a very fun tilted sound, with your typical meaty ZMF midrange and bountiful bass. The LCP drivers are pretty unique and lively sounding, with snappy and nimble qualities.
In wired mode the Solitaire T has a more refined, reference sound. The bass is very controlled and not nearly as boosted as the Bokeh. Both headphones have very well tuned treble range. The T does have that trademark Biocell sound that's somewhat smooth and rounded, so it doesn't come across as being very cold or sterile. Can't really comment much on the staging of them, although neither are as big as the AC/VC.
As far as the overall sound of them, I'd put them as being more different than they are similar. Both are great closed backs, and I enjoy them both quite a lot. I just wish the T had slightly bigger cups/ear pads.
Thats a beauty! I had to tell me self numerous times that I'm happy with my red limba ones when I was in the ZMF roomPicked these out this past Saturday at the NYC CanJam and really enjoying them. The natural Limba is gorgeous and I like the matte finish. Got a sweet B-stock discount on them since they have a slight fill in the tree knot.
After a couple days I'd say it retains a lot of dynamic ZMF magic I like with extra bass. I'm kind of a bass/heavy-beat listener anyway so this works for me.
I can see where some savings are done in the build quality and comfort but overall still a nice solid HP. I'd put it as more refined in sound and quality than my Fostex TR-X00 closed back which also has a lot of bass.
Aww man, hope the hyperacusis clears out soon. My old ears have a of bit tinnitus due to occupational loud noise exposure and I have to adjust to the slight ear-ringing.
Picked these out this past Saturday at the NYC CanJam and really enjoying them. The natural Limba is gorgeous and I like the matte finish. Got a sweet B-stock discount on them since they have a slight fill in the tree knot.
After a couple days I'd say it retains a lot of dynamic ZMF magic I like with extra bass. I'm kind of a bass/heavy-beat listener anyway so this works for me.
I can see where some savings are done in the build quality and comfort but overall still a nice solid HP. I'd put it as more refined in sound and quality than my Fostex TR-X00 closed back which also has a lot of bass.
First, I hope the hyperacusis clears up soon. That is grim. Thanks very much for the impressions based on your recollection which are helpful and confirm my own general sense of things having demoed the STs in store and having ACs at work. Tricky decision ahead... The STs have massive versatility and better portability on their side... but it sounds as if the Bokahs would be a superb second high end pair and the new finish is fantastic. The ACs so far have spoiled other headphones for me.I've never really compared them directly, but I have a good idea of how they both sound. I'd happily compare them for you, but unfortunately I've had hyperacusis in one of my ears, and I haven't been able to listen to headphones for the last 3 months.
The Bokeh has a very fun tilted sound, with your typical meaty ZMF midrange and bountiful bass. The LCP drivers are pretty unique and lively sounding, with snappy and nimble qualities.
In wired mode the Solitaire T has a more refined, reference sound. The bass is very controlled and not nearly as boosted as the Bokeh. Both headphones have very well tuned treble range. The T does have that trademark Biocell sound that's somewhat smooth and rounded, so it doesn't come across as being very cold or sterile. Can't really comment much on the staging of them, although neither are as big as the AC/VC.
As far as the overall sound of them, I'd put them as being more different than they are similar. Both are great closed backs, and I enjoy them both quite a lot. I just wish the T had slightly bigger cups/ear pads.
