[L0rdGwyn]

Step aside DAPs, I'm prepared to give my impressions of the Bokeh paired with the future of portable audio, it's called a "portable cassette player". Imagine being able to bring an analog audio format with you on the go! Prepare for your music to come alive. Mark my words, this will be big.



I'm only half joking though this is one of the best cassette players released and legitimately sounds amazing with the Bokeh. We all have our use case, this will be mine! Planning to go to CanJam NYC next year if all goes to plan schedule wise. I'll bring a cassette player and a test tape ripped via one of my tube DACs through a full-sized cassette deck (Revox B215) to a high quality tape. You'll see, YOU'LL ALL SEE!!!

 

[LXMc]

Step aside DAPs, I'm prepared to give my impressions of the Bokeh paired with the future of portable audio, it's called a "portable cassette player". Imagine being able to bring an analog audio format with you on the go! Prepare for your music to come alive. Mark my words, this will be big.



I'm only half joking though this is one of the best cassette players released and legitimately sounds amazing with the Bokeh. We all have our use case, this will be mine! Planning to go to CanJam NYC next year if all goes to plan schedule wise. I'll bring a cassette player and a test tape ripped via one of my tube DACs through a full-sized cassette deck (Revox B215) to a high quality tape. You'll see, YOU'LL ALL SEE!!!

Frankly, I'm shocked and a bit disappointed that it doesn't have any tubes sticking out of it.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Frankly, I'm shocked and a bit disappointed that it doesn't have any tubes sticking out of it.

Hmmm I'll have to see if I can do anything about that! Ripping tapes through my PCM63 tubified DAC though will impart some of that tube magic

 

[betula]

Step aside DAPs, I'm prepared to give my impressions of the Bokeh paired with the future of portable audio, it's called a "portable cassette player". Imagine being able to bring an analog audio format with you on the go! Prepare for your music to come alive. Mark my words, this will be big.



I'm only half joking though this is one of the best cassette players released and legitimately sounds amazing with the Bokeh. We all have our use case, this will be mine! Planning to go to CanJam NYC next year if all goes to plan schedule wise. I'll bring a cassette player and a test tape ripped via one of my tube DACs through a full-sized cassette deck (Revox B215) to a high quality tape. You'll see, YOU'LL ALL SEE!!!

Well, the Calderas definitely need a little more than a Walkman.

 

[Leto Dal]

Wonder how it compares to Atrium Closed sound-wise. Love my AC, but yeah its bit to bulky during travels and I am rather worried damaging them considering the price-point.

 

[jamejfio]

Can't wait to listen to it!
Btw does anybody know are those first 250 units already built or are they made after the order?


Sorry for the little off topic but which pads are you using on your Aeolus?

It wasn't mine, it was a friend's; I believe he had the Universe suedes on it

 

[erics75]

Day two has begun.



Spoiler - Currently listening to Agnes Obel - The Curse, and the mids are to die for with texture and crunch you can literally feel.

I am loving this headphone!

you do love torturing us with those money shots! That set you got look amazing. I love that red hue, gorgeous. I'm excited to put the Bokeh up against the AC and Atticus, my two most beloved headphones ever.

This album rocks on the AC. I love how Springsteen's voice has aged. It's gravely and rough, but somehow sounds as good as his young voice. He's still able to convey the emotion he's feeling when singing. You get a nice sense of him aging if you listen to the tracks in order.

 

[whirlwind]

Step aside DAPs, I'm prepared to give my impressions of the Bokeh paired with the future of portable audio, it's called a "portable cassette player". Imagine being able to bring an analog audio format with you on the go! Prepare for your music to come alive. Mark my words, this will be big.



I'm only half joking though this is one of the best cassette players released and legitimately sounds amazing with the Bokeh. We all have our use case, this will be mine! Planning to go to CanJam NYC next year if all goes to plan schedule wise. I'll bring a cassette player and a test tape ripped via one of my tube DACs through a full-sized cassette deck (Revox B215) to a high quality tape. You'll see, YOU'LL ALL SEE!!!

Analog man in a digital world ....Got to love it!

 

[alreadyused]

Step aside DAPs, I'm prepared to give my impressions of the Bokeh paired with the future of portable audio, it's called a "portable cassette player".

I have a slightly used rewind tool I can give you a good bargain on. Let me know if you're interested.

 

[Shungite Trillionaire]

It is still a full-sized headphone, and honestly feels very similar to my other ZMF closed backs, with just a tad less weight and a slightly slimmer look and feel. I don't imagine anyone will be working out or running with them. That being said, they are a tad lighter and smaller overall, so they will definitely be the easiest ZMF to travel with.

What if you wore them while cycling and used them for music listening and as a helmet at the same time?

 

[LXMc]

What if you wore them while cycling and used them for music listening and as a helmet at the same time?

Probably want to go for a high janka-rated wood in that case

 

[OnlySoMany]

Testing a demo unit right now, burning them in. On day 4 of listening. First impressions are incredibly positive. Beatles and Steely Dan are wonderful; they're so crunchy and analog-sounding. I also had the fiance listen to them, and she said its like listening to a record player, or a vintage sound, which does not sound digital.

I'm going through different genres over the next few days.

Testing off of the full system and also DAP. Full write-up and video coming soon.

 

[jamejfio]

I low-key prefer the look of the Bokeh to any of the other ZMF cans! Looking forward to limited wood runs

 

[LXMc]

Can any lucky testers/reviewers confirm if the Bokeh uses straight up Caldera pads? Or are they a new modified version of them? Mostly curious if they maintain the same depth as the Caldera stock pads.

 

[OnlySoMany]

I low-key prefer the look of the Bokeh to any of the other ZMF cans! Looking forward to limited wood runs

In person, it's suuuuuuper pretty. Understated luxury, and the oval shape are unique to their other offerings. I will have more images in my full review. They look and feel modern but vintage at the same time.