ZMF BOKEH - Closed Back (Semi-Portable)

[Soundizer]

Anyone purchased ZMF BOKEH in UK?

It looks like they don’t include both Pads - only 1.

 

[michael2v]

Anyone purchased ZMF BOKEH in UK?

It looks like they don’t include both Pads - only 1.

Stock only comes with one set of pads in the US as well (at least the stabilized pair I purchased in the November drop did).

 

[Soundizer]

No they are only £836 plus 225 us dollar import fees and 40 pound delivery.
Plus you get 2 pads and choice of cables.

Stock only comes with one set of pads in the US as well (at least the stabilized pair I purchased in the November drop did).

it is as clear as mud. I asked ZMF USA and got useless replies from AI - trained by human.

See below from ZMF USA WEBSITE (BOTH CABLES INCLUDED AS PER YOUTUBE UNBOX VIDEOS);


INCLUDES

• ZMF Limba BOKEH
• ZMF Stock Braided Cable
• Leather Selection: ZMF Caldera Thin Hybrid Top Perf Pads
• Vegan Selection: ZMF Caldera Suede Top Perf Pads
• ZMF Owner's Card
• Lifetime Driver Warranty
• ZMF Clamshell Case

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

• Discounted Tuning Kit
• Caldera Pads
• Solid Titan Mesh
• BOKEH 1/8" (3.5mm) Cables

 

[Gww1]

I believe you choose either the Leather pads or the Vegan pads and then have the option to pay extra to add another set of your choosing.

I actually bought mine in the UK from Audio Emotion, you can choose the same option for Leather or Vegan pads and the price ends up about the same considering import costs from the US.

 

[FuerstRalph]

Love the design and that it’s closed-back with LCP drivers

 

[Soundizer]

Are co pilot option recommended for Bokeh?

Do Focal Clear cables fit into Bokeh?

 

[AnyDave]

No they are only £836 plus 225 us dollar import fees and 40 pound delivery.
Plus you get 2 pads and choice of cables.

it is as clear as mud. I asked ZMF USA and got useless replies from AI - trained by human.

See below from ZMF USA WEBSITE (BOTH CABLES INCLUDED AS PER YOUTUBE UNBOX VIDEOS);


INCLUDES

• ZMF Limba BOKEH
• ZMF Stock Braided Cable
• Leather Selection: ZMF Caldera Thin Hybrid Top Perf Pads
• Vegan Selection: ZMF Caldera Suede Top Perf Pads
• ZMF Owner's Card
• Lifetime Driver Warranty
• ZMF Clamshell Case

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

• Discounted Tuning Kit
• Caldera Pads
• Solid Titan Mesh
• BOKEH 1/8" (3.5mm) Cables

The AI is just the first pass website customer support. If you ever find that your questions aren't answered, I recommend reaching out to support@zmfheadphones.com. You will get a response from a real human.

 

[Soundizer]

I believe you choose either the Leather pads or the Vegan pads and then have the option to pay extra to add another set of your choosing.

I actually bought mine in the UK from Audio Emotion, you can choose the same option for Leather or Vegan pads and the price ends up about the same considering import costs from the US.

Yes they seem quite good. I talked to them.

That other UK dealer will not even offer a phone conversation on such expensive product and had zero flexibility on what stock cable ships.


Can anyone guess what kind show discounts approximately offered on Bokeh at Canjam? Based on any Canjam purchases

 

[zach915m]

To Whom It May Concern:

I'd formally like to submit my request for a BBB strap that fits on the Bokeh.

Thank you in advance!

-Devoted Head-Fi'er

Good suggestion! I will work on this. Check back with me in....a few months!?

 

[JackarlTwo]

Funny coincidence my Bokeh weigh almost exactly the same as my Atrium set at ~520g (w/o cable) which seems a little bit on the heavier side for the Bokeh. But the comfort is excellent, although not quite as "floaty" as the BBB strap on the Atrium. I can wear them both for hours.

 

[JackLeville]

Just a side-note: Linux has just replaced Windows 11 as the OS on my desktop. And I've transferred my Equalizer APO profile for the Bokeh to Easy Effects. Despite that I have the impression that Windows itself has some processing that alters the coloration of the sound. I can't A-B, but the sound seams a bit more lean/neutral and more clear.

 

[Daniel59]

Just a side-note: Linux has just replaced Windows 11 as the OS on my desktop. And I've transferred my Equalizer APO profile for the Bokeh to Easy Effects. Despite that I have the impression that Windows itself has some processing that alters the coloration of the sound. I can't A-B, but the sound seams a bit more lean/neutral and more clear.

Hmm…that’s a bit concerning. I haven’t gone down the rabbit hole of eq’ing my Bokeh’s or any of my headphones/iems…not yet…..more times than not, I can change/skew the lower/mid/upper frequencies of my headgears by either adding a tube preamp stage into my SS amp or switching my DAC (R2R or delta sigma). I don’t own a full desktop tube amp (not yet), but I do have two portable hp tube amps with Korg Nutubes that I really enjoy, and one of my amps can operate as a tube preamp……the Nutubes can produce a very musical/tubey warmth, while also retaining high dynamic detail of the music…you find them in portable hp gear, more suited for IEM’s and easier to drive headphones.

With eq, it gets to the point of are we really changing our frequency spectrum because we aren’t perfectly content with our headphones or are we not content with the sound editor’s overall mix for a track we are listening to…..or is it a little bit of both? Also, with eq, would I always be tweaking a profile for each of my headgears or end up with multiple profiles depending on a list of tracks or a genre of music I’m listening to…..My solution is having the ability to easily switch on my tube preamp stage when I’m listening to jazz, vocals, folk, blues, instrumentals, but then be able to switch it off when I’m listening to EDM tracks. So far, I’m content with just being able to easily switch in/out my tube preamp stage or modify the tube effect level of my preamp stage…of course, the more headphones/iems we own, there’s a higher propensity to swap out one for another during our listening sessions to give us an overall different sound profile…so many choices. Who knows, maybe I will eventually be caught up into equalization (via software or passive/active circuitry)…at least, not yet for me.

 

[idairyou]

Just a side-note: Linux has just replaced Windows 11 as the OS on my desktop. And I've transferred my Equalizer APO profile for the Bokeh to Easy Effects. Despite that I have the impression that Windows itself has some processing that alters the coloration of the sound. I can't A-B, but the sound seams a bit more lean/neutral and more clear.

I keep Windows around for games and Roon so I dual boot between PopOS and Windows.

As for Windows coloring sound, no it does not as long as you set the program you use to playback music to take exclusive control of your DAC. As long as you have done this you will get bit perfect playback

Unless you've set up your Linux install to take proper exclusive control of your DAC it will color the sound the same as Windows in the same situation. Vamp989 posted on how to quickly set this up.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bit-perfect-playback-on-linux-pipewire.973318/

 

[rasse1977]

Can anyone compare the Audeze LCD-2 Closed to the BC?

I've demo'ed the LCD-2 Closed and liked it a lot. To my ears they sounded much better than the the DCA Noire X and E3. Also tried the Denon 7200 and 9200 and while nice they didn't really had what I was looking for.

 

[erics75]

Can anyone compare the Audeze LCD-2 Closed to the BC?

I've demo'ed the LCD-2 Closed and liked it a lot. To my ears they sounded much better than the the DCA Noire X and E3. Also tried the Denon 7200 and 9200 and while nice they didn't really had what I was looking for.

The BC is bassier, with more mid bass punch and overall bass presence. The LCD goes down deeper into the ultra low sub bass region. The LCD is brighter overall with more treble presence. That treble IMO is harsher, having a more metallic timbre. Overall tonality on the LCD is cooler than the BC. The BC is warmer and thicker sounding, with more weight and density to the notes. The LCD is more ethereal and light. The LCD is a bit more detailed, though the gap IMO is not huge. The BC has slower transients, which gives it its added weight and density. The LCD is very fast, as all planars are. They need very different amplification. The planar LCD needs an amp with strong current delivery to really open up. A good solid state or SET tube amp works best. The dynamic BC is more flexible, working well with solid state and most tube amps, even OTL. I love my BC on OTL, even though the dampening factor is not ideal. Still sound great. The LCD on OTL is not good. Finally, the BC is easier to drive, regardless of amp.

They're quite different sounding overall. If you prefer speed and resolution, the LCD is my suggestion. If you prefer tone/timbre, the BC is my pick. I personally prefer the BC by a large margin. I honestly never use the LCD anymore, I've just been too lazy to sell it. The BC's added warmth and thickness matches my preferences better, making it more engaging for me. The LCD comes across too cool tonally, and the highs bother my tinnitus at times. I do like the sub bass on the LCD, I do admit. But most of my music doesn't go that low, so it's not important enough to change my mind.

EDIT: What would help is more info on your end what you're looking for. What about the LCD's sound made it more enjoyable than the others you tested. What is your preferred sound profile?