UseThe4s
100+ Head-Fier
Hey guys, it was not an easy route for me but I finally found my preferred sound signature in ZMF Caldera. They came today and I am loving every bit of this musical miracle... 




I finally obtained a Decware Taboo and am running it in this chain: Lampizator Amber 3 -> ZMF Reference OTL -> Taboo MK3.
Wow...now I understand the hype behind this setup and why no one wants to sell their TabooI don't think I have heard the Caldera Open sound this good! The Taboo really brings it to life, and the LUCID modes add such an interesting change to the soundstage and imaging.
Hello, there are some ZMF dealers located in Europe. Hopefully they have stock of the PADs you're looking forCan anyone from you guys located in Europe suggest where to buy ZMF pads for Caldera in Europe? I am aware I can order them directly on ZMF web shop and wait for delivery from US.
Yes, general intent for all Caldera pads is for the seams to align with connectors (and adjust from there as needed)Can you please advise what is the stock position of the pads? Is it where the seam are somewhere near the connectors?
I asked this to a ZMF employee at CanJam and he said that’s the starting point. Then you can adjust so thickest pad sits comfortably behind your ear to create a seal. Don’t think the seal is that important for open vs closed models.Can you please advise what is the stock position of the pads? Is it where the seam are somewhere near the connectors?
I just checked my thick pads, and they measured roughly 30/31 mm. It sounds like your other pair are indeed the thicks, seeing as all the other Caldera pads are thinner.Can anyone tell me the size difference of the Caldera thick pads and stock pads? I just picked up a used pair of Caldera opens. The seller said they came with two pairs of stock pads. But on closer examination, one pair of them is 1 inch thick and the other pair is 1.25 inches thick. I just ordered a pair of thick pads from ZMF and now I'm wondering if I already have a pair and should try to change my order.
I only got mine a few days ago but I have been experimenting with front and back positioning too. I can hear a difference I think. If I position them further forward, the angle places the drivers further away which seems to open the soundstage and move the singer more in front. Positioning them back makes it a bit more intimate and feels like the sound is at my nose bridge. I like the way they sound further forward but they are certainly more uncomfortable for me that way.Here's something I'm curious about. I usually wear the Calderas closer to the front of my head, and this orients the magnets at an angle relative to my ears. Can the sound change based on whether the magnets line up with your ears or not (so pretty much positioning towards the back of the head)? I might try that myself at some point in the future.
Repositioning headphones can definitely have an influence on how things sound, but it doesn't have anything to do with the magnets. Those are just there to make the film wiggle, and the wiggling is the same regardless of orientation. Ear position, however, is going to matter somewhat.Here's something I'm curious about. I usually wear the Calderas closer to the front of my head, and this orients the magnets at an angle relative to my ears. Can the sound change based on whether the magnets line up with your ears or not (so pretty much positioning towards the back of the head)? I might try that myself at some point in the future.
Repositioning headphones can definitely have an influence on how things sound, but it doesn't have anything to do with the magnets. Those are just there to make the film wiggle, and the wiggling is the same regardless of orientation. Ear position, however, is going to matter somewhat.