[whirlwind]

Working on it. I'll at least have a mini-one to give some impressions for Caldera buyers next week.

Just swapped on the thicker cowhide pads today. They're quite different from the Suede pads.

I am guessing here, but a sound with much more weight ?

 

[TylersEclectic]

I as always, enjoyed your review Tyler! Got the Kenzie 2 based in large part on your review and it’s amazing. Atrium or Caldera is my next purchase though I’m leaning towards Atrium cause I listen to acoustic singer/songwriter with a lot of Springsteen mixed in as well. (The ultimate singer/songwriter/performer)

Can’t go wrong with the Atriums!! Love them! Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it!

 

[AcousticMatt]

Caldera Music Rambling Episode #4

https://open.qobuz.com/album/0030911113629

I revisited my favorite Organ symphony rendition today. Listened twice -- with Caldera and Susvara (as a control/reference) respectively. Susvara is still awesome, but Caldera is no slouch in resolving every micro-detail as well as nuance.

I'm really surprised that Caldera was textually more transparent-ish and realistic overall. Susvara might be tad easier to pick out and follow the organ in slow or soft passages. But Caldera came with more heft in a more vivacious fashion. Caldera also could maintain the balance between organ and orchestra in the finale as equivalently as Susvara. The impact of opening and the finale's run-up to the conclusion was TBH more goosebumping with Caldera. I'd say Caldera's reproduction is more closely associated with what I deem realism.

Appreciate your thoughts on the Caldera and Susvara with this. I own the Susvara and appreciate it, but really enjoy ZMFs tone a bit more. I also listen to a lot of classical and feel it's a good test for how well headphones can do detail! I own the Atrium and VC, but it's damn tempting to not consider the Caldera. I've been listening to ZMF headphones more than my others and have fallen for their tone.

 

[DenverW]

Join me, people. Join me tomorrow in the cult of Caldera.

 

[AcousticMatt]

Join me, people. Join me tomorrow in the cult of Caldera.

I thought it wasn't until Tuesday?

 

[DenverW]

I thought it wasn't until Tuesday?

Oh, am I off on the release date? Sorry, i must be comfusing the other releases.

 

[AcousticMatt]

Oh, am I off on the release date? Sorry, i must be comfusing the other releases.

Yup - looks like ltd and b stock for other models is tomorrow and Tuesday for Caldera. Good to know you're enjoying your caldera though

 

[geoffalter11]

Join me, people. Join me tomorrow in the cult of Caldera.

I don’t join cults. Sorry my friend. But for those who want a Caldera, I highly encourage you to purchase one based on the cumulative reports for this headphone. It is truly a sensational musical instrument. My experience has been awe inspiring thus far.

Just no cults!!!

 

[Monsterzero]

This amp rocks the Caldera

 

[AcousticMatt]

Normally I'm an even bigger fan of the ltd options for ZMF headphones but that coffee gold option for the Caldera looks amazing. Considering going for that and not waiting to see what other colors lie ahead.

 

[zach915m]

Normally I'm an even bigger fan of the ltd options for ZMF headphones but that coffee gold option for the Caldera looks amazing. Considering going for that and not waiting to see what other colors lie ahead.

The texture and feel of the oak is really cool. Not sure what took me so long to use it!

 

[AcousticMatt]

The texture and feel of the oak is really cool. Not sure what took me so long to use it!

Divine timing perhaps!

 

[Raidersfan8118]

This amp rocks the Caldera

Sounds like a good all in one for me with atrium and caldera.

 

[sjssusma]

I can't wait till these come out in stabilized wood will look incredible.

 

[Raidersfan8118]

Hoping to hear some pad impressions before the caldera goes up for sale. Curious to know the differences between thick and thin lamb pads.