[zach915m]

For those getting suede will there be 2 types of suede pads?

There is a tall and short pad, where the taller pad is warmer and the shorter one is more linear. But I didn't like the way suede sounded on the short one, and I still need to experiment with the taller one. So all suede for now will be limited to the stock version/ That being said, the all suede stock pad might be the best one of them all!

 

[zach915m]

ZMF November info going up right now: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-november-2022-is-here.965654/

 

[Njychen]

There is a tall and short pad, where the taller pad is warmer and the shorter one is more linear. But I didn't like the way suede sounded on the short one, and I still need to experiment with the taller one. So all suede for now will be limited to the stock version/ That being said, the all suede stock pad might be the best one of them all!

How does the Caldera Cowhide (slim) compare to Caldera Slim and Caldera Thick?

 

[zach915m]

How does the Caldera Cowhide (slim) compare to Caldera Slim and Caldera Thick?

I still don't have a finite grasp on the exact words to use to describe the cowhide. I'm going to try to wrap my brain around why I like it so much and maybe throw it in a video or something. I'll let those who have the cowhide on hand speak for now!

 

[SlothRock]

ZMF November info going up right now: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/zmf-november-2022-is-here.965654/

Wow. I've watched both Hot Cup Summer runs and they've been incredible, but some of the stabilized/resin sets that you're displaying here are on another level entirely. Particularly these two just made my jaw drop:

The first run of Caldera Stabilized's are gonna be nuts

 

[goldwerger]

I still don't have a finite grasp on the exact words to use to describe the cowhide. I'm going to try to wrap my brain around why I like it so much and maybe throw it in a video or something. I'll let those who have the cowhide on hand speak for now!

Sorry only have the stock pads..

 

[bpcarb]

I'll let those who have the cowhide on hand speak for now!

Cowhide does something quite distinct with the presentation of the sonic images that I also struggle to articulate. The images are more defined and nuanced. The harmonic descriptor used above is on point, but not in the way of a single ended tube amp's even order harmonics. Quite compelling of a listen!

 

[zach915m]

Sorry only have the stock pads..

Getting those out tomorrow for you I believe! Just finished the batch of Cowhide Caldera's.

 

[Takarajima]

How does the Caldera Cowhide (slim) compare to Caldera Slim and Caldera Thick?

I'm having (1) stock Caldera pads (thick?), (2) Caldera suede pads (as thick as #1), and (3) Caldera cowhide pads (thinner).

To my ears cowhide pads is associated with more masculine and bolder expressions as I posted in my music rambling a few posts back. To be specific they differ from the stock pads in the following ways.

• A hint of mid-bass hump
• A bit more V-shaped tonality by comparison
• Harder hitting drums
• Meaty and fuller-bodied cymbals/hi-hats/guitars
• Snappier and crispier in highs

 

[likes2hike]

Ahha no everyone hasn't! My bad!

There's a few more things I wbated to get finalized before sending, it wi however go today at some point. Rest assured though the Caldera release is set in stone for the 22nd at 9:30 AM est.

The website currently says 10:30 AM EST rather than 9:30. Perhaps 9:30 CST?

 

[zach915m]

The website currently says 10:30 AM EST rather than 9:30. Perhaps 9:30 CST?

Oh yes 930 am CST, 1030 est. My bad, I'll get myself together I swear.

 

[heliosphann]

My bad, I'll get myself together I swear.

Can we get some odds on this @BooUrns???

How does the Caldera Cowhide (slim) compare to Caldera Slim and Caldera Thick?

I've got a couple different Cowhide thinner pads. I'll make sure and check them out this weekend and post some thoughts.

 

[Deceneu808]

There is a tall and short pad, where the taller pad is warmer and the shorter one is more linear. But I didn't like the way suede sounded on the short one, and I still need to experiment with the taller one. So all suede for now will be limited to the stock version/ That being said, the all suede stock pad might be the best one of them all!

The product page lists the Caldera Hybrid pads as stock. Are those lambskin/suede or cowhide/suede ? I'm really curious for a table/graph and measurements for all the different options available ahead of purchase

 

[LogicalDisconnect]

Anyone been able to try the Caldera with a DNA Starlett? I assume it won’t be powerful enough to make them sound their best, but thought I’d check.

 

[heliosphann]

The product page lists the Caldera Hybrid pads as stock. Are those lambskin/suede or cowhide/suede ? I'm really curious for a table/graph and measurements for all the different options available ahead of purchase

They're not hybrid's in terms of previous ZMF pads where they are suede/lambskin. They're all lambskin, but the inside of the ear cavity is solid, not perforated.