Wow, that is some serious artwork there! Beautiful!Ugh, not again....
Love this time of year. Here is a score from their last special release. How anyone can not love this brand is beyond me. True artists.
ZMF November // 2023 // MEGATHREAD!
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Hey Everybody! I went in and made an edit that I just wanted to clarify- the B-stock sale is not a one day only (meaning here one day, gone the next) event. It is a one time only (annual) event where ZMF sells our B-stock units. While visiting the website the day b-stock is released < November 17th> will give you a broad view of options, and options may sell out quickly, you can check back after the release date as the sale will be available for a short duration or as supplies last. Hope that makes sense~
Hey all! It's that time of year again!
What is ZMF November?
ZMF November is a yearly event where we at ZMF have our one time a year only B-Stock sale, as well as rolling LTD releases in special finishes, and a plethora of LTD Stabilized // Resin wood releases. The B-Stock event is a one time a year event with offerings that may have a cosmetic flaw, but are sonically up to our high standards and come with a full ZMF warranty.
Where does ZMF November happen?
ZMF November happens right here on the linked page, the page is up NOW! https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/zmf-november
How can I stay up to date with the happenings?
This thread will be continuously updated - but signing up for our email list will get you an email every time there's a release. We pride ourselves on NOT spamming you! Sign up on the front page of ZMFheadphones.com
Also our Youtube Channel and Instagram page are constantly updated!
What's Being Released?
October 20th 6PM CST // 23:00 UTC : Auteur Classic Stabilized and Resin // Verite Closed Stabilized and Resin
October 27th // time TBD: Shou-Sugi-Ban European Ash LTD featuring: Natural // Lava Burst // Purple Burst
November 10th // time TBD: Verite Stabilized and Resin // Atticus Stabilized and Resin // Aeolus Stabilized and Resin
November 17th // time TBD: B-STOCK SALE // PADS // ACCESSORIES // HEADPHONES// CABLES
November 24th // time TBD: Atrium Stabilized and Resin// Atrium Closed Stabilized and Resin // Caldera Stabilized and Resin
PRODUCT LAUNCH // November 24th // time TBD : ZMF HOMAGE Solid State Amplifier (JDS Labs Collab)
PRODUCT LAUNCH // December 8th // time TBD: ZMF BOKEH // (the oval model) Headphone release!
I will post updates in this thread!
Really excited for another ZMF November!
joshua1122
100+ Head-Fier
I've noticed all the recent Stabilized editions have the BBB straps. I personally don't like feeling the stiffness/hardness of the BBB on the top of my (thinning) head, and prefer the older ones. At least that has been my impression whenever my wife has me listen to something on her Atrium from last ZMF November.
Is it possible to write in a message to have them replaced with the older strap, or is that a preset bundle that can't be changed on the Stabilized sets? Or is it best to just order a strap separately, and replace it myself? Thanks!
Is it possible to write in a message to have them replaced with the older strap, or is that a preset bundle that can't be changed on the Stabilized sets? Or is it best to just order a strap separately, and replace it myself? Thanks!
Hey @joshua1122! Great question. We would be happy to change the BBB strap to the old style strap. The only caveat is that this may delay shipping a bit as the headphone will have to go back through production. Just leave a note at check out and it always helps to follow up by sending us a bump with the request and order number in email as well!
Apropos of that question, probably good to front load that other cosmetic or parts changes to the headphones ( rods, grilles, chassis metals) we won’t be able to accommodate due to risk of damage and/or the process being exceptionally complex.
ThanatosVI
Headphoneus Supremus
What are the differences between the BBB and old style strap?
joshua1122
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks, Bevin. It was just a preference, and not a strong enough one to delay the order – so I guess I'll leave it and see if I can get used to it. If not, I can always order the old style later down the road next year. Thank you for the helpful answer!
joshua1122
100+ Head-Fier
The old leather straps are thin, and have the same width as the headband:
The BBB straps curve out near the center, and extend beyond the headband:
The BBB straps are also a bit stiffer (and the part that sticks out get lightly bent when you lay them flat as pictured), whereas the old leather straps tend to be more "supple" and flexible – at least the ones I've owned.
The BBB straps also tend to be a bit too wide to fit on many headphone hooks, while not leaving enough room to hook it between the strap and headband. So it reduces the headphone stand compatibility slightly for me.
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Of course! I appreciate you asking the question because if you’re wondering, likely others are too.
I’ll try to be prompt with answers here if anyone has questions and hope to make this thread a good resource for all.
The BBB is a nice thick premium bull hide. It has a greater surface area than the original strap, which for some ( all subjective) has proven to be more comfortable. The BBB straps also come in various colors that accent parts of the headphone.
The good thing about the straps is that they can be changed over pretty easily with a hex key and the proper screws that we supply when purchased as an accessory. All of the strap types are featured on our Earpads page: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/pads
BBB and at the very bottom ZMF straps ( in leather and vegan suede.) The straps are $14.99 so can be a good add on if you are sensitive to straps and want the opportunity to try both.
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ThanatosVI
Headphoneus Supremus
If a headphone has a BBB strap and I prefer a different color, will I be able to get it exchanged?
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Epoxy stabilized and resin are the same thing. The stabilized headphones are very dense, similar to a natural hardwood.
Hey thanks!@zach915m super excited about the Homage! Have the specs been finalized and if so are they available? Can't wait to see what the final production version looks like! What woods for the faceplates, etc.
Question on the Homage and it's sonics. You're a tube lover, as many of us owners are. How close does the high ohm output of the Homage come to a decent tube amp? I've become so enthralled with tube amps that listening to almost all solid state amps feels empty to me. They just lack that special sauce tubes bring. How close does the Homage get to it? I know it's not a tube amp and won't sound exactly like one, but I just something solid state that's close.
We plan to have full info on the website for both he Homage and Bokeh within the next couple weeks. The specs are finalized for each and I'll post more info on this thread soon.
I wouldn't say it sounds like a tube amp, but I would say it sound like a "tubey" solid state if that makes sense and I feel with either impedance it offers an open and less damped sound from a solid state that works well with planars and dynamic headphones.
Unfortunately these are not "custom shop" type headphones and we have to carefully utilize inventory of different colors and such to make sure our inventory is utilized properly and kept track of well for other pre-built releases. All of this record keeping happens as headphones are built (with low qty items like BBB straps) and it would severely bottleneck our teams process if changes like this have to be made. Sorry about that!
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JackarlTwo
500+ Head-Fier
Speaking of straps I personally LOVE the BBB strap. It distributes the weight more evenly on my head so it's more comfortable for longer sessions.
Just want to clarify - the B-stock Verite Closed that are shown on the ZMF site will not be available for purchase today at 6pm CST, correct? They will be available with the B-stock drop on November 17th?
This is a good question! The headphones that are shown in the collections that are on the website now, Verite Closed and Auteur Classic resin & stabilized have a couple of units that are b-stock listed. These collections, in totality will go live tonight, even the couple of b-stock units.
The B-stock sale is really a main event releasing a smorgasbord of wood types and models with the focus of collections being B-stock.
TLDR: a couple of b-stock units exist in what’s going up tonight.
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