My concern is why his review is so different from the review of the ironwood VCs by ConvinceMeAudio and Z. They think the ironwood VC is the best closeback they have ever heard. They are hearing excellent base and mids. WaveTheory doesn't like it because he hears thinned out base and lower mids, which makes that upper mid peak more noticeable. I don't see how these could be so different, when they should both sound the same. I wonder if the resin itself isn't causing the difference, since that is the only difference between them. It shouldn't be causing a difference, but I'm not sure what else the cause could be.
Maybe you will buy the one I am considering, and my conundrum will be solved lol.
As always it's best to hear it yourself, audio is super subjective and we hear differently. I can't remember what pad he used but after listening to the VC for quite a while I can't hear any of the complaints he mentioned. I find the mid-range really rich and smooth, and probably why I will buy it next.
This is Zach BTW bevin signed into my computer! 
Wave-Theory reached out to me, mentioning that he had acquired two sets of Verite Closed headphones, and he thought they sounded different even though he didn't have them both on hand (one was from his auditory memory of months earlier). He was curious about the reasons for these differences, as he had received them from his patrons and other sources. I offered to inspect the Blackwood version he had to ensure it met our specifications because our headphones in the used market can go through various hands, be opened, and sometimes modified. I believe it's essential for reviewers to have a representative example when making a public statement about a headphone.
However, for some reason, Wave-Theory decided that this wasn't necessary. He trusted his own auditory memory, which was based on experiences from months earlier when reviewing another set of Verite Closed headphones, even though he didn't have them in hand to make a direct comparison.
I'm always available to assist reviewers in ensuring they have accurate representations of our headphones to provide their impressions, whether positive or negative, that align with our target specifications. Review culture in the audio world is currently a bit like the "wild west" with reviewers earning money from various sources, working with headphone retailers, collaborating with manufacturers, using affiliate links, and even developing their headphones. This can sometimes lead to implicit biases, which can be challenging to navigate.
This isn't to say there aren't excellent headphone reviewers, or that everyone will necessarily love the Verite Closed. However, it emphasizes the importance of experiencing our products firsthand and drawing conclusions from reviewers with solid methods of acquiring and testing gear whom you trust.
Overall, this hobby is incredibly enjoyable, and I genuinely love interacting and collaborating with others who share the same passion for it as I do and want to foster positive relationships!
