[qua2k]

If I had to keep only one headphone then it would be the VC.

Same here. Although this might change come Caldera Closed release.

 

[sp33ls]

For me, I think it'll come down to how forward the mids are on either the Atrium & Caldera Closed. My ears are too sensitive to the presence region.

 

[SQ13]

same, VC but i have yet to listen to the caldera. i am also waiting for the closed and portal ones

 

[Ateefi]

Notice most folks here want to wait for the closed variants of ZMF. Is this because they are better or is it for your situation needs as you need to block out noise. I just bought my first ZMF veritie and only went closed as I heard they were slightly better especially with SS amp (never had closed backs before). Will soon find out as I should have time for a listen tonight when I get home.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Notice most folks here want to wait for the closed variants of ZMF. Is this because they are better or is it for your situation needs as you need to block out noise. I just bought my first ZMF veritie and only went closed as I heard they were slightly better especially with SS amp (never had closed backs before). Will soon find out as I should have time for a listen tonight when I get home.

What people won’t say (but is probably true), is that the closed versions look better. People like aesthetically pleasing things, and the closed backs simply look better. I’m sure that’s not the only reason, but I think it factors in.

 

[AudioDuck]

Notice most folks here want to wait for the closed variants of ZMF. Is this because they are better or is it for your situation needs as you need to block out noise. I just bought my first ZMF veritie and only went closed as I heard they were slightly better especially with SS amp (never had closed backs before). Will soon find out as I should have time for a listen tonight when I get home.

Congratulations! What amp will you be using your Verité Closed with?

 

[Wes S]

Notice most folks here want to wait for the closed variants of ZMF. Is this because they are better or is it for your situation needs as you need to block out noise. I just bought my first ZMF veritie and only went closed as I heard they were slightly better especially with SS amp (never had closed backs before). Will soon find out as I should have time for a listen tonight when I get home.

First and foremost, I go for the closed variants as it better suits my living situation. I have several roommates and I don't like hearing them while I listen. A plus for me is I am a big fan of wood grain and as @Ciggavelli also mentioned the closed backs look better too.

 

[George Hincapie]

What people won’t say (but is probably true), is that the closed versions look better. People like aesthetically pleasing things, and the closed backs simply look better. I’m sure that’s not the only reason, but I think it factors in.

Really? I find that difficult to believe. The closed versions look plain, the open versions look beautiful with the ornate metalwork. Subjective obviously. Of course how they sound should be a far higher priority than how they look, but I completely understand that when paying north of £2,000 for a pair of headphones one may wish to have their cake and eat it!

 

[Wes S]

Really? I find that difficult to believe. The closed versions look plain, the open versions look beautiful with the ornate metalwork. Subjective obviously. Of course how they sound should be a far higher priority than how they look, but I completely understand that when paying north of £2,000 for a pair of headphones one may wish to have their cake and eat it!

More wood grain to see on closedbacks and many of us are all about the wood.

My 2 pairs below.

That being said, I am sure the use case comes first for most regardless.

 

[George Hincapie]

More wood to see on closedbacks and many of us are all about the wood. That being said, I am sure the sonics come first regardless.

And that's good too

I am curious about the resin headphones ZMF make. I wonder if the resin imparts different sonic characteristics in comparison to the wood. Does anyone know?

P.S. Loving the Sonnet chain. I am a Metrum guy myself: Ambre, Adagio and Forte. Cees is a wizard

 

[George Hincapie]

More wood grain to see on closedbacks and many of us are all about the wood.

My 2 pairs below.




That being said, I am sure the use case comes first for most regardless.

What is the wood on your VC please? I do like that. The top pair are too dark for my taste. I am looking forward to see what ZMF release in VC next week. I really want a pair to provide a quiet listening option at home. My wife often comments that she can hear my music on my Arya Stealth.

 

[Wes S]

What is the wood on your VC please? I do like that. The top pair are too dark for my taste. I am looking forward to see what ZMF release in VC next week. I really want a pair to provide a quiet listening option at home. My wife often comments that she can hear my music on my Arya Stealth.

My VC's are Ambrosia Maple and they are actually a "November Rarity" from ZMF November the year before last. There was only a few of these made and I have actually never seen another pair in the wild.

 

[Ateefi]

Congratulations! What amp will you be using your Verité Closed with?

Thanks I have a TT2 and also a pathos arium

 

[Ateefi]

I completely agree sound matters more than looks. That's why I never bought ZMF before. Thought it would be more style the substance.
When I started to look for one that's when I wanted one of the nicer woods, couldn't wait for the right one so got monkey pod for the now see how things go.

 

[George Hincapie]

My VC's are Ambrosia Maple and they are actually a "November Rarity" from ZMF November the year before last. There was only a few of these made and I have actually never seen another pair in the wild.

Yes, a beautiful pair of headphones. Let's see what ZMF offer for VC this time around; poised and ready