[lentoviolento]

i can't how will they improve over aeolus, to me they sound just perfect... are verite beyond perfection?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

To my ears, they are exceptional, my Aeolus (damn spellcheck keeps putting in an extra “I”) arrive tomorrow, looking forward to comparing the two.

 

[lentoviolento]

To my ears, they are exceptional, my Aeolus (damn spellcheck keeps putting in an extra “I”) arrive tomorrow, looking forward to comparing the two.

good! let me know your opinion, i am very curious. with aeolus i had that "wow" moment i was looking for in the last 2 years

 

[Spandy87]

Just received mine today. First impressions:

Universe pads - Sounds pretty good (up there with other flagships), but that '3D' effect people keep describing is throwing me off a bit. It's a weird experience that totally explains any mixed review of this headphone. Some people will like this a lot, some will be thrown for a loop. I'm in the latter category so far.

Verite pads - Any description I could give about the Verite with these pads should probably be censored due to sexually explicit content. While this is a more traditional presentation, this is an entirely different category of amazing. This is exactly what I was hoping for. I'll have a full review out sometime next week, but for the moment, here's a teaser. Spoiler alert for anyone wanting the unboxing to be a surprise.

 

[forcepsmajor]

Looking to upgrade my amp for the Verite. Anyone have any thoughts on Eddie Current versus DNA with ZMF?

 

[ProfFalkin]

Just received mine today. First impressions:

Universe pads - Sounds pretty good (up there with other flagships), but that '3D' effect people keep describing is throwing me off a bit. It's a weird experience that totally explains any mixed review of this headphone. Some people will like this a lot, some will be thrown for a loop. I'm in the latter category so far.

Verite pads - Any description I could give about the Verite with these pads should probably be censored due to sexually explicit content. While this is a more traditional presentation, this is an entirely different category of amazing. This is exactly what I was hoping for. I'll have a full review out sometime next week, but for the moment, here's a teaser. Spoiler alert for anyone wanting the unboxing to be a surprise.

Welcome to the club. I normally don't like unboxing videos but yours is an exception.

 

[koven]

Looking to upgrade my amp for the Verite. Anyone have any thoughts on Eddie Current versus DNA with ZMF?

I think Zach personally pairs w/ DNA. Though I don't think you can go wrong w/ any EC amp..

 

[UsoppNoKami]

Just received mine today. First impressions:

Universe pads - Sounds pretty good (up there with other flagships), but that '3D' effect people keep describing is throwing me off a bit. It's a weird experience that totally explains any mixed review of this headphone. Some people will like this a lot, some will be thrown for a loop. I'm in the latter category so far.

Verite pads - Any description I could give about the Verite with these pads should probably be censored due to sexually explicit content. While this is a more traditional presentation, this is an entirely different category of amazing. This is exactly what I was hoping for. I'll have a full review out sometime next week, but for the moment, here's a teaser. Spoiler alert for anyone wanting the unboxing to be a surprise.

Personally, I think the Verite fitted with Verite pads remind me of the sound of a Focal Utopia, but warmer and organic. Depending on what amp / tube combo I hook up, the universe pads can sound a bit boomy, so I reach for the Verite pads on those occasions. Nice to have real options

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Personally, I think the Verite fitted with Verite pads remind me of the sound of a Focal Utopia, but warmer and organic. Depending on what amp / tube combo I hook up, the universe pads can sound a bit boomy, so I reach for the Verite pads on those occasions. Nice to have real options

I prefer the Vérité Pads as well, you are spot on with the clarity and dynamics being similar to the Utopia. Where they are superior, in my opinion, is musicality, intonation, and soundstage. My Utopia, Abyss 1266, and Ether 2 are gone, the Vérité and Aeolus have taken their place.

 

[Miracle1980]

For electronic, jazz and progressive-rock music would you suggest the Verite or the Empyrean ?
I hope someone that listened both could answer...

 

[Monsterzero]

For electronic, jazz and progressive-rock music would you suggest the Verite or the Empyrean ?
I hope someone that listened both could answer...

What will you be using as an amp?

 

[Miracle1980]

What will you be using as an amp?

I will have to choose the amp yet. The dac is Metrum Menuet NOS. As amp I was considering the Violectric V280...but I am opened for recommendations.

 

[Monsterzero]

I will have to choose the amp yet. The dac is Metrum Menuet NOS. As amp I was considering the Violectric V280...but I am opened for recommendations.

I have done reviews of both headphones on my Youtube channel(link in signature below)
In my system they sounded quite similar,with some differences. I suggest you watch my Empyrean review as I compare it to the Verite.
Theyre both excellent headphones and either would work,depending upon what aspects you value the most,and assuming you enjoy warm sounding headphones.

FWIW I bought the Verite prior to hearing the Empyrean,and do not regret that one bit.

 

[breckstar]

I prefer the Vérité Pads as well, you are spot on with the clarity and dynamics being similar to the Utopia. Where they are superior, in my opinion, is musicality, intonation, and soundstage. My Utopia, Abyss 1266, and Ether 2 are gone, the Vérité and Aeolus have taken their place.

Do you still have auteur? Curious because I'm interested in a Verites/Auteur or Verite/Aeolus combo or ... Go full tilt with all 3 opens.

 

[lentoviolento]

I prefer the Vérité Pads as well, you are spot on with the clarity and dynamics being similar to the Utopia. Where they are superior, in my opinion, is musicality, intonation, and soundstage. My Utopia, Abyss 1266, and Ether 2 are gone, the Vérité and Aeolus have taken their place.

Dis you try empyrean?