[skhan007]

Gentlemen, I have the opportunity to buy a Zmf 2k cable at a good price, now I have Forza Noir, it's worth it

That is a very nice cable! If it’s substantial discount and better than your current one, go for it.

 

[Exekuhtor]

Only if you are at the very end of your headphone journey and tested everything you wanted in that regard. Also with amps etc. Then go for an expensive cable. I am not there yet and may never will be. I think paying extreme amounts of cash for a cable is stupid (but we all are, to a degree stupid in that hobby), but others will disagree. I also have the best Forza cable and was on the verge of getting a 4k TOTL cable, but after thinking about it, i got another headphone which i'm sure gives me more joy. You might agree, you might disagree...

 

[Leto Dal]

Something that is absolutely mesmerizing with VO

 

[Rollnrock]

Something that is absolutely mesmerizing with VO

Thanks for the recommendation! I found the album on Qobuz. Wonderful voice. Very pleasant listening with the VO

 

[KirinX]

Found myself listening to the new KMFDM album that was released today. The "supporting" words I need to describe just how much I am enjoying it with the Verite Open are not allowed to be published here.

 

[cats4cans]

Found myself listening to the new KMFDM album that was released today. The "supporting" words I need to describe just how much I am enjoying it with the Verite Open are not allowed to be published here.

Is it more $%!#%&?
Or ******* ****?

 

[AnyDave]

Found myself listening to the new KMFDM album that was released today. The "supporting" words I need to describe just how much I am enjoying it with the Verite Open are not allowed to be published here.

Their music is sampled, totally fake. It's done by machines 'cause they don't make mistakes.

 

[sianofabio]

Gentlemen, I have the opportunity to buy a Zmf 2k cable at a good price, now I have Forza Noir, it's worth it

Going from stock to a better cable is a must! Just did with those Norne Cables and the difference was really apparent. More resolution and better staging.
Now from Forza to 2k, it will not be much of a difference. But, if you don’t have a balanced connector on the forza, it’s worth getting a balanced cable this time around. Preferably the 4.4MM that you can use adapters after for single ended or 4 pin xlr. You’ll be ready for any future amp upgrade.
You also get , in some cases, more power and better sound out of balanced output.

 

[blackromek]

Hello, I decided to buy the Zmf 2k cable, and I must admit, although I was a moderate skeptic so far, that the 2k cable is clearly better than Forza Noir, now my Verites play really well

 

[helljudgement]

Slightly off topic, but does anyone know if the Universe pads have changed over the years? I recently got a new set that looks more perforated than the ones I've used for several years. The dimensions look exactly the same. I haven't had a chance to compare the sound, but I thought this was interesting.

A bit late to the topic but I think it's worth exploring in detail.

I noticed a great deal of difference between the universe pads pre 2020 and the ones I got from my Atrium (~2022). Most notably is the deeper and wider cavity on the older pads. I have pretty big ears my ear lob and helix never touched the ear mesh on the older pads but can't say the same for the newer ones, which are narrower and not as deep. Big difference in comfort for me and I'm not a fan of the newer versions which is a problem as my older pads have started peeling. Perhaps @zach915m can confirm if there's an actual design change and if there's an alternative for people who prefer the wider and deeper cavity of the older universe pad.

 

[zach915m]

A bit late to the topic but I think it's worth exploring in detail.

I noticed a great deal of difference between the universe pads pre 2020 and the ones I got from my Atrium (~2022). Most notably is the deeper and wider cavity on the older pads. I have pretty big ears my ear lob and helix never touched the ear mesh on the older pads but can't say the same for the newer ones, which are narrower and not as deep. Big difference in comfort for me and I'm not a fan of the newer versions which is a problem as my older pads have started peeling. Perhaps @zach915m can confirm if there's an actual design change and if there's an alternative for people who prefer the wider and deeper cavity of the older universe pad.

There hasn't been a design change to the pads - there is some small variance among batches though. The biggest difference was that we went from laser cutting the pads to using a die cut for the newer ones so they may look more different than they actually are. Because we use vegetarian tan leather that has more variance than chemically treated chrome tan leather that is used on many pads.

For more distance for the ear from the driver the easiest recommendation is some paracord below the pad foam and above the driver covering mesh.

I also really like the Caldera Ultra Perf pads with the Verite, Atrium and any model that uses Universe pads if looking for an alternative.

 

[Marutks]

I think paying extreme amounts of cash for a cable is stupid (but we all are, to a degree stupid in that hobby), but others will disagree.

I agree with you. I have tried many different cables and I have never heard any difference.

 

[andrewchoppa]

I agree with you. I have tried many different cables and I have never heard any difference.

It’s funny, I bought a custom cable from Marco in Sydney and it’s lovely. A friend in the business could definitely tell me it sounded better. I was also a part of a group recently blind testing iem cables. I don’t have the best hearing but I and the entire group could tell a noticeable difference between the 2. One had was copper, one was silver. The silver had much more bass presence than the copper and the copper had a tad more up top. I’ve never been a huge believer in cable differences but I now know they can sound different. But I would never spend silly money on them. I’ve seen people with $3k cans, spending $2k on cables. Law of diminishing returns has to kick in here….

 

[sianofabio]

Too cool not to post! The beginning of this track makes the VO completely disappear on your head.

 

[Pelilin]

It’s funny, I bought a custom cable from Marco in Sydney and it’s lovely. A friend in the business could definitely tell me it sounded better. I was also a part of a group recently blind testing iem cables. I don’t have the best hearing but I and the entire group could tell a noticeable difference between the 2. One had was copper, one was silver. The silver had much more bass presence than the copper and the copper had a tad more up top. I’ve never been a huge believer in cable differences but I now know they can sound different. But I would never spend silly money on them. I’ve seen people with $3k cans, spending $2k on cables. Law of diminishing returns has to kick in here….

In my experience buying expensive cable and chinese one. Well they did overcharge cable price. The cheaper cable can defeat (in sound quality) the more expensive cable and it happen often in my experience. Depend on the material, cable impedance, and how clean , and careful they make it.

Anyway it has been so long i have not tried BE2 pad , i notice that BE2 pad is more vocal forward with extra sweetness up top and more punchy rumbly low. Is this W shape sound?