I think, you posting issues are fine, but you are now posting multiple issues spread over the forum. Which can come off “ranting”, I think a good approach would be to state “hey I’ve had these issues, I’m in the middle of working them out with the entity I purchased from, plus I’m contacting ZMF directly for possible resolution solutions. I will update once I’ve heard word from both the dealer and ZMF”. That way it isn’t just hey I have problems posts, but a, I have a problem let’s give the dealer and ZMF a chance to respond and I’ll keep everyone posted on the resolutions. Kind of like if you have a problem try and come with a possible solution as well. If you just come with problems it can come off as “whining” which I don’t think was your intent, you have legitimate issues you are reporting, let’s just keep everything civil, yeah, from all parties =) you have spent a lot of money on a luxury “hand crafted” item, you have every right to post your opinion and any issues, but it is also good to give the makers, sellers the opportunity to make any issues you are having the opportunity/time to resolve/respond to you.
First impressions can be tough to get past, but give the Verite some time and work with your dealer and ZMF I’m fairly positive you will enjoy these, or if not, request a refund and return them...me personally I do not prefer the sound of the Empyreans, but the build quality is very excellent. I do greatly prefer the VO and VC sound and find them beautiful even with any flaws, as I look at them as “sculptures” almost and pieces of handcrafted art. But to each their own, we all are wonderful unique snowflakes floating in a blizzard after all