OK, I had a chance to look at it. I see now that the website says "the current stock wood for the Vérité Open is Sapele. The sapele is finished in a vintage mahogany stain for a darker appearance." For sure my VO Sapele does not look as dark as in the pictures here -
https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones/products/verite .
I hadn't seen that part about the wood finish when I ordered, all I wanted was the same wood (and secretly hoped for the same color as my Aeolus).
And what I got is close, but not exactly the same. In fact, as you can see in the pictures, my Aeolus is obviously darker. Still not anywhere as dark as the VO pictures on the ZMF website. I am very happy with what I have.
Maybe Zach could tell us if all VO Sapele are finished with the vintage mahogany stain and the result just varies from unit to unit?