[coletrain104]

  So how is the sound leakage on the Blackwoods?
Would someone standing 3 feet from my hear the music if I have them on?

my roommate told me he can't hear them from around that distance. I don't listen super loud though. I think u will probably be fine in terms of isolation

 

[Capt369]

I`m wondering how the Blackwood compares to the TH-XOO.

 

[PacoTaco]

 
I`m wondering how the Blackwood compares to the TH-XOO.

 
The Blackwood is subbassed and mid-emphasized. It's a lot clearer and smoother than the THX00's high end. The THX00, being the driver that it is, is prone to less distortion overall and a lot more "oomph" in the bass.
 
The Blackwood is a better headphone overall, but the THx00 is just fun. However, the THX00 is not a true closed headphone, soooooooo....Blackwood dominates it in isolation.

 

[Capt369]

   
The Blackwood is subbassed and mid-emphasized. It's a lot clearer and smoother than the THX00's high end. The THX00, being the driver that it is, is prone to less distortion overall and a lot more "oomph" in the bass.
 
The Blackwood is a better headphone overall, but the THx00 is just fun. However, the THX00 is not a true closed headphone, soooooooo....Blackwood dominates it in isolation.

Thanks for your input. I own the Fostex and am also considering the Blackwood. I do really enjoy listening to jazz on the TH-XOO.

 

[PacoTaco]

 
Thanks for your input. I own the Fostex and am also considering the Blackwood. I do really enjoy listening to jazz on the TH-XOO.

 
i could see the Blackwood being great with Jazz.

 

[coletrain104]

   
The Blackwood is subbassed and mid-emphasized. It's a lot clearer and smoother than the THX00's high end. The THX00, being the driver that it is, is prone to less distortion overall and a lot more "oomph" in the bass.
 
The Blackwood is a better headphone overall, but the THx00 is just fun. However, the THX00 is not a true closed headphone, soooooooo....Blackwood dominates it in isolation.

less distortion on the THX00? I haven't ever been much of a believer in low level distortion being audible, but the Blackwood is a planar magnetic driver, and they're usually very distinctly ahead of dynamics in terms of distortion, even biocellulose. Am I wrong? just curious

 

[PacoTaco]

less distortion on the THX00? I haven't ever been much of a believer in low level distortion being audible, but the Blackwood is a planar magnetic driver, and they're usually very distinctly ahead of dynamics in terms of distortion, even biocellulose. Am I wrong? just curious

Distortion is very noticeable. A distorted midrange can sound very...odd, muddy bass is caused by distortion and ringing is another form. Anyway, current biocellulose drivers are made to be frighteningly low in distortion. The th900, for example, has so much clarity because it has low distortion. The nighthawk, despite its issues caused by the pads, gets lower in distortion as it gets louder. It's very clear despite the darkness.

The t50rp driver has some issues with driver distortion that mods can't completely eliminate.

 

[jarnopp]

  I have a Vibro Mk. 1. I've been using with the lambskin Alpha pads. Can anyone familiar with these tell me if it makes a sizable audio difference switching to the ZMF Cowhide?
 
Edit: sharing the answer I got from Zach.
 
"It'll basically give your ear more space and keep it a little further away from the driver.  It may increase soundstage a little and the bass would be a touch more diffuse.   It's hard to say whether it's worth the $ or not!"

Good question on whether it's worth the money, or not.  I picked up the cowhide for my Mk 1 (cherry) and find them a bit more lively than the lambskin (which are THE most comfortable pads).   I kept the cowhide on the vibros and was able to repurpose the alpha pads on my HE-6, which complements them well.  If you have another use for one set, it's worth a try.  If you don't, I would guess you would settle on one or the other and the one would just end up sitting around.

 

[Aornic]

 
Good question on whether it's worth the money, or not.  I picked up the cowhide for my Mk 1 (cherry) and find them a bit more lively than the lambskin (which are THE most comfortable pads).   I kept the cowhide on the vibros and was able to repurpose the alpha pads on my HE-6, which complements them well.  If you have another use for one set, it's worth a try.  If you don't, I would guess you would settle on one or the other and the one would just end up sitting around.

Zach just shipped out my cowhide pads an hour ago. Interested to see how they change things up.

 

[Hisoundfi]

Vibro MKII, Ejoy!

http://www.head-fi.org/products/zmf-headphones-x-vibro-mk-ii/reviews/15639

 

[zach915m]

  Vibro MKII, Ejoy!
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/zmf-headphones-x-vibro-mk-ii/reviews/15639

 You're the man @Hisoundfi  !!!!!!!!
 
MassDrop ZMF x Vibro MK II starts tomorrow.  Rusted Zebra LTD Edition:
 

 
 
Price: $439.99 - Limited to 25 units, more details in the drop!
 
Includes Zebrawood upgrade ($50) and stain ($70) for a list price of $599.99.  So this is a 27% discount!
 
Also - we just finished this video giving a quick look in at ZMF:
 
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[Stillhart]

Man, that's a smokin deal.  I can't think of any headphone in the $440 price range that competes with a well-amped Vibro.

 

[spyder1]

Zach,
 
I like the video clip. It shows the hand-craft nature of your ZMF Omni. The Massdrop ZMF Vibro x MK ll, is a great idea, and will bring general exposure, and help drive sales. I suggest a long version of the video for your website.

 

[fritobugger]

   You're the man @Hisoundfi  !!!!!!!!
 
MassDrop ZMF x Vibro MK II starts tomorrow.  Rusted Zebra LTD Edition:
 

 
 
Price: $439.99 - Limited to 25 units, more details in the drop!
 
Includes Zebrawood upgrade ($50) and stain ($70) for a list price of $599.99.  So this is a 27% discount!
 
Also - we just finished this video giving a quick look in at ZMF:
 
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I want this so badly. 

 

[meringo]

Count me in.
 
I had no plans on buying any more audio gear until the summer... and then this happened. My Vibro Labs Aria will show up in a couple of weeks, and this will follow. What a perfect pair.