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Say does the softer wood make the vocal more full and sweet as well? I just got one in harder wood and the vocal is not as sweet sounding as the softer wood version to me. Not sure if it is just my feeling or it also effects that.

Hello . Vous pouvez trouvez aussi les 242 sextett ... ce sont les même que les 240 sextett Mais 242 c est pour L europe . ... j ai 242 a bandeau marqué Akg noyeau argenté et 600 ohm.😉 et attends de recevoir un 242 sextett bandeau avec Trou ... je modifirai ppur donner avis dans 10 jours ...ca y est reçu akg 242 avec trous dans bandeau et hp passif avec du rouge autour '.. MP . Plus doux et plus médium que les LP . 😉🎶🎶🎶🎼

I have been listening to my Stellia for over 2 years now, though a Yamaha S1200 amp at home, and a Hip Dac when mobile. They are GREAT. They may feel like a helmet when you put them on, but once the music starts, you will get lost in their sound. They are Very comfortable, but if you are uncomfortable with people looking at you - do not wear them to the beach - because you are going to get a lot of looks.

you can get the same sonic effect by buying a SOTA Topping Dac for under a 1000 and a decent tube amp for headphones say Feliks Euforia or Envy and still save cash.

Nice video! I want to buy a Golden Gate 3.

Cool to see these old headphones get some love. I bought mine when they came out. Still have them. The only issue was I replaced the cushions once. I also have the HD 485’s open type. Still like the HD 250’s. Sennheiser makes a quality product.

There is someone not far from me selling some for $20. Unfortunately I use a Magni 2 Uber. My stereo reciver is currently a Marantz SR-63 (until I find something better) and I doubt it has the power. Considering grabbing them anyway for when I do get a stronger headphone amp.

Hello Just bought a New Old Stock HD 250 mk I 600 ohm, from Poland in box, following your review. Just wow ! New Order , The Smiths never sound so good, compare to my others HP. It even match my Focal Elear mod pads for electronic music and even surpass it for some old stuff like Kraftwerk. It’s exactly as you described. Tell me on your picture the cable plugs are yellow/green and red, mine are all black. Is yours originals ? You know where i can get those ? Thank you

Hi, just for fun and better late than never. What do you think for Kenwood KR-710 receiver for AKG K240 Sexttets ? Found it locally for $100 dollars. Should be worth it.

I need one

Your review changed my mind mate. I was set on the Atrium Open but your description of the bass response sold me. I’m a bass fiend (Listen to Weval: Gimmee Some) by way of excellent bass in a more electronic focused track. Even if you’re not into that genre this track is killer. A fantastic straight to the point review. Gidday from Australia 🤟

I had a sony reciever that was from the 90's which was just one step below flagship of that line, the only difference was 20 extra watts per channel. The receiver had the typical sony issue of cold solder joints and as such channels that would not work most of the times unless you smacked the top of it until those channels would click on. Typical garbage soldering job from sony of that era. Anyways while using it for speakers was frustrating to say the least the headphone out on it was truly something else and I have not heard another solid state amplifier drive headphones quite as well as that receiver did. It was a touch warm and highly dynamic and with a lot of headspace while being fast and with good bit of power or at least enough to drive my pair of HD 580's with authority. I kind of missed that as a headphone amp but it also dominated the desk and was beyond ridiculous as just a headphone amp. Thinking about it again makes me wanna go look up the specs and that model again just to get the headphone information and get a desktop friendly headphone amplifier that makes it's specs.

See if you can try the luxman p750u and holo audio bliss

Would be curious on your opinion on how the OG Aegis sounds vs the one that is being built by Cayin for ZMF.

Nice 5570 I just got a 5580

I sure wish I knew the impedance of my old receiver's headphone jack I have a 1989 Technics SA-GX100. No one can tell me--and I emailed the manufacturer. Right now, I am using 30 year-old Sony headphones. They sound good., but... Thanks

The wait for what is over? Until the next big thing comes along that we have to go out and buy?

I own the Atrium open and closed love them both… I have seen all your reviews and value your opinion we seem to have similar tastes in genres and headphones… does the Verite closed offer anything over the Atrium closed or do you feel the Atrium closed is better in most ways… ie do you still use your verite closed now that you have the Atrium closed?

Best headphones I’ve ever had personally I own the hd 250 linear mk1 brought them on e bay for £30 absolutely amazing sound

Hello, thanks a lot for this great video, very useful and full of information! I’m thinking of replacing my Hifiman Ananda with the Aeolus. Main use would be with a Naim Atom Uniti Headphone amp. Would you recommend this pairing? Would the Aeolus be a noticeable improvement over the Ananda? Grateful for your feedback. Regards, Ignacio

Very good review. Thank you.

I see no reason why I would need more bass than my VC can offer. Lately I was forced to buy new power tubes, they add so much well controlled power for my headphones. You can tell I'm a big fan of tubes but all of my dynamics are getting wonderful energy from them. I'm worried that both variants of Atrium could be too slow for my liking

Hey bro it gives me 2 ear pad options: universe lambskin pads or vegan universe suede…. Which ear pads do you recommend to bring out the bass in the Atriums??

Just curious? How sound leaky are these.....compared to say a HiFiMan Arya?

Great video, I love this approach to the sound! I am on D7200 & Denon PMA-800 although its new the vintage spirit is there and the sound is total addiction. Its time I am going to check my dad's basement he has tons of stuff from 60s / 70s audio gear. Happy Listening 🙂

Hey, I ended up purchasing the MP (Creamy colored drivers and a grey original box). I haven't yet listened to them through a vintage receiver but through an entry level headphones amplifier and I can already tell that these are sp special when it comes to mid-range and guitar-based music. In fact, when I listened to a guitar through them I was blowen away. Will update after I have tried then with a vintage receiver.

I have a question I have been trying to find everywhere about vintage receivers. I have a NAD 3155 from 1985 (its basically a better 3120 that's from 1979, all analog). My question is, do these vintage amps have balanced audio coming from the headphone jack? I am asking because I will be replacing my AKG Sextett cable, and from what I hear, balanced is the best, but I would find it pointless if the amplifier didn't output balanced sound. Thanks!

Would a 1985 receiver give these good sound from the headphone jack? I am expecting a NAD 3155 (better version of the famous 3120). I also assume my early 2000s sony AV receiver will not power these very well then.

between you and the other reviews I have watched I started off with the Autuer classics and then got the Atriums and absolutely love them both. there is definitely a difference. But absolutely love them both. Thanks for the great reviews and love your dog! hope he is doing well.

Best ZMF for Pink Floyd?

Great review as usual. Keep it up.

It will make even the TH900 sound bass light? Wow

This sounds like the perfect headphone for dub techno

Interesting. I felt like Caldera had a wonderful focused and punchy bass with great texture that never got in the way, now I wonder how Atrium Closed can be so different, and if it’s for me at all, hmmm

Fantastic review coming from an Atticus (cherry) owner. I've been pondering my next ZMF purchase and as gorgeous as the Atticus is, "MORE BASS" is my requirement if/when I'm going to purchase another set, which got me wondering about Caldera. Your comments at 13:37 have sealed the deal for me. Thank you!

Great job :)

Interesting take on these headphones. I sold my Atrium - open that is. I preferred the VC and the Caldera on suede pads over the Atrium Open. Most reviewer type people seem to be more reserved about the Atrium Closed. Seems these are tuned to bass, which could be fun .

I listened to this at AXPONA. I enjoyed this more than the AO and the VC for some reason. Distorted guitars sounded amazing and rap was boomy (almost slightly forward) I loved them with the suede pads. Tracks played Gorguts-obscura Obscura - anti cosmetic overload Lloyd banks-No reward If you want to really push the bass I would throw on. Chelsea wolfe-carrion flowers

Love the review mate - these sound awesome!! One pair on E-bay in Oz for over $850 AUD so will look to Atriums or similar but thanks for opening my eyes up!!

Can you give more description for the zmf verite closed pairing? I spotted a deal for a used one and wondering how they could match.

Great review - thanks. I'm super keen to get a pair of ZMFs - I almost bought Auteur Classic but couldn't listen to them. I listened to a bunch and bought Sendy Peacocks, which I love! I listen to metal, metal and occasionally some metal (ok a bit of classic rock as well). Speed, Power, Symphonic, Prog - would Auteurs suffice or do I need to go Atriums (or Calderras but way off $$ wise)? Thanks.

Which lighthouse painting is there in background?

"You don't need drugs, you just need the Atrium." So true. Been listening to Atrium for a few weeks now and they're highly addicting.

Thank you great information

It's cheaper than burson soloist but I'm not sure if it help me to get rid of that nasty planar timbre (if its warm enough) burson got option to swap op-amps

I’m currently trying to find a decent stack or setup to replace my FiiO K9 ESS which I have paired with my MM-500s I’ll be buying the ZMF Atrium and I don’t think the K9 wouldn’t do it justice Any suggestions? Awesome review

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Great and unbiased review! well done. You are the only one who talked about the advantages and disadvantages of these headphones honestly. Actually, I was thinking of trying to find such a pair. However, now that you mentioned the lack of longevity of these headphones, I am giving it another thought. It would be interesting to listen to these headphones paired with a tubes amplifier with adequate power. The He560 benefited massively from tubes amplifier in my experience. By the way, some would claim that the AKG k1000 are the hardest headphones to drive ever. Have you come across them before?

Recently, I have tried an interesting experiment. A few days ago, a good friend of mine decided to give me his old vintage Akai receiver AA-930. When I got it and started playing with it, I noticed that you can connect an external pre-amplifier directly to the inner power amplifier inside the receiver. I decided to try and connect my Topping L30ii and I was shocked that the sound signature changed drastically towards the signature of the Topping amplifier. The thing is, this way, you can drive high-demand headphones and still enjoy the sound signature of, for example, a modern IC amplifier combined with vintage transistors. I tried an OLT tubes amplifier as well. However, for some reason, the OLT gives high-gain volume and the volume controller becomes very sensitive. You touch it and it goes to an unbearable high volume. Have you tried something similar?

Have you tried the susvara with Feliks Audio Envy? Considering this amp…