The comparisons, and final thoughts and conclusion of the ZMF Caldera If you happen to have missed episode one, click : The conclusion and comparison to the #ZMF #Caldera story Episode two
I mean, these intros are excellent, and the videos are really well-made. I'm spreading the good word, and I hope your channel gets the traction it deserves!
Love the Atrium with Caldera ultra perforated pads or Auteur pads. I think it's great that you can fine tune the sound with pad swaps depending on your preference and mood.
Thanks so much for the awesome review and comparisons! The Caldera is my first ZMF, and boy what a way to enter to his domain. I've owned them for about 4 months now, and I've liked it so much, I ended up selling my Clear MGs and Arya V3s. What a terrific, all-rounder headphone. I have somewhat been wondering what I've been missing on other ZMFs, especially the Atriums, but this review kinda put my mind at ease for now. I'd obviously love to try some other ZMF cans, but I think I made a good decision with the Calderas (especially since I love planars). I like the stock pads the most compared to the vegan suede pads, keeps the low end energy I adore from them. Keep up the great work :)
For me Caldera with the Ultra Perfs or Suede pads. Some folks really like the thick pads, but it doesn't feel right on my head when I use them. Get the BBB strap and it will improve the fit a lot. The BBB strap adds that bit of suspension where I can find that sweet spot where the cup sits just right around my ears.
Thanks for the video and comparison. I have not heard any of them but an Atrium was available and I bought it. Loving it and I have not roll the pads yet.
@ConvinceMeAudio thanks man! Yes 9 y o and perhaps a future audio enthusiast haha! Thanks for years of brilliant videos I really appreciate you and hope that Chord Hifiman and others know that you are the reason for many of our purchases and love for their equipment. Have a good one - George from Vancouver Canada
Pretty much mirrors my experience. I prefer the suede pads on the Caldera and the VC for that matter. The Atrium I never liked-too dark and slow. I find the Caldera loves current so while it’s great on tubes it needs power.
Excellent. I can related to all of the points in the comparison as I have all three of the ZMF models here. I don't however, have any of the 3 that you were comparing them to, so this is helpful for me to understand those a little better. Once again, very nicely done!
Tungsten double sided has not come in for review yet, but single sided could technically give it a damn good run for its money, the only problem being the source equipment, I think that’s the Achilles heel
Thanks for the video👏 Concerning Caldera vs Susvara i disagree... To my ears it's not only on higher gears that the difference is audible... Tried both with a Topping A70 Pro and the Susvara was much more refined and delicious... I'm a low volume listener so punch is not my priority but the beauty of the timbre is and the Susvara is sweeter and more natural souding IMO...
@@DonnieDarko95All three of these sound totally different and excel at different genres. That said I think Atrium is the best all arounder, HD800S in the middle and with MR being most specialized of the three.
@@DonnieDarko95 Yeah in that case I would go with HD800S. HD800s excels at classical, vocals, and soundtracks/movie scores. It has a huge soundstage and forward mids. Diana MR has a very good bass response. I liked it for electronic especially but also rock and hip hop. I didn't particularly like its vocals. It's stage is somewhat intimate as well.
@@KXP70 when it comes to Zmf I think most people judge them on looks first and that has a big influence on the headphone score ,they want it to sound the way it looks.
Yet another love letter to Zack and Bev! 🫶🤪 How do you cope with the pad rolling? Like you, I am also blind, and I have a pair of atrium closed but they have spent more time sitting in the case rather than me enjoying them. I took the pads off for a change and nobody in my household seems to be able to replace them. We have even watched the official ZMF video, but still no joy! 😢😫😤 Any tips? 🤨
When it comes to ZMF Headphones, I do give the both the objective and specially subjective narrative, but yes, I do love their headphones and I think it’s very well known LOL Okay, it’s very straightforward this is what you do Place the outer lip that surrounds the back of the pad over the top one third circumference of the baffle, there’s a tiny lip that surrounds the circumference of the cup Usually with your thumb and index finger fingertips hold this segment in place, and gently spray the rim over the rest of the cup, making sure you’re constantly holding the top segment so that there is a stability And it should all cling to the circumference after a while and practice you end up being able to do this in 30 seconds It’s just practice, I prefer magnets
The comparisons, and final thoughts and conclusion of the ZMF Caldera
If you happen to have missed episode one, click :
The conclusion and comparison to the #ZMF #Caldera story
Episode two
I mean, these intros are excellent, and the videos are really well-made. I'm spreading the good word, and I hope your channel gets the traction it deserves!
Love the Atrium with Caldera ultra perforated pads or Auteur pads. I think it's great that you can fine tune the sound with pad swaps depending on your preference and mood.
Saves one from spending another three grand on a new pair of headphones. 🎧
Great review and fun format. Had me eager to hear part II. Excellent as always, thank you!
Thanks so much for the awesome review and comparisons! The Caldera is my first ZMF, and boy what a way to enter to his domain. I've owned them for about 4 months now, and I've liked it so much, I ended up selling my Clear MGs and Arya V3s. What a terrific, all-rounder headphone. I have somewhat been wondering what I've been missing on other ZMFs, especially the Atriums, but this review kinda put my mind at ease for now. I'd obviously love to try some other ZMF cans, but I think I made a good decision with the Calderas (especially since I love planars). I like the stock pads the most compared to the vegan suede pads, keeps the low end energy I adore from them. Keep up the great work :)
Yes they are excellent and in the future you can play about with a cowhide and mantle mesh for a little change and spice
Very glad it was informative
For me Caldera with the Ultra Perfs or Suede pads. Some folks really like the thick pads, but it doesn't feel right on my head when I use them.
Get the BBB strap and it will improve the fit a lot. The BBB strap adds that bit of suspension where I can find that sweet spot where the cup sits just right around my ears.
Perfect timing! Just finished my lunch break. Was wondering when it would drop today
Thanks for the video and comparison. I have not heard any of them but an Atrium was available and I bought it. Loving it and I have not roll the pads yet.
Brother your videos are so great! P.s. My daughter dropped my susvaras and they somehow survived ❤❤❤
Deeply appreciated, 🐅
Oh my goodness, what a painful moment LOL, I’m glad it’s okay
I’m presuming little one is a child, Hope there okay too,
@ConvinceMeAudio thanks man! Yes 9 y o and perhaps a future audio enthusiast haha! Thanks for years of brilliant videos I really appreciate you and hope that Chord Hifiman and others know that you are the reason for many of our purchases and love for their equipment. Have a good one - George from Vancouver Canada
Pretty much mirrors my experience. I prefer the suede pads on the Caldera and the VC for that matter. The Atrium I never liked-too dark and slow. I find the Caldera loves current so while it’s great on tubes it needs power.
Excellent. I can related to all of the points in the comparison as I have all three of the ZMF models here. I don't however, have any of the 3 that you were comparing them to, so this is helpful for me to understand those a little better. Once again, very nicely done!
Great comparisons. how would you compare the caldera to the double/single sided tungsten's?
Tungsten double sided has not come in for review yet, but single sided could technically give it a damn good run for its money, the only problem being the source equipment, I think that’s the Achilles heel
Wish we heard a comparison with the Tungstens.
There will be one coming when double sided lands
Just curious how would the calderas compare to the binom er?
Considering they are both totl headphones which are easy to drive
IMO Binom is a completely different league, for drivability resolution dynamics punch and tonal balance
CAL has better stage
Where is the intro music from? I like how calming it is
CMA pays for a service called Epidemic Sound for all our videos
Thanks for the video👏
Concerning Caldera vs Susvara i disagree... To my ears it's not only on higher gears that the difference is audible... Tried both with a Topping A70 Pro and the Susvara was much more refined and delicious...
I'm a low volume listener so punch is not my priority but the beauty of the timbre is and the Susvara is sweeter and more natural souding IMO...
Got a set of Atrium and prefer the autuer pads.
Atrium is my baby ❤ but love the Verite and caldera
Alter Bridge is rock, not metal. Good video anyway.
What about the Diana MR?
It’s not here for review yet
@@ConvinceMeAudio Will wait for the review then! I'm deciding between MR, Atrium or just HD800s
@@DonnieDarko95All three of these sound totally different and excel at different genres. That said I think Atrium is the best all arounder, HD800S in the middle and with MR being most specialized of the three.
@@SonGokuhSSJ what would you say the MR is specialized for? I am all about vocal performances, soundtracks and classical.
@@DonnieDarko95 Yeah in that case I would go with HD800S. HD800s excels at classical, vocals, and soundtracks/movie scores. It has a huge soundstage and forward mids.
Diana MR has a very good bass response. I liked it for electronic especially but also rock and hip hop. I didn't particularly like its vocals. It's stage is somewhat intimate as well.
Does he have a medical issue with his eyes as to the reason he’s always wearing sunglasses indoors?
@@picklesandufos7860 yes he does
Sound wise I prefer Tungsten DS by far, much better than caldera.
Still waiting on the DS over here
Others have said the opposite. Guess it'll be very much down do taste.
@@KXP70 when it comes to Zmf I think most people judge them on looks first and that has a big influence on the headphone score ,they want it to sound the way it looks.
Bee eeee uuuuuuuuu tee ful
Yet another love letter to Zack and Bev! 🫶🤪
How do you cope with the pad rolling? Like you, I am also blind, and I have a pair of atrium closed but they have spent more time sitting in the case rather than me enjoying them. I took the pads off for a change and nobody in my household seems to be able to replace them. We have even watched the official ZMF video, but still no joy! 😢😫😤
Any tips? 🤨
When it comes to ZMF Headphones, I do give the both the objective and specially subjective narrative, but yes, I do love their headphones and I think it’s very well known LOL
Okay, it’s very straightforward this is what you do
Place the outer lip that surrounds the back of the pad over the top one third circumference of the baffle, there’s a tiny lip that surrounds the circumference of the cup
Usually with your thumb and index finger fingertips hold this segment in place, and gently spray the rim over the rest of the cup, making sure you’re constantly holding the top segment so that there is a stability
And it should all cling to the circumference after a while and practice you end up being able to do this in 30 seconds
It’s just practice, I prefer magnets