Headphones - Closed Back. As nice as both look, I can't justify having two so I will be selling the Padauks soon. Also it doesn't murder the house sound. I'm not sure how they'll hold up long term, but original owners get a lifetime warranty. I find them about side grades depending on gear with differences being Atticus is smoother due to that TPE driver and HD650 being more refined and smooth in the treble. When going back and forth between headphones, songs with heavy bass (Billie Jean and A Day in the Life) there’s a lack of body to the songs with the HD 650. Back General FAQ Shipping and Ordering FAQ ZMF Guide Cart 0 Home SHOP Product Info Vérité Atticus / Aeolus Auteur / Eikon Pendant ZMF Pads ZMF Cables Wood News and Reviews FAQ General FAQ Shipping and Ordering FAQ ZMF Guide Contact Us Dealers The Atticus is a clearly superior headphone imo, but it’s a different sound signature. MetalStef84, purr1n, Vanheim and 4 others like this. I have the lambskin pads too though. I actually was considering getting a TH-X00 as well, but I went for the cheaper but heavier hitting SZ2000. I’ve always found Atticus superior to Eikon in detail, speed and response time etc but Eikon has more of a neutral response where as Atticus is neutral on drugs. My concern was the drivers are made of bio cellulose. The Atticus still have a super fat sound in the mids and down low. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. With the lambskin on the Atticus has a very bloomy sound. Very well known, but also not super common on here so if anyone is looking at these as a possible upgrade and have any questions, feel free to ask in here. This is why it’s such a good headphones because it just has its own thing going on. Atticus and Eikon Living right on the Wisconsin/Illinois border, I am fortunate to be able to attend many of the audio shows in the greater Chicago area. Atticus, the closed sibling of Aeolus, has been a popular high-end flavor-can for the community since it came out about two years ago. I prefer the warmer HD 650. The Atticus however has an advantage in that the increased soundstage creates more separation in the mids. Perhaps this can help others who are also looking to upgrade. You may be asking why I now have two Atticus? Hi guys, I recently got the Atticus and for some reason I feel it sounds better and less harsh with better bass slam to my ears through a cheaper Fiio BTR3 than my Magni 3+/Modi 3 stack, is this because it's a better pairing? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The bass rumble can be pleasing but it will also detract from the rest of the music and obscure details. The Atticus has tighter bass with more slam and punch to it. I would also recommend the Atticus for anyone who’s heavily invested in this hobby and looking for an upgrade. A place for discussion, news, reviews and DIY projects related to portable audio … The voices on both headphones are among the best I’ve heard but I’d have to give a slight nod to the Atticus. Headphones: Meze Empyrean, ZMF Atticus, Focal Elegia, Audeze iSine E10 Amps: Schiit Mjolnir 2, Feliks Echo (OTL), Jotunheim w/multi-bit DAC, CI Audio VP-2 DACS: Schiit Gungnir w/multi-bit Cables: Moon Audio Blue Dragon XLR, Audeze XLR, Audioquest Golden Gate RCA Interconnects, PYST Balanced Interconnects Source: TIDAL. Thx00 Purpleheart – Keep in mind that these aren’t stock. A quick video showing how to take earpads on and off ZMF Headphones What is your favorite amp pairing for the Atticus? A place for discussion, news, reviews and DIY projects related to portable audio, headphones, headphone amplifiers and DACs. LTD. New 2020/2021 woods available now. Below I will compare the Atticus to two of my favorite “mid-fi” cans. Might be the edit, they're pretty red in person, but have like a sunburst look to them. ZMF Auteur Review. The Ori pad was designed to work best on the ZMF Ori, but then was found to be the go-to pad for the ZMF Atticus. I still am puzzled why somebody would buy a bassy headphone and put suede pads on to murder the house sound. Press J to jump to the feed. The pair of Eikon Zach sent me is done … I love the HD650s but I might be regulating them to portable duty. Thanks for reading and happy holidays. Just a little tidbit from Zach in a thread on Reddit, looks like the first 75 orders will be the first batch to go out. These are the second lightest wood ever sold with the ZMF Atticus, which is a highly sought after configuration. Yours looks very similar to mine. 2 years ago. ZMF Atticus, ZMF Verite Closed with Burson Soloist 3XP Pleasure so far By Sales Burson | 2020-11-18T11:49:17+11:00 November 18th, 2020 | Soloist 3XP | 0 Comments I would say the HD650 sounds more natural due to its open nature. Favorite headphones, just wanted to show some love. I’m interested in listening to the th900, as that appears to share a lot of the thx00’s characteristics. Joined … I realize no one has had these cans long enough yet to state how long it will take for the drivers to decay and breakdown, but does this get addressed/discussed by the maker at all? The Atticus was never about neutrality, but about having fun and enjoying music. I do think the HD650 is the more dirty sounding headphone. 520k members in the headphones community. The PH are similar to the HD650 in that they seem to run out of space on songs with multiple instruments. DigiOneSig > Bifrost 2 > ECP L-2 > HD600 / JAR650 last.fm. Dynamic zest and punch. Home Forums > Personal Audio Gear Discussion > Headphones > Don't be a dotard! If there’s one thing I detest in headphones, it’s treble peaks. Share Apr 11, 2019 at 9:13 PM Post #6,978 of 8,147 … Also be on the lookout for some new ZMF LTD edition woods dropping in the next week for the Atticus, Eikon, Verite and aeolus. The R10 (the famous "old" biocellulose headphone) does not fail due to the biocellulose, but the damping drying out, becoming brittle, and piercing the drivers. Vocals are more upfront and clearly defined. Very nice. There’s a much greater emphasis on sub-bass with Purplehearts and an overall greater bass presence compared to the Atticus. Why not just buy the Eikon? Got my paduak wood Atticus in today. Someone with a big audience might not like it and say so. As always, please vote and suggest new topics in the poll for next week's discussion . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Node 2 (Optical) -> Gumby -> Jotunheim -> LCD 2.2, Mojo -> Atticus/LCD-2C/SZ2000/HD6XX/Pinnacle PX/WF1000MX3, NFB 11 | BH Mainline> ZMF Eikon | E-Mu Teak | HD 650 | k712, Modded ZMF Eikons / Bryston BHA-1 / Soekris DAC1541. I always told myself I would never buy a headphone over $1000. The mids are magical Bigger soundstage than you’d expect, but seems to adapt nicely to what you’re listening to, meaning they can sound super intimate or wide and spread out depending on the song. It also touches on an amplifer being worked on: "... we've been working on putting the last touches on the ZMF... Super Best Audio Friends . I decided to wait for a limited-edition wood and I jumped on the Cocobolos as soon as I saw them. Second to none in terms if what I've heard. For sale is a ZMF Atticus with the rare BLACK LIMBA wood. I've head people call them super 650s which isn't too far off. I usually have felt circles beneath the pads to tame the treble, but I removed them for this comparison. Will report back. Standard Sony penny pinching. “Salire” is ZMF’s headphone stand. 1. 88 votes, 36 comments. A place to put all your used or un-used Audio or Video gear. [https://www.patreon.com/Zeos] -- Check out the Patreon[http://www.zmfheadphones.com/zmf-originals/] -- ALL ZMF DYNAMICS! Speaking of the mid-range, this is where the Atticus really separates itself from the PH. Yes, his review has the potential to hurt Zach's sales. Up for sale or trade is an Atticus Padauk in beautiful condition - no dings, scratches, scuffs or marks of any kind. Treble on both headphones is just the way I like it – smooth and laid back. I'm on the queue for an Atticus myself and I hope my mids improve more than you say. Will you keep me in mind when it's time to sell your other Atticus? Im in a similar 650 boat with similar component setup. If you like the 600 like you'll enjoy these. They were a blind buy for me but I don't regret it at all. Ordered up a set for the Atticus. ZMF Atticus: Atticus, a name that encompasses wisdom through experience, is tuned as such. Very nice! Gratz on new cans dude, I’ve been debating these too. Overall I would say the HD650 punches way above it’s price point, especially at the Massdrop price of $200. Suede on there now. For those looking for a direct Thx00 upgrade, I don’t know if the Atticus is it. The ZMF Eikon is one of the pair (the other being the Atticus) of Dynamic Driver headphones ZMF released a few years ago, marking their move into making their own headphones, rather than modifying other companies headphones. Ear pads and headband show no signs of wear at all. They have quite a good name through the forums like headfi and stuff. All these comparisons were made with a Bimby/Lyr 2. I have of a pair of Atticus on their way to me and should be arriving in a few days. I convinced myself to sell a few mid-fi cans to justify the purchase of a used Padauk Atticus a few months ago. They don't sound incredible off my modest setup (Mimby + Vally 2). May 20, 2019 at 6:49 PM. From my order this morning there's no clear indication of what # you are as the actual order number is 6 digits long and likely applies to all types of orders and not just the dynamics. The Eikon pad was created for the Eikon, and the perforated lambskin version works great and ships with the auteur as well. Often audiophiles are told to search for a neutral sound, when in practice, warmth is what is most pleasurable, desirable and most lifelike. Its a risk everyone in the industry faces. HD650 – Biggest differences between these two headphones are the Atticus’ improved bass and soundstage. Build date is in April 2019. Headphones - Closed Back. Shop Now. An interesting Q&A with Zach on reddit. I'm planning on spending my tax return on a used pair. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. I have an Atticus in Cocobolo incoming soon(holiday delayed shipment), do you hear a difference in Cocobolo vs Padauk? The details aren’t in your face, but rather have their clearly defined space and invite you to pay attention to different parts of songs. In songs with a lot going on (Concrete Jungle and Da Art of Storytellin Pt.1) voices with the Atticus are at center stage and clearly defined. Cocobolo? I had tried a few TOTL headphones such as Beyer T1, Mrspeakers Ether Flow Open and Closed, Audeze XC and LCD2, Focal Elear, and none really impressed me enough to justify their price point. Back Vérité Atticus / Aeolus Auteur / Eikon Pendant ZMF Pads ZMF Cables Wood Back General FAQ Shipping and Ordering ... ZMF have optimized driver position, as the membrane is recessed and angled further within the cup than any other ZMF dynamic driver headphone. This, combined with some treble peaks, can be quickly fatiguing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, ZMF Atticus, m160, 58x, m560s, Nighthawks, 650, Amp:A90, DAC: PecanPi, Audial | HD650Mod, AD2000, SINE w/MSR7pad, HD 6XXEQ l AD2000(END GAME) l AD900X+EbayPads | LS200+CP100-SS, RME/887/ZDT Jr>Auteur/Atticus/HD800(SDR)/Elex/LCD2C/Verum1/HD6XX. Nice! Rating is a conservative 9, I can't spot any flaws on these. I've tried both, while you haven't so your just basing your opinion off assumptions. Has the slam of a Fostex variant but has this almost planar smoothness with elements of the Sony R10 and HD650 thrown in. Atticus reminds me of a mixture of headphones. 36 votes, 55 comments. This can be either good or bad depending on your preferences. The Universe pad is standard on the ZMF Vérité and ZMF Aeolus.The Universe pad also works great on the Eikon as a true neutral accompaniment. Thanks for sharing your experiences. 471k members in the headphones community. I think the HD650 is the closest headphone to the Atticus in timbre and they both share that upper mid bite I really love. Atticus is TPE. In that time, the Atticus has built a cult following for its rich, smooth, and musical tuning, with serious thump. ZMF Atticus; ZMF Auteur; ZMF Eikon; ZMF Verite; ZMF Verite Closed; GRAS 43AG-7 partly funded by: Headphones.com Soranik Riveton Headphones & Goldvein Cables Super* Review Prisma Audio. Read these "rules" AND introduce yourself before your first post A healthy approach to understanding measurements Being true to what … ZMF Atticus. Awesome headphones. I couldn’t stand the stock pads so I switched to ZMF Ori’s and added an attenuation ring. I also have an incoming Auteur, so I’ll make sure to post comparisons when I receive it. The Atticus strays even farther away from his tuning preferences so no surprises there. captkirk, … There are plenty of other respected reviewers who like them. Hi, I want to sell my headphones from USA company called ZMF. Posted by 6 days ago. Well I bought the Padauk used and enjoyed it so much that I felt guilty of not buying it new. ZMF. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aornicreviewsThanks for stopping by. Hmm...I'm curious. I have planars too (a few pairs, I like planars a lot) and their bass is pretty much on its own level because of the driver technology. I will say though that the Atticus responds very well to EQ with the Schiit Loki. It beats several open ended headphone on soundstage, which is quite impressive. (ZMF Atticus & Audeze LCD-2C) YtseJammer, Jan 20, 2018 #667. I much prefer the laid back treble of the Atticus vs the energetic PH. Plus we will be releasing more info about our new headphone, the Verite Closed very shortly. Of course, as time has passed there are now other models, but the Eikon and Atticus are the original twosome. Included with the sale is the seahorse case and 1/8th" single ended cable with adapter. Cans: ZMF Verite Closed (sold), ZMF Atticus (pending), ZMF Aeolus (pending), Beyerdynamic DT-250, Pioneer SE-A1000 Cables: Norne Audio Vykari Reference Amps: Glenn OTL-Wood, Feliks Audio Echo DAC: Soekris DAC1541 FOR SALE: Tubes and moar Tubes Share This Post post-14964930. Just with more detail, much wider soundstage, better imaging, and a pair of large, sweaty, hairy midbassy balls. Yes they have soundstage depth. Overall I’m very happy with my Atticus purchase(s) and over the coming months I’ll be thinning down the heard and selling headphones I don’t listen to much. I'm very big fan of forward mids on my headphones and upgraded from the 650's actually. Comfort on both is excellent, although I would give the edge to the HD 650 due to it’s smaller form and weight. Please keep in mind this is my first ever review so I’m learning how to describe audio. The HD650 sounds claustrophobic in comparison and instruments begin to blend together. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aornicreviews Been waiting a while for these. I own an Atticus and somebody would have to put a gun to my head to get me to take off my ori leathers. After demoing a ZMF Eikon, I was blown away by the build quality and sound. The Atticus bass is amazing in that it has a certain heft and physical presence to it, yet it never interferes with the rest of the music. 36.2k members in the AVexchange community. A material that is known to degrade over time. Close. If anything the bass is tighter and less reverb like I said in my previous post. Post #7,087 of 8,021 ufospls2 1000+ Head-Fier. I have the Mojo now for dac/amp, but I'm actually looking for a desktop solution that compliments the Atticus - I wonder what I can get. I might have to give a slight edge to the Atticus in detail retrieval, but it’s nothing significant. Somehow manage to have thick bass but still have forward, coherent, and smooth mids, with present but not harsh treble. If bass is your main concern look into some nice planars or fostex dynamics. I was amazed by the imaging and soundstage of the HD800, but long term I didn’t think I would enjoy their sound signature. The PH reminds me of the m50x (which I did not like) in that it pushes every detail towards your ears. Demo units courtesy of: Frequency Response measurements and graphs for In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) and earphones. I head only the HD 800 and I must say Atticus … I've heard Atticus is on another level, so depending if you want to go up by progression or go all the way up! What’s the sound signature? I can comfortably walk around the house with the 650 or lie down in bed. The Atticus on the other hand is probably more detailed but you can choose if you’d like focus on the microdynamics. I can raise the sub-bass to Purpleheart levels without detracting too much from the midrange. ZMF Atticus. The Hifiman Arya (basically the HE1000v2 driver on a more budget friendly frame) has 95% of the detail that you would hear on a Utopia or Stax … The micro suede pads take away the reverb, make them sound like more traditional open backs in terms of sound, yet they still do a decent job isolating out background noise because of the design not being fully open back. Also, how did you enjoy them pairing with your Schiit gear? I'm surprised you didn't like the LCD-2's, but that may have been the fazored cause I found the LCD-2C's to be a big overall upgrade to my HD650's in every level. Say compared to HD600/800 if u had tried them before. It's the Eikon and Auteur that have the biocellulose drivers. Hoping to be able to demo TH-900's soon. captkirk Khan's BFF Friend. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. A lot has been said about this headphone already, but here's another take. Aeolus. The HD 650 has a lack of weight to the sub-bass in comparison. Atticus has a bigger soundstage as well. Often audiophiles are told to search for a neutral sound, when in practice, warmth is what is most pleasurable, desirable and most lifelike.

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