ZMF Aeolus - Open-Back Dynamic Headphone - Official Thread

Thank you sir

I wonder if I could be just as content with a Aeolus as my VO. And given the $1000 price difference, spend that on something fun. Just thoughts

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So, I’m sure some will be upset by this comment…but honestly… unless you are super into audio…I think that the Aeolus is perfect for most people as endgame headphones… add the pads to dial in different sound signatures and blam! you have a pretty amazing headphone…

add a nice tube amp and blam! another great experience!

I will say though…that once you’ve heard better it might take a lil bit to let go of your Verites.

But I know plenty of people that prefer the Clears to the Utopias, so yeah… I think you can easily swap out the Verites for an Aeolus and be content!

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Look, I am into it. But I also know my audio memory quickly disappears. After a few weeks you tend to forget. Especially since I don’t test per se, not big into A/B. Big into just enjoying.

Hence the curiosity.

I have a DX7 Pro. A custom tube amp coming. Maybe an Aeolus is the way to go.

Have a few sets of perforated universe pads now though. They work on Aeolus?

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I’m currently using perforated universe pads for my Aeoulus! They are Zachs co-favorites with the suede universe perf pads… so yes!

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I have perf universe leather, suede and hybrid (coming).

Autuers off centred grill niggles at my OCD too much. Aeolus is nice though.

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Ah. Bass. Does it go deep and hit nicely like the Verite?

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Thank God… I am not alone :rofl: :rofl:
Part of my “Are you serious?!?!?” when seeing a Focal HP

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It’s especially so on the Aueter hey. Reminds me of googly eyes.

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@hazi59 any good news to report?? :slightly_smiling_face:

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I am actually in the process of comparing the G111 and the RNHP at the moment. I’m planning on spending the rest of the week trying out my different headphones with each. For this past weekend, I listened to both with my HD650, which are my reference. Tomorrow is the LCD-X, Wed is the Clear, Thursday the Elegia and Friday the ZMF Atticus.

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Aeolus people. Best pads? Hoping Universe Suede Perforated is the answer, I like those pads. Testing an Aeolus soon!

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The Universe Suede Perforated are my personal favorite, though I also do like the standard universe lambskin perforated for a slight change here and there :wink:

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I hope I did @zach915m and his team’s amazing creation justice in this Review of the ZMF Aeolus! Listen with Headphones for the best experience. Much Love Friends! Thanks for watching if you enjoyed consider subscribing, liking, and leaving me a comment on the video!!!

(WATCH IN 4K to really appreciate these headphones.)

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Awesome video @MRHifiReviews

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Thank you @Rhodey appreciate it!!!

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Really great production. You’re a true artist.

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Now I want to switch my Aeolus Blackwood to this burl wood…

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The Blackwood are beautiful as well!! @Gordon_Freeman

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Thx m8 :slight_smile:
And I ofc agree

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Those are gorgeous. :+1:t4:

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