It was awesome - I got a whole extra hour of burn-in on Sunday!
Is this why there’s a ZMF November? 
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Well put, and I couldn’t agree more. Same goes for cello, sounds downright magical on Verite.
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If you own VO. What other ZMF cans would you like to company with? and why? 
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I have to admit that since getting my VO, I’m more likely to pick up another pair of ZMF headphones now. I’ve long been interested in the Eikon for its exciting presentation and sub-bass extension. I hesitate, though, because closed-backs tend to aggravate my tinnitus thanks to the build-up of pressure inside the cups. That said, the porting on the Eikon might be enough to prevent too much pressure from building up; I might try to get a used pair at some point since I need at least 30 minutes of auditioning to tell if a pair of closed-back headphones is going to be too fatiguing.
The above applies to the VC, as well, although I also wonder if the VC would offer enough of a difference to warrant having both the open and closed versions.
I’ve not tried the Atticus, so that’s an option. The Aeolus I found too warm for my preferences but I should try it with a variety of pads. I didn’t find the Auteur all that appealing when I auditioned it briefly but given how impressed I am by the VO, I’m keen to give it a proper chance.
A ZMF planar headphone would be very appealing…
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thanks for your sharing. I’m thinking the same for Eikon but never thought about closed-backs building up pressure but I’m an IEMs user too that might be ok. The Nov b-stock got some cool one… so tempting LOL… 
Oddly enough, IEMs don’t cause me any trouble; there may well be more going on than just pressure in the cups of closed-backs for me.
The Nov b-stocks do look enticing! It’s harder to resist when you remember that ZMF headphones tend to hold their value so well on the used market. I saw quite a few African Blackwood b-stocks on the site; I wonder if this wood is harder to work with. Zach said its hardness made for the more frequent replacing of sanding paper and drill bits.
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Before I got into hifi I used to be really into building computers. I built many a high-end gaming/content rig with bleeding edge tech multi kilobuck components which I then used mostly to browse the internet and read webforums about pc hardware. lol I’m trying not to make the same mistakes in hifi. Between Verite, Utopia, & Arya I can’t see any use case for another ZMF, so while I lust after the beautiful stabilized woods and epoxy resins, they will have to remain a fantasy.
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The Atticus because it’s the most different compared to the VO. Lush and more forward mids. Also if you didn’t like the Auteur, the Eikon is quite similar sounding.
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@Resolve You still own a pair?
What pads and EQ did you end up settling (ha!) on?
I do, I’m using the be2 suedes at the moment for ease of EQ haha.
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Yeah ok. I have those on at the moment. Have some universe leathers there too.
Gotta burn in the VO. Man it’s going to be a hard decision! I love my Aeolus, will be very tough to dethrone it, but curiosity got the best of me and wanted to try the VO.
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Hello Andrew, do you have any measurements of the Universe Hybrid Pads?. I´ve tried them for a while comparing to my other pads (BE2 Suede, BE2 Hybrid, Verite LS, Universe LS) in a Feliks Echo MKII that I got from Headphones.com.
I Think those pads preserve some of the slam and FR of the Verite pads, but at the same time have better image and soundstage. Have you tried them? I´m curious about your impressions.
Keep the Great work…
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Unfortunately I only have universe leather and universe suede, but at this point I don’t feel confident about Verite measurements at all since they vary so strongly based on user adjusted clamp force. I think at best you can only get a ballpark result.
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After enviously following posts here for so long, I finally gave in to the temptation…
I. Regret. Nothing.
But, I find it hard to listen to them…because I want to keep staring at them. I was not prepared to deal with feeling this torn!
I’m still familiarizing myself with the VO sound, and then will start playing around with pads soon.
I currently run them off of a Jotunheim and Bifrost stack (Is that good synergy?), but I’d like to eventually get into tubes. Although, that’s a whole new can of worms, I believe.
I’m glad I waited for the Ziricote because it looks even more stunning in real life. It was so awesome, too, that Zach still had inventory of the old headband, because I specifically requested for it. They’ve been so nice, helpful, and patient with me throughout the whole process. Fan for life!
(Except, is normal to already be wanting a VC this soon, though!?! 
My wallet is on life support…)
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Beautiful! Yes, once buying your first ZMF you start looking forward to buying another! I have 3 now and definitely need a fourth and fifth set. I don’t have a VO yet, but want one.
The Pendant of course pairs well. The Rogue Audio RH-5 tube hybrid is exceptional as well.
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Thanks, I’ve been eyeing the Pendant, too. But also hear great things about the Kenzie.
But then again, I read that the Feliks Elise gives a different flavor altogether.
It’s a lot to process, quite daunting.
I hear you. I felt the same way when I was looking for a tube amp to go with my VC. I ended up going with the Pendant, but my process might help you.
My suggestion is to read the reviews for the amps your interested in. Narrow down the selection based on the ones that fit the sound signature you like or are looking for. Then by what fits your budget (to include cost of amp and cost of replacement tubes). Should narrow the choices down a bit.
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The ZMF Verite is such a fantastic headphone, it really is.
Since I bought it several years ago I’ve upgraded and improved my system. Different headphones have come and gone, but the VO remains. It’s the only headphone I’ve owned or tried in my system that has had the ability to scale with it.
The funny thing is that it has this unique ability to always sound good! Some of the other headphones I’ve had or tried only sound good with certain gear (looking at you HD800!) but the VO sounds good no matter what.
Loving it.
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Agreed!
That may be true in general for ZMF, as I have the Aeolus also and feel the same way about it. It also scales with better gear, and it sounds good with pretty much everything 
It was also my first ZMF…
But the Verite is even better 
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