🔶 ZMF Aeolus

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:14am

Me too! …

Hazi59 · February 26, 2020, 5:14am

It’s perfect for night listening in bed, small and comfortable enough.

AECH · February 26, 2020, 5:15am

I have the kph30i and I love those. I do want the porta pros with yaxi pads. I’ve heard great things.

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:15am

Yup. I pair mine with a DFC. Sounds fantastic.

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:17am

They’re just fun headphones. Never fatiguing. That’s why I compared them to the Aeolus (I’ve never heard them, but everything people have said reminded of what I love about the Porta Pros).

Here’s the link to a review I did on the DFC, but it’s as much about the Porta Pros.

AECH · February 26, 2020, 5:18am

Yeah I think I will order a pair for comparison sake. I have to know!

One week later… guys I’m selling my Aeolus lol

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:20am

No way!

“Baby Aeolus”…

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:24am

Seriously, I’m happy for you @AECH. You have a great pair of headphones.

AECH · February 26, 2020, 5:32am

Thanks. I’m digging them. Part of me was hoping I’d be like “meh” then I’d know that I need to stay in my 5-600 dollar range. But my eyes are opened ha.

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:40am

There’s definitely a jump in performance once you move up to a certain level.

You picked a great headphone for that jump!

AECH · February 26, 2020, 5:44am

Yeah I can tell. I think imma be a zmf fanboy. Team Zach! Haha.

Rhodey · February 26, 2020, 5:45am

I’m with you.

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:46am

Well it’s a good team to be on from what I hear.

Zach is well known for being a genuinely good guy. Hopefully I’ll get to meet him at CanJam SoCal.

Rhodey · February 26, 2020, 5:48am

Very nice. Awesome to work with during the ordering process. Him and Bevin both.

AECH · February 26, 2020, 5:52am

Agreed. They were very responsive and helpful. I’d give my money to them over big companies any day!

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 5:57am

I think ZMF’s success has benefited from his early days as a hobbyist. His passion for this ‘world of headphones’ has translated into some amazing products, and I’m certain he’s got a great sense of gratitude.

I’ve only bought Pads from them, and when they arrived I was surprised at how well they were packaged, with hand-written cards that included a “thank you”.

Pretty cool.

Rhodey · February 26, 2020, 5:59am

My first purchase from them were pads as well and I thought the same thing. Too cool.

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 6:01am

Which ZMF headphones do you own? I assume Aeolus, but do you own others?

AECH · February 26, 2020, 6:03am

My first purchase was these. I even got girlfriend approval. She likes them a lot. I really want a pair of either Eikon or auteurs now lol. I almost want the verite closed just for that sexy new limited he has. With the wine hinges. I wish I could get the auteur or Eikon in that wood

ValentineLuke · February 26, 2020, 6:06am

I’ve heard (I keep saying this, but it’s true. I swear!) that you can order custom woods, for an additional charge of course. But you can have things made in the wood of your choice (that’s available).

Verités are next level, with their BioDyna/beryllium drivers. Crazy detail and speed.