Thanks for reading and happy holidays. 88 votes, 26 comments. 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. A lot has been said about this headphone already, but here's another take. 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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aornicreviews Been waiting a while for these. DigiOneSig > Bifrost 2 > ECP L-2 > HD600 / JAR650 last.fm. ZMF Auteur Review. If bass is your main concern look into some nice planars or fostex dynamics. I prefer the warmer HD 650. 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. 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. My concern was the drivers are made of bio cellulose. If you like the 600 like you'll enjoy these. Special thanks to >$50 contributors: Hawaiibadboy Jon Bokic Alan Lin Robert Taylor Tareq Abou Samra Denis Dmitriev Jonathan Pelchat Random Bot Desert Scrub rofflemywaffle oSeven brother Joe Curcio … 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. Because different people can like different things. Post #7,087 of 8,021 ufospls2 1000+ Head-Fier. Also the Atticus does not use biocellulose. Home Forums > Personal Audio Gear Discussion > Headphones > Don't be a dotard! Time to move on. These are the second lightest wood ever sold with the ZMF Atticus, which is a highly sought after configuration. Gratz on new cans dude, I’ve been debating these too. Thx00 Purpleheart – Keep in mind that these aren’t stock. Shop Now. 36 votes, 55 comments. They don't really excel at anything other than soundstage and relative neutrality. The Atticus embraces this knowledge, and takes it to the next level, with clarity, a vivid mid-range, and vigorous bass. Headphones - Closed Back. [https://www.patreon.com/Zeos] -- Check out the Patreon[http://www.zmfheadphones.com/zmf-originals/] -- ALL ZMF DYNAMICS! Also be on the lookout for some new ZMF LTD edition woods dropping in the next week for the Atticus, Eikon, Verite and aeolus. 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. The Atticus on the other hand is probably more detailed but you can choose if you’d like focus on the microdynamics. As always, please vote and suggest new topics in the poll for next week's discussion . Posted by 6 days ago. Overall I would say the HD650 punches way above it’s price point, especially at the Massdrop price of $200. It's okay to like different things, but you should be more open minded if you have no experience with the other thing. An interesting Q&A with Zach on reddit. MetalStef84, purr1n, Vanheim and 4 others like this. Just got the HD800's in and all I gotta really say is meh. I also have an incoming Auteur, so I’ll make sure to post comparisons when I receive it. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. The pair of Eikon Zach sent me is done … Read these "rules" AND introduce yourself before your first post A healthy approach to understanding measurements Being true to what … The Atticus is a clearly superior headphone imo, but it’s a different sound signature. Say compared to HD600/800 if u had tried them before. 520k members in the headphones community. I can raise the sub-bass to Purpleheart levels without detracting too much from the midrange. Often audiophiles are told to search for a neutral sound, when in practice, warmth is what is most pleasurable, desirable and most lifelike. Ordered up a set for the Atticus. “Salire” is ZMF’s headphone stand. I've head people call them super 650s which isn't too far off. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Very nice! The Atticus has tighter bass with more slam and punch to it. Dynamic zest and punch. The Atticus strays even farther away from his tuning preferences so no surprises there. I do think the HD650 is the more dirty sounding headphone. I would say the HD650 sounds more natural due to its open nature. A material that is known to degrade over time. There are plenty of other respected reviewers who like them. In that time, the Atticus has built a cult following for its rich, smooth, and musical tuning, with serious thump. There’s a much greater emphasis on sub-bass with Purplehearts and an overall greater bass presence compared to the Atticus. I'm planning on spending my tax return on a used pair. A quick video showing how to take earpads on and off ZMF Headphones With suede Eikon pads. 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. Hoping to be able to demo TH-900's soon. Aeolus. The HD650 sounds claustrophobic in comparison and instruments begin to blend together. 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? A place for discussion, news, reviews and DIY projects related to portable audio … 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. All these comparisons were made with a Bimby/Lyr 2. Often audiophiles are told to search for a neutral sound, when in practice, warmth is what is most pleasurable, desirable and most lifelike. I still am puzzled why somebody would buy a bassy headphone and put suede pads on to murder the house sound. Well I bought the Padauk used and enjoyed it so much that I felt guilty of not buying it new. I ended up reading some key details about the sound sig prior to launch and I was looking for an upgrade from the LCD-2F which I sold, due to feeling it being a side grade to the HD-650 and overpriced for what it was even at the price I paid. captkirk, … Cocobolo? 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. 36.2k members in the AVexchange community. They have quite a good name through the forums like headfi and stuff. Also, how did you enjoy them pairing with your Schiit gear? That sucks but that is the reality of making anything for profit. Rating is a conservative 9, I can't spot any flaws on these. Perhaps this can help others who are also looking to upgrade. The Atticus still have a super fat sound in the mids and down low. A place to put all your used or un-used Audio or Video gear. A place for discussion, news, reviews and DIY projects related to portable audio, headphones, headphone amplifiers and DACs. Will you keep me in mind when it's time to sell your other Atticus? Build date is in April 2019. Also it doesn't murder the house sound. Hmm...I'm curious. What is your favorite amp pairing for the 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 … I'm on the queue for an Atticus myself and I hope my mids improve more than you say. The voices on both headphones are among the best I’ve heard but I’d have to give a slight nod to the Atticus. 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.