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ZMF Atrium & ZMF Aeolus a comparison
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Күн бұрынThe ZMF Atrium & ZMF Aeolus comparison... This was a fun video ha!
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@jonathansabini4039 2 жыл бұрын
I just saw this video, and you pretty much confirm my own feelings about Aeolus. I have it, Atrium, and Verite Open (ZMF fanboy I guess 😆). The other 2 are "better" headphones in most every way, though all 3 are different. But I still listen to the Aeolus, when I just want to listen to music and don't want/need to listen "critically" but more just listen and chill. Your characterization of Aeolus as a "warm blanket" plus a couple of other things you said made me smile and think "perfect stoner headphone" 😁. Random thought, I know ... One thing about the Aeolus that surprised the hell out of me is how much it will "scale" with a different amp. I was using a Schiit Jot 2 and a Valhalla 2 (both great amps for the price), first with a Bifrost 2 and now a Yggy OG DAC. I upgraded to the Burson Soloist 3X GT, which is a pretty amazing amp. When I first listened to the Aeolus with it it really seemed like I was listening to a Focal Clear! 😉 Or at least in some ways. I didn't think the Aeolus was capable of such detail, resolution, and clarity. I know some "critics" are unimpressed with the Aeolus, but it really is a lot of fun, a very enjoyable listen. But it needs a significant amount of burn in time to become what it's capable of. I was initially unimpressed with the "slam" and enjoyment factor I read so much about, it was pretty closed in for a while... Keep up the good work, I enjoy your reviews!
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Cheers!!
@life_in_solace 2 жыл бұрын
The perfect video does exist. Exactly what I needed. I own an aeolus currently and thinking of upgrading to the atrium
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
So good! And the Atrium is a nice compliment or upgrade!
@life_in_solace 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic aren't you part of the sonic visions discord? I'm in it. I heard you say you own a holospring 3? I'm looking at those. I own a soekris 1541 and idk if I need to upgrade or just keep put
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@life_in_solace I am in the SV discord! I’m not the most active though 😅. I think you would be fine with what you have. Only upgrade if you feel it’s not up to par for you and you can afford what you want ha!
@adamp6862 2 жыл бұрын
Was awesome meeting you at Can Jam brother! Such a chill dude. I think the Atrium are going to be my first ZMF… I’ve wanted an Aeolus for a while but you know that bird will always be chirping in my head “what if?”
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
"What if".... gets me everytime!!! *shakes fist at the sky* Also, CanJam was a lot of fun!! It was great meeting so many cool people... it has been way too long ha!
@kevintj604 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting this up so fast Tyler. I’ll keep chatting with you on HeadFi.
@sonicvisions6491 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your awesome reviews Tyler! Keep it up!
@soulfulfool Жыл бұрын
Yo Tyler! I have upgraded my tube amp to Feliks Audio Elise, rolled tubes to 6080 Mullard + Shuguang CV181-Z Treasure. Dear lord VC attack like a beast with outstanding clarity and speed. Next month I am buying Atrium hopefully redheart, I'm a big fan of ZMF just like you (I'm even bald with beard just like you). Peace out bro! Let you know later how much I love my Atriums
@TylersEclectic Жыл бұрын
Nice!! VC is something very special! Atriums are an excellent complement to them! Bald beard life! This is the way ha!
@gerritfridericksohn4627 Жыл бұрын
The blues. Just luv it. Good on ya.
@bodythetan Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to come here and thank you for pointing me to GoGo Penguin! I started with Signal in the Noise and then realised the whole record is a banger. Right up my alley, so thank you so much. This video was also great and you've earned a sub. Be curious what your ZMF collection looks like now and if your thoughts on any of them have changed over time. I'm like you, the Aeolus is my warm blanket. Really love that headphone, but wondering what step to take next. An OTL or perhaps a second pair of ZMF... ? Cheers
@TylersEclectic Жыл бұрын
Cheers! And thank you for the sub! My ZMF collection has grown… I’m loving the Atriums! Currently have the Caldera on loan and will probably pick up a set of those once able ha… this hobby gets expensive quick… A tube amp is always a fun way to get some more flavor out of the hobby, I’m working on a Quicksilver tube amp video soon.
@ignicioperez4647 8 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks a lot for a very good and useful review. How would the Aeolus compare to the Focal Clear MG and the Hifiman Ananda? I ask because I'm planning to upgrade my Ananda with the Aeolus (I'm also considering the Focal), and use them with a Naim Atom Uniti Headphone amp. I listen mainly to classical, jazz and to a lesser extent, folk and acoustic. Best regards, Ignacio Reply
@TylersEclectic 8 ай бұрын
Ananda is crisp and detailed… in my opinion… and the Clears would be closest to that signature… where the Aeolus would be a bigger departure and lean more warm and midrange :)
@RX-rd4sc 7 ай бұрын
Great review Zmf aeolus vs lcd x 2021 which one will you choose for sound?
@TylersEclectic 7 ай бұрын
I would go Aeolus, though the LCD would have better imaging and details… I prefer the signature of the Aeolus:)
@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING 2 жыл бұрын
I like the dark room in the intro
@fagiolo2376 7 ай бұрын
Torn betwen Aeolus and He100 Stealth (cheaper with the new Hifiman pricing), can only pick one, how do they compare. Great vid btw, thanks.
@TylersEclectic 7 ай бұрын
I’d say the Aeolus is warmer sounding, and more “natural” sounding. Hifiman has better detail and imaging, plus faster (aka can keep up with faster tracks easier) in transients and separation of notes. If you prefer accuracy and detail go with Hifiman, if you prefer romantic and relaxing go ZMF
@fagiolo2376 7 ай бұрын
@@TylersEclectic That´s a great anwer thanks a lot. I think i would prefere the Aeolus for relaxing but i asssume speed and detail would be needed for my gaming sessions so probably Hifiman will be the one.
@PinePizza Жыл бұрын
University doesn't exactly make me rich so the Aeolus sounds good for me. I love the HD6XX and just hope it's more or less an upgrade. Getting the Atrium in Europe would cost me more than 3k depending on the materials and the Aeolus is so tempting because it's cheaper and because I like laid back sound. How big is the Aeolus' stage in comparison to something like the HD600? Watches the video to the end.. The Aeolus sounds tempting and the Atrium sounds like the best headphone ever but it's so expensive, christ.
@TylersEclectic Жыл бұрын
Aeolus is a beast! I love it! I think it’s a big upgrade over the 6xx. Also I think the stage is bigger than the 6xx series.
@mukulr1616 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tyler great content as always. Now that you've tried them on ss amp, does it still have the magic mid range as compared to tubes? My chain would be similar for now with spring and a gsx mini. Tubes are planned for end of this year perhaps.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s still very much so fantastic on solid state!
@mastaboog749 2 жыл бұрын
The paving season Can't start fast enough, I'm getting ZMFs this year
@JTB-- 2 ай бұрын
I just bought a pair of Stabilized Atrium today. A Purple vibe so I think you would approve!! I'm curious if you ever did any pad swapping on the Atrium? I saw DMS recommending the BE2 Suede Perforated. It's all greek to me!! I've got the Universe Lambskin Perforated and Universe Suede Perforated in the order. I'm wondering if I should tell Zach to switch one pair of pads out for a different pair like the BE2 Suede Perf which I think were for the Verite HP's.? I'm also wondering if the Universe Suede Perf is similar to the BE2 Suede Perf and I should just leave it alone!! Decisions Decisions!! 🤔
@TylersEclectic 2 ай бұрын
I've swapped a bunch, but, I always seem to find my way back to the stock pads... it really is just to dial in your preferences on sound, comfort etc. I also just prefer to keep it simple and go with the "house" sound.
@JTB-- 2 ай бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Thanks Man. Yeah I think I'll just trust Zach on the pads. I might email him and ask his opinion on what pads are best for the music genre's I like. Hope you are doing well man!!
@TylersEclectic 2 ай бұрын
@@JTB-- This is the way! I’m doing good minus the occasional allergies flaring up lol 😆
@brooksphillips2234 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tyler anyway you could do a review of the Holo spring 3kte? There aren't many reviews of it. I am considering it as my next purchase.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I plan on it! Just got side tracked with gear I don’t own ha! Always prioritize limited time items first… but I’m hoping to get a bunch of videos done over the next couple weeks :)
@Renexx90 2 жыл бұрын
Good review ! How would you compare the Atrium driver to Aeolus ? Is it slower like the Auteur with more decay ?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
It does seem to be slower... but, honestly due to the way it presents... it kind of tricks me into seeming faster ha. I think it might actually be faster than the Aeolus, but once again that could just be my brain tricking me due to the presentation.
@MichaelFromDublin 2 жыл бұрын
I have ZMF Aeolus and Eikon, love both and looking for a little upgrade - do you think Atrium will replace any (both???) or I should consider Atrium being a complimentary pair (so yet another headphones at home). Also, how Aeolus, Eikon, Atrium compare to Meze Liric? Looking for a precise sound (macrodetails), balanced signature, wide soundstage, good separation, warm sound (not too warm) with a little extension on both ends of spectrum
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I think the Atrium fits most of your criteria, though it might be lacking a tad bit in the macro details… but not by a lot. Personally I think the Atriums are an upgrade to both the Aeolus and Eikon, but overall not in specific regions… both the Aeoulus and Eikons are beasts in their own respect… Eikons for the low-low, and Aeolus for the warm-warm ha!
@MichaelFromDublin 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Cool...and what do you think about Meze Liric as an upgrade or Atrium alternative?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelFromDublin I’m hopefully getting one in to try soon… I’ll let you know once I do ha!
@MichaelFromDublin 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Excellent, can't wait!
@Nuevo_El_Nagual 2 жыл бұрын
Tyler, how is Atrium vs HD800s?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I like the Atriums more ha! The HD800 is still stage width king and I think detail is slightly more present. Atrium has noted depth and height. Also atrium has way better presentation to me, the mids smoke the HD800 and the lows are so good, while not being overwhelming
@Farpun 2 жыл бұрын
The Aeolus isn't mid tier priced if you live outside the US. An Aeolus costs as much as an HD800S if you include postage in the final cost. It's a shame, the Aeolus is the best looking ZMF to my eye.
@tweedpenguin712 2 жыл бұрын
Copper Atrium for me
@ChrisStoneinator 12 күн бұрын
The used market is your friend for ZMFs at least in the UK.
@Speednut1 2 жыл бұрын
You said the Atrium felt lighter than your VO, so i'm wondering what wood type your VO is? I'm looking to get a Atrium that's as light as possible, and i'm hoping the cherry weight will be around my VO camphor Burl in terms of weight, so i can wear them for many hours at the time. My Auteur blackwood does get kinda heavy after extended use.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I have a camphor burl and a Ziricote VO :) I’ll be working on that comparison next ha!
@Speednut1 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Oh what grills do you have on the camphor burl vo, and how does the weight compare to the demo atrium with aged copper grills that you have? well looking forward to the comparison next
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@Speednut1 Rose gold hardware and grills on the camphor. I’ll have to weigh each of them.
@verbatim_transfer 2 жыл бұрын
Tyler, which headphone from the headphones you've heard or from the one's you currently own, separates the instruments the most to where each instrument sounds as tho they each have their own dedicated speaker? usually cheap digital (my dac/amp combo is $500) can sound congested and it is hard to make out even instruments that have leading roles. i usually have to close my eyes to try to make out electric guitar melodies playing in the background and even then it is very difficult. Not sure if this would fall under imaging or soundstage, or both, but i suspect your spring dac does a good job of separating the instruments. so any congestion could come down to the headphones. also, which have the best musicality, that engaging fun factor that makes you groove to the music the most?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
If looking for a headphone under $500 with good imaging and separation… I’d look at planars… they’ve always had the best imaging and separation… though it’s rare for me to like them a lot. Outside of that maybe Senn HD600/660s … or look into some IEMs if you are ok with things in your ears, as those have the most bang for your buck. Check out Audiodiscourse website for good reviews on IEMs! They are my go to for them ha!
@verbatim_transfer 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclecticwhat if price is not a factor? i did mention my current dac amp combo unit costing $500 and i think that threw you for a loop, but i am tryna get the best separation of instruments with the most musicality available in a headphone no matter the cost.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@verbatim_transfer ah, gotcha! I’d say the RAAL SR1A or an estat one of the higher end Stax… would be the best separation/imaging and sound combo I’ve heard… but, at that price you could just buy a nice near-field speaker setup as well. Susvara would be another option as well as Utopia, depending on preferences of planar or dynamic drivers
@endrico221 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I am interested in the Aeoluses.
@kalebthomas3598 2 жыл бұрын
The mic audio is very low you need to boost it a bit its like -13dB
@Skeeb23 2 жыл бұрын
So...you're saying you would take these over the SHP9500? 😎Nice comparison vid!
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
lol 😂 Yes!!!
@cartoongamess1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi tyler. Thanks for a nice review. Could you compare vocals on these two headphones? Which one do you like better?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
Atriums I felt had better vocals… both are fantastic! But for me the Atriums win out!
@cartoongamess1 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Thanks a lot!
@chronometa Жыл бұрын
I want to headbang when I listen to music lol so I'm wondering if the atrium would work best for that.
@TylersEclectic Жыл бұрын
Probably not… 👀🤣
@chronometa Жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic i can confirm after listening at AXPONA that you are right. The At-Csort of worked better for that.
@TylersEclectic Жыл бұрын
@@chronometa Axpona looked like a a lot of fun! But it fell on my wedding anniversary and kiddos spring break, maybe next year
@matts2304 2 жыл бұрын
I bought HarmonicDyne Zeus and love them, ZMF sounds like they’ve got a similar sound signature, which makes me think a ZMF should be my next target. How do you think the Zeus compares to any of the ZMFs?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
Been a bit since I’ve heard the Zeus… but ZMF is definitely better to my ears
@matts2304 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Ah crap, wifey is going to hate me next pay cheque in that case.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@matts2304 know these feels ha
@tristand6174 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, great stuff. I currently have a new VC, how does the Atrium compare? Cheers.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be doing a comparison to them soon! But off the rip… I think it sits at the top with the VC and VO
@tristand6174 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Thank you! Man just as I received a beautiful stabilized VC, these beauties come out. Looking forward to it. Happy listening :)
@TOM7952 2 жыл бұрын
Since the prices are drastically different, what would you say is the better value? I know diminishing returns are a mofo but even if you had the $ to blow, how would you rate the value? Also I own the OG Clear if that's any reference.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I think as long as you don't ever listen to the Atriums... you would be perfectly happy with the Aeolus as a compliment to the OG Clears... I sold my OG Clears when I got my Aeolus, but, ZMF house sound is on point for my preferences ...
@TOM7952 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic Thanks for the response, I was close to buying the Aeolus but that $990 OG Clear deal was too good to pass up but ZMF are always on my radar for the future. I guess it's sort of one of those 'you don't know what you're missing until you hear it' sort of things. FYI it's complement instead of compliment. Sorry to be a spelling Nazi but I used to think they were interchangeable (sort of like color and colour) until someone corrected me. Compliment is like "I like your video" and complement is to complete something like to complete a collection. I'm sorry I know I sound like an asshat for saying this but I honestly mean it in good faith since it's a common word thrown around in the audio world that I also use often and never realized weren't just different spellings.
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
@@TOM7952 well now I know! Constructive correction, delivered in a polite way, is always appreciated :) and knowing is half the battle ha! Cheers!
@ChrisoneillART 2 жыл бұрын
I think you're just trying to get me to buy these. And it might even work.
@Maaruks 2 жыл бұрын
Is Atrium better than Verite Open ?
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say it's better... But, for me... I'm beginning to prefer it over the VO... that midrange and stage is something else
@Fred-se3nd 2 жыл бұрын
my god what's up with the mic quality? :D
@Fred-se3nd 2 жыл бұрын
good video nonetheless :)
@arthurhaywood2184 2 жыл бұрын
Wish you had an Auteur to compare....... I'm seriously fighting the urge to pick up an Atrium. Pray for me......
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I lost that battle! Ha! I’ll keep you in my thoughts ha!
@elnrik8655 2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe you. Send those to me. =P
@TylersEclectic 2 жыл бұрын
I will talk with Zach lol
@elnrik8655 2 жыл бұрын
@@TylersEclectic LOL, ok. I won't stop ya
@aceofspades6667 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet intro
@gracefullygraceful9776 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like is is bias to ZMF. He flipped the negatives of the Aeolus 😀😀😀
@MeteoraEra 2 жыл бұрын
No matter how good Atrium is, the pricing is stupid.
@AliArghavan 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but it's much more reasonable than 4k+ flagships
@MeteoraEra 2 жыл бұрын
@@AliArghavan go and check out the freq response to 909, it sounds just like a refined 909, and no its never on par with 4k flagships, a dynamic headphone even with beryllium driver is not fast enough to be compared with high end planars. The price is absolutely funny for a dynamic thats not even as fast as their Verite open let alone planars. Its called hype
@AliArghavan 2 жыл бұрын
@@MeteoraEra There are some exceptionally great dynamics like Utopia and Verite Closed. If you don't like dynamic flagships, go for planars. It's not always about speed of the driver or the frequency response.
@MeteoraEra 2 жыл бұрын
@@AliArghavan in case you didnt know, Verite closed is not a planar but yes that at least has Beryllium “coated” drivers which makes them faster and more suitable, but Atrium is a old school dynamic, and even reviewers do say in terms of details and speed, VO and VC are better, obviously. The reasoning for price tag is because of their patent etc lol
@MeteoraEra 2 жыл бұрын
@@AliArghavan also, utopia is not a planar either, what are you talking about? It has a Beryllium driver 😂
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