ZMF Aeolus - A Merry Review

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I hope everyone’s holiday season is off to a good start. With the ZMF Aeolus on hand, mine certainly is. ZMF has been on my list for a long time. I can decidedly say that it has been worth the wait. The Aeolus is a great chill headphone, and has certainly brought good tidings to this humble RU-vid channel.
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit: / avexchange
Hifi-shark: www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: www.usaudiomart.com/
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Entry Level DAC: Modi 3+: www.schiit.com/products/modi-1
Entry Level Amp: IEMagni: www.schiit.com/products/magni-1
Entry Balanced DAC: SMSL SU8: (look used)
Or Modius: www.schiit.com/products/modius
My Main DAC: Bifrost 2: www.schiit.com/products/bifro...
My Main Amp: Singxer SA-1: amzn.to/3BgXJ97
Tube Amp: Schiit Valhalla 2: www.schiit.com/products/valha...
Headphone #1: HE6SEv2: adorama.rfvk.net/4eydoo
Headphone #2: Edition XX: (look used or new XS: www.linsoul.com/products/hifi...)
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Mojo: amzn.to/3CbYWQs
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Canon M50: amzn.to/3ba7KKJ
Sigma 16mm 1.4: amzn.to/3vF6SaB
Maono USB Mic: amzn.to/3CecbQO
Canon M100 (overhead): amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): amzn.to/3dowiAO

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Комментарии : 32

@NightAndDay247 2 года назад

Great video! I’m so jealous. Lol. I have been waiting a ZMF headphone for a while. Thanks for the straight forward review.

@kjg_95 2 года назад

I can relate to the look on your face when you opened them up! 🥳

@dasninjastix 2 года назад

It took forever to get mine. Was around this time last year when I ordered them and I must of hit the worst possible window because it was pretty much April when I finally was able to hear them. Great headphone though, I really go back and forth between it, a DCA Noire, and Stellia as my favorite in my collection. It's not very resolving but it's has really great harmonics. I love good distorted rock music with them. Well-recorded music of the 60s and 70s seems at home with them. They have a very (cliche to say) natural sound, lil intimate at times, especially vocals, not the widest sound stage, but with them Universe Suedes they're super pleasing. I just tossed their Lambskins back on to give them an honest try, but it's really hard to beat them Suedes. Congrats on the headphone! It really has a charming sound signature, cozy, home-y, just a good time all around.

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

I had some universe leathers on hand, and swapped them in the other day. I think they were on for all of two songs. Not sure if the stock pads are on mine, they look like microfiber and are perforated. I should probably look into it more.

@dasninjastix 2 года назад

@@MrAyrit My guess is those are the Universe Suedes. They're exceedingly popular for the Aeolus and if I'm not mistaken, ZMF changed the stock pad of the Aeolus to the perforated Universe Suede. Mine came with the Aeolus specific perforated Lambskin. They can add a bit of wonk (technical term) in the upper mids, I never gave them a chance. I read what others recommended and made sure mine included the Suedes. I swapped them Day 1 and never really looked back till now. I think the Aeolus specific Lambskins add a bit more bite but also some reverb (thus the wonk) until the material wears in a bit. I'm really enjoying them at the moment. I can see selling just about everything in my collection but I'll be buried with Aeolus if I don't pass it on as an heirloom. It's a goldilocks experience to me.

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

@@dasninjastix it’s definitely a special headphone. I appreciate you sharing your experience.

@dasninjastix 2 года назад

@@MrAyrit I just picked up Auteur Hybrid Perforated pads for them. Stellar combination. Adds more bite while maintaining the neutrality. It's a more aggressive, energetic listen but doesn't sound as blunted as the OG Aeolus pads. I'd recommend giving them a gander if you're looking to pad roll.

@ChaddicusRex 2 года назад

"I'm not gonna sell it..." A merry review, indeed. 🎅

@gramblor1 2 года назад

It's a really nice looking headphone.

@bitterbuffalo8997 2 года назад

ZMF Aeolus is legit my endgame. I keep coming back to them, even after hearing the Verite open and closed and other headphones around that price. They are excellent, enjoy! My favourite pads on them are the old Aeolus stock pads. They have so much character with those pads.

@wolandphotography 2 года назад

good to vocals and rock music?:)

@bitterbuffalo8997 2 года назад

@@wolandphotography Yes, probably the best fit for that.

@wolandphotography 2 года назад

@@bitterbuffalo8997 thank you, i think it about those or heddphones One, hard decision:)

@soulfulfool Год назад

@@wolandphotography HEDD not rly for rock its kind of easy decision

@kato2395 11 месяцев назад

Hi how about for movies, gaming and nature videos? I like to watch nature recording on youtube like the ones made by kazephoto. Does Aeolus immerse you and make you feel like you're in the movie, game or in the nature recording?

@ignicioperez4647 6 месяцев назад

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. Regards, Ignacio

@mastaboog749 2 года назад

This is super cool! I NEED zmfs when I'm back to work this season. Luckily since I have no kids currently, this will be very do able. The fiance will kill me, if she ever knew what they were worth tho... I'm considering going with the Verite LTD

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

They’re a great headphone. However, I can’t advise keeping things from your partner!

@atticusrussell1225 2 года назад

Hey man any chance that you could add time stamps in your videos- at least for when you start talking about sound. Sometimes I just want to know that and I feel like your reviews are well structured and consistent enough that timestamps wouldn't bee too much of a pain

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

Yeah, I just haven’t spent the time to learn the system. I’ll look into it.

@Jon-nz3dm 2 года назад

Been considering a few headphones...LCD-X, He6se v2, and these. So I already own Focal Elex, 6xx, Radiance, Clear MG. Recently sold Elegia and DT 1990(that mount beyer spike is a killer). I worry the Aeolus might be TOO chill though coming from Focals. Do you find that the highs sound recessed compared to he6? I primarily listen to electronic music which is why I've been considering planars that are known for good low end extension. I have no idea what music you like so idk if you can help lol. The ZMF build/comfort and natural sound is calling my name also.

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

Yeah, I'm not a big electronic person, but the Aeolus was great for acoustic stuff. I've heard some pretty wonderful things about the LCDX, but haven't tried that one yet. The Aeolus will definitely be more chill than the Focal stuff, at least with the pads I had they were. Have you experimented with Dekoni Fenestrated pads on the Focals? I'd say try those, and if you like the direction they go, I think you'd like the Aeolus. If you prefer the sound of the Focals with the stock pads, then I'm not sure the Aeolus would be a good match.

@FromPlsNerf 2 года назад

The wait for mine was unbearable at times. But I love them. I need to get the suede pads though I have the sheepskin aeolus pads and the universe pads. They are great. A work of art. But are they worth $1,000 more than HD 6xx....no. I'll never sell them though.

@olimphus26 2 года назад

The suede universe pads are they way to go with the Aeolus.

@AhloiFTW 2 года назад

Hello, i have 6xx. Is this the logical upgrade to 6xx?. Good day!

@MrAyrit 2 года назад

I believe most people have said that’s the case. I never liked the 6xx much, but I did really enjoy the Aeolus. Not sure if I’m the best person to ask though.

@AhloiFTW 2 года назад

@@MrAyrit thank you very much! Really appreciate it