Nature vs Machine - ZMF Auteur vs Sennheiser HD800 and HD800S Comparison

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- HD800S: amzn.to/3GB5tXI
- HD800: find them pre-owned
- Auteur: shop.zmfheadphones.com/produc...
- Auteur aftermarket cable: apos.audio/products/apos-flow...
- HD800/S aftermarket cable: apos.audio/products/apos-flow...
Well here's a comparison few have asked for. Truly saddened by the result...I hope this video helps your purchasing decision. Thanks for tuning in!
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--- Top 5 Headphones of All-Time! ---
* Sennheiser HD600/6XX (Neutrality Benchmark, My Reference; My Favorite HP of All-Time)*
- (HD600 2019 Revision) Amazon: amzn.to/2IUuUtN
- (HD600 Original Version) Amazon: amzn.to/36YJrgv
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* Sennheiser HD800/s (High-End Detail, GRANDNESS)*
- HD800s (Amazon): amzn.to/2USV02V
- HD800 (eBay): www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...
** HiFiMAN Sundara (HD600 - HD800 Love-Child) **
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** AudioTechnica M40X (The only closed-back I actually like, but actually a great deal) **
- Amazon: amzn.to/35QilsD
** AKG K7XX (Multimedia Comfort Kings) **
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[@TOM7952]

Good to see you back I thought you were toast. : )

[@ChaseHub]

Im rocking ZMF VC's right now, just got rid of my HD800S.. It was the right choice for me, and sound better too. Nice vid. Next up for me is some pad rolling, not sure what I'm after on that front quite yet though.

[@asplmn]

I have the 800S to complement my VC. I'm thinking of replacing my 800S with the new ZMF Atrium

[@ChaseHub]

@@asplmn Better be on it with the april 1st drop date! They're gonna sell out in seconds I'm sure.

[@soulfulfool]

VC is captivating, rich and full bodied sound with sweet timbre. I kind of lost interest in other headphones since I own it, so beautiful.

[@soulja617]

Are those the classics?

[@pr3t]

Comfort is most important...without comfort its not a good headphone

[@RioLai_]

Are the Auteur and Eikons no longer available on the ZMF website? I couldn't find them there.

[@arthurhaywood2184]

Both models are currently out of production & may or may not be back. ZMF is offering a new model called the Atrium as of April 1st.

[@a1blooded986]

Whats the “BEST” Dac and amp to use for the HD 800 s .

[@Stephenwongdirectimaging]

I using holo audio spring 3 LTE. and TRIODE TRV-35SE INTERGRATED TUBE with phone out. u will love ur hd 800s super match

[@nikolaygramchev]

Auteur rejected after 1 hour A-B test vs the HD800s. Auteur - bad comfort, big flaw in the build (extra head strap does nothing), strange FR replay, I find some strange coloration, think they have less detail but more sharp peaks, smaller sound stage.
After this A-B test I decided to take the chance with an Eikon. Now regret it - bad service, uncomfortable, same flaw in the build, poor technicalities and sound stage. My opinion is that ZMFs are overpriced.

[@gwapster13]

One of these brands is overly hyped and quite overrated for me. I’d rather not say which one coz i know I would get a lot of haters for it. 🤣

[@kato2395]

ZMF?

[@soulfulfool]

@@kato2395 Sennheiser?

[@kato2395]

@@soulfulfool could be but sennheiser's fans are not that devoted. ZMF though, if you say ZMF is bad you'd be facing backlash.
I personally don't really like sennheiser and prefer ZMF more. I've had the chance to demo an Auteur and I love it so much

[@soulfulfool]

@@kato2395 I love my VC :) Sennheiser is lifeless compared to ZMF

[@pr3t]

Sennheiser is the King of headphones.... zmf is the wannabe