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 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
@@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!
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?”
"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!
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
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 :)
Thanks for video ! Interesting comparision Aeolus to HD650 and Atrium to HD800. Everytime I would choose my old (2006 year production) HD650 over early production HD800 which I had. Maybe will be the same with ZMF 😉
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
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
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.
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.
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 :)
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 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
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
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!
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
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.
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!! 🤔
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.
@@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!!
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.
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?
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!
@@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.
@@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
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.
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?
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.
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 ...
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
@@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
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!
Thank you!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Cheers!!
The perfect video does exist. Exactly what I needed. I own an aeolus currently and thinking of upgrading to the atrium
So good! And the Atrium is a nice compliment or upgrade!
@@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
@@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!
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?”
"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!
Always enjoy your awesome reviews Tyler! Keep it up!
Thanks for getting this up so fast Tyler. I’ll keep chatting with you on HeadFi.
The blues. Just luv it. Good on ya.
Great review
Zmf aeolus vs lcd x 2021 which one will you choose for sound?
I would go Aeolus, though the LCD would have better imaging and details… I prefer the signature of the Aeolus:)
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
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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 :)
Thanks for video ! Interesting comparision Aeolus to HD650 and Atrium to HD800. Everytime I would choose my old (2006 year production) HD650 over early production HD800 which I had. Maybe will be the same with ZMF 😉
We like what we like :)
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
Nice!! VC is something very special! Atriums are an excellent complement to them!
Bald beard life! This is the way ha!
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
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.
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.
Yes! It’s still very much so fantastic on solid state!
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.
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 :)
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.
I have a camphor burl and a Ziricote VO :) I’ll be working on that comparison next ha!
@@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
@@Speednut1 Rose gold hardware and grills on the camphor. I’ll have to weigh each of them.
I like the dark room in the intro
The paving season Can't start fast enough, I'm getting ZMFs this year
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
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!
@@TylersEclectic Cool...and what do you think about Meze Liric as an upgrade or Atrium alternative?
@@MichaelFromDublin I’m hopefully getting one in to try soon… I’ll let you know once I do ha!
@@TylersEclectic Excellent, can't wait!
Tyler, how is Atrium vs HD800s?
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
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.
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.
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!! 🤔
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.
@@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!!
@@JTB-- This is the way! I’m doing good minus the occasional allergies flaring up lol 😆
Good review !
How would you compare the Atrium driver to Aeolus ? Is it slower like the Auteur with more decay ?
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.
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?
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!
@@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.
@@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
I want to headbang when I listen to music lol so I'm wondering if the atrium would work best for that.
Probably not… 👀🤣
@@TylersEclectic i can confirm after listening at AXPONA that you are right. The At-Csort of worked better for that.
@@chronometa Axpona looked like a a lot of fun! But it fell on my wedding anniversary and kiddos spring break, maybe next year
Hi tyler. Thanks for a nice review. Could you compare vocals on these two headphones? Which one do you like better?
Atriums I felt had better vocals… both are fantastic! But for me the Atriums win out!
@@TylersEclectic Thanks a lot!
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.
Copper Atrium for me
The used market is your friend for ZMFs at least in the UK.
Just found your channel, great stuff. I currently have a new VC, how does the Atrium compare? Cheers.
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
@@TylersEclectic Thank you! Man just as I received a beautiful stabilized VC, these beauties come out. Looking forward to it. Happy listening :)
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?
Been a bit since I’ve heard the Zeus… but ZMF is definitely better to my ears
@@TylersEclectic Ah crap, wifey is going to hate me next pay cheque in that case.
@@matts2304 know these feels ha
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.
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 ...
@@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.
@@TOM7952 well now I know! Constructive correction, delivered in a polite way, is always appreciated :) and knowing is half the battle ha! Cheers!
So...you're saying you would take these over the SHP9500? 😎Nice comparison vid!
lol 😂 Yes!!!
The mic audio is very low you need to boost it a bit its like -13dB
my god what's up with the mic quality? :D
good video nonetheless :)
Is Atrium better than Verite Open ?
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
Thanks for the review. I am interested in the Aeoluses.
I think you're just trying to get me to buy these. And it might even work.
Wish you had an Auteur to compare....... I'm seriously fighting the urge to pick up an Atrium. Pray for me......
I lost that battle! Ha! I’ll keep you in my thoughts ha!
I don't believe you. Send those to me. =P
I will talk with Zach lol
@@TylersEclectic LOL, ok. I won't stop ya
Seems like is is bias to ZMF. He flipped the negatives of the Aeolus 😀😀😀
Sweet intro
No matter how good Atrium is, the pricing is stupid.
Yeah but it's much more reasonable than 4k+ flagships
@@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
@@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.
@@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
@@AliArghavan also, utopia is not a planar either, what are you talking about? It has a Beryllium driver 😂