It BO-keh, it is a photography term which describes shallow depth of field photos with out of focus areas that are pleasing to the eye. Interesting that they picked a visual term for an audio piece of gear
So glad you said this Z. I thought something was wrong with me because I’m liking these more than my Atriums. The comments about the drama and impact are spot on, they are so fun to listen to, and I listen mostly to classical! Listen to the Ravel concerto for the left hand, the bass notes at the beginning…rumbling and resonating forever. These are AWESOME. No hyperbole in this review, they really are lightning in a bottle.
I enjoy the Atrium Closed more than the Bokeh, but the Bokeh is fun as hell. I also sold my Atrium Open when I got my Atrium Closed. I love sub bad lol
If memory serves, the Bokeh were being tuned at the same time that Amir from ASR was dumping on Zach for tuning to preference and not to measurements. So perhaps the "eff you" tuning was directed at someone....
It seems like forever since Zeos last fell madly in love with a pair of bookshelf speakers - I actually miss those vids from the old apartment where he filled his days stuffing ports and waxing lyrical about the tonality of soft dome tweeters.
I own the Bokeh. I enjoy them, but I wish the Sub-bass was better. I am amazed that someone who started by modifying headphones and selling pads could so poorly design a pad-to-earcup interface on his own headphones. Pad rolling the Bokehs is genuinely one of the most painful experiences in my Audiophile journey.
Z I cannot but think that after this Zach will be your new best friend. Have to say your reviews always make me smile and laugh. 😂 OTOH after this review I might push the Atrium Opens to one side and try these first as a ZMF ‘gateway drug’. I particularly appreciated your take that these are good for OTG and also scale on desktop gears like speaker amps (that’s my sauce, man).
Questionable. I can easily hear sounds from the outside wearing the JT1 and I can hear sound leak out when someone else is wearing them. They're dampened for sure but not true closed back headphones like the Bokeh. The only thing between the driver and the outside grill is a thick piece of fleece (JT1).
@@johnratcliffe6438 But these are newer, matured driver, and housing. Could be better. I agree though if they are better, Verite closed should be on Sale or something
@@ZReviewshow can you avoid what is likely to be the go to closed back king?? I wouldn't have the willpower. I already have an order in with Zach for them. Apparently that new commercial Ageis (spelling?) amp is going to be something special as well.
I´m done with headphones. My T5V´s destroyed them for me. I got fed up of buying headphones without listening to them, hoping they will "be it", and then they´re not. I´m not rich. I can´t afford wasting money like that. So now, i use my T5V´s during the day, and i do not listen to music during the night...
Same, I stopped dead when my Swan OS10 came, it literally break my perception of what audio can get for a budget. Got a KEF LSX with a Polk Subwoofer attached to it and I never need anything more. Now all my headphones are strictly Bed side use, they are like 6x the sunk cost I've spent on speakers😂.
@@zxSwifty put some sub to it my dude, most 2 driver KEFs need them. Or maybe it's just not to your taste, my Fav cans are on the HD800 and T1 range so the KEF suit me just fine. The sub and my room fit it quite well, it increases the bass of the speakers I've put in my setup.
@@bonanzabrandon6877 ok, but he is also a clown from the start, just that I havent't realized it, initially I thought he is funny, but now I realized that he is just a shill talkin a lot of BS.
@@bonanzabrandon6877 true on the one hand, on the other it bothers and upsets me that he is perpetuating audio myths and misinformation and most probably makes people spend money which they don't have because he passing this missing out feeling on them. Basically he is toxic.
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It BO-keh, it is a photography term which describes shallow depth of field photos with out of focus areas that are pleasing to the eye.
Interesting that they picked a visual term for an audio piece of gear
nah it's BWOKZAH cuz why not with these ZMF naming schemes?
So glad you said this Z. I thought something was wrong with me because I’m liking these more than my Atriums. The comments about the drama and impact are spot on, they are so fun to listen to, and I listen mostly to classical! Listen to the Ravel concerto for the left hand, the bass notes at the beginning…rumbling and resonating forever. These are AWESOME. No hyperbole in this review, they really are lightning in a bottle.
That is awesome to hear. Too often I find my neutral cans somehow manage to make acoustic music sound sterile. Thanks for the comment~
You should try the Atrium Closed, those are my current favorite.
I enjoy the Atrium Closed more than the Bokeh, but the Bokeh is fun as hell. I also sold my Atrium Open when I got my Atrium Closed. I love sub bad lol
If memory serves, the Bokeh were being tuned at the same time that Amir from ASR was dumping on Zach for tuning to preference and not to measurements. So perhaps the "eff you" tuning was directed at someone....
I like this story.
That whole ASR thread was so ridiculous.
@@LSDScreenI just caught a few posts on that thread. For me ASR didn’t come out of that very well. But then I wasn’t a huge fan anyway.
@@LSDScreen Where can I find this thread?
@@chungang7037 Just good Audio Science Review Caldera. Can't miss it.
3.5mm is reason enough on a ZMF.
I am delighted to confirm they are indeed very very good ..
It seems like forever since Zeos last fell madly in love with a pair of bookshelf speakers - I actually miss those vids from the old apartment where he filled his days stuffing ports and waxing lyrical about the tonality of soft dome tweeters.
Well let's just say I fell in love a few times recently however they're going to cost you. Greatly. I'll work on finding cheaper stuff too
@@ZReviews fair enough - I'm still obsessing over DMS' 3D printed speakers. Imagine a speaker enclosure that builds itself while you sleep !
I can’t wait to try them out at CanJam NYC next month, Zeos!
I own the Bokeh. I enjoy them, but I wish the Sub-bass was better. I am amazed that someone who started by modifying headphones and selling pads could so poorly design a pad-to-earcup interface on his own headphones. Pad rolling the Bokehs is genuinely one of the most painful experiences in my Audiophile journey.
"Nice and goatse'd" 😦 That's a metaphor I didn't need in my life. 🤣
Z I cannot but think that after this Zach will be your new best friend. Have to say your reviews always make me smile and laugh. 😂 OTOH after this review I might push the Atrium Opens to one side and try these first as a ZMF ‘gateway drug’. I particularly appreciated your take that these are good for OTG and also scale on desktop gears like speaker amps (that’s my sauce, man).
we need more cheap closed backs instead of just iems for anything under like 200$
Hey long time i dont watc u, ur room looks like speaker store now 😮
Better with no tuning mesh and hybrid pads. Atrium Jr.
Also review the Caldera....
Here’s the problem…..
I heard the Bokeh Open at CanJam…..👏🏾 I’m waiting for them. I preferred them over the closed. Both are great values!
differences?
How do they compare to the Atticus?
I don't even remember the Atticus.. I will remember these.
@ZReviews hmmm, but can't get them. Wondering if they will have any at CanJamNYC. I'll bring my BTR5 and Douk Audio U3 😃
Did anyone tried if Bokeh will work good with Mojo 2? And maybe someone can compete them with Meze Liric first gen?
How is the treble? I like dark headphones
ZMF closed backs are all pretty “dark” if you like bass you’ll like ZMF for the most part. I have the Atticus and they slam hard.
These or Sony MDRZ1R?
yeah, same doubt here
sony any day, better service,better build, better quality guarantee
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Z you should listen to ichiko aoba. Her voice is beautiful
these vs fostex closed backs?
Sees the price... ok, it was interesting
yet another great headphone like 90% of headphones reviewed by Zeos
Zoe's dude can you recommend any " cordless Bluetooth headphones ?
Bose, final 3000, those ugly Dyson ones
So, dear Zeos - Bokeh or NDH 30?
Bokeh most likely,
You are not supposed to lay headphones cup down like that. The sound pressure from trapped volume can ruin them
is this bokeh signature more relax lush dense signature or more agressive and energetic fatigue?
They are very lush and relaxed sounding
Zero fatigue
My 5 year oid swaps ear pads like a pro..so that would say any one can do it. No fat fingers needed.
Do not bother the BTR15. It is a far cry from the BTR5. Only the 4.4 pentacom format is to be mentioned.
Zeos, the fiio jt1 are closed backs fyi. So these aren’t the first closed backs you loved in a long time.
Questionable. I can easily hear sounds from the outside wearing the JT1 and I can hear sound leak out when someone else is wearing them. They're dampened for sure but not true closed back headphones like the Bokeh. The only thing between the driver and the outside grill is a thick piece of fleece (JT1).
Nice
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7:52 was a random point i happened to skip too lol 😭
are these better than the fostex x00?
Yes
Lmao yet again perfect headphone, this guy never misses
REVIEW THE CALDERA
How do these compare to verité closed? (you thought they were best closed back)
Massively different in price, so they'd better not be close.
@@johnratcliffe6438 But these are newer, matured driver, and housing. Could be better. I agree though if they are better, Verite closed should be on Sale or something
Until the Caldera Closed? unless you heard them already
I actually avoided them in New York I figured I'd get a set in for review sooner or later
@@ZReviewshow can you avoid what is likely to be the go to closed back king?? I wouldn't have the willpower. I already have an order in with Zach for them. Apparently that new commercial Ageis (spelling?) amp is going to be something special as well.
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Pronounced “Bow” (like bow tie) “Kah” (like car with a H)
If I buy expensive things, american or japanese is where my money goes.
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I know all photo knobs call it bouquet but I’m calling it boca like boca raton… because Florida man and I also don’t guzzle hog.
I´m done with headphones. My T5V´s destroyed them for me. I got fed up of buying headphones without listening to them, hoping they will "be it", and then they´re not. I´m not rich. I can´t afford wasting money like that. So now, i use my T5V´s during the day, and i do not listen to music during the night...
Same, I stopped dead when my Swan OS10 came, it literally break my perception of what audio can get for a budget.
Got a KEF LSX with a Polk Subwoofer attached to it and I never need anything more.
Now all my headphones are strictly Bed side use, they are like 6x the sunk cost I've spent on speakers😂.
@@MuhammadKharismawanI’ve got ls50 metas and still prefer headphones
@@zxSwifty put some sub to it my dude, most 2 driver KEFs need them.
Or maybe it's just not to your taste, my Fav cans are on the HD800 and T1 range so the KEF suit me just fine.
The sub and my room fit it quite well, it increases the bass of the speakers I've put in my setup.
Sounds like an expensive pita.
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Blurry headphones 😊
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These sound way to close to the word BUKKAKE. Careful on those search engines kids
Why I’ve certainly no idea what you’re talking about, zero clue 😆
What's wrong with slurping noodles?
Edit: GOD IN JESUS HOLY MOLLY CHRIST
Now Zeo has finally accepted who he is, a clown, looking at his pants. He just cannot be taken seriously.
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You say finally, but jokes on you. He's been wearing those pants the whole time.
@@bonanzabrandon6877 ok, but he is also a clown from the start, just that I havent't realized it, initially I thought he is funny, but now I realized that he is just a shill talkin a lot of BS.
@@susokraut3169 It's just a guy in his basement, no need to be so serious about it.
@@bonanzabrandon6877 true on the one hand, on the other it bothers and upsets me that he is perpetuating audio myths and misinformation and most probably makes people spend money which they don't have because he passing this missing out feeling on them. Basically he is toxic.
Hey bro try to do a review without the creepy wallpaper for once.
So usless as a reviewer Z.
Ok guys, nobody gonna fomo buy this 1k+ thing, nothing to worry about.
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