Bengineer Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 3:49 AM, Marc said: Meh, I don't care enough to be honest. Bit drama'd out already after the dCS debacle. Expand Whats Marcs headphone setup these days? In times past you didn't venture in these hear forums much at all.
Administrator StereoNET Posted July 24, 2024 Administrator Posted July 24, 2024 Ummm, what does that have to do with anything at all? You're tracking which forums I visit now? How odd.
Bengineer Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 3:52 AM, Marc said: Ummm, what does that have to do with anything at all? You're tracking which forums I visit now? How odd. Expand Right. Forgot how strange you are. Was just making conversation. Lets not interact again Marc. 1
Administrator StereoNET Posted July 24, 2024 Administrator Posted July 24, 2024 Moving along ... Humans make mistakes, and we have this unique ability to be able to learn and evolve as individuals too. I was about to jump on the Kickstarter to see what these are like for myself. Seems like they're "All Gone". @Garuspik - I can't see anything on your website about Verum 2. Will it be available to order again there? 1
MattyW Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 4:06 AM, Marc said: Moving along ... Humans make mistakes, and we have this unique ability to be able to learn and evolve as individuals too. I was about to jump on the Kickstarter to see what these are like for myself. Seems like they're "All Gone". @Garuspik - I can't see anything on your website about Verum 2. Will it be available to order again there? Expand If you wanted to review I'm sure I could send you mine when they arrive Marc? Happy to do so 2
Administrator StereoNET Posted July 24, 2024 Administrator Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 4:09 AM, MattyW said: If you wanted to review I'm sure I could send you mine when they arrive Marc? Happy to do so Expand Generous of you mate. Thank you. Sadly, my ears are no longer capable of reviewing anything other than for my own enjoyment, however I'm sure @Jensway would love to get ears-on with them for a more official review! 1 1
MattyW Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 4:10 AM, Marc said: Generous of you mate. Thank you. Sadly, my ears are no longer capable of reviewing anything other than for my own enjoyment, however I'm sure @Jensway would love to get ears-on with them for a more official review! Expand The offer is there for either of you. I didn't really need them but figured these would be the best pair of cans I'd ever get my hands on. How lightweight they are is a big consideration as I find most headphones tend to give me headaches. I'm rather hoping these ones won't as I use headphones for my home office computer. Just uses less space than speakers 2
Jensway Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 On 24/07/2024 at 4:10 AM, Marc said: Generous of you mate. Thank you. Sadly, my ears are no longer capable of reviewing anything other than for my own enjoyment, however I'm sure @Jensway would love to get ears-on with them for a more official review! Expand Gladly. On 24/07/2024 at 4:13 AM, MattyW said: The offer is there for either of you. I didn't really need them but figured these would be the best pair of cans I'd ever get my hands on. How lightweight they are is a big consideration as I find most headphones tend to give me headaches. I'm rather hoping these ones won't as I use headphones for my home office computer. Just uses less space than speakers Expand Very generous of you mate, much appreciated. Would happily take you up on this, let's discuss! 2
08Boss302 Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 (edited) On 24/07/2024 at 2:16 AM, MattyW said: Coolio, my Verum 1 Mk2's ship the end of this week. I look forward to trying. It should make for an interesting comparison with the 2's when they arrive and in the meantime I can compare with the Monoprice Monolith M1060C headphones. Expand Was thinking about this the other day but decided used to wait til months end to see if you've had an update. Keen to hear your findings and or hearings once you've had some time with them. Edited July 24, 2024 by 08Boss302 Spelling 1
MattyW Posted July 24, 2024 Posted July 24, 2024 (edited) On 24/07/2024 at 4:32 AM, Jensway said: Gladly. Very generous of you mate, much appreciated. Would happily take you up on this, let's discuss! Expand Coolio, given my fishbowl memory if you see me posting in this thread about having receive the Verum 2's please remind me? Be very cool to have my pair reviewed on the SNA front page. Headphones are small enough to express post so not really a biggie though I'd not be surprised if some burn in required. On 24/07/2024 at 4:48 AM, 08Boss302 said: Was thinking about this the other day but decided used to wait til months end to see if you've had an update. Keen to hear your findings and or hearings once you've had some time with them. Expand Yeah, I'm hoping to enjoy the V1 Mk2's at home for a bit and move the M1060's into my setup at work..... Once the V2's are here (after reviewing by @Jensway) I'll keep those at home and move the V1 Mk2's to the work office. The DAC and headphone amp is worse there so they'll be more forgiving of that setup vs the V2's. Running a HiBy W3II + ChiFi copy Lehman Black Cube headphone amp in the work office, and a custom USB only discrete R2R DAC + Talisman T-33H headphone amp at home which sounds significantly better so it makes sense to use the better headphones on that setup. On 24/07/2024 at 4:37 AM, Marc said: Expand I do miss watching Friends back in the 90's. Used to wait all week for the next episode..... That said I find I can't re-watch it these days. Edited July 24, 2024 by MattyW 2
08Boss302 Posted August 21, 2024 Posted August 21, 2024 @MattyW Any updates on your Verum 1s? They shipped ?
MattyW Posted August 21, 2024 Posted August 21, 2024 I believe they shipped but it’s very slow coming from Ukraine. I’m trying to be patient. 2
Grizzly Posted August 21, 2024 Posted August 21, 2024 On 21/08/2024 at 12:55 PM, MattyW said: I believe they shipped but it’s very slow coming from Ukraine. I’m trying to be patient. Expand From past experience I'd anticipate about 4 weeks delivery time
MattyW Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 On 21/08/2024 at 10:40 PM, Grizzly said: From past experience I'd anticipate about 4 weeks delivery time Expand Well, 4 weeks will be the end of this week. Should be soonish then. 1
08Boss302 Posted August 22, 2024 Posted August 22, 2024 Assuming there is no tracking then? Pretty expensive item with no tracking or insurance, though maybe the details are held at the sellers end and not shared with the buyer in case of any dispute, that is quite common too.
MattyW Posted September 3, 2024 Posted September 3, 2024 (edited) Ok, the Verum 1's are definitely on the way now. Things understandably delayed due to the war. I will be nice to have and listen to these and of course I need to forward them on for a proper review as well Edited September 3, 2024 by MattyW 1 1 1
08Boss302 Posted September 3, 2024 Posted September 3, 2024 Sensational effort and now its all confirmed as sent and with tracking, amazing. Keen to get your thoughts once they arrive @MattyW. I am really excited to receive my Verum 2s. Still considering the Verum 1s as well but likely to wait until the 2s arrive before I hit the GO button on the 1s.
MattyW Posted September 3, 2024 Posted September 3, 2024 Yes, I'm super keen to get the Verum 2's also. The Verum 1's will end up living at work and I'll keep the 2's in my home office. 1
08Boss302 Posted September 8, 2024 Posted September 8, 2024 I love the updates we receive, the craftsmanship process is amazing. Really bespoke stuff. Watching this morning update gives another sense of the design effort and build effort that has gone into these. AMAZING. 1
MattyW Posted September 23, 2024 Posted September 23, 2024 I expect to receive the Verum I Mk2's today. I'll hang onto them a week so I can try them before forwarding on to @Jensway to review 3
MattyW Posted September 23, 2024 Posted September 23, 2024 (edited) Well, I've recieved the Verum I Mk2's. Box was severely crushed though thankfully headphones have no damage. They're huge but feel lighter on my head than the Hifiman HE400SE Mk2 and significantly more comfortable. At work with Roon ARC as my source > HiBy W2II > Chi-Fi Lehmann Black Cube copy amp the first thing I noticved in Norah Jones opening track: Don't know why on her debut "come away with me" album I'm struck with a weighty bass. Not annoying like Beats headphones etc though rather just a nice weight to instruments and something I've never noticed before which is accompaniment to Norah Jones voice on the chorus. Sound it open and relaxed, yet detailed and weighty which is unexpected given this Chi-Fi amps strong point is definitely not bass. Given the budget setup the headphones are sounding very nice indeed. These have an openess and finesse to them beyond those other headphones I possess though to be fair I'm not much of a headphone guy. It's going to be interesting to try this at home with it's far better custom discrete R2R DAC and headphone amp. Given with zero burn in I'd already say these better my Monoprice Monolith M1060C cans in terms of sonics I'm a happy camper. The far better comfort of these is also a very nice side benefit meaning I may actually use headphones for longer periods before experiencing headaches/fatigue..... Something I've always suffered from with headphones. I'm very much looking forward to the Verum II's now given they're meant to be on an entirely different level Edited September 23, 2024 by MattyW 3
MattyW Posted September 24, 2024 Posted September 24, 2024 (edited) I can't get over just how natural these headphones sound. Really lovely and the sound chain is pretty basic. A lovely natural, rich sound. It doesn't sound fast nor does it sound slow. Everything is just sounding really correct. Very impressed. Edited September 24, 2024 by MattyW 4
MattyW Posted September 25, 2024 Posted September 25, 2024 OMG.... Through my custom discrete R2R DAC and Talisman T-33H headphone amp..... This is the best sound I have ever heard from any system bar none. Not just headphones, but speaker based also .This is truly mind blowing......... And it's only the Verum I Mk2's! 3
MattyW Posted October 1, 2024 Posted October 1, 2024 Regarding the Verium II's today: Hello. As you all see from my updates most of components are made "in house" by me. Leatherette cases are one of the few exceptions. Thanks to you I have a possibility to make a bulk order those cases. From my point of view I've chosen best balanced variant in terms of usability, protection and price. I'll keep you informed! More good news are coming. 3
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