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ZMF x Vibro MKII Purple LTD - Massdrop Exclusive

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MPerdue63

Jul 5, 2016

I'm in the drop! Will my Onkyo DP-X1 do the ZMF's justice or do I need to be shopping?

Jul 5, 2016

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ZMF Headphones

Jul 5, 2016

MPerdue63Make sure to email me a week or two after the drop is over and I'll get you a 2.5mm balanced cable for the Vibro MK II, you'll definitely want that with the Onkyo. Great unit btw I really need to get one of those, it's absolutely fantastic.

Jul 5, 2016

SpookyC

Jul 5, 2016

MPerdue63Zach (@ZMFheadphones) can best answer how much power they need, but I think you'd definitely benefit from an external amp. I've noticed planars (especially this one) sound better with more power as the drivers are better controlled.

Jul 5, 2016

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MPerdue63

Jul 6, 2016

ZMFheadphonesThank you very much, I'm looking forward to the new headphones.

Jul 6, 2016

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MPerdue63

Jul 6, 2016

SpookyCThanks for the info., I'd heard that the planars take more power. I'm a newbie and all the help is appreciated. thanks again

Jul 6, 2016

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SpookyC

Jul 6, 2016

MPerdue63NP. Just make sure to look at a headphone's sensitivity (if it's listed) as the Ohm rating isn't always indicative of how easily it's driven.

Jul 6, 2016

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DeanW

Jul 6, 2016

ZMFheadphonesDoes that mean if I choose the XLR cable that the headphones would work in balanced mode with my single XLR 4-pin female adapter to Pono Player or does the XLR option terminate in dual 4-pin XLR connections? If so, does that still mean the headphone would work in balanced mode?

Jul 6, 2016

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Jul 6, 2016

DeanWYes 4 pin female to pono would work fine as you'll get a 4 pin male XLR cable. It will not be a dual 3 pin. So yes, it will work with your pono in balanced mode.

Jul 6, 2016

DeanW

Jul 6, 2016

ZMFheadphonesThanks! Last question, but by the time I read a response it might be too late. I have to take that chance though. Do you think using a Pono Player in balanced mode is enough to drive these headphones? I'm reading they need a bit more power.

Jul 6, 2016

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AlexC1202

Jul 6, 2016

ZMFheadphonesHey Zach,
I joined the drop because of my inability to control myself over such good looking cans. My question to you is, since you are the maker of these, what DAC/AMP combo would you recommend to make this pair of cans justice? I would appreciate something that doesn't exceed 200 USD if possible.
Also, the cable in the description image, is the one ending in the 1/8 to 1/4 adapter? sorry for the stupid question, i'm kind of a noob... And do we get a second cable included in the box? or we just get the one?
Thanks!

Jul 6, 2016

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sq3rjick

Jul 6, 2016

MPerdue63I've got a DP-X1. On balanced (not ACG) with high gain, they drive my LCD2 and HD800 to painful volume levels if desired. The DP-X1 has plenty of power for planars -- I wouldn't worry about absolutely needing an external amp. Most people saying otherwise probably don't have the DP-X1 or haven't ever actually tried the combination. The DP-X1 is solid.

Jul 6, 2016

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