{"id":18935,"date":"2024-04-23T17:18:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/?p=18935"},"modified":"2026-01-18T08:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:16:42","slug":"review-zmf-bokeh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/arvostelu-zmf-bokeh\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: ZMF Bokeh (Rubied Black Limba)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Author: <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/author\/aapeli-leminen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sword of Damocles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fd98d9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fd98d9\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1844\" height=\"1843\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nelio2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23022\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>Table of Contents:<\/h4><nav><div><div><a href=\"#tuotepakkaus-ja-lisavarusteet\">Product packaging and accessories<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#puolen-kilon-bokeh\">Half-kilo Bokeh<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#kayttomukavuus-hipoo-taydellisyytta\">Usability borders on perfection<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#uudenlainen-elementti\">A new kind of element<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#aanenlaatu\">Sound quality<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#helppoa-vahvistusta\">Easy confirmation<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#varteenotettavia-verrokkeja-vain-vahan\">Only a few relevant comparators<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#yhteenveto\">Summary<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20e43f26f6dbc549096a6ed730c762d9\" id=\"tietoja\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Information:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Release year: 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country of origin: USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price: 1100 USD \/ approx. 1300 EUR (launch offer 900 USD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type: Closed, over-ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dynamic 50 mm drivers: liquid crystal polymer (LCP) membrane, N52 magnets and Atrium Damping System (ADS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impedance: 80 Ohm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitivity: 103 dB\/mW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 480 g \u00b1 30 g (my own headphones 508 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connector type: 2 x 3.5 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable: length 1.8 m \/ connector 4-pin-XLR, 4.4 mm or 6.35 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessories: Cleaning cloth, cable pouch, and owner's card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For an additional price, a tuning kit can be purchased for 150 dollars (includes two extra earpads and different titanium meshes for adjusting treble quantity) and a faux leather carrying case for 50 dollars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warranty: Lifetime driver warranty for the first owner + 2-year warranty for external parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Review sample: Self-purchased product<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headphone selection of US-based ZMF has begun to expand rapidly in recent years, as the manufacturer has completed several products that have been under development for a longer time. However, the most attention-grabbing Atrium and Caldera models (the closed-back model will be released in May 2024) are out of reach for most due to their high price, nor can the Auteur Classic be considered a particularly affordable purchase. For this reason, it has been expected that ZMF would also bring cheaper alternatives to the market, especially since it had been hinting for a long time about a headphone model under 1000 dollars that would be suitable for portable use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These closed-back headphones were finally released in December 2023 and were named <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.zmfheadphones.com\/products\/bokeh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bokeh<\/a> (a familiar term for photographers). The price was also kept quite tolerable despite increased production costs, as a batch of 250 headphones was sold for 900 dollars. Unfortunately, after the launch discount, the price settled at 1100 dollars, so Bokeh now costs the same as Atticus, which it will eventually replace as the manufacturer's most affordable headphone model. A version of the same headphones with an open-back design is also in the works.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdb318&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdb318\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1783\" height=\"1378\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vaakakuva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22985\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch discount for the Bokeh model seemed appealing, even though the final price rose to about 1250 euros after the 100-dollar tuning kit I bought, shipping costs, and VAT. For this price, however, I got beautiful ruby-red stained wooden headphones, whose appeal is enhanced by a new, more slender headband structure and 80-ohm LCP drivers, which deviate from ZMF's general style, rear-damped with the ADS system familiar from more expensive models. With the earpads included in the tuning kit and different mesh options, the headphones can also be adjusted into as many as 9 different versions, so most people should be able to find a sonically pleasing result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bokeh could thus be seen as a kind of playground that encourages experimenting with different options and understanding how the headphones work. On the other hand, I'm not entirely sure if ZMF itself knows what kind of headphones it wanted to make, as, for example, the earpads have already changed between two production batches. Such tricks cause unnecessary confusion among consumers. A few other solutions also seem contradictory, so there's plenty to discuss about the headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tuotepakkaus-ja-lisavarusteet\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Product packaging and accessories<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost cutting is first evident in the Bokeh model's product packaging, which is a more conventional brown cardboard box instead of a sturdy Seahorse case. However, I don't consider this a major drawback, as I would rarely use the case, so I wouldn't necessarily want to pay extra for it. Useful information about the headphones is printed on the outer edge of the cardboard box, so ZMF has clearly invested more in presentation than, for example, Hifiman.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdb834&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdb834\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"987\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laatikko-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22970\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, the Bokeh comes with a cable chosen by the buyer, a soft cable pouch, a wooden owner's card, and a fabric cleaning cloth. Separate sections have also been prepared inside the packaging for the contents of the separately sold tuning kit, so the two extra earpads and the solid titanium meshes that screw onto the front of the driver fit right in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdbbfd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdbbfd\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1772\" height=\"1640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laatikko2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22973\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The accessories fit neatly into the cardboard box. However, the two earpads shown in the picture must be purchased separately.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the Bokeh model is marketed with the possibility of being reasonably easy to carry, it was not originally offered with any kind of carrying case. Nowadays, one can be purchased for an additional 50 dollars, but I would have hoped it was included directly in the package, especially after the launch discount ended. Secondly, the original release timing felt rushed, because without a case, I didn't feel the headphones were a complete product relative to their marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BokehShopify_NaturalLimba10_1024x1024@2x.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23050\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The case made for the headphones was not ready by the release date.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am also annoyed that the tuning kit, which cost a reasonable 100 dollars at launch, is now priced at 150 dollars. It would, of course, be possible to buy different ear pads individually for 80 dollars, and titanium grilles would cost 20 dollars if bought separately. However, by purchasing the tuning kit at launch, one practically got a second pair of ear pads for free, whereas nowadays the saving would only be 30 dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdc452&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdc452\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2176\" height=\"1648\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kaapeli.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22972\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>A similar cable to other ZMF models is included.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the included cable, the buyer can choose between a 4-pin XLR, 4.4 mm, or 6.35 mm connector, but nowhere is it mentioned that the cable with a 4.4 millimeter connector would have a slightly finer sleeving than the others. I chose a 6.35 millimeter connector for my cable. In terms of usability, I would describe the cable as basically good. It doesn't bother much, but due to its coarse material, it is slightly microphonic. The 1.8-meter length of ZMF's standard cable is suitable for me, but it indicates that the manufacturer has not really optimized the Bokeh model for mobile use. However, the cable attaches to the headphones with more conventional 3.5 millimeter connectors instead of the mini-XLR connectors used in other ZMF models, so in that respect, the user experience has become smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdc7c8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdc7c8\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1914\" height=\"1536\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Omistajakortti.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22980\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The wooden owner's card with one's own name is a nice addition.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"puolen-kilon-bokeh\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Half-kilo Bokeh<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its \u201dsemi-portable\u201d and \u201dback-packable\u201d statuses, the Bokeh is still a large headphone, and its half-kilogram weight does not suggest a product designed for mobile use. To be precise, both <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-verite-closed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Verite Closed<\/a>\u2013 and <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-eikon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eikon<\/a>-headphones are roughly the same size and still weigh less than the Bokeh. ZMF reportedly originally aimed for a weight of just over 400 grams, but this goal was clearly buried at some point in favor of higher quality material choices: like the more expensive models, the headphones are entirely made of wood, metal, and leather.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdcb5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdcb5b\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2074\" height=\"1416\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sivukuva-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22982\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The red cups fit almost perfectly with ZMF's own red-themed branding.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the Bokeh may not necessarily be suitable as a mobile headphone, it is fortunately a really fine and high-quality home headphone. The red-stained cups made of Limba wood (also known as Korina as a guitar material) look stunning, and the headband structure has been developed to be slimmer and more streamlined than before. Other positive changes include that the headband now looks less bulky on the head, the metal pins used for height adjustment are better supported, and for the first time, stoppers have been added to the rotational movement of the cups, allowing them to turn horizontally in both directions, but no longer completely around. Since the edges of the headband's leather cover are also finished more neatly than before, the overall impression of quality is already approaching, in my opinion, Meze Audio products, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-meze-audio-109-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">109 Pro<\/a>:s. I would even argue that despite its more affordable price, the Bokeh is ZMF's best-finished headphone model. This bodes well for future products as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdce9e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdce9e\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1721\" height=\"1847\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nojauskuva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22983\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The Bokeh's construction is, by ZMF standards, more practical and better finished than before.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everything in the Bokeh is completely premium, as viewed from the front and back, the edges of its ear pads look quite clumsy, being alternately loose and overly tight. This is due to the headphone model's oval cup structure, which has not been fully considered in the design of the pads. The manufacturer justifies this by stating that, as a kind of intermediate form between round and oval, the Bokeh's pads can, if necessary, fit many other headphone models. The basic shape of the pads is essentially the same as in the Caldera and Atrium Closed, but different surface materials are available.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdd209&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdd209\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1627\" height=\"1629\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Etukuva.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22987\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>As the only aesthetic flaw, the round pads do not sit evenly around the oval cups, leaving the result looking a bit untidy.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing and especially attaching the pads is also more difficult and annoying than usual with the Bokeh, because the rim has to be stretched very hard while the part that has been attached tries to slip out of place. I can manage all this based on previous experience, but I can only imagine how frustrating the process feels to those who have not previously owned ZMF headphones. Even the tuning kit, which encourages changing pads, suffers from the fact that one doesn't really feel like removing the pads easily. The manufacturer does offer guidance and instructional videos for reattachment, but the problems could have been avoided by simply designing more suitably shaped pads for the Bokeh. One has to live with the issue until the edges of the pads stretch enough with use to make their attachment easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdd570&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdd570\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1940\" height=\"1389\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bokeh_VC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23036\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The Bokeh is not smaller or even lighter than the Verite Closed, but its new headband structure looks better in my opinion.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kayttomukavuus-hipoo-taydellisyytta\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Usability borders on perfection<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This brings us to comfort, which must be counted as one of the Bokeh's greatest strengths. It would be almost impossible to distribute half a kilogram of weight on the head any more evenly and pleasantly. I cannot think of a headphone of similar size and weight that would be more comfortable than the Bokeh. After a moment of use, I can no longer distinguish where on my head the headband and ear pads make contact, as the fit is so seamless and perfectly conforms to the shape of my head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for this goes equally to the well-padded and contoured headband, the even clamping force of the band, and the optimal thickness of the ear pads. There is just the right amount less padding in areas where more pressure would typically build up. For example, the upper and lower parts of the ears are shaped differently, taking into account the shape of the head. It would also be possible to rotate Bokeh's pads so that they fit as comfortably as possible for different users.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdd96e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdd96e\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1899\" height=\"1425\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pehmuste-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23025\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>It's difficult to distinguish from photos, but the design of Bokeh's large and comfortable pads takes into account the shapes of the human head.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the steel arch of the headband and the leather strap, there are different sized padding nubs that distribute the weight of the headphones not only to the center of the crown but also to the sides of the head. A slightly lighter overall weight wouldn't hurt, but even so, Bokeh's wearing comfort borders on perfection for me personally. Based on comments and reviews found online, the situation appears to be largely similar for others as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fddcad&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fddcad\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1972\" height=\"1493\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Paapanta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22984\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>In my opinion, the headband's padding is among the best on the market.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There doesn't seem to be a major difference in wearing comfort between the three ear pad models designed for the headphones, as they only differ in their surface material. For some, pads made entirely of suede material might feel the most pleasant, whereas I personally prefer the soft lambskin of the hybrid-model pads. Faux leather pads, on the other hand, might be the most sweat-inducing in summer use, but even their head-facing part is perforated. In this respect, Bokeh's pads actually differ slightly from the Caldera model, whose head-facing part of the pads is solid and the sides are perforated. The solid side parts of Bokeh's pads likely improve sound isolation, as it is a closed-back headphone model after all. Ambient noise stays quite well outside, especially since tuning the headphones has only required minimally small air vents in the back of the wooden cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uudenlainen-elementti\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A new kind of element<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The manufacturer's dynamic headphone models have so far always used 300-ohm impedance drivers, but for Bokeh, a slightly more sensitive 80-ohm driver with a 50-millimeter LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) diaphragm has been chosen. This is described as being agile in its movements, especially with N52-powered magnets. Drivers of similar size and material are, of course, used in many other headphones, though usually not at 80 ohms, but below that. ZMF has also added its patented ADS (Atrium Damping System) damping system to the back of the driver, which is already found in both <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-atrium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atrium<\/a>-models, <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-caldera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caldera<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-auteur-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auteur Classic<\/a>. It is, in all its simplicity, a foam structure that dampens the back radiation of the driver and additionally controls the damping speed of different frequencies as desired. I personally perceive this as a kind of sound purification, as the back damping seems to clarify the soundstage of the latest ZMF models.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"221\" src=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BokehIcons5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22977\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1173\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23003\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Behind the drivers, a foam disc made of different materials has been installed, which controls the back radiation as desired.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of Bokeh's marketing referring to mobile use is related to the fact that, due to its lower impedance and higher sensitivity (103 dB\/mW) compared to other ZMF models, it should be better suited for small and low-power amplifiers. This is indeed true, but I believe the manufacturer also wanted to try something new after numerous 300-ohm headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aanenlaatu\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sound quality<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"huomioita-aanenlaadun-arvioinnista\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Notes on sound quality evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our frequency response measurements have been made with a clone IEC-60318-4 coupler and KB501X pinnae. The Harman target curve from 2018 is used as a reference point and generalization of the headphone response that would sound good to most people. For more information on the measurements and their accuracy, see <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/headphone-measurements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headphone Measurements<\/a>-page (recently updated to be more comprehensive). Bokeh's frequency response with different ear pad options is also comparable with other measured headphones <a href=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.squig.link\/?share=Harman_2018_Target,Bokeh_(Protein_Pads_&amp;_Burst_Mesh)_**\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squiglink<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valmistajan-ristiriitaiset-pehmustevalinnat\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Manufacturer's conflicting pad choices<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fde7a8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fde7a8\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1687\" height=\"1491\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Keinonahkapehmusteet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23034\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Faux leather was chosen as the material for the standard pads for the first production batch of 250 headphones, even though ZMF itself did not consider it its favorite option.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Bokeh's first production batch, bass-heavy protein leather earpads were chosen as standard, because based on feedback from various audio shows, people liked them the most. However, a noisy exhibition environment is generally not the best option for evaluating headphones, where a greater amount of bass was certainly perceived as an advantage. Somewhat contradictorily, ZMF's Zach Mehrbach stated before Bokeh's release that he himself preferred hybrid earpads, which would make the sound most balanced and most closely follow Harman's target curve. Why then were these earpads not chosen as standard? The reason can be speculated, but arranged this way, most, like myself, ended up paying $100 more for the headphones to get the manufacturer's mentioned, objectively better, earpads. For some reason, they could not be swapped for the protein leather earpads during the ordering phase, unlike what has usually been possible with ZMF's other headphone models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Somewhat surprisingly, however, this did not practically arouse any criticism among consumers; instead, the headphones' modifiability was perceived as an exclusively positive thing, even though one had to pay extra for it in the form of a tuning kit. In retrospect, the earpad episode unfortunately feels to me like pure extra profiteering, which may well have compensated for the headphones' launch discount. On the other hand, the manufacturer might also have been unsure about what its headphones should be like, as ZMF's core target audience seems to have a somewhat negative attitude towards Harman's target curve. Be that as it may, for the second production batch, the standard earpads were changed to a more balanced hybrid model. In my opinion, there would no longer be as great a need for a separate tuning kit, especially since its price has risen to $150. In any case, Bokeh unfortunately never truly became a sub-$1000 headphone (at least not a particularly balanced one), even though it was designed to be one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-erilaista-arviota-samoista-kuulokkeista\" style=\"font-size:23px\">9 different reviews of the same headphones?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner of Bokeh is supposed to choose their preferred combination from the available earpads and mesh options. There is indeed a wide range of choices, as acquiring the tuning kit creates 9 different versions. While the sonic differences between some options remain small, at the extremes, we are talking about very different headphones. This ultimately makes evaluating Bokeh challenging, as covering all options would be extremely laborious. Therefore, I will not delve as deeply into individual aspects this time as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdeffc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdeffc\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1461\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tuunauskitti-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22978\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The manufacturer provides measurement results on the effect of different changes on the sound for utilizing the tuning kit.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, a partially perforated titanium mesh (Burst Mesh) is installed in front of the headphone driver, which slightly attenuates the amount of high frequencies. Alternatively, the mesh can be completely removed to boost the treble or replaced with the solid model (Solid Mesh) included in the tuning kit, with which the high frequencies are certainly not too bright for anyone's taste. The adjustment option is interesting due to its affordability, but I'm not sure how many times the screw threads made into the wooden frame surrounding the driver will withstand mesh changes without loosening. Regarding the earpads, the protein leather pads clearly differ from the other two options, while the hybrid pads and suede pads are fundamentally quite similar. I will start the discussion with the protein leather pads, as they were the standard pads for my own headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdf48b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdf48b\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1845\" height=\"1428\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Burst-Mesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23028\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>A partially perforated Burst Mesh is installed in front of the driver by default (normally screwed in).<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aanenlaatu-alkuperaisilla-vakiopehmusteilla-protein-pads\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Sound quality with original standard earpads (Protein Pads)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdf7ea&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdf7ea\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22627\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF Bokeh's frequency response with protein leather earpads relative to Harman's target curve from 2018. Measurements were performed with IEC711-standard compliant equipment as an average of several measurements and two channels.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its protein leather earpads, Bokeh offers a listening experience reminiscent of the manufacturer's Atticus headphones, with a robust bass and a rich, dark midrange. Compared to Atticus, Bokeh feels more refined, yet more distant and less engaging. The reproduction is reasonably clear thanks to a spacious soundstage and good separation, but the bass constantly rumbles strongly in the foreground, and the treble remains too tame for my taste. Bokeh clearly aims to be some kind of bass cannon resembling noise-cancelling headphones, which is not necessarily what most people would want to pay over 1000 euros for. On the other hand, bass music sounds fun and club-like, provided a tightly controlling amplifier is used. In this case, the bass pounds hard throughout, also staying sufficiently within its own territory. There is also no resonance or reverberation from the wooden cups, so they can be seen this time more as decoration than as part of the tuning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ZMF states that the LCP-diaphragm driver is so fast and light in its fundamental sound that the unusual hump visible in frequency response measurements between 200\u2013500 Hz does not sound the same as one might expect. This indeed seems to hold quite true, as by ear, I would estimate the emphasis to be half as small. My own measurement equipment also seems to amplify the emphasis compared to the manufacturer's published measurement results, which were made with more expensive equipment. In any case, the lower mid-frequencies are reproduced richly, which brings a pleasant weight to instruments. Vocalists also move slightly closer in the soundstage, sounding warm and, with relaxed high frequencies, simultaneously calm. It is possible to listen to the headphones comfortably for long periods, but the energy level of the mid-frequencies and treble is so low that the listening experience inevitably remains somewhat forgettable. I cannot describe the presentation as neutral in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite everything, the protein leather earpads still bring out Bokeh's strengths. Considering their closed-back design, the headphones have a spacious and clear soundstage. Music plays in layers, and different elements remain distinctly separated in their own compartments. Thanks to this, it is surprisingly easy to pick out smaller details from the sound, even if the colored tuning does not explicitly direct attention that way. The manufacturer's headphones became more resolving immediately after the introduction of the ADS damping system, so it is likely to be thanked this time as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aanenlaatu-hybridi-ja-mokkapehmusteilla\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Sound quality with hybrid and suede earpads<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fdfdec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fdfdec\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph73.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22692\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF Bokeh's frequency response with hybrid earpads (current standard earpads) and suede earpads relative to Harman's target curve from 2018.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, it is probably appropriate to mention that the frequency response of Bokeh measured with my own equipment generally correlates quite poorly with my subjective experience of the headphones' sound. In my view, this is due to the driver's position within its frame and the earpads shaped for a human head. With the flat metal edges surrounding the measurement device's ears, the fit does not fully correspond to what it is on my own head. For me, the driver naturally settles into a suitable position in front of the ear, whereas in the measurement device, the result of a single measurement depends significantly on how the headphones are positioned relative to the ear. The manufacturer's measurements shown below demonstrate why I consider Bokeh's mid-frequencies with hybrid earpads to be more balanced compared to my own measurements. On the other hand, I do not perceive the headphones as quite as Harman-style, so the truth might, in my case, lie somewhere between the two different sets of measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1819\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BOKEH_RMS_BOKEH_vs_HARMAN_CLOSEST_HYBRID_BURST_711dotted.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18936\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF's published frequency response with hybrid earpads and Burst Mesh, relative to Harman's target curve. Due to different measurement equipment, the result also looks very different compared to my own measurements.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hybridi-pehmusteet\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Hybridi-pehmusteet:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bokeh muuttuu hybridi-pehmusteillaan eli nykyisill\u00e4 vakiopehmusteillaan normaalimmaksi ja tasapainoisemmaksi. Suurimpina muutoksina basson m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4 v\u00e4henee ja yl\u00e4keskitaajuudet tulevat paremmin esille ollen jo energiatasoltaan hyvinkin luonnollisen kuuloiset keinonahkapehmusteisiin verrattuna. Diskantissa en koe valtavaa muutosta m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4n osalta, mutta tyyli muuttuu jonkin verran. Jos minun tulisi nimet\u00e4 hybridi-pehmusteiden suurin heikkous Burst Mesh:in kanssa, se olisi juuri diskantin liev\u00e4 karkeus ja ep\u00e4luonnollisuus. Kaikki taajuudet eiv\u00e4t ole optimaalisella tavalla balanssissa, vaan tietyt kohdat \u00e4\u00e4nest\u00e4 korostuvat toisia enemm\u00e4n. Mink\u00e4\u00e4nlaista liiallista kirkkautta tai r\u00e4ikeytt\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4neen ei silti muodostu, ja itseasiassa tietyill\u00e4 vahvistimilla (esimerkiksi Cayin iHA-6 ja sen 10 ohmin liitin) kiinnit\u00e4n ep\u00e4luonnollisuuteenkin v\u00e4hemm\u00e4n huomiota. Hybridi-pehmusteet ovatkin t\u00e4ten selke\u00e4 parannus kuulokkeiden alkuper\u00e4isiin vakiopehmusteisiin n\u00e4hden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basso toistuu hybridi-pehmusteilla tiukemmin ja kontrolloidummin, mutta sen muhkeus tekee edelleen kuuntelusta hauskaa. Elektroninen musiikki junttaa tyydytt\u00e4v\u00e4n voimakkaasti. Parasta on mielest\u00e4ni se, ettei basso tule ihan iholle, vaan se t\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4nikuvan mukavalla m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4ll\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4nenpainetta. Alakeskitaajuuksien pieni korostus luultavasti auttaa tekem\u00e4\u00e4n \u00e4\u00e4nest\u00e4 tavallista painavampaa, koska my\u00f6s Focal Bathysissa oli samanlaisia piirteit\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negatiivisena puolena rock-musiikkia kuunnellessa alakeskitaajuuksien turvonneisuus h\u00e4iritsee v\u00e4lill\u00e4 hieman, koska se pehment\u00e4\u00e4 toistoa ja sen yksityiskohtaisuutta. Ylemm\u00e4t keskitaajuudet eiv\u00e4t my\u00f6sk\u00e4\u00e4n tuo toistoon valtavasti purevuutta, joten esitystapa on pikemminkin l\u00e4mmin ja rento kuin r\u00e4v\u00e4kk\u00e4. T\u00e4llaista \u00e4\u00e4nt\u00e4 on kuitenkin mukavaa kuunnella pidempi\u00e4kin aikoja ilman, ett\u00e4 kyll\u00e4styisin siihen. Hybridi-pehmusteilla kuvailisin Bokeh:ia ZMF:n mittapuulla varsin tavallisen kuuloiseksi, mik\u00e4 ei ole huono asia, sill\u00e4 nyky\u00e4\u00e4n yh\u00e4 useammat arvostavat tasapainoista \u00e4\u00e4nt\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luonnollisemman taajuusvasteen ansiosta pystyn keskittym\u00e4\u00e4n entist\u00e4 paremmin kuulokkeiden tilavaan ja kerrostuneeseen \u00e4\u00e4nikuvaan. Erityisesti l\u00e4hell\u00e4 ja kaukana kuuluvat \u00e4\u00e4net erottuvat hyvin toisistaan, mik\u00e4 auttaa yksityiskohtien havainnoimisessa ja kompensoi toiston liev\u00e4\u00e4 pehmeytt\u00e4. Bokeh ei r\u00e4j\u00e4yt\u00e4 mill\u00e4\u00e4n osa-alueella pankkia, mutta se kuulostaa hyv\u00e4lt\u00e4 ja helposti kuunneltavalta kuulokkeelta. Lopulta itse\u00e4ni j\u00e4\u00e4 harmittamaan vain aavistuksen verhoutunut diskantti, joka tuntuu koko ajan silt\u00e4 kuin sit\u00e4 rajoitettaisiin tarpeettomasti. Ongelmaan l\u00f6ytyy kuitenkin ratkaisuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mokkapehmusteet\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Mokkapehmusteet:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jos kuulokkeista halutaan hieman ilmavammat, niihin voidaan vaihtaa tuunauskittiin sis\u00e4ltyv\u00e4t mokkapehmusteet (suede). Ne lis\u00e4\u00e4v\u00e4t \u00e4\u00e4neen kivaa s\u00e4ihkett\u00e4, joka raikastaa esitystapaa tummempiin hybridi-pehmusteisiin verrattuna. Muutoinkin toisto on mokkapehmusteilla hieman energisemp\u00e4\u00e4 ja vaivattomampaa ilman, ett\u00e4 diskantti l\u00f6isi viel\u00e4 suuremmin yli tai olisi ep\u00e4luonnollisen kirkasta. Joillakin vahvistimilla s\u00e4h\u00e4kkyys voi toisinaan p\u00e4\u00e4st\u00e4 yll\u00e4tt\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n, mutta p\u00e4\u00e4s\u00e4\u00e4nt\u00f6isesti sanoisin mokkapehmusteiden sopivan niille, jotka pit\u00e4v\u00e4t kirkkaammasta, mutta kuitenkin tasapainoisesta \u00e4\u00e4nest\u00e4. Lis\u00e4kirkkautta lukuun ottamatta valtavaa eroa hybridi-pehmusteisiin ei lopulta taajuusvasteen n\u00e4k\u00f6kulmasta kuitenkaan synny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suosin lopulta itse hieman enemm\u00e4n hybridi-pehmusteita niiden t\u00e4sm\u00e4llisemm\u00e4n toiston vuoksi. Mokkapehmusteilla \u00e4\u00e4ni on yleisesti ottaen hieman pehme\u00e4mp\u00e4\u00e4 ja sulavampaa, joten esimerkiksi basso toistuu jonkin verran l\u00f6ysemmin. Jos kuunnellussa kappaleessa on esimerkiksi tyylilt\u00e4\u00e4n paksusti toistuva bassorumpu tai -kitara, \u00e4\u00e4ni alkaa kumahdella mokkapehmusteilla tavallista enemm\u00e4n. Toisaalta joku voisi aivan hyvin pit\u00e4\u00e4 mokkapehmusteiden py\u00f6re\u00e4mm\u00e4st\u00e4 bassontoistosta, ja kokemus voi vaihdella jonkin verran k\u00e4yt\u00f6ss\u00e4 olevasta kuuntelulaitteistosta riippuen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eri-mesh-vaihtoehtojen-vaikutus-aaneen\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Eri mesh-vaihtoehtojen vaikutus \u00e4\u00e4neen<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe03d4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe03d4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph76.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22722\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Erilaisten titaaniverkkojen vaikutus yl\u00e4taajuuksien m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4\u00e4n verrattuna tilanteeseen, jossa elementti on paljaana. 10 Khz:n yl\u00e4puolista tilannetta ei kannata ottaa liian kirjaimellisesti, koska lopputulos vaihtelee enemm\u00e4n kuulokkeiden asettelusta riippuen.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elementtien etuvaimennuksessa hy\u00f6dynnetyt titaaniverkot madaltavat yl\u00e4taajuuksien m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4\u00e4 5 kHz:st\u00e4 eteenp\u00e4in. Osittain rei\u2019itettyjen Burst Mesh -verkkojen vaikutus on maltillisempi, kun taas umpinaiset verkot blokkaavat diskanttia enemm\u00e4n. Etuvaimennus sopii kaikkein parhaiten kirkas\u00e4\u00e4nisimmille mokkapehmusteille, mutta valmiiksi tummahkot hybridi- ja keinonahkapehmusteet muuttuvat omaan makuuni turhankin hillityiksi. Jokainen voi kuitenkin kokeilla asiaa ja todeta muutokset omin korvin. Kannattaa huomioida, ett\u00e4 diskantin m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4n muuttaminen ohjaa samalla huomiota eri tavalla muille taajuusalueille, joten lopputulos voi olla odotettua erilaisempi.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe0777&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe0777\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1817\" height=\"1536\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Titaaniverkot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23031\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>En muistanutkaan mainita, ett\u00e4 elementin kehys on tehty lujasta Richlite-materiaalista.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eri verkkovaihtoehdot vaikuttaisivat olevan suunniteltu muutamien diskanttipiikkien madaltamiseen, joten olettaisin lopputuloksen vaihtelevan ihmisten v\u00e4lill\u00e4 riippuen siit\u00e4, mille taajuuksille piikit osuvat kunkin kuuloaistin herkkyyteen n\u00e4hden. Itse olen selv\u00e4sti mahdollisille paikallisille korostumille melko immuuni, koska pystyn kuuntelemaan Bokeh:ia rennosti ilman titaaniverkkoja. T\u00e4ss\u00e4 on my\u00f6s se etu, ettei diskantti vaimene turhaan laajemmalta alueelta kuin olisi tarpeellista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koenkin Bokeh:in yl\u00e4taajuudet kaikkein luonnollisimmiksi, kun ne saavat soida t\u00e4ysin vapaasti. Muutoin havaitsen kaikissa pehmuste &amp; mesh -yhdistelmiss\u00e4 jonkinlaista ep\u00e4luonnollisuutta ja h\u00e4iritsev\u00e4\u00e4 verhoutuneisuutta. ZMF olisi mielest\u00e4ni voinut julkaista kuulokkeet ilman etuvaimennustakin, mutta se lienee pelannut diskantin kanssa varman p\u00e4\u00e4lle. Oletuksena asennettu Burst Mesh on lopulta sellainen vaihtoehto, jota useimpien tuskin tarvitsee vaihtaa umpinaiseen verkkoon, ellei tavoitteena ole todella tumma diskantti. Verkkojen irrottamista sen sijaan suosittelen kokeilemaan, koska se ei maksa mit\u00e4\u00e4n. T\u00e4ten koen itse parannuksen \u00e4\u00e4nenlaadussa kaikilla eri korvapehmusteilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1a71129572c0fce01732c077bced76e\" id=\"oma-suosikkini-titaaniverkot-irti-ja-pehmusteet-fiiliksen-mukaan\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Oma suosikkini: titaaniverkot irti ja pehmusteet fiiliksen mukaan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe0b95&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe0b95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph74.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22694\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF Bokeh:in taajuusvaste hybridi-pehmusteilla titaaniverkot irrotettuna.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olin jo t\u00e4t\u00e4 osiota ensimm\u00e4isen kerran hahmotellessani varma, ett\u00e4 tulen kirjoittamaan ainoastaan hybridi-pehmusteista. Lopulta tajusin kuitenkin titaaniverkkojen irrottamisen tuovan selkeit\u00e4 parannuksia my\u00f6s muihin pehmusteisiin, jolloin aloin l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 niist\u00e4 kaikista hyvi\u00e4 puolia. En lopulta osannutkaan p\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4\u00e4, miten pid\u00e4n Bokeh:ista kaikkein eniten, sill\u00e4 yl\u00e4taajuuksien verhoutuneisuudesta eroon p\u00e4\u00e4sty\u00e4ni j\u00e4ljelle j\u00e4i kolme hyv\u00e4\u00e4 pehmustevaihtoehtoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ilman titaaniverkkoja mokkapehmusteet tarjoavat itselleni neutraalin kuuntelukokemuksen energisill\u00e4 keski- ja yl\u00e4taajuuksilla. Diskantin s\u00e4h\u00e4kkyyden ja ilmavuuden perusteella siin\u00e4 voi olla jonkinlaista korostumaa, mutta samaan aikaan pehmusteiden mokkamateriaali vaikuttaisi tekev\u00e4n toistosta miellytt\u00e4v\u00e4n sulavaa. Kutsuisinkin lopputulosta sulavan raikkaaksi. N\u00e4in Bokeh innostaa itse\u00e4ni energisyydell\u00e4\u00e4n kaikkein eniten ilman, ett\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4ni s\u00e4r\u00e4ht\u00e4isi korvaan tai laulusuorituksissa olisi sibilanssia. Mokkapehmusteilla kuulokkeiden \u00e4\u00e4ni on my\u00f6s kaikkein yksityiskohtaisinta ja eniten avoimia kuulokemalleja muistuttavaa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keinonahkapehmusteet puolestaan kuulostavat titaaniverkkojen irrottamisen j\u00e4lkeen edelleen rauhallisilta ja tummilta, mutta eiv\u00e4t en\u00e4\u00e4 liiaksi. Jos mokkapehmusteet ohjaavat huomiota eniten yl\u00e4taajuuksille, keinonahkapehmusteet ovat bassovoittoisimmat ja sit\u00e4 my\u00f6t\u00e4 modernia musiikkia kuunnellessa kaikkein hauskimmat. Keskitaajuudet eiv\u00e4t kuitenkaan en\u00e4\u00e4 tunnu liian et\u00e4isilt\u00e4 tai pehmeilt\u00e4, vaan toisto on tuhdista bassosta huolimatta helposti omaksuttavaa. Selkeytt\u00e4 yl\u00e4taajuuksillakin piisaa riitt\u00e4v\u00e4sti. N\u00e4in Bokeh muistuttaa mielest\u00e4ni eniten vanhempia ZMF-malleja, kuten Atticusta ja Eikonia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe0f1e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe0f1e\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1996\" height=\"1391\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lunashops.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23039\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>3,5 millimetrin liittimien ansiosta kuulokkeisiin on helppoa l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 vaihtokaapeleita. Kuvassa n\u00e4kyy edullisimmillaan noin 50 euroa maksava Lunashops-kaapeli.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybridi-pehmusteet pysyv\u00e4t er\u00e4\u00e4nlaisena v\u00e4limuotona kahdesta muusta pehmustemallista ollen energisemm\u00e4t ja tasapainoisemmat kuin keinonahkapehmusteet, mutta rauhallisemmat kuin mokkapehmusteet. En sanoisi kuulokkeiden \u00e4\u00e4nt\u00e4 hybridi-pehmusteilla t\u00e4ysin neutraaliksi, vaan niiden etu mokkapehmusteisiin n\u00e4hden on rasittamattomuus. Esimerkiksi vokalisti pysyttelee jonkin verran et\u00e4\u00e4mm\u00e4ll\u00e4, eiv\u00e4tk\u00e4 soittimien yksityiskohdat toistu koskaan liian ter\u00e4v\u00e4sti. N\u00e4in Bokeh toimii erinomaisesti helposti kuunneltavana yleiskuulokkeena. Jos minun pit\u00e4isi kuunnella jotakin kuuloketta yli 10 tuntia putkeen, Bokeh olisi siihen hybridi-pehmusteilla ykk\u00f6svalintani niin \u00e4\u00e4nelt\u00e4\u00e4n kuin k\u00e4ytt\u00f6mukavuudeltaankin: en uupuisi, mutten my\u00f6sk\u00e4\u00e4n kyll\u00e4styisi. T\u00e4llaisia tasaisen varmasti suoriutuvia ja turvallisia kuulokkeita ei loppujen lopuksi l\u00f6ydy markkinoilta liikaa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helppoa-vahvistusta\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Easy confirmation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bokeh:in impedanssi on muita ZMF-malleja matalampi (80 ohm vs. 300 ohm) ja herkkyys hieman korkeampi (103 dB\/mW vs. 96\u201399 dB\/mW), joten valmistaja ehdottaa suhtautumaan siihen mobiilikuulokkeena. T\u00e4m\u00e4 vaikuttaakin purreen, sill\u00e4 monet ovat p\u00e4\u00e4tyneet k\u00e4ytt\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n Bokeh:ia pienikokoisilla vahvistimilla hehkuttaen yhteensopivuutta ja helppoa toistettavuutta. Todellisuudessa ZMF:n muutkin suljetut kuulokemallit toimisivat 300 ohmin impedanssistaan huolimatta pienill\u00e4 vahvistimilla hyvin, mutta eih\u00e4n sellaista ole tohtinut hifiympyr\u00f6iss\u00e4 mainita \u00e4\u00e4neen, vaan kallis putkivahvistin sen pit\u00e4\u00e4 olla. Toki olen samaa mielt\u00e4 siit\u00e4, ett\u00e4 300 ohmiset kuulokkeet vaikuttaisivat p\u00e4\u00e4sev\u00e4n parhaiten oikeuksiinsa korkeamman l\u00e4ht\u00f6impedanssin omaavilla vahvistimilla. Siin\u00e4 mieless\u00e4 Bokeh hy\u00f6tyy erikoisemmista laitteista v\u00e4hemm\u00e4n, jolloin sen voidaan ajatella saavuttavan suuremman osan potentiaalistaan perusvahvistimilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bokeh on joka tapauksessa korkeahkon herkkyytens\u00e4 ansiosta helposti toistettava kuuloke. Samaan aikaan 80 ohmin impedanssi tekee siit\u00e4 my\u00f6s melko monik\u00e4ytt\u00f6isen, koska se on pitk\u00e4lti immuuni heikkolaatuisempien ja \u201dylitehokkaiden\u201d vahvistimien taustakohinalle. My\u00f6s putkivahvistimilla kuuntelu onnistuu ilman, ett\u00e4 taajuusvaste muuttuu valtavasti l\u00e4mpim\u00e4mp\u00e4\u00e4n suuntaan. Harvemmat mobiililaitteetkaan s\u00e4ik\u00e4ht\u00e4v\u00e4t 80 ohmin impedanssia, joten toivoisin n\u00e4kev\u00e4ni enemm\u00e4n t\u00e4m\u00e4n tyyppisi\u00e4 kuulokkeita.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe12dc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe12dc\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2204\" height=\"1439\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bokeh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20604\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Esimerkiksi Chord Mojo 2 sopii Bokeh:ille erinomaisesti ja sen taajuuskorjain auttaa \u00e4\u00e4nen hienos\u00e4\u00e4t\u00e4misess\u00e4.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olen kuunnellut Bokeh:ia laidasta laitaan erilaisilla vahvistimilla. Mobiilivaihtoehdoista esimerkiksi <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/qudelix-5k-the-worlds-most-versatile-mobile-amplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qudelix 5K<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-chord-mojo-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chord Mojo 2<\/a> sopivat kuulokkeille hyvin, ja niin ik\u00e4\u00e4n edullinen SMSL DL200 -yhdistelm\u00e4laite on osoittautunut toimivaksi pariksi. DL200:n pieni lis\u00e4energisyys tekee mielest\u00e4ni hyv\u00e4\u00e4 Bokeh:in keskitaajuuksille ja laite kontrolloi my\u00f6s onnistuneen tiukasti muhkeita alakeskitaajuuksia. Yll\u00e4tt\u00e4en Qudelix 5K tuottaa puolestaan tummemman ja rauhallisemman kokemuksen. Suoraan Macbook Air:in kuulokeliittimest\u00e4 kuunneltuna Bokeh on sen sijaan diskantiltaan tavallista kirkkaampi, mutta edelleen ihan hyv\u00e4n kuuloinen. \u00c4\u00e4nenvoimakkuuttakin Macbookista irtoaa enemm\u00e4n kuin tarpeeksi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lopulta kuuntelukokemus on kuitenkin \u00e4\u00e4nikuvaltaan ja dynamiikaltaan kaikkein vaikuttavin hintavammilla D\/A-muuntimillani (<a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-schiit-audio-bifrost-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schiit Audio Bifrost 2<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-matrix-audio-x-sabre-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3<\/a>) ja ty\u00f6p\u00f6yt\u00e4vahvistimillani (<a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-cayin-iha-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cayin iHA-6<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-aune-audio-s17-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aune S17 Pro<\/a>). N\u00e4m\u00e4 toistavat basson iskev\u00e4mmin kuin edullisemmat laitteeni. My\u00f6s tilavaikutelma on avarampi ja kerrostuneempi kuin esimerkiksi DL200:lla. Erityisesti Bifrost 2 &amp; S17 Pro -yhdistelm\u00e4ll\u00e4 Bokeh tarjoaa massiivista bassoa ja realistiselta tuntuvan syv\u00e4n \u00e4\u00e4nikuvan, kun k\u00e4yt\u00e4n hybridi-korvapehmusteita titaaniverkot irrotettuna. Kannattaa kuitenkin huomioida, ett\u00e4 korvapehmusteiden ja titaaniverkkojen vaihtaminen muuttaisi \u00e4\u00e4nt\u00e4 jopa enemm\u00e4n kuin erilainen kuuntelulaitteisto. T\u00e4m\u00e4n vuoksi Bokeh voisikin olla j\u00e4rkevint\u00e4 hienos\u00e4\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4 omalle kuuntelulaitteistolle sopivaksi sen sijaan, ett\u00e4 sille hankittaisiin varta vasten uusia laitteita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"varteenotettavia-verrokkeja-vain-vahan\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Only a few relevant comparators<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mietin aikani potentiaalisia verrokkeja Bokeh:ille, mutta 1000 euron ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6st\u00e4 l\u00f6ytyy yll\u00e4tt\u00e4v\u00e4n v\u00e4h\u00e4n suljettuja kuulokemalleja, joita pit\u00e4isin hankkimisen arvoisina. ZMF:n kuulokkeiden kattavat s\u00e4\u00e4t\u00f6mahdollisuudet tekev\u00e4t niist\u00e4 lis\u00e4ksi vaikeasti vertailtavia muiden valmistajien tuotteiden kanssa, sill\u00e4 eroja voitaisiin pienent\u00e4\u00e4 esimerkiksi korvapehmusteita vaihtamalla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aiemmin testaamistani kuulokkeista 1400 euron hintainen <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/arvostelu-denon-ah-d9200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denon AH-D9200<\/a> ei mielest\u00e4ni tarjoa kunnollista vastusta Bokeh:ille, ellei joku satu pit\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n voimakkaasti ter\u00e4v\u00f6itetyst\u00e4 toistosta. <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-closed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Closed<\/a> tai sen Noire-versio sen sijaan saattaisivat olla reilulla 1000 eurolla Bokeh:ille ihan hyvi\u00e4 vaihtoehtoja, mutta itse kyll\u00e4styisin kuulokkeiden heikkoon dynamiikkaan ja liiallisella vaimentamisella tukahdutettuihin elementteihin. Valmistajan uuden E3-kuulokemallin sen sijaan n\u00e4en selke\u00e4n\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4nenlaadullisena parannuksena Bokeh:iin verrattuna, mutta siit\u00e4 t\u00e4ytyykin maksaa hulppeat 2500 euroa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranskalaisen Focalin kuulokkeista pid\u00e4n enemm\u00e4n 1300 euron hintaisesta Radiance:sta kuin 800\u20131000 eurolla myyt\u00e4v\u00e4st\u00e4 <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-focal-celestee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celestee<\/a>-mallista. J\u00e4lkimm\u00e4inen kuulostaa omaan makuuni jokseenkin hy\u00f6kk\u00e4\u00e4v\u00e4lt\u00e4 ja ep\u00e4luonnolliselta, kun taas Radiance on mielest\u00e4ni oikein hyv\u00e4 suljettu kuuloke. Harmillisesti Bentleyn kanssa yhteisty\u00f6n\u00e4 tehtyn\u00e4 erikoismallina se vaikuttaa kuitenkin pikku hiljaa poistuvan markkinoilta, ellei valmistusta ole jopa lopetettukin. Focalin mallistosta n\u00e4kisinkin lopulta parhaana vaihtoehtona 700 euron hintaiset <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-focal-bathys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bathys<\/a>-vastamelukuulokkeet USB-DAC:insa kautta kuunneltuna. Kuulokkeet tarjoaisivat Bokeh:ia muistuttavaa painavaa bassontoistoa ja melko rennon, mutta tasapainoisen kuuntelukokemuksen. \u00c4\u00e4nikuvan laajuudessa ja kerrostuneisuudessa Bokeh veisi silti muistikuvieni perusteella selke\u00e4hk\u00f6n voiton etenkin hyv\u00e4ll\u00e4 vahvistimella kuunneltuna.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe165d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe165d\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph78.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22891\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF Bokeh:in ja Focal Bathys:in taajuusvasteet.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hifimanin ep\u00e4tasaisesti tuunattuja HE-R10D-kuulokkeita suosittelisin v\u00e4ltt\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n, vaikka valmistaja onkin polkenut niiden hinnan omassa verkkokaupassaan 1400 eurosta noin 400 euroon. Suuri alennus voi vaikuttaa houkuttelevalta, mutta nyky\u00e4\u00e4n alle 200 euroa maksava <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-hifiman-sundara-closed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sundara Closed<\/a> voittaa mielest\u00e4ni HE-R10D:n l\u00e4hes jokaisella osa-alueella bassontoiston hauskuutta lukuun ottamatta. Hifimanin valikoimaan sis\u00e4ltyy my\u00f6s tuunaukseltaan katastrofaalinen Audivina-malli, jonka hinta tippunee valmistaja tuntien pian 2300 eurosta reilusti alasp\u00e4in (saatavilla jo open-box-statuksella alle 1600 eurolla). Itse en ole Audivinaa testannut, mutta yksik\u00e4\u00e4n vakavasti otettava arvostelija ei ole sit\u00e4 kehunut. Samaan tapaan Audio-Technican 1600 euron hintainen ATH-AWAS on tuunaukseltaan niin erikoinen, etten voi suositella sit\u00e4 ZMF:n kuulokkeiden sijaan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audezella olisi tarjolla LCD-2 Closed (hinta 1000 \u20ac) ja LCD-XC (hinta 1500 \u20ac). Molemmat kuulostavat taajuusvasteensa osalta hieman normaalimmalta kuin avoimella rakenteella toteutetut vastineensa, mutta pienelle taajuuskorjaamiselle voi edelleen tulla tarvetta. Kyvykk\u00e4iden planaarielementtien ansiosta lopputulos lienee silti jonkin verran selke\u00e4mpi ja yksityiskohtaisempi dynaamisilla elementeill\u00e4 toteutettuun Bokeh:iin n\u00e4hden. T\u00e4m\u00e4n vuoksi Audeze-mallit kannattaakin pit\u00e4\u00e4 mieless\u00e4, jos vaan oma niska kest\u00e4\u00e4 niiden 600\u2013700 gramman painon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bokeh:in kanssa saman verran maksavaa <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-atticus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZMF Atticusta<\/a> pid\u00e4n edelleen \u00e4\u00e4rimm\u00e4isen hauskana kuulokkeena, mutta sen v\u00e4rittyneempi tuunaus est\u00e4\u00e4 sit\u00e4 olemasta yht\u00e4 monik\u00e4ytt\u00f6inen ja yleisp\u00e4tev\u00e4. T\u00e4m\u00e4n vuoksi minun t\u00e4ytyykin nostaa Bokeh sen edelle, ellei joku etsi kuulokekokoelmaansa tasapainoisemman tuotteen sijaan jotakin erikoisempaa. ZMF:n hieman kalliimman <a href=\"http:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/en\/review-zmf-eikon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eikon<\/a>-mallin (j\u00e4lleen myynniss\u00e4 noin 1600 eurolla) kohdalla olen sen sijaan usein 50:50 sen osalta, kuuntelisinko mieluummin sit\u00e4 vai Bokeh:ia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe1a01&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe1a01\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1775\" height=\"1473\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bokeh_Eikon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23026\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Bokeh ja Eikon.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eikon:in basso potkii tukevammin ja se on kaksikosta diskantiltaan tummempi. Bokeh kuulostaa etenkin titaaniverkot irrotettuna avarammalta ja raikkaammalta, eik\u00e4 sen taajuusvasteessa ole yht\u00e4 suurta vaihtelua. Eikon saa kuitenkin minut fokusoitumaan yksitt\u00e4isiin soittimiin ja vokalistiin tarkemmin, ja sit\u00e4 kuunnellessa yksityiskohdat pomppaavat ter\u00e4v\u00e4mmin ja l\u00e4sn\u00e4olevammin esiin taustastaan. Bokeh:in \u00e4\u00e4ni on selke\u00e4\u00e4, mutta ik\u00e4\u00e4n kuin hajaantuneempaa. Eikon ei kuulosta yht\u00e4 nopealta ja t\u00e4sm\u00e4lliselt\u00e4, mutta se lis\u00e4\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4niin luonnollisen tekstuurin. Negatiivisena puolena toisto muuttuu kuitenkin Bokeh:iin n\u00e4hden ep\u00e4selvemm\u00e4ksi nopeatempoisessa ja paljon erilaisia \u00e4\u00e4ni\u00e4 sis\u00e4lt\u00e4v\u00e4ss\u00e4 musiikissa. Eikonin keskibasso kumisee my\u00f6s jonkin verran ja toisinaan taajuusvasteen ep\u00e4tasaisuudet her\u00e4tt\u00e4v\u00e4t turhankin paljon huomiota. T\u00e4m\u00e4n vuoksi Bokeh tuntuukin hiotummalta tuotteelta, vaikkei se mielest\u00e4ni olekaan parhaimpina hetkin\u00e4\u00e4n aivan yht\u00e4 innostava ja eloisa kuin Eikon. Molemmissa onkin omat etunsa puhumattakaan siit\u00e4, kuinka paljon kuulokkeet muuttuvat valittujen korvapehmusteiden ja kuuntelulaitteiston mukaan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe1d6a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe1d6a\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1038\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kuulokenurkka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/graph77.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22843\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ZMF Bokeh:in ja Eikon:in taajuusvasteet optimaaliseksi kokemillani korvapehmusteilla.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yhteenveto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ZMF:n kuulokkeita arvioidessa minulle j\u00e4\u00e4 yleens\u00e4 sellainen tunne, ett\u00e4 olen sanonut paljon, mutten v\u00e4ltt\u00e4m\u00e4tt\u00e4 kuitenkaan mit\u00e4\u00e4n t\u00e4ysin yksiselitteist\u00e4. Tunnistan t\u00e4m\u00e4n my\u00f6s Bokeh:in kohdalla, koska kattavien s\u00e4\u00e4t\u00f6mahdollisuuksien my\u00f6t\u00e4 siit\u00e4 on vaikeaa sanoa \u00e4\u00e4nenlaadun osalta mit\u00e4\u00e4n tyhjent\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4. T\u00e4rkeint\u00e4 lieneekin, ett\u00e4 kuulokkeiden omistaja l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 omiin mieltymyksiins\u00e4 sopivan korvapehmuste &amp; mesh -yhdistelm\u00e4n. T\u00e4m\u00e4n j\u00e4lkeen Bokeh on parhaimmillaan tasapainoisen kuuloinen suljettu kuuloke hauskalla bassontoistolla sek\u00e4 avaralla ja j\u00e4sentyneell\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4nikuvalla. Vaikkei se lukeudukaan omalla mittapuullani mielenkiintoisimpien ZMF-mallien joukkoon, monipuolisuuden ansiosta mieleeni ei varsinaisesti tule selv\u00e4sti parempiakaan suljettuja kuulokkeita reilun 1000 euron hintaluokassa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Totuuden nimiss\u00e4 puhutaan silti melko kalliista kuulokemallista, joka ei tarjoa normaalilla 200 dollaria korkeammalla hinnallaan aivan yht\u00e4 hyv\u00e4\u00e4 hinta-laatusuhdetta kuin julkaisuhetkell\u00e4\u00e4n ottaen huomioon, ettei pakettiin sis\u00e4lly oletuksena lis\u00e4pehmusteita tai kuljetuskoteloa. Kaikilla herkuilla Suomeen tilattuna loppuhinta kohoaa t\u00e4ll\u00e4 hetkell\u00e4 l\u00e4hes 1600 euroon, mik\u00e4 alkaa jo mielest\u00e4ni olla auttamatta liikaa. Houkuttelevammalta paketti tuntuisi, jos 900 dollarin julkaisutarjous olisi j\u00e4\u00e4nyt pysyv\u00e4sti voimaan ja ostaja saisi valita kuulokkeisiinsa ilman lis\u00e4maksua kahdet haluamansa pehmusteet kolmesta eri vaihtoehdosta. Tuunauskitti\u00e4 ei toki nyky\u00e4\u00e4n ole aivan pakollista ostaa, koska mukana tulee jo hyv\u00e4t korvapehmusteet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kuulokkeiden arvoa nostavat toisaalta elinik\u00e4inen elementtitakuu, hienot puukupit (t\u00e4ll\u00e4 hetkell\u00e4 luonnollisen v\u00e4rist\u00e4 Limba-puuta) ja uudistettu sankarakenne, josta pid\u00e4n suuresti. K\u00e4ytt\u00f6mukavuuskin ylt\u00e4\u00e4 erinomaiselle tasolle, ja muutamat pienet hienos\u00e4\u00e4d\u00f6t tekev\u00e4t Bokeh:ista ZMF:n helpoimmin l\u00e4hestytt\u00e4v\u00e4n kuulokemallin etenkin niille, jotka eiv\u00e4t ole omistaneet valmistajan tuotteita aiemmin. ZMF:n tuotteista kiinnostuneille Bokeh lieneekin edelleen t\u00e4ydell\u00e4 hinnallaan oiva hankinta, sill\u00e4 se tarjoaa tasapainoisempaa \u00e4\u00e4nt\u00e4 kuin aiemmin edullisimman kuulokemallin virkaa hoitanut Atticus. Bokeh kilpailee my\u00f6s laatuvaikutelman osalta tasav\u00e4kisesti valmistajan hintavampien kuulokemallien kanssa eli ostaja saa upean k\u00e4sity\u00f6n\u00e4 tehdyn tuotteen, josta voi olla ylpe\u00e4 pitk\u00e4n aikaa \u2013 t\u00e4ll\u00e4 on luonnollisesti oma hintansa. P\u00e4\u00e4dynkin lopulta antamaan kuulokkeille varovaisen suositukseni, kunhan ostaja ymm\u00e4rt\u00e4\u00e4 maksavansa muustakin kuin hyv\u00e4st\u00e4 \u00e4\u00e4nenlaadusta. Samalla kannattaa my\u00f6s varata runsaasti k\u00e4rsiv\u00e4llisyytt\u00e4 korvapehmusteiden vaihtamiseen ja unohtaa ajatus siit\u00e4, ett\u00e4 Bokeh olisi mobiilikuuloke.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b936fe219a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b936fe219a\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2442\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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style=\"font-size:22px\">Pros and cons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2c151decba49134bef0c46c786ab601 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#14b928\"><strong>+ Parhaimmillaan tasapainoisen ja suhteellisen neutraalin kuuloinen<br>+ Hauska bassontoisto etenkin keinonahkapehmusteilla<br>+ Tilava ja kerrostunut \u00e4\u00e4nikuva<br>+ Uusi k\u00e4yt\u00e4nn\u00f6llisempi ja paremmin viimeistelty sankarakenne<br>+ Hieno ulkon\u00e4k\u00f6<br>+ Erinomainen k\u00e4ytt\u00f6mukavuus korkeasta painosta huolimatta<br>+ Ei tarvitse tehokasta vahvistinta, mutta hy\u00f6tyy edelleen paremmista laitteista<\/strong><br><strong>+ 3,5 millimetrin liittimet helpottavat kaapelihankintoja<\/strong><br><strong>+ Lifetime driver warranty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68c64f9f44bf03cac7b96d71536605c0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>+\/- 200 dollarin julkaisutarjous oli houkutteleva, mutta nykyinen hinta tuntuu korkealta<\/strong><br><strong>+\/- \u00c4\u00e4ni on s\u00e4\u00e4dett\u00e4viss\u00e4 oman maun mukaiseksi, mutta siit\u00e4 t\u00e4ytyy maksaa lis\u00e4\u00e4, eik\u00e4 korvapehmusteita ole helppoa vaihtaa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6efe6231e54eb407eb6a20188b1eba2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2013 Diskantti kuulostaa titaaniverkkojen kanssa jokseenkin ep\u00e4luonnolliselta<\/strong><br><strong>\u2013 Alakeskitaajuuksien t\u00e4ytel\u00e4isyys heikent\u00e4\u00e4 toiston yksityiskohtaisuutta<\/strong><br><strong>\u2013 Korvapehmusteiden vaihtaminen on todella hankalaa<\/strong><br><strong>\u2013 Korvapehmusteiden ep\u00e4tasaisesti asettuvat reunat n\u00e4ytt\u00e4v\u00e4t hieman rumilta <br>\u2013 Kuulokkeet julkaistiin keskener\u00e4isin\u00e4 \u201dv\u00e4\u00e4rill\u00e4\u201d pehmusteilla ja ilman koteloa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure 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