Is this Unorthodox Ukrainian Handmade Headphone my new Happy Place? Verum 1 V2 Review

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[@cheapaudioman]

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[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

3:35 instant thumb-down. 👎 You are urged to become VEGAN, since carnism (the destructive ideology which supports the use and consumption of animal products, especially for “food”) is arguably the foremost existential crisis.🌱

[@koundamanee]

I ordered these headphones in Oct 2021 and got them delivered in Jul 2022 due to the war. I have emailed Igor a few times and got updates and understood the situation due to the war. The audio quality and comfort of the headphones are excellent for their price. They are easy to drive and both quality and punch are amazing. Highly recommend.

[@carlsitler9071]

One of the things that blows my mind with a good hifi setup is "seeing" the bass strings vibrate, almost like in slow motion, in my mind's eye.

[@canadianwildlifeservice8883]

Sound is not like a single sine wave playing out of a speaker. There are fundamentals and many different harmonics in even one note. People refer to this as texture and tone but it's really physics and science that makes a good speaker, and not magic fairy dust. Frequency response is only part of the picture, but attack and decay is just as important.

[@mr.dynamite2543]

@carl sitler EXACTLY what I was thinking

[@davidhunter801]

I lost most of my hearing as a baby, and have been wearing hearing aids since since my late 20s (I'm 64 now). A few years ago I got a new set of hearing aids that have a coprocessor in them for enhancing music response. One day I was listening to my vintage stereo, "Spill the Wine" by War was playing. There's a bass line that sets the groove early on in the song, and I remember listening to it and being able to hear the bass guitar strings vibrating. I was amazed. All my life, I heard that same line as a muddy, vague series of notes, and now I could actually hear the instrument being played. Amazing. Sorry, just had to share that.

[@hartyewh1]

LCD-4 is the only headphone I've heard that I can't help but visualize the bass strings or cellos vibrate back and forth. A wonderful experience.

[@rigorhead01]

This sounds like exactly what I love: clarity, detail, sound stage, imaging, elicit an emotional response, etc.

[@yooptub]

Hey! I’m from Ukraine… Thanks a lot for a nice review of our earphones. Just some days ago I heard Verum 1 first time and it was spectaculous! I have Audeze lcd-xc already and may be I’d bought Verum 1 if I knew about it earlier…))))

[@PlaybackMansion]

12:03 I think listening to songs I used to skip over is the best indication my system is good

[@OrganNLou]

For all the controversy the headphones (and designer) have have produced, they are INCREDIBLE headphones!!! Unlike Josh Valour, I can overlook personal things by manufacturers, as long as the headphones are great. I just received these, and everything I have played has been a JOY to listen to. GREAT REVIEW!!!

[@pinepibble]

very late but how long was shipping for you?

[@kato2395]

Josh Valour? More like Josh Velour

[@nunayobusiness7521]

@@pinepibble it took around 16 months.

[@craigslue]

I finally received my Verum 1 headphones. I must say they sound so natural to me. Voices sound amazing to me. Bass may be a little light for some bass heads. What really surprised me was they seem light on my head considering how heavy they are. The grip on the head is light but I don't even noticed the head strap on the top of my head. Very happy with my Verum 1's.

[@Mike2NightBeatz]

did you wait a long time for their production?

[@craigslue]

@@Mike2NightBeatz I waited damn near a year. I had given up until I noticed someone saying they waited 3-4 months and that was 6 moths after I had ordered mine so I contacted Igor by email asking when I should expect my headphones along with my email receipt. He said he had one of his computers destroyed in the war and had my headphones in the mail in a couple days. I will say I discovered the real meaning of snail mail! Don't recall but exactly how long it took but it seemed close to a month to get them from Ukraine but that was more or less expected from what I've read.

[@Mike2NightBeatz]

@@craigslue wow, what a difficult story. thank you for your detailed reply. I hope the headphones are worth it!

[@craigslue]

@@Mike2NightBeatz They are my daily driver these days.

[@Mike2NightBeatz]

@@craigslue glad to hear that! good luck and thanks for your reply!

[@scottbaylor6215]

I will have to check these guys out. We literally just adopted an orphan girl from Ukraine. We arrived back home on 09/08 and she is officially a US citizen. Have a good day.

[@taho88]

Glad that these magically appeared at your door. I also was intrigued and wanted them. Going on week 7 since ordering.

[@dm1787]

Lately I have been listening to my Verum 1 a lot and I am surprised how much i am liking it.

[@GreatBeardofWisdom]

I’ll have that Limp Bizkit CD, they’re my all time favourite band and I’ll happily take a backup copy of Significant Other for when I inevitably burn mine out.

[@Allaces305]

I purchased these way before the controversy began and I couldn't be happier with them... They sound absolutely amazing... Your review is spot on in my opinion. I wish Everyone had an opportunity to listen to these headphones but unfortunately they are basically a blind buy because of their retail location.

[@cheapaudioman]

I really like them.

[@kyron42]

How long did they take to arrive?

[@Allaces305]

@@kyron42 about 2 months

[@kyron42]

@@Allaces305 thanks. What amp and DAC do you recommend with them?

[@johnsherlockholmes2529]

@@cheapaudioman Tasteless, didn't need to comment but showed some of your watchers who were fans and happen to be part of an already marginalized minority that you just couldn't care about their wellbeing. Long time viewer, done watching you bud. "whatever was said they apologize for" and that is an excuse? "apologized for it" no lied and said it wasn't him, it was an assistant, we know he lied because he went on reddit later and confirmed he lied and those are his views, that he was proud of his views, and if you disagree and believe in human rights for marginalized minorities you are a SJW. He also joked about sending Anthraw to a reviewer (who gave his headphone a good review) and has been accused of breaching warranty terms, along with huge QC issues, you compromised your morals to do this review and against the point of your channel, cheap audio, suggested something with huge QC issues likely to cost many who listened extra money, that, was just a cherry on top of the glossing over his views.

[@kontrolenthusiast1099]

What a surprise review. Got mine 3 weeks ago, completely agree with you. FANTASTIC!! More bass than the Sundara, handmade, and possesses that certain je ne sais quoi

[@dinwa276]

Great review. looking forward to the Verum 2 this year.

[@AditiaNugraha]

I'm actually waiting for my own set of Verum 1 as well, hopefully it will be shipped within this month (September 2021). Placed the order in the middle of last month. I did follow the thread about his controversy, and although unfortunate, he should have behaved better as a public face to his brand. That said, to his defense, at worst he's probably just at the level of your politically-incorrect uncle in your family gathering. I believe in second chances as well, and from the looks of it, the Mk2 seems to be super promising. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[@luisportela3500]

They're truly amazing. Outstanding pair of headphones by way of sound and comfort.

[@Peter_Jenner]

Ah ha. It's the sheepaudioman.

[@thepoulay7309]

Have these, and love them. The way they arrived cracked me up.

[@yogiwp_]

Are those real wood on the cups?

[@brochg]

Gorgeous headphones! Thanks for the awesome review!

[@allanwhittle3041]

Top review Top man ! Chilled , tell it as you see it 👍 Thanks

[@dansaudioreviews]

Interesting. I found Sundara more pleasing to the ear. I gotta get a Verum review out too now I suppose!

[@VerumAudio]

Thanks both for praise and criticism!

[@danstein2467]

Well “balanced” review of a great headphone. Thanks for bringing this one-man headband to our attention.

[@JohnScheppler]

Nice review. These remind me of the HarmonicDyne Zeus headphones which are both beautiful looking headphones.

[@francescotenti193]

Nicely done, Mr. Cheap Audioman, I finally found what I was looking for.

[@VeI_2.0]

I'm excited for this! A great soundstage and bass at $350 is unheard of

[@jm8080ful]

This got me interested

[@gratefulot360]

You did something right. Thank you for this review. You got me interested in checking them out!

[@tobiasjone]

These headphones are amazing. I’ve mastered a lot of records with them over the last couple of years, and am in a place where I can make an adjustment, and know exactly how it will translate to other systems, without any second guessing. I use equalisation to correct the response, but the dynamics and ability to retrieve inner details of a recording is top notch.

[@muffinator1234]

If the $600 amplifier you are talking about is the Singxer Sa1, just buy it! It's better than the THX amps and actually has depth in the soundstage, which you tend to not get on chip based amplifiers. The sound is just Grand and it's by far the best of my 4 amplifiers.

[@JC-lk3oy]

These were already on my short list, but now I think I'm sold. Thanks as always for the fun informative review.

[@Casey.S.]

Another great review Randy 👍

[@markwagner1997]

That cd spindle looks great. Is it available with a boron or beryllium spindle? What sort of transient filtration does it incorporate?

[@Matoro342]

When I switched to Iridium-oscillatory tachyon spindles I never looked back. I can’t believe anyone sells anything else.

[@net_news]

@@Matoro342 yeah man, "It’s like a veil has been lifted!!" My wife told from the kitchen

[@rjzlwop3153]

How does it feel sir, to know that everybody wants to be like the cheap audio man but can not come close to the laid back humor you have thank you for a great video

[@cheapaudioman]

Richard I don’t think anyone wants to be like me, my friend.

[@rjzlwop3153]

@@cheapaudioman you are full of SNUFF, you’re freaking amazing dude and awesome

[@alexanderg26]

Areolas are the best set of cans I've ever experienced.

[@kontrolenthusiast1099]

(o )( o)

[@PhilCouling]

It’s always good to keep abreast of new technology developments.

[@chutgowdingo-loon3212]

Two thunbs up Randy !! Refreshing to see that unlike some others, you based your comments on your experience with the Verum - its' design, performance and sound quality - not on alleged controversies. Totally agree with your opening statements and commend you for that. Will be placing an order for the Carbon model today.

[@jackvan8125]

Thank You for this review as I am thinking of getting new headphones. My Beyers are older than the earth

[@daburabu308]

Can you make a video where you do like "you have only $300 to spend and you want best sound and ur not sure wether to get speakers or headphones or iems?" That'd be a fun watch.

[@VeI_2.0]

I LOVE your sense of humour.

[@edenight893]

Love your work :) hi from belgium

[@NathanPallas]

That makes two of us 😊

[@stevejh2760]

Congratulations, I'm still waiting on mine 3 months later!!!

[@barnabyzelman]

I have the current Sundaras. Would the Verum 1 mkII be about the same or a worthwhile upgrade?

[@Alu333]

Nice review.

[@Sorin_F]

Hi! After seeing the Gr video where it compare 5 headphones including meze 109 pro and this verum 1, I am very curious about your opinion and how this 2 compare. Currently I own meze 109 and I whish to know if it worth to think of purchasing the verum 1. Thank you!

[@tihammd]

Hey Randy! Whats the Best speaker for mid Field listening under 300$

[@frederf69]

Good headphone's & for the money amazing!

[@agrisimfarming]

I did some calculations of how hard to drive these are. They are less power hungry than Grados, (SR60X) so in theory they would work just fine out of a phone. IDK for sure since i don't own them and planars are kinda funky when it comes to power. For reference my grados need 40% volume to reach 85 DB and my 80 ohm DT 770s need 75%. (Using apple dongle on an iphone, nothing fancy)

[@Matoro342]

Neat, I was thinking about getting the Avantone Planars, at $400, but these are a contender. Will need to do more research.

[@themastroiannis]

Avantone Planars are really nice! amazing how few reviews there are

[@tomomiyamoto7746]

I finally got this one. VERUM 1 can produce brilliant sound but requires headphone amplifiers that can supply plenty of Currents instantaneously if you want them fully drive. As is often the case with low-impedance headphones, you might unexpectedly face distortion noises if your amplifier can't provide sufficient Current. I want you to drive the VERUM 1 with a powerful headphone amplifier.

[@VerumAudio]

Thanks for your impressions and understanding why it took so long to produce them. Verum 1 don't need powerful amplifier, but it need amplifier that can provide current at low impedance load. Discrete amps are very good at this usually.

[@barrygalvin8631]

Randy, how do these sound with the Geshelli labs e2 headphone amp?

[@dietznutz1]

8 ohms would really be a problem for me since my 18ohm fiio fh7s require only 3 notches up the volume slider on my phone before they're almost too loud and also my amp is 600ohm so one little slip and it'd be goodbye ears

[@user-kp9vi7er5q]

Combination of sensitivity and resistance matters. Fh7s is 111db\mW and V1 is 96 db\mw.

[@mqm9420]

Great video!

[@Audimotorsportfreak]

Would the chord mojo a even better combination than the Geshelli?

[@kyron42]

Do they sound better on a J2 or an E50?

[@HansProbs]

Randy, how do these compare to the Hifiman XS? Many folks say they are better…. But I know you say Hifiman XS is your current favorite, but why? Why Randy

[@S.G54321]

I find the XS to be more neutral and have a better balance. Imaging and soundstage is larger and the XS is also clearer and more detailed while having good low end. A headphone though that I'd rec over this and the XS is the Sash Tres 45 ohm. Made in Ukraine, but easily competes with the LCD-X and LCD line, Edition XS/Ananda/HE-6se/Arya and many others. It's truly an amazing headphone. Only thing is wait time as they are custom made

[@GrymWorks-A.I.]

After reading and seeing some examples I don't think a "Sorry, My bad" would would cover the ummmm *Interesting views* these 3 have much less send them cash. What a shame.

[@davidandrewway]

Awesome review. Jog with them. Do it. Good job remembering all the different gear names. Here's a sticker! 💩

[@ttownscott]

Does Sith Audio make a CD scratch remover?

[@maximme]

you got me at Made in Ukraine hahahhaaa Just love those Eastern Bloc stuff. They dont get enough love. Hope with internet they get more exposure.

[@resolvanlemmy]

Everyone keeps making controversial claims on the man behind Verum Audio for threatening to send anthrax to... someone, but I do want these headphones, without paying that man. Are there any used pairs online?

[@mikaelandersson1288]

He actually said something like: ''americans likes to send anthrax'' which was dumb but it was not directed at anyone in particular.

[@resolvanlemmy]

@@mikaelandersson1288 oh

[@TheIpadfanatic]

But will they survive the "cheapaudioman severe headphone desk slam test" like the FOCAL Elegia did?

[@cheapaudioman]

Ha. The Elegias made it through. And that wasn’t in purpose as those are my personal cans and I want them to last. Got a bit excited during the review but I wouldn’t recommend it with these Verums

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@cheapaudioman HaHa. I may have said this before, but my Elegia are my reference dynamic drivers. Not at all linear but I trust them. If the wind blows a different direction, and I perceive it affects them negatively, they go straight back in their case. If I had velvet gloves I would use those to put them on. Neurotic? 100%.

[@kenstephens2955]

How did you connect the headphone to the J2 please? As far as I can see it only has xlr and phono plug outputs. Love your work by the way 😀👍. With love, Ken

[@cheapaudioman]

It was running through the SMSL SU8s headphone amp

[@yourchildrensghost9736]

The Geshelli J2 is a DAC.

[@kenstephens2955]

@@cheapaudioman Thanks!

[@villegas24]

Im glad they dont sound horrible because the design is attrocious

[@rickrobinson1801]

I have them. They're just as great as you say, and I agree with your take on the "controversy." But the fact is that Igor's ethical/psychological problems are not limited to backward cultural sensitivities, and it can be a serious problem for customers in more ways than just their sensibilities. There are a couple of reviews out there about this, but they're so petty and arrogant, as others have mentioned, that I rejected them and not Verum, just as knee-jerk, wokeist comments and rush to judgement made me give Igor the benefit of the doubt. But my experience has proven that on many points these reviews were not wrong, and if I had seen more reasonable discussions on the subject I would not have bought the phones. Indeed, I was looking forward to the Verum 2, but not now. To wit: My Verums cut out when the cable is slightly stressed; and they have a finish defect which, alone, makes them second quality goods. Now, I was motivated in just the way that you were to patronize Verum out of the desire to support the quest under the terrible circumstances. But Igor uses the war as an excuse for everything, including justification for expecting you to take whatever he gives you: The finish defect? Sorry, them's the breaks: lighting problems during power shortages. (! I offered to buy him a generator. 🙄). The intermittency? He acted like he'd never heard of it until I sent him incontrovertible videos, whereupon he said, Oh, it's due to the cable he sent me that has straight plugs to the earpieces instead of right-angle ones which don't cause the problem - because he ran out of the latter. (Come again?!) No note about it - nothing, like hopefully he'd just get away with it as, no doubt, he often does. He said he would send me the proper cable "soon", when he was able to get the parts... + the usual 10 days to 2 week shipping. Meanwhile, I have seen older comments from people to whom Igor sent replacement cables after they complained about the same issue... which, you know, he never heard of... and they didn't solve the problem. Well why would jacks have a problem with straight plugs in any case? Igor told me he uses the best jacks there are, as if that obviated the fact that they don't work properly in his implementation. [UPDATE: Uh huh. I just received the custom cable I ordered with the right-angle plugs, and the right side no longer cuts out; but the left side still does. So we may conclude that, while Igor may be a brilliant audio electronics wiz, his handiwork is the problem here, along with the attendant consideration for other people.] The bottom line is how much your self-respect is worth into the bargain. Because any customer/warranty service you manage to get from this character will mean chasing him around in circles, like some supplicant to a dissembling adolescent. He protests that he's a one-man operation - never mind others whose ghosts have appeared from time to time to get blamed for something... pay no attention to the man behind the curtain..., but he has plenty of time to dodge and weave repeatedly over the same issue instead of dealing with it responsibly. You may very well have to settle for seconds and eat any resale hit; and you will have to have cables (balanced or replacement) custom made, as there are virtually none with right-angle plugs for the earpieces. (Assuming, of course, that they're at least an improvement.) Not to mention that these are highly unusual 8 ohm, low sensitivity headphones that require high current/power (1W +) to sound optimally. That's not to say they don't sound very good otherwise, but 350 is a bit steep at that rate; and it's impossible to find a reasonably priced DAC/amp that has even been tested at 8 ohms. Advice from the manufacturer on this unique situation? There again, all you'll get from Igor is vagaries, as if he's afraid to say anything that might possibly require him to hire a lawyer. Which is pretty funny considering the history of his big mouth. Many if not most of us were motivated to support the noble effort in dire circumstances. Now I feel like I fell for what may be one of the cleverest marketing/liability-avoidance schemes ever devised! Maybe Verum will grow into a dependably responsible company, with procedures and personnel that insulate customers from the egocentric complexes of its genius fearless leader. I hope so, because this one's really talented. But as it stands now, despite the price, the product is no more of a bargain than that of any other operation that jerks its customers around.

[@Feliciano12v]

How do they compare to Monoprice M570 in sound?

[@cheapaudioman]

Good question. Bigger soundstage or different enough imaging that they feel very different. The Verums felt more exciting to me than the 570’s but it’s hard to fault the 570’s when they go on sale at $200

[@johnsweda2999]

They need a closable shutter to make them into closed-back and you have the option of open or closed The grille I would prefer in copper than silver maybe they can do both When you going to get those ollo hps s4r, their clothes back and better than the old open back ones' why don't you try them out there the same price $399

[@ruger6049]

I ordered Verum 2 long before the war. Never received them. Ripped off!

[@mrfr3d33x]

How about for gaming??

[@markcook9084]

Is there a better DAC for $300 or less than the J2??

[@cheapaudioman]

Probably not. The Soncoz LAQX is pretty solid

[@SakuraWulf]

You thought there was someone up there talking to you? You're not alone.

[@ajzepp8976]

I cant imagine why a living animal would try and run through a wall to get away from people trying to "catch them around the neck".

[@kyron42]

Wow you have some amazing test tracks. Metallica One might be another one you might want to check out.

[@mentok3027]

Will my Schiit Fulla power these? Or will I be left Fulla Schiit?

[@cheapaudioman]

Should do just fine

[@mikaelandersson1288]

You really own something named Schiit? I guess that a sucker is born every minute.

[@mentok3027]

@@mikaelandersson1288 but it's audiophile schiit bra

[@dasninjastix]

When iiWi Reviews covered these a commenter noted/accused the manufacturer of making either homophobic or racist comments (or both). In trying to research what was or wasn't said for my own edification it's not clear who said what-when. I did find KZbin comments by Verum Audio (or someone claiming to represent them) in response to some these accusations that read (to me) as being petty and immature. Less than professional for my tastes but also not any sort of indictment on my part. I think the reputation of a company/business is worth considering when purchasing any product. However I don't put the whole of that onus on a reviewer or website. It's still incumbent upon the consumer to try to be as informed as possible before making a purchase. I do appreciate (GREATLY), you taking the time in your review to at least note that there is/was a controversy. This allows folks to do their own digging around and hopefully draw their own conclusions. I personally like supporting these sorts of small/boutique business, but would have strong reservations about supporting Verum Audio at this time based on the interactions I read. I just think there's a better way to interact with the public as a business. Thanks for the review, appreciate the content!

[@williamnaman3570]

Be sure you never buy Ford, BMW, or Krups.

[@humfreee]

yup, after researching Verum's founder and his multiple bigoted comments I've decided to give the company and headphones a swerve.

[@williamnaman3570]

@@humfreee He was not the only war profiteer to collude with the Germans but he was most aligned with their ideals.

[@humfreee]

@@williamnaman3570 I was referring to the founder of Verum.

[@jimfarrell4635]

I am conflicted about this. I own a pair of Verum Ones (version 1) and they are extraordinary headphones for the price. They have an incredible soundstage and instrument separation and are an object of beauty. They genuinely don't sound like any other headphones I have listened to though they won't suit everyone. However the company founder is a very bristly individual who takes polite criticism or complaint extremely personally and, in my opinion, lacks the qualities needed to provide good customer service. Also he has said some deeply offensive things on social media and, reportedly, been extremely abusive to people who had problems with the product (and, given its a hand made product teething problems are inevitable). I had a very minor taste of his wrath when I raised concerns over the quality of the bundled cable. I think bringing the Verums to market was an extraordinary achievement for what was essentially a one man operation but would hesitate to advise someone to buy them, though I don't regret buying mine.

[@nikolaygramchev]

So the Sundara is very detailed!!!???

[@Maxiimko1989]

You got me interested😮

[@stonefree1911]

I love my Sundara's

[@koundamanee]

I appreciate the review and perspective, however, please correct the misinformation, buyer has to pay for shipping back to Ukraine, that's what their website.

[@PlaybackMansion]

Hahaha. "The only sheep I like.."

[@larsv6144]

Would these cans be a good match for the Hifiman EF400 (with R2R dac) ?

[@davidsmithson9236]

They look like they could also be used for making waffles. But, if they sound great….

[@1mctous]

I am seriously considering these 'phones and am willing to wait a few months for breaks in the Ukranian war. BTW I like sheep made into kebabs and gyros.

[@thebestoffools]

Maybe if you end up not liking how they sound you can eat them and at least enjoy their taste! 🐑

[@larsv6144]

Will these cans work well with an Hifiman EF500/600 headphone amplifier?

[@yogiwp_]

Are those real wood?

[@MatteoCeccarini]

No, they are painted like wood.

[@SuperHyperExtra]

Yea, but the Sheeps must have tought that you were not very bright either...😀😃😄

[@timenchanter4095]

Red hat just got slammed to the curb

[@alexgarcia1251]

"I always wanna call it a different name, but... that's not the name because that's a... part of the... somebody's anatomy. Anyway!" 😆 It took me a little while to warm up to your sense of humor, but I have to say that I find myself enjoying it more and more. Thanks for the laughs!

[@NeilBlanchard]

So, all the detail of the HiFiMan Sundara but with more bass? That is tempting. You don't mention the Monolith M570, so I am assuming it is less resolving? My impression of the M570 is they have great bass, and enough detail to satisfy; but maybe not be as impressive as these Verum 1 v2. Do the carbon fiber version weigh less?

[@cheapaudioman]

Not sure in the carbon, Neil. These are more resolving than the 570’s. Can lean sibilant on some songs and I’ve never heard that on the 570’s. These seem way better at instrument separation though.

[@ginom407]

The reviews of headphones have varied from great to garbage. Given your honesty I think they may not have been given a "fair shake". I trust your opinion and would consider these if I were looking for another opened back headphone. Thank You for what you do!!!

[@JohnScheppler]

Gino, I just watched a video from Joshua Valour which had multiple problems with these but were the version 1 which hopefully is corrected on the version 2 that Randy reviewed.

[@ginom407]

@@JohnScheppler Thanks John. I also watched Josh's review and was surprised at the number of issues he discovered. I hope everything has been corrected. Nothing kills a small company quicker than poor quality control.

[@VerumAudio]

Yep, that's my shame ;( First batch of Verum 1 after the crowdfunding on Kickstart had numerous defects. After that sure I've repaired all faulty units, rethought construction and happy to say that I have zero faulty units during las year.

[@ginom407]

@@VerumAudio I can respect anyone that stands behind their work. It sounds like you have done that with your headphones. I wish you all the best with your company. Your headphones are on my wishlist. Thank for your response!!!

[@yogiwp_]

@@VerumAudio Oh hey you're here. Wondering if the carbon version is lighter? Also are those real wood on the wood version?

[@moonytheloony6516]

I can’t wear nor can I use conventional headphones but this was still a fantastic video about a very interesting HiFi product. Well done!

[@rmzidann]

Ok Randy, I see what you did there….keep going.. I am still with you. But slow down, a little bit.

[@sicness0]

nice jokes, that's what made me subscribe to your channel. Nice headphones also, I have a pair or those too

[@markcook9084]

Would “Limp Bizkit’ be less douchey if he turned his hat around and went by “Limp Biscuit” - I think so. Discuss…

[@9mmmike642]

Then Randy probably wouldn’t be tossing his limp biscuit around so haphazardly!

[@Mike_Jones68]

Negative...Limp Bizkit or Biscuit will always have the burden of Kind Douche - Sir Fred Durst. The guys a king a hole, he has personally weezled a bunch of cool bands from early 2000s out of contracts under his own label, witheld releasing music under his label for touring bands he signed. No mater how you spell it, it is always spelled D-O-U-C-H-E-B-A-G. Ehich is unfortunate cuz Wes is a really stand up guy and great guitarist.

[@jonfoss3437]

Ported speakers suck, its their way of trying to make up for no bass due to tiny woofers that i would call midranges

[@RoverWaters]

Let me guess. the mids are not good.

[@mikaelandersson1288]

WTF?! You can't have my name.

[@jamesmartinez1401]

I cried ...Those darn FN sheep.

[@mentok3027]

HaHa I am review # 666! My life is complete, carry on

[@TheCujo1956]

So how much are these headphone

[@peterk7791]

!!! BUYERS BEWARE!!! I ordered a pair in April. Was supposed to get them by July. Still waiting. Verum is not responding to my emails. You've been warned.

[@AmazonasBiotop]

I am waiting "only" since July. The owner is here in the comments and could weight in and inform us how long is the current delivery time?!😍

[@moviemogul83]

Yep. The guy also won’t reply kindly to you.

[@peterk7791]

They finally arrived today. It took 5 months and 5 days. YMMV

[@RedshirtAfficionado]

Ohh no you had to wait a little for a handmade product? Poor baby boy, I hope you’re okay.

[@Barnsey87]

@peterk7791 some people waited a year.