I have a Technivorm Moccamaster (CDT) that is about ten years old. Still going strong. Used the standard Melita natural filters for years. Saw a few others out there. Anyone see a noticeable difference with a different brand? It’s a No 4 cone.
For context, I use Hario brand when I brew via pour over and Chemex when I brew with the Chemex.
I’m a big fan of the Swiss Gold / Cilio filters, personally. I think it makes a difference in flavor (no paper taste, which I didn’t realize I was actually tasting) and it’s super easy to clean. I’m also using a Technivorm (have been for ~10 years) and it’s a great pairing.
After some experimentation I’d highly recommend the Moccamaster no 4 filters. $5 for 100 filters is not going to make much of a difference. In fact my observation is that they offer considerable savings since they are less permeable and so require fewer grinds. Also the taste is much better imho.
Just cheap unbleached paper filters with the Technivorm for me. I don’t like the gold filters. They need a finer grind, I’m told, but even then I don’t care for the texture.