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ZMF Headphones Vérité Open Headphones - Over/On Ear The ZMF Headphones Vérité Open probably need no introduction here. They are a wonderful and responsive, high impedance headphone with good sensitivity that makes them suitable from most sources. SPECIFICATIONS Impedance: 300 Ohms Driver: Vapor Deposed Beryllium Weight: 450g ± 20g (add 50g for aged copper) Sensitivity: ~97dB/mW These are an early pair of Pheasant Wood VOs that have been refurbished by the ZMF team in the last few years. I bought them second hand and the finish on the wood needed some attention so Zach and the team got them
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ZMF Headphones traces its roots to the United States, specifically a modest basement workshop in Illinois, where founder Zach Lau launched the company around 2009. Driven by a profound family passion for music, Zach and his partner Bevin transformed their personal audiophile pursuits into a dedicated enterprise, handcrafting headphones with an emphasis on heirloom-quality wood construction that blends traditional woodworking artistry with cutting-edge acoustics.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end headphones, forgoing amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or cables to focus intently on planar and dynamic driver models like the celebrated Ori 3.0. Each pair leverages premium woods for cups and frames, delivering tuned sound signatures that prioritize musicality—warm lows, natural mids, and relaxed treble—while offering extensive customization options for discerning users.
Positioned firmly in the niche boutique segment of the hi-fi market, ZMF commands reverence among planophile enthusiasts for its artisanal excellence and intimate production scale. Far from mass-market or mid-tier, these American-made headphones appeal to knowledgeable buyers seeking emotional, lifelike listening experiences that endure as collector pieces, solidifying ZMF's status as a cult favorite in premium personal audio.
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