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ZMF Headphones Verite Open Headphones - Over/On Ear Selling a mint/as new ZMF Verite Open headphone with two stock cables and two sets of ear pads and the rest of the accessories. Bought 3 months ago from authorised retailer in Auckland; comes with original receipt. Shipping from New Zealand included but 4% PayPal on buyer. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PayPal, cash Region/State: (NS) South Island/New Zealand By silversurfer 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $2,599 Date: November 27, 20241 yr
This A$2,599 asking price sits just above the median of A$2,355 for recent used AUD listings, making it a fair but slightly ambitious offer for a like-new VERITE OPEN. Since it exceeds the 75th percentile (A$2,406) by roughly A$193, it isn’t a bargain, but it’s not wildly overpriced given the pristine condition and the model’s enduring reputation. The Verite Open remains a flagship dynamic driver headphone that has never been replaced, so timing isn’t a concern—this is a stable, first-generation design that still competes with top-tier modern open backs.
The Verite Open is celebrated for its lush, analog warmth, exceptional build quality with handcrafted wood shells, and a dynamic driver that delivers rich midrange and punchy bass without the fatigue of some planar designs. At like-new condition, you’re likely getting original pads, the ZMF stand, and full accessories, which adds meaningful upside over worn listings. For an enthusiast who values tonal richness and craftsmanship over sterile precision, this is a solid buying opportunity at a fair price—especially if the wood species is a desirable limited edition like Camphor Burl or Desert Ironwood.
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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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