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Abyss Joal vs ZMF Tessidera: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the ZMF Tessidera comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: ZMF Tessidera - Outstanding overall at around $2500.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Abyss Joal
Value6.0
ZMF Tessidera
Sound9.2
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Abyss Joal vs ZMF Tessidera
SpecAbyss JoalZMF Tessidera
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)$1895$2500
HearWiki score60 / 100 · Average88 / 100 · Outstanding
Released20242026
Audio
DriverplanarPlanar magnetic with 1-micron diaphragm
Driver size63 mm80 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response5Hz-55kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance30 Ω35 Ω
Sensitivity91 dB/mW92 dB/mW
Design
Weight327 g570 g
USB-CNo-
Balanced connectionYes-

What reviewers said

Abyss Joal

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

ZMF Tessidera

The Tessidera is a premium open-back planar headphone that channels ZMF's signature warm, musical tuning into a planar driver format. It delivers a smooth, full-bodied sound with particularly rich vocals and natural timbre, all while being relatively easy to drive for a high-end model. The build is solid overall, though the stock grill finish shows minor cosmetic imperfections.

  • Pro:Smooth, full-bodied tuning with rich vocals
  • Pro:Excellent timbre and natural instrument reproduction
  • Pro:Relatively easy to drive despite large 80mm drivers
  • Con:Mid-forward balance can vary with amplifier pairing
  • Con:Minor cosmetic roughness on the stock grill
  • Con:Heavy at 570g, requiring a sturdy headphone stand

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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