Over-Ear
Grado Ps1000 Le
84Great
$1495
Full review dataGrado Ps1000 Le 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.
Over-Ear
ZMF Tessidera
88Outstanding
$2500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Grado Ps1000 Le
Sound9.0
Value7.0
ZMF Tessidera
Sound9.2
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Grado Ps1000 Le | ZMF Tessidera |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $1495 | $2500 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Planar magnetic with 1-micron diaphragm |
| Driver size | 52 mm | 80 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-50kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99.8 dB/mW | 92 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 400 g | 570 g |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | No | - |
What reviewers said
Grado Ps1000 Le
The Grado PS1000 is a premium wired over-ear headphone that delivers exceptionally detailed, dynamic, and neutral sound, with a particularly outstanding midrange. Its high price is matched by strong build quality and a striking design, though its substantial weight and firm headband may cause discomfort during extended use.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and detail retrieval
- Pro:Dynamic and powerful sound presentation
- Pro:Strong build quality with distinctive design
- Con:Heavy and less comfortable for long sessions
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits flexibility
- Con:High price may not suit all budgets
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
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