Over-Ear
Meze Poet
84Great
$2000
Full review dataMeze Poet 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.
Meze Poet
Sound8.5
Value7.0
ZMF Tessidera
Sound9.2
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Meze Poet | ZMF Tessidera |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $2000 | $2500 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | planar | Planar magnetic with 1-micron diaphragm |
| Driver size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 4Hz-96kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 55 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 92 dB/mW |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | none | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 350 g | 570 g |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | - |
| Balanced connection | Yes | - |
What reviewers said
Meze Poet
The Meze Poet is a premium open-back planar headphone that combines a lightweight, comfortable design with a neutral, slightly warm sound profile. It excels in resolution, detail retrieval, and soundstage width, making it a strong technical performer. However, its elevated upper treble may be too intense for sensitive listeners, and its bass response is a bit more restrained than some alternatives.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and comfort
- Pro:Impressive resolution and detail retrieval
- Pro:Wide, open soundstage
- Con:Upper treble can be harsh for some
- Con:Bass is less pronounced than rivals
- Con:No included app or EQ support
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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