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The Ori 3.0 is a closed-back planar headphone from ZMF, featuring an 80mm driver with CAMS magnets and ADS damping, offering a customizable tuning via interchangeable pads and tuning pegs. It delivers a powerful bass, liquid midrange, and airy treble in a hand-built wooden cup design.
The ZMF Ori 3.0 is a premium closed-back planar headphone delivering a deep, powerful, and warm sound signature with substantial bass weight. It offers notable flexibility through its tuning plug system and swappable pads, though its soundstage is more intimate than some of ZMF's other flagship closed-back models. The build quality is exceptional, matching its high price point with flagship-level craftsmanship.
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| Driver | 80 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 80 mm |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW |
| Driver | 80 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 80 mm |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
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| Weight | 540 g |
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| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | XLR |
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Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
10:12The reviewer finds the ZMF Ori 3.0 to be a well-built, unique closed-back planar with exceptional midrange tonality and a wide, immersive soundstage, but notes it lacks top-tier detail retrieval and bass impact compared to pricier or warmer alternatives. It's a versatile 'jack of all trades' that excels in certain genres and even gaming, but ultimately depends on personal preference.
24:51The reviewer finds the ZMF Ori 3.0 to be a premium, customizable closed-back planar headphone that excels in comfort and build quality despite its weight. He praises its versatile tuning options and engaging sound, though he notes the strong clamp force and high price as considerations. Overall, he considers it a special, endgame-level product that wears its weight well and offers a unique listening experience.
19:36The reviewer finds the ZMF Ori 3.0 to be a highly versatile and sonically impressive headphone, praising its balanced, fatigue-free tuning and especially its liquid, articulate mid-range. They highlight the effective tuning system with swappable pads and bass port plugs, which allows for a wide range of sound adjustments. While noting the headphone is heavier and bulkier than some competitors, they conclude it is very comfortable and a strong value for its price, even preferring its tonality to the more expensive ZMF Caldera Closed.
22:36The reviewer is highly impressed with the ZMF Ori 3.0, calling it a class-leading closed-back headphone that rivals even his beloved Abyss. He praises its powerful, tunable bass, excellent mids, and open-sounding staging, while noting its comfortable fit and beautiful wood aesthetics. He concludes it is one of his favorite headphones, though he still keeps the Abyss as his top pick.
46:46The reviewer finds the ZMF Ori 3.0 to be a technically impressive closed-back planar with excellent build and tuning flexibility, but its tonal balance is not to his personal taste, making it a 'not for me' product despite acknowledging a significant audience will love it. He praises the craftsmanship, stock cables, and the sandbox-like tuning options, while noting the weight and the adhesive mesh limitations as drawbacks.
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