Image © zmfheadphones.comZMF Verite
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At a glance
- Brand
- ZMF
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- open
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
The ZMF Vérité is a dynamic open-back headphone featuring a beryllium-coated PEN driver, designed for fast, planar-like sound with natural timbre and a spacious, 3D soundstage.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The ZMF Verite is a premium open-back, wired headphone with a single dynamic driver coated in beryllium for exceptional speed and clarity. It delivers a natural, spacious soundstage with a 3D quality, making it a top choice for critical listening. Its high 300-ohm impedance and low sensitivity require a dedicated amplifier to perform at its best.
What works
- Fast, detailed driver with beryllium coating
- Spacious, immersive 3D soundstage
- Natural timbre across frequencies
- Open-back design for airy sound
- Premium build quality
What doesn't
- Requires a powerful amplifier due to high impedance
- No noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Heavy at 430 grams for extended wear
- High price point for most buyers
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Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 430 g |
|---|---|
| Balanced connection | Yes |
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