ZMF Verite Closed
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At a glance
- Brand
- ZMF
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- closed
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
The Vérité Closed is a dynamic over-ear headphone featuring a beryllium-coated PEN driver for fast, planar-like sound with natural timbre. It uses angled driver placement and unique airflow porting to create a three-dimensional soundstage.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The ZMF Verite Closed is a premium wired over-ear headphone that pairs a beryllium-coated dynamic driver with a specialized acoustic chamber to deliver a fast, detailed, and remarkably natural sound. Its angled driver and ported design create an immersive, three-dimensional soundstage, while the handcrafted build and leather pads offer both durability and comfort. Priced around $2499, it targets audiophiles seeking a closed-back model that rivals open-back transparency.
What works
- Fast, planar-like transient response
- Natural timbre with rich detail
- Spacious and well-layered soundstage for a closed-back
- High-quality handcrafted construction
- Detachable cable with balanced option
What doesn't
- Very expensive
- Heavy at 455 grams
- Requires a powerful amp due to 300-ohm impedance
- No noise cancellation or wireless features
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Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 455 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Pad material | leather |
| Connector | 6.35 mm |
| Balanced connection | Yes |
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