ZMF Headphones Tessidera
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Tessidera

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RRP

USD $2,499

Released

2026

Type

Over-Ear Open

About this gear

Open-back planar magnetic headphone with a 1-micron diaphragm, wooden cups and ZMF's Caldera Lambskin pads, launched April 2026 at US$2,499. A step below the flagship Caldera, tuned toward ZMF's warm, natural house sound. Ships with swappable pads and mesh tuning kits.

About ZMF Headphones

ZMF Headphones

Boutique American headphone maker founded by Zach Mehrbach in Chicago. ZMF Headphones are hand-crafted from exotic hardwoods — walnut, cherry, padauk, cocobolo — making each pair a unique work of art. Known for lush, warm, euphonic sound signatures that pair beautifully with tube amplifiers. The Cal...

Specifications

Impedance35 ohm
Driver Typeplanar magnetic

Community Scores

Averaged from 1 review

70.0

Tone & Colour

70.0

Texture & Detail

72.0

Dynamics

78.0

Soundstage

75.0

Timing & Flow

88.0

Comfort

85.0

Engagement

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Reviews (1)

A warm, natural, weighty planar in a wooden cup. Stock it's safe and musical; with the thick pads and no mesh it becomes something special.

<p>An extremely versatile, chameleon-like headphone. In stock form I liked it but wouldn't spend serious money on it. With ZMF's pad and mesh tweaks it becomes natural, immersive and organic, with detail, resolution and punch.</p>