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ZMF

ZMF - Auteur Classic

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Bespoke Hand-Crafted Headphones

Zach Mehrbach founded ZMF, initially focusing on enhancing Fostex T50RP planar magnetic headphones. This endeavor birthed ZMF Headphones, renowned for heirloom quality and meticulous craftsmanship. Handmade in the USA, each headphone boasts unique wood finishes selected to showcase the natural beauty of the material. From custom-designed planar magnetic drivers to beryllium-based dynamic drivers, ZMF continuously innovates its offerings.

Over the years, ZMF evolved from modifications to introducing signature wood-cup designs and custom driver technologies. This journey underscores ZMF's commitment to blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge audio engineering, earning them a revered status in the headphone industry.

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Why ZMF is Special

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Designed in USA
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!


This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.


If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.


If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.
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Boutique Brand
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Born in 2011

Why we love this Headphone

I Am Worth It

Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.


Audiophiles desire class-defining products that not only meet their needs but truly blows their expectation in quality and performance.


If you see a product marked with “👑 I Am Worth It," rest assured that it's a timeless investment. Its value cannot be measured with ordinary benchmarks and is an indulgence only for a select few.
Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Audiophile Community Favourite

This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.


It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.


If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!
Incredibly Popular

Some things deserve all the attention.


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Cult Following

Cause some things just demand the dedication.


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For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.


This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.


If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.
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4-Pin XLR Balanced Plug
Upgradeable Cable

Not happy with your current cable? Swap it out!


If you're searching for an in-ear monitor with a detachable design, these IEMs fit the bill.


If you see an IEM marked with "🔌 Upgradeable Cable," it means it comes with a detachable cable. You can easily swap or upgrade the cable, allowing for customization or maintenance whenever you desire.

Why it Sounds Amazing

Dynamic Driver

The dynamic powerhouse of your sound


This headphone or gear houses dynamic driver speaker unit that produces sound, delivering a punchy and energetic audio experience.


If you see a product marked with “🔈 Dynamic Driver” you're in for lively bass, clear mids and vibrant highs, making your music come alive with every beat!
Warm & Smooth Sound Signature

Warm & smooth sound signature to suit your cosy time music listening.


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver a sound signature that's both rich and silky, making your listening experience soothing and enjoyable.


If you see a product marked with "🧈 Warm & Smooth Sound Signature", it means this device offers a pleasing audio profile perfect for those who appreciate a mellow, inviting sound that enhances every note.
Thick Bass / Kickass Bass

There are some headphones that just knock your socks off with high and impactful bass. There’s only one way to describe it - Kickass.


This headphone or gear is engineered to deliver powerful and thumping bass that adds an extra punch to your music, making every beat come alive.


If you see a product marked with "💣 Kickass Bass", it means this device is perfect for bass enthusiasts for an immersive audio experience that will make your music feel more intense and impactful.
Crisp Vocals & Instruments

Vocals and Instruments sound too good, its like a warm hug.


This headphone or gear excels at delivering clear, clean vocals and instruments, making every sound pop.


If you see products marked as “🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments”, prepare for an audio experience where every word and note is perfectly articulated, letting you enjoy your music with pristine clarity and detail.
Smooth & Sweet Treble

Seeking something that sounds smooth to your ears and devoid of harshness?


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver high frequencies that are gentle on the ears, offering a listening experience that's both refined and delightful.


If you see a product marked with "🍦 Smooth & Sweet Treble," it indicates that this device offers treble that is smooth and sweet, ensuring your music is free of harshness and full of clarity, perfect for those who love crisp and detailed highs.
Layered and Nuanced Sound

Imagine sitting on the second row of a music hall. Instruments should sound like they are coming from different places on the stage - Layered and nuanced.


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver a rich, detailed audio experience, with every note and subtlety coming through crystal clear.


If you see a product marked with "🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound," it means this device is crafted to provide an intricate soundscape, perfect for audiophiles who appreciate the depth and complexity in their music.
Perfect to Layback & Relax

Looking for something that matches your lay-back-and-relax mood?


This headphone or gear provides a soothing and immersive audio experience, perfect for those moments when you want to unwind with your favourite tunes.


If you see a product marked with "🥃 Perfect to Lay Back & Relax," it means this device is designed to offer a relaxing sound profile, making it perfect for those moments when you just want to kick back and let the music wash over you.
Needs Amplification

I need more power to thrive.


This headphone or gear shines brightest with a bit of extra power. It’s designed to deliver top-notch performance when paired with an amplifier, giving you that full, rich sound you crave.


If you see a product marked as "🚂 Needs Amplification", it means this device is built to excel with an amp, ensuring you get the most out of your music with enhanced volume and clarity. Perfect for audiophiles who love their sound big and bold.

Meticulously Designed with Wood Earcups

The auteur in film, is a director that creates films that exude one's own personal style. The ZMF auteur is a linear headphone, with a musical personality that allows for infinite audio chain tweaks to find the perfect subjective soundscape.

- Zach Mehrbach

ZMF Introduces The Successor To Auteur - The All-New Auteur Classic

ZMF draws inspiration from the concept of an "auteur" in film, which refers to a director with a distinct personal style, and so introduced the Auteur Classic. The all-new Auteur Classic preserves everything that made OG famous but advanced with a Biocellulose Dynamic driver and the Atrium damping system. This meticulously handcrafted headphone is ZMF's most neutral-sounding headphone, enabling unlimited adjustments in the audio setup to create a personalised and ideal sound environment according to your preferences. It remains the original Auteur but with expanded spaciousness, improved bass extension, linearity and resolution.

Biocellulose Dynamic Driver For Detailed Sound

The ZMF Auteur Classic houses a Biocellulose dynamic driver that delivers enhanced bass extension and linearity for a balanced sound. The ZMF Auteur Classic has an impedance of 300 Ohms and a sensitivity range of 96dB/mW. It aims to excel in resolving fine details, providing a spacious soundstage and delivering sub-bass accurately, ensuring a high-quality and immersive listening music experience.

Patent Pending Damping System for Linear Sound

The ZMF Auteur Classic features an innovative Atrium damping system specially designed for open-back headphones. This system allows an extra layer of optimisation and ensures better airflow and damping for each driver. This system allows you the flexibility to fine-tune the sound using various damping materials and precise placement methods.

Biocellulose Dynamic Driver For Detailed Sound

The ZMF Auteur Classic houses a Biocellulose dynamic driver that delivers enhanced bass extension and linearity for a balanced sound. The ZMF Auteur Classic has an impedance of 300 Ohms and a sensitivity range of 96dB/mW. It aims to excel in resolving fine details, providing a spacious soundstage and delivering sub-bass accurately, ensuring a high-quality and immersive listening music experience.

Patent Pending Damping System for Linear Sound

The ZMF Auteur Classic features an innovative Atrium damping system specially designed for open-back headphones. This system allows an extra layer of optimisation and ensures better airflow and damping for each driver. This system allows you the flexibility to fine-tune the sound using various damping materials and precise placement methods.

Meticulously Crafted Design

The ZMF Auteur Classic’s design features a black aluminium chassis with Ambrosia Maple wood cups, a leather headband and a strap for comfort. Its lightweight, durable grill and black-finished rod add a sleek appeal.

Lambskin Earpads

ZMF provides Lambskin earpads with the Auteur Classic, for a comfortable fit during extended listening sessions.

Audio Cable

The ZMF Auteur Classic comes bundled with a 4-pin XLR stock cable.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. ZMF Stock Braided Cable
2. ZMF Auteur Pads
3. ZMF Owner's Card
4. Lifetime Driver Warranty

All You Need To Know About The ZMF Auteur Classic

Driver
Biocellulose Dynamic Driver
Cable Termination
4-Pin XLR (Balanced)
Chassis Material
Aluminum
Chassis Color (aluminum)
Black
Headband, Strap & Earpad Material
Leather Headband/Strap & Auteur Lambskin Pads on Headphones
Rod/Grille Color
Black


Other Details

Generic Name Headphone
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: ZMF INC
Address: Zachary Mehrbach,5015 Salisbury Ave,Lyons, II US
Package Contents ZMF Auteur Classic
ZMF Stock Braided Cable
ZMF Auteur PadS, ZMF Owner's Card
Lifetime Driver Warranty


2 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this ZMF - Auteur Classic comes with a 2 Year warranty from ZMF that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about ZMF's warranty in India.

Is an extraordinary headphone and one worth taking a serious look at. If you consider their ZMF heritage (hand made, lifetime warrantied drivers, A+ customer service) and overall sound quality, you’re getting a lot for your money.
I feel a good discussion on source first, amp first, or transducer first is warranted because a lot of this will depend upon the recordings one listens too - and of course one's experience and budget

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    This headphone or gear delivers a perfectly balanced audio profile, with highs, mids, and lows in sweet equilibrium.


    If you see products marked as “⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature”, you’re set to enjoy a well-rounded listening experience where no single element overpowers the others, making your music sound just as the artist intended.

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    This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.


    If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.

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