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ZMF - Caldera 2024

Name: ZMF - Caldera 2024
Brand: ZMF
SKU: ZMF - Caldera 2024
Price: 349999.0 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Flagship Planar Magnetic Open-Back

₹ 349,999

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ZMF ZMF - Caldera 2024

₹ 349,999

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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In 2011, I modded a t50rp as a gift for my brother. I never would have guessed that twelve years later I'd design my own planar magnetic headphone. I knew I loved the punchy, ethereal and nuanced sound of planars.

- Zach Mehrbach

ZMF Presents An All-New Handcrafted Open-Back Headphone - The Caldera

ZMF introduces a new addition to their open-back headphone lineup - the Caldera. The Caldera houses a planar magnetic driver for clean sound. It is meticulously engineered with Caldera Asymmetrical Magnet Structure (CAMS), Patent Pending Atrium damping system and new Caldera Pads, ensuring a transformative sound. The ZMF Caldera comes bundled with a high-quality audio cable for seamless sound transmission. With the Caldera, you are all set to rediscover your music

80mm Planar Magnetic Driver For Clean Sound

The ZMF Caldera houses an 80mm planar magnetic driver with a 2nm thickness, producing detailed sound in your listening experience. It has an impedance of 65 ohms and a sensitivity range of 95 dB/mW, making it compatible with a range of DACs and amplifiers, requiring sufficient power to drive effectively.

Meticulously Tuned For Ultimate Clarity

The ZMF Caldera evolves from ZMF's roots in T50 modding, blending modern technology for an enhanced sound experience. It aims to provide a better and adaptable soundstage like the Atrium, with the weight and precision of planar magnetic drivers. The Caldera excels in mid-range and treble clarity with the ZMF's damping systems and magnet airflow, delivering a vivid and nimble sound akin to top-tier dynamic headphones.

New CAMS Design For Better Airflow

The ZMF Caldera features a unique magnet structure called CAMS (Caldera Asymmetrical Magnet Structure), designed in the shape of a mountain (triangular). This design stimulates air dispersion and maintains a slightly uneven magnetic force, enabling the membrane to vibrate more evenly and push a significant volume of air towards the ear while also diffusing it effectively.

Patent Pending Damping System For Balanced Sound

The ZMF Caldera also features a Patent Pending Atrium damping system, ensuring a balanced frequency response with impactful bass, rich sound and the natural tonality that ZMF is renowned for, providing an exceptional listening experience.

80mm Planar Magnetic Driver For Clean Sound

Meticulously Tuned For Ultimate Clarity

New CAMS Design For Better Airflow

Patent Pending Damping System For Balanced Sound

Accessories to Get you Started

1. ZMF Stock Braided Cable and OFC Cable
2. ZMF Caldera Pads and 1 set of Caldera Thick Pads
3. ZMF Owner's Card

All You Need To Know About ZMF Caldera 2024

Driver

2 μm thick Planar Magnetic with CAMS Patent Pending

Impedance

60 Ohms

Cable Termination

4-Pin XLR (Balanced)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)

Sensitivity

~95dB/mW

Headband Material

Leather

Strap Material

Leather

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 Caldera 2024 ZMF Stock Braided Cable and OFC Cable Caldera Lambskin Pads and 1 set of Caldera Thick (Thick/Warmer) PadS, ZMF Owner's Card

2 Year Warranty

The ZMF Caldera are a very well-balanced offering from ZMF. They are well-tuned. They emulate some aspects of the performance of a pair of dynamic headphones while using a planar-magnetic driver, making them unique among others.

The ZMF Caldera isn’t new, but it was Zach’s first proprietary planar driver and it still is a relevant flagship headphone. The Caldera doesn’t come cheap but you definitely get good value in return.

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What is the warranty period on the ZMF Caldera and how do I claim warranty?

The warranty period on ZMF Caldera is for 2 years. To read more information click here.

What is the Caldera Asymmetrical Magnet Structure (CAMS)

CAMS is a patent-pending magnet structure shaped like a volcano or mountain, designed to allow natural air dispersion and maintain an asymmetric magnet force for enhanced sound diffusion towards the ear.

What are Caldera Pads?

Caldera Pads are a new earpad design for the Caldera headphones. They feature a fluted shape, similar to a volcano, with varying depths from the driver side to the ear side. This design helps retain air pressure on the baffle/headphone side while keeping the ear cavity feeling open.

What wood is used for the stock version of the Caldera headphones?

The stock version of the Caldera headphones is made from American White Oak, finished in a Clay finish, with a black grille and burgundy backing cloth.

Are there any recommended amplifiers or DACs to pair with the Caldera headphones?

The Caldera headphones are designed to work well with a variety of amplifiers and DACs. While they can be driven by a wide range of audio equipment, some users may prefer pairing them with high-quality amplifiers or DACs to fully maximize their performance potential.

How does the impedance and sensitivity of the Caldera headphones affect their performance?

The Caldera headphones have an impedance of 65 Ohms and a sensitivity of approximately 95dB/mW. These specifications contribute to their compatibility with a wide range of audio sources and their ability to deliver impactful sound with various devices.