ZMF Ori 3.0: A Modern Revival of a Planar Classic

ZMF Headphones has unveiled the Ori 3.0, a closed-back, full-size planar headphone that reimagines the spirit of the original Ori and Omni models while incorporating the brand’s latest acoustic innovations. Handcrafted with ZMF’s signature attention to detail, the Ori 3.0 is designed to deliver a highly customizable listening experience wrapped in artisanal craftsmanship.

Engineering and Technology

At the heart of the Ori 3.0 are 80 mm planar magnetic drivers built around a 6-micron Kapton® diaphragm. ZMF pairs these with its proprietary Caldera Asymmetrical Magnet Structure (CAMS) and Atrium Damping System (ADS), technologies engineered to refine detail, dynamics, and spatial presentation while maintaining a natural, musical character.

Craftsmanship and Design

Each Ori 3.0 is built from kiln-fired Black Limba wood, chosen for its rigidity, tonal qualities, and reduced weight. The wood cups are paired with a lightweight aluminum headband, with an optional upgrade to magnesium for those seeking even lighter wear. At roughly 500 grams, the Ori 3.0 strikes a balance between durability and comfort.

Sound Customization

ZMF gives listeners remarkable flexibility with the Ori 3.0. Supplied with three different Caldera ear pads—Lambskin, Suede, and Hybrid—plus a two-piece insert kit (solid and perforated), the headphone can be tuned to deliver up to 27 unique sound profiles, all without digital equalization. This modular approach lets users adapt the presentation to different genres, moods, or personal preferences.

Key Specifications

• Type: Closed-back, full-size (circumaural)

• Drivers: 80 mm planar magnetic, 6 µm Kapton® diaphragm

• Magnet/Damping: CAMS + ADS systems

• Impedance: 60 Ω

• Sensitivity: 95 dB/mW

• Cups: Heat-treated Black Limba wood

• Ear Pads: Caldera Lambskin, Caldera Suede, Caldera Hybrid

• Weight: ~500 g (with aluminum headband)

• Cable: Detachable dual mini-XLR

Price and Availability

The ZMF Ori 3.0 is available now at a retail price of $2,199 USD.

With its fusion of craftsmanship, advanced driver technology, and unprecedented sound flexibility, the Ori 3.0 continues ZMF’s tradition of building headphones that are as much works of art as they are high-end audio tools.