Short answer: the Beyerdynamic DT 1350, though neither ranks well in its class. Both are rated 2.9/5 for sound quality (#354 and #372 of 481 over-ear headphones), and the Beyerdynamic DT 1350 costs $1,184.96 against $1,499.99 for the ZMF Auteur Classic, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 481 over-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the HIFIMAN Ananda Nano instead, ranked #6 at $319.
Why pick the Beyerdynamic DT 1350: This closed-back headphone weighs only 0.4 lbs (174 g) and keeps sound in and outside noise out, which suits monitoring in loud spaces. Watch for: A preference score of 58 in crinacle’s measurement places its tonal balance well away from the response most listeners prefer.
Why pick the ZMF Auteur Classic: Lower mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural. The tradeoff: A 4.7 dB peak near 5.4 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
Buy the Beyerdynamic DT 1350. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $315.03 less than the ZMF Auteur Classic.
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This closed-back headphone weighs only 174 g and keeps sound in and outside noise out, which suits monitoring in loud spaces.
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Lower mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beyerdynamic DT 1350 | ZMF Auteur Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,184.96 | $1,499.99 |
| Ranked | #354 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones | #372 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 58 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 56 (median of 5 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 3.50 dB standard deviation | 3.38 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.78 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.98 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Impedance | 80 ohms | 300 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB SPL (nominal) | 96 dB/mW |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (174 g) | 1.1 lbs (490 g) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic | 1 x 50mm dynamic (biocellulose) |
| Sub-bass Extension | - | Falls 6 dB below target at 28 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
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