Short answer: the ZMF Ori 3.0. It ranks #193 of 481 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $2,199.99. The Meze Poet ranks #233, rated 3.6/5, at $2,000, $199.99 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The case for the ZMF Ori 3.0: The median of 3 hobbyist measurements gives it a very good Harman preference score of 75 with a 2.76 dB spread. The tradeoff: A 6.2 dB peak near 1.5 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
The case for the Meze Poet: At 55 ohms and 101 dB SPL/mW this open planar plays at satisfying levels from most desktop sources without needing a powerful amp. The catch: A 9.6 dB dip near 9.5 kHz and a 3.7 dB shortfall in presence dull cymbal attack and vocal articulation, while a 6.0 dB peak near 11.9 kHz adds a thin glint above that, leaving a preference score of 72.1.
Buy the ZMF Ori 3.0. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $199.99 saving on the Meze Poet is not enough to make up the difference.
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The median of 3 hobbyist measurements gives it a very good Harman preference score of 75 with a 2.76 dB spread.
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At 55 ohms and 101 dB SPL/mW this open planar plays at satisfying levels from most desktop sources without needing a powerful amp.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ZMF Ori 3.0 | Meze Poet | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.99 | $2,000.00 |
| Ranked | #193 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones | #233 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 75 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 72 (median of 2 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.76 dB standard deviation | 2.43 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.22 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.69 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.8 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 80mm planar magnetic | - |
| Impedance | 60 ohms | 55 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 101 dB SPL/mW |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540 g) | 0.8 lbs (350 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 4Hz - 96kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both headphones’ measurements overlaid on the Harman target. Above the target sounds louder in that range, below it quieter. Each curve is the median of several independent measurements, shifted so its 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB, so only the tuning is compared.
Measurement data: the ZMF Ori 3.0 from aden, gadgetrytech and kr0mka; the Meze Poet from gadgetrytech, kuulokenurkka and superreview, all via squig.link.
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