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ZMF Auteur Classic vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

ZMF Auteur Classic
9.2
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 800S
9.5
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.5/10
300Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
96dB
SENSITIVITY
102dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The ZMF Auteur Classic scores 9.2/10 with 300Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Sennheiser HD 800S scores 9.5/10 with 300Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 800S scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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