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ZMF Caldera vs Sennheiser HD 800S

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

ZMF Caldera
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
55Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
95dB
SENSITIVITY
102dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The ZMF Caldera scores 9.2/10 with 55Ω impedance and 95dB sensitivity. At 55Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

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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