Torrefied Limba + Bubinga Grilles
Torrefied Limba undergoes a controlled heat treatment process that transforms the wood's character both visually and acoustically. This ancient technique—borrowed from instrument makers who have used heat-treated tonewoods for centuries—caramelizes the wood's sugars and alters its cellular structure, creating visual depth and sonic maturity that normally requires decades of aging. The result is striking: golden to amber tones with enhanced figuring and chatoyance, each cup displaying warm caramel hues and dimensional grain patterns that catch and reflect light like aged whiskey in a glass.
Sonically, torrefaction adds a stable decay and speed to Limba's already pleasant and warm tonal character. The heat treatment process reduces the wood's moisture content and crystallizes its resins, resulting in enhanced damping properties and a subtle emphasis on midrange warmth—perfect for the Bokeh Open's natural, organic, engaging signature. This Spring 2026 Limited Edition pairs beautifully with Bubinga grilles in a limited design backed with black cloth, while the suede Bokeh chassis provides both comfort and style. The torrefied Limba adds layers of harmonic richness to the Bokeh's substantial bass and open, present midrange and highs.
This is your gateway to ZMF's universe in its most refined form—easy to drive from portable devices yet scaling wonderfully with boutique amplification, all while showcasing wood that looks and sounds like it's been aging gracefully for decades.
Learn more about the wood we use in our headphones here.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Impedance: 80 Ohms
- Driver: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
- Weight: pictured set weighs 492g; weights will vary
- Sensitivity: ~103dB/mW
INCLUDES
- Bokeh Open Torrefied Limba
- ZMF Stock Braided Cable
- ZMF Caldera Hybrid (protein/suede) Ultra Perf Pads
- Optional Tuning kit
- ZMF Owner's Card
- ZMF Clamshell Case
- Lifetime Driver Warranty