ENGLISH BROWN OAK

English Brown Oak from the ancient forests of Britain and Europe is a timber that has been prized for centuries in fine woodworking and architectural applications. This wood developed its distinctive character through slow growth in temperate European climates, building the dense structure and complex grain patterns that define it. The dark coloration comes from a natural fungal process in the heartwood, a phenomenon that has been valued by master craftspeople across generations.

When you hold English Brown Oak from old-growth European forests, you're holding timber that's been treasured across centuries. The mineral content creates natural striations, and the color shifts from deep chocolate to rich walnut depending on light and angle. Each piece is a study in the variations that come from genuine, slow-grown timber with real forest origins.

The Ori 3.0 in English Brown Oak creates a visually compelling expression of refined craftsmanship. The closed-back design frames the wood perfectly, allowing the grain and color variations to be fully appreciated.

Choose a Charcoal Mg12 Chassis with Charcoal BBB and Coffee Gold rods, or the black aluminum with black rods and the option to add-on an Espresso BBB. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver: 80 mm planar‑magnetic diaphragm, 6 µm Kapton® film

• Magnet System: CAMS – Caldera Asymmetrical Magnet Structure

• Damping: ADS – Atrium Damping System (rear‑wave tuning)

• Impedance: 60 Ω

• Sensitivity: 95 dB/mW

• Weight: 500 g ± 30 g (aluminium chassis)

• Form Factor: Closed‑back, circum‑aural

• Pads (1 pair included; others available as optional add-on or upgrade to the tuning kit for all 4 pairs):
  • • Caldera Lambskin Thick Top‑Perf
    • Caldera Suede  Top‑Perf
    • Caldera Hybrid Top-Perf
      
    • Caldera Protein Thin Top-Perf

SONIC SIGNATURE

Ori 3.0 hits like the original but scales like a modern planar: thunderous sub‑bass, liquid midrange, and an airy, effortless treble. Swap pads and experiment with the two sets of ported/solid tuning pegs and you’ve got wide range of tuning possibilities—from vintage warmth to neutral‑plus zest—all without touching an EQ.

WHAT’S NEW VS. THE ORIGINAL ORI

• Brand‑new 80 mm driver trickled down from Caldera with CAMS & ADS

• Caldera pads standard for a wider stage and firmer seal

• Fully closed‑back design for studio‑class isolation

• Optimized cup airflow slots for lower distortion and cleaner transients

• Full Proprietary ZMF Build

INCLUDES

• Ori 3.0 English Brown Oak

• ZMF stock braided cable

• Caldera Lambskin Thick Top Perf Pads OR Caldera Suede Top Perf (Vegan)

• Tuning peg kit (2 sets each solid & ported)

• ZMF Owner's Card

• ZMF Hard Shell Case

• Lifetime driver warranty

Hand‑built in Chicago • Detachable dual mini‑XLR • Patented CAMS & ADS • Patented Caldera pads • Built to be the point of origin—again.