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Jun 21, 2023 · Meze Elite: 9; Audeze LCD-5: 8; Hifiman Susvara: 10; Moving on to soundstage, driver size matters as by default, Meze Elite are sounding considerably wider, taller and deeper than the rest of the gang. Susvara and the LCD-5 have smaller drivers and regardless of what amplifier will be driving them, Elite would come on top as the undisputed ...
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On a high level, the new Elite would seem not to be a radical break from the older Empyrean format. It still uses an ovoid hybrid isodynamic array driver within an open-back circumaural design, complete with magnetic lined detachable earcups that act as a quasi-extension of the driver itself in terms of performance. For those new to what a hybrid isodynamic array driver exactly is then there is a strong relationship with the more popular planar magnetic term used with the likes of the LCD-5 a...
Hybrid Concept
The hybrid aspect of the design is all about the magnets and how they are arranged on either side of the diaphragm. The symmetrical placement of the neodymium magnets on either side is to maximize the efficiency of the isodynamic magnetic field. Ideally, the diaphragm will operate in a uniform and consistent manner. In the case of the Elite that means up to 0.35 Tesla for the Isodynamic magnetic field which is critical given the dual trace design of the diaphragm for both lows and highs requi...
What’s Changed on the Inside?
Well, quite a lot actually with the Elite using a brand new diaphragm called Parus®. Gone is the original diaphragm’s custom-developed polymer and instead, we have film. Or more precisely, a low mass acoustic diaphragm built on an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline polymer film. A semi-crystalline polymer film is not a new concept but what it does have and what allows Meze and Rinaro to work with it is excellent resistance to stress cracking and fatigue. That durability feature co...
Meze has not tinkered too much with the Elite design which is a damn good thing because I adored the original Empyrean design. That means the Empyrean form factor, similar comfortable weight (430g), but with a different color scheme and some different but nuanced finishing accents. Gone are the original darker black and copper designs to be replace...
At 430g there are lighter planar headphones on the market in 2021 but in all honesty, very few of them come close to the balanced comfort of the Elite. Meze has done an excellent job with their suspension wings design leather strap with the Empyrean so it’s no surprise the Elite performs really well with just the right blend of lateral and vertical...
As standard, the Elite comes with a nylon-jacketed OFC cable in variable lengths which you can select at the checkout. These range from 2.5m for home use to 1.5m for something a bit more portable along with multiple jack terminations including 4-pin XLR balanced and 6.35mm and 3.5mm TRS single-ended. All the cables are terminated with mini-XLR conn...
The Elite packaging is unchanged since the Empyrean except for a new lighter silvery finish to the excellent element-resistant key-locked aluminum travel case. There was a slight running production change around late 2018 or early 2019 to this case design to give it a slightly deeper profile to give the carbon fiber headband design a bit more room ...
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A core belief of Meze Audio is to create products that last through years and years of industry changes, bringing long-lasting value to the customer. Elite is no different. From looks to technology, this headphone was designed to surpass all short-living trends and become a true heirloom.
Sep 1, 2021 · The ELITE is a brand new open back headphone, and it was a very well-kept secret. We’ve had the pleasure to play with the new Meze Audio ELITE for several weeks now and I have to say it’s been nothing but exciting. The ELITE still carries the “Empyrean” name and it basically is a different, higher end version of the award winning ...
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Aug 19, 2022 · The Elite builds on the design of the popular Empyrean (US$3000) which remains in Meze’s lineup and is still a compelling option (more on that later). At first glance, the Elite may appear to just be an Empyrean with a refreshed colorway, but there are actually multiple – and not necessarily obvious – updates that sum to something ...
Jan 5, 2022 · Empyrean sounds has a thicker sound with deeper bass than the Elites and they still sound good even after the Elites, but with the later you get the following: Faster and more detailed bass with better control. A better transition between the bass and the midrange. Better dynamics, especially micro dynamics.
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Jul 31, 2022 · Having survived two years of turmoil caused by a global pandemic, Meze Audio was feeling cautiously optimistic about the future in February 2022. With new products like the Meze Audio ELITE, ADVAR, and LIRIC entering the market and a flourish of positive press, Antonio Meze and his team were pushing forward in the post-pandemic world.
