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Sep 1, 2021 · Powering ELITE is the custom-developed MZ3SE Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver created by Rinaro, which sees a combination of individual switchback and spiral-shaped voice coils in one driver, to target soundwaves with more accuracy around the natural form of the ear.
Apr 22, 2020 · I am very interested in seeing the new $4,000 Meze Elite measured by Amir - It looks very similar aesthetically to the Empyrean (which I would like to see measured by Amir as well) but apparently with an updated "Isodynamic Hybrid Array" driver.
Dec 5, 2013 · Meze kept the rich and sweet tone of the Empyrean and modestly and carefully dialed in more focus, more clarity, and more detail and resolution, and the "Elite" is its name. The Meze Elite is a Empyrean on gentle Sonic Steroids.
Jun 21, 2023 · Meze Elite Detailed Measurements After offering my subjective impressions, let’s check how things are looking under a magnifying glass. I used a Singxer SU-6 DDC that galvanically isolated the USB ports of my PC, followed by a Chord DAVE DAC that was doing the heavy lifting.
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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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Apr 2, 2023 · Meze Elite (with Arctic Cables Grandis) Introduction. The Meze Elite has been out since 2021; a long-time in the world of flagship headphones where trends tend to come and go. Since then, it has been widely acclaimed by both reviewers and users.
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Sep 2, 2021 · The Elite offers a lightning fast but very refined dynamic envelope, so you get a full, 3-D, lifelike presentation, with both richness, a sense of great presence and immersion AND immense clarity. The truth does not hurt, here.
