Meze Audio Elite
In-Ear Headphones
4000
€
€
Flagship Open-Back Headphones
Brand: Meze Audio
Blending a distinctive aesthetic with cutting-edge engineering, Elite offers a precise and genuine listening experience, designed to exceed the highest expectations of discerning audiophiles.
Over thirty years of audio innovation
Rinaro Isodynamics, founded in Ukraine, has been pioneering acoustic technology for 30 years, specializing in planar magnetics. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were crucial in developing the Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in Empyrean and Elite headphones.
Brand: Meze Audio
Blending a distinctive aesthetic with cutting-edge engineering, Elite offers a precise and genuine listening experience, designed to exceed the highest expectations of discerning audiophiles.
Over thirty years of audio innovation
Rinaro Isodynamics, founded in Ukraine, has been pioneering acoustic technology for 30 years, specializing in planar magnetics. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were crucial in developing the Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in Empyrean and Elite headphones.
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What Meze Audio Says about Elite
OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION
Rinaro Isodynamics was founded in Ukraine during the Cold War to research acoustic technology and has been innovating in planar magnetics for over 30 years. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were instrumental in developing Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in Empyrean, Elite and Liric headphones.
Rinaro Isodynamics was founded in Ukraine during the Cold War to research acoustic technology and has been innovating in planar magnetics for over 30 years. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were instrumental in developing Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in Empyrean, Elite and Liric headphones.
TUNGSTEN-INSPIRED RESILIENCE
Naturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote®, one of the best types of finishes out there.
Traditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and healthcare industries, Cerakote® coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote® not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.
ALUMINIUM ELEGANCE
Creating a flagship headphone takes time and patience to do well, and it’s that kind of craftsmanship that separates the average from the great.
Take a closer look to discover the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame. The process of making a single frame takes about 20 hours. A deep black grill with intricate carvings completes the look, turning Elite into a futuristic take on personal audio design.
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
Naturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote®, one of the best types of finishes out there.
Traditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and healthcare industries, Cerakote® coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote® not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.
ALUMINIUM ELEGANCE
Creating a flagship headphone takes time and patience to do well, and it’s that kind of craftsmanship that separates the average from the great.
Take a closer look to discover the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame. The process of making a single frame takes about 20 hours. A deep black grill with intricate carvings completes the look, turning Elite into a futuristic take on personal audio design.
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
ULTRA LOW DISTORTION
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% throughout the audible frequency range.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.
RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
An innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultrathin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32 Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
PATENTED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
One of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world.
RINARO PARUS® AN INNOVATIVE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
The driver behind Elite features Rinaro Parus®, a low-mass acoustic diaphragm made of an ultra-thin polymer film. This film, when combined with Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver tech, produces natural sound and a wide soundstage, improving definition and speed across the frequency range. The polymer is made using a process of sequential biaxial lengthening that improves its structural performance, resulting in remarkable strength, stiffness, and stability, with an extremely low acoustic mass.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% throughout the audible frequency range.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.
RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
An innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultrathin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32 Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
PATENTED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
One of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world.
RINARO PARUS® AN INNOVATIVE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
The driver behind Elite features Rinaro Parus®, a low-mass acoustic diaphragm made of an ultra-thin polymer film. This film, when combined with Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver tech, produces natural sound and a wide soundstage, improving definition and speed across the frequency range. The polymer is made using a process of sequential biaxial lengthening that improves its structural performance, resulting in remarkable strength, stiffness, and stability, with an extremely low acoustic mass.
[MZ3SE] CASING
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 12,7N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.
[MZ3SE] RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.11g with a large active area of 4650mm2.
[MZ3SE] HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.35 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 12,7N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.
[MZ3SE] RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.11g with a large active area of 4650mm2.
[MZ3SE] HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.35 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
ISOMAGNETIC® EAR PAD ATTACHMENT
An innovative design feature developed by Rinaro is the Isomagnetic® earpad attachment, which utilises the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the earpad in place whilst also redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver and improving efficiency.
HYBRID
With a soft, yet durable outer finish, the HYBRID ear cushions perfectly balance the qualities of Alcantara® and leather into a single design. Besides the high wearing comfort, this unique combo delivers an airy sound signature, in which sound waves appear to trancend the space around you to create an immersive experience.
ANGLED ALCANTARA
These earpads are designed to enhance the acoustic personality of your Elite, revealing new, exciting sound nuances. The angled shape creates more space inside the ear pad, which translates to an airier sound signature, with cleaner bass and improved presence in the mid-range frequency. Made of soft foam coated with Alcantara, with a fine protective mesh on the grill, the angled ear pads provide increased wearing comfort for most ear shapes.
An innovative design feature developed by Rinaro is the Isomagnetic® earpad attachment, which utilises the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the earpad in place whilst also redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver and improving efficiency.
HYBRID
With a soft, yet durable outer finish, the HYBRID ear cushions perfectly balance the qualities of Alcantara® and leather into a single design. Besides the high wearing comfort, this unique combo delivers an airy sound signature, in which sound waves appear to trancend the space around you to create an immersive experience.
ANGLED ALCANTARA
These earpads are designed to enhance the acoustic personality of your Elite, revealing new, exciting sound nuances. The angled shape creates more space inside the ear pad, which translates to an airier sound signature, with cleaner bass and improved presence in the mid-range frequency. Made of soft foam coated with Alcantara, with a fine protective mesh on the grill, the angled ear pads provide increased wearing comfort for most ear shapes.
Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
Operating Principle: Open
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Frequency Range: 3 Hz – 112 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Maximum SPL: > 130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05%
Weight: 372 g (13 oz.)
Input Connector: dual 4-Pin mini-XLR
MZ3SE DRIVER
Geometrical Shape: Ovoid
Size: 102 mm x 73 mm
Driver Weight: 75 g
Casing: Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Diaphragm Type: Rinaro Parus®[MZ3SE]
Active Area: 4,650 mm2
Diaphragm Weight: 0.11 g
Acoustic Mass: 7.5 kg/m4
Lower Frequency Limit: 3 Hz
Upper Frequency Limit: 112,000 Hz
Operating Principle: Open
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Frequency Range: 3 Hz – 112 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Maximum SPL: > 130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05%
Weight: 372 g (13 oz.)
Input Connector: dual 4-Pin mini-XLR
MZ3SE DRIVER
Geometrical Shape: Ovoid
Size: 102 mm x 73 mm
Driver Weight: 75 g
Casing: Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Diaphragm Type: Rinaro Parus®[MZ3SE]
Active Area: 4,650 mm2
Diaphragm Weight: 0.11 g
Acoustic Mass: 7.5 kg/m4
Lower Frequency Limit: 3 Hz
Upper Frequency Limit: 112,000 Hz