Blending an exclusive aesthetic with cutting-edge engineering, the ELITE provides an accurate and authentic listening experience designed to meet 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.
The sound of pure emotion
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Specifications
Designed for life
It's all in the details
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THE PROGRESSION OF THE FLAGSHIP
With a custom Rinaro-designed driver, Elite delivers a powerful, lifelike and immersive experience that awakens the senses of the listener. Combining the outstanding mechanical design and ergonomics from Meze Audio with the signature technology of Rinaro, ELITE sets a new standard in top-of-the-line performance. 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. 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. 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. DUAL DRIVEN SYSTEM The Isodynamic Hybrid Array enhances sound intensity distribution at high frequencies, resolving issues with traditional arrays where reflected signals negatively affect 3D sound imaging. Dual coil arrays provide better frequency targeting within different ear areas, improving auditory perception of higher frequencies. SWITCHBACK COIL The switchback coil is more efficient at reproducing lower frequencies and is positioned in the upper part of the driver. SPIRAL COIL The spiral coil is more efficient at reproducing middle-high frequencies and is positioned directly over the ear canal, enabling more direct sound waves to enter the ear without any time delays.
Specifications
Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
Frequency response: 3 – 112,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL @ 1 kHz, 1 V
Impedance: 32 Ω
Product Type: Headphones
Ear Coupling: Circumaural
Nominal SPL: 101 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz)
Maximum SPL: >130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05% @ 1 kHz, 1 V
Weight: 420g
Designed for life
Taking long-term sustainability to a new level, Elite is also fully serviceable: from the replaceable earpads to the high-performance materials used, every part of the headphone chassis is available to be easily disassembled and serviced.
It's all in the details
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
Tungsten-inspired resilience
Naturally found in various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth when processed. We chose a color for these headphones that mirrors tungsten in its final form, symbolizing our commitment to creating reliable, long-lasting products. To achieve this stone-like texture, we coated each piece of the frame with Cerakote™, one of the best finishes available. Cerakote™ coatings are traditionally used in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries, known for their high resistance, unmatched hardness, and excellent UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote™ not only provides a beautiful finish and significantly enhances durability but does so without adding unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.
Aluminium elegance
Creating a flagship headphone requires time and patience to achieve perfection, and it's this craftsmanship that sets the great apart from the average. Take a closer look, and you'll see the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated by the silver finish of the CNC-machined aluminum frame. Crafting a single frame takes about 20 hours. A deep black grille with intricate carvings completes the design, giving the ELITE headphones a futuristic aesthetic. Materials were chosen not only for their exciting sensory experience and raw texture but also for their comfort and durability.
