MEZE AUDIO ELITE

ULTRA LOW DISTORTION

Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures below 0.05% across the entire frequency range.

LIGHT

Combined driver weight of 75g designed to create a headset that delivers extended listening sessions.

VERY HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO

The upper frequency limit of audio playback is 112,000 Hz.

RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM

An innovative low-mass acoustic diaphragm built on an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.

EASY TO DRIVE

101db @ 1mw / 1kHz; 32Ohm; it 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.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER®

The MZ3SE driver is based on the pioneering technology of the flagship MZ3 driver found in the Empyrean headphones. The innovative Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology offers more selective acoustic performance to the various areas within the ear structure. Advances in diaphragm materials have opened the door to even higher resolution and accuracy of sound reproduction, setting a new benchmark in headphone design.

RINARO PARUS® A NEW LOW-MASS MEMBRANE MATERIAL

The new driver behind ELITE features Rinaro Parus®, an innovative low-mass acoustic diaphragm built on a biaxially oriented ultra-thin semi-crystalline polymer film. This, combined with the Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver technology, allows sound waves to flow freely past the ears and out, producing natural sound transparency and a large, articulate soundstage. This results in better definition and speed across the entire frequency range.

The polymer is manufactured with a bespoke sequential biaxial stretch technology, a process that involves stretching the polymer in transverse directions at elevated temperatures to improve structural performance. This result is a complex semi-crystalline microstructure that develops into the material, which exhibits remarkable strength, stiffness and stability, combined with an extremely low acoustic mass.

DUAL DRIVEN SYSTEM

BENEFITS

The use of different voice coil configurations found in the isodynamic hybrid array creates the opportunity to improve the distribution of sound intensity at high frequencies when directed to the auricle and ear canal.

This solves a common problem with conventional planar magnetic arrays where reflected signals enter the ear canal with varying time delays, thereby worsening the focus of 3D sound imaging.

The use of dual-coil arrays not only creates a balanced frequency response around the entire range, but also allows for better frequency targeting within different areas of the ear, improving acoustic perception over the higher frequency range.

SPARE COIL

The commutation coil is more e ffi cient in reproducing the lower frequencies and is positioned in the upper part of the driver.

SPIRAL COIL

The coiled coil is more e ffi cient in reproducing the mid to high frequencies and is positioned directly above the ear canal, allowing the most direct sound waves to enter the ear without delay.

At frequencies above 10kHz, where the length of the sound wave is shorter than the internal cavity of the cushions, the sound field spreads with a quantity of direct and reflected sound waves inside the ear canal.

A significant increase in direct sound waves can be achieved by placing the most eclectic part of the diaphragm in the mid to high frequencies directly above the ear canal, resulting in improved 3D imaging and spatial localization.

An innovative design feature developed by Rinaro is the Isomagnetic® ear cup attachment, which uses the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the pad in place and at the same time redirect the magnetic field into the driver and improve driver efficiency.

95% shielding of the magnetic field

The ferromagnetic pavilions reduce the stray magnetic field hitting the listener's head by 95%

Invisible closure system

Innovative use of the magnetic field of the drivers to keep the pavilions in place

12% increase in driver power

The patented ferromagnetic plates channel the magnetic field into the driver increasing the power by 1db or 12%

Meze Elite headphones feature two uniquely shaped earcups developed by Rinaro to allow for personal calibration of the sonic signature.

01. ALCANTARA®

This is the well-known headset in Alcantara® 30 mm deep

02. HYBRID (Perforated Alcantara® interior + Genuine leather exterior)

With a soft yet durable exterior finish, HYBRID ear cushions are a new addition to our ear cushions family that perfectly balances the qualities of Alcantara® and leather in one design. In addition to high comfort, this unique combination reduces bass pressure and delivers an airy sonic signature, where sound waves seem to transcend the space around you to create an immersive experience.

• Case: high strength aluminum case with foam inserts

• Two sets of ear cushions included: one Alcantara®, one HYBRID (perforated Alcantara® interior + genuine leather exterior)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency response 3-112,000 Hz

Impedance 32

SPL. nominal 101dB (1mW / 1kHz)

Maximum SPL Maximum> 130dB

Total harmonic distortion (THD) <0.05%

The weight ~ 430 g

MZ3 DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Ovoid geometric shape

Size 102mm x 73mm

Casing weight 75 g

Glass fiber reinforced polymer

Membrane type Rinaro Parus® [MZ3SE]

Active area 4650 mm2

Weight of the diaphragm 0.11 g

Acoustic mass 7.5 kg / m4

Lower frequency limit 3Hz

Upper frequency limit 112,000 Hz