Meze Audio Elite Flagship Open Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
CNC’d aluminum, leather, and carbon fiber come together in this hand-crafted headphone
ELITE is hand assembled with care and painstaking attention to detail in Baia Mare, Romania. The drivers are made specifically for this headphone by Rinaro Isodynamics.
From the complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame, to the carbon fiber headband with leather headrest, this high-end headphone offers comfort as well as stellar sound.
The patent-pending suspension wings support system is elongated and curved at both ends, descending further on the side of the head and distributing the weight of the headphone evenly, for the most comfortable listening experience.
The process of making a single aluminum frame for the Elite takes about 20 hours. To that, Meze adds days of inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product meets its high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but Meze and Upscale promise it’s worth it.
The Rinaro Parus driver is an innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultrathin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film. It is very easy to drive, offering a sensitivity of 101 dB and a 32 ohm impedance.
The Meze Elite headphone comes with two uniquely shaped earpads developed by Rinaro to allow for personal calibration of the sound signature. The standard one is the well-known 30mm deep Alcantara ear pad originally developed for the Empyrean headphone in 2018. The other option is the Hybrid, with a perforated Alcantara interior and a leather exterior.
With a soft, yet durable outer finish, the Hybrid ear cushions are a new addition to the earpad family that perfectly balances the qualities of Alcantara and leather into a single design. Besides the high wearing comfort, this unique combo lowers the bass pressure and delivers an airy sound signature.
The headphones come in a high-strength ABS case with foam inserts.
Cable options
- Mini XLR to 3.5 mm jack OFC standard cable, 1.2 m
- Mini XLR to 6.3 mm jack OFC standard cable, 2.5 m
- Mini XLR to 4 pin XLR connector standard cable, 2.5 m
Specifications
Type: Open, ear coupling circumaural
Driver: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
Frequency Response: 3-112,000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Weight: 430 g
| Select Cable Termination | 1/4" (6.3mm), 4-Pin XLR (Balanced) |
|---|---|
| Select Finish | Aluminum, Tungsten |
Prompt Shipping and Professional Packing
Because of our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL as well as other major international carriers, we are able to provide various shipping options. Our warehouse staff are trained to package your goods precisely according to the specifications that we supply. Your items will undergo an extensive inspection and will be adequately secured before being shipped. We ship to thousands of customers each day from multiple countries. Our commitment to become the largest online retailer in the world is shown by this. The warehouses are located in Europe in the same way as they are in USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a processing date depending on the item.
Before shipment, all ordered items will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.
Returns
Due to the multiple parties involved such as the factory and the warehouse, we're unable to effectively manage inventory. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any time. It is possible that the stocks could be depleted after your order has been placed.
The period of time is 30 days. We are unable to replace or refund your purchase when it's been 30 days since the purchase.
To be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the condition you received it in. The item must be returned in its original packaging.
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