There are those headphones that you use just to get you through the day. However, what do you get if you want to level up your audio experience? You get a pair of Meze Audio headphones. Well, guess what, the Romanian company just announced the new Meze Audio POET. These are the company’s latest open-back planar magnetic headphones. They promise to give you some of the best audio on the market.
Meze Audio is one of the top audio brands in the industry. Its products span over-the-ear headphones as well as in-ear monitors. We reviewed the amazing and affordable Meze Audio ALBA. They earned high marks for their incredible performance for a pair of $150 IEMs. So, read our ALBA review if you’re curious about them.
Meze announces the new POET, its next innovation in high-quality audio
Let’s get this out of the way, you’re not picking these up at your local Walmart. These headphones cost a hefty $2,000 (€2,000). So, they’re strictly for people who have audiophile money. Be that as it may, you know that you’re buying a product that’s worth every cent.
Designed for the high-life…
It should come as no surprise that a $2,000 pair of Meze Audio headphones will have a premium and stylish design. Coming in a stunning three-color design, these headphones scream elegance. The chassis of the POET is a sleek matte silver which juxtaposes the black ear pad and headband beautifully. What tie the whole look together are the bronze accents. The back of the ear cups and the connectors attaching the ear cups to the headband have a warm brownish color.
The Meze Audio POET combine both the traditional with the modern. There’s a very pointed design to the ear cups that gives off the look of the modern jet-like aesthetic. Along with that, the headband reminds us of vintage headphones. This mixture of aesthetics lends to the overall look and feel.
but built for a long life
The Meze Audio POET aren’t only designed to be pretty. The company used some sturdy materials when building these headphones that ensure you’ll keep them for the long run. The company built the chassis out of magnesium, so they’ll be fine in the case of a drop. Along with that, the grille is made from pure steel, so you know that the diaphragm is more than protected. As if that is not enough, the headband is made from a flexible, yet strong titanium alloy.
The materials aren’t the only thing that makes these headphones sturdy. Meze Audio was founded in 2011, so it has over a decade of engineering experience. This means that it assembles all of its products with a high degree of quality. So, you know that the POET were constructed to last you throughout the years.
Adding to these headphones’ longevity, the ear pads are removable. This means that you’ll be able to replace them if you happen to damage them or wear them out.
Now, let’s talk about the audio quality
It’s obvious that the Meze Audio POET will give you some of the best audio quality on the market. This all starts with the high-quality drivers pushing the audio into your ears.
Meze Audio partnered with Ukrainian audio company Rinaro for the POET. Rinaro, with more than 30 years of experience, developed the Isodynamic state-of-the-art planar magnetic technology. The company designed the MZ6 Isodynamic Hybrid Array Drivers specifically for Meze Audio.
This means that both companies worked in tandem to ensure that you’re getting the absolute best listening experience. Each driver was hand-crafted at the company’s facility in the Ukraine. Since these are premium drivers, the company paid extra attention to each and every one to ensure peak performance.
The drivers distribute the magnetic field evenly across the diaphragm. Not only that, but the lightweight Puras diaphragm means that the headphones can be pretty light. The lighter weight means that you’ll be able to wear them for longer periods of time. You will hear crisp treble, rich bass, and detailed mids. They’re perfect for any audio setup.
Value
With such a great combination of style, design, comfort, and audio quality, the Meze Audio POET should cost much more than they actually do. Sure, they’re $,2000, but it’s in the same market as headphones that cost more than twice as much. Meze itself has headphones that cost more than $4,000.
This is a testament to Meze Audio’s commitment to bringing quality audio for reasonable prices. It has its expensive headphones, but many of them are much better than what you’d get for the price it’s charging.
You can pre-order them today, and you should start getting your units in March.
Specs
- Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ6
- Operating Principle: Open-back
- Ear Coupling: Circumaural
- Frequency Range: 4Hz – 96kHz
- Impedance: 55Ω
- Sensitivity: 101dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
- Maximum SPL: >130dB SPL
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05%
- Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz.) (without earpads)
- Input Connector: Dual 3.5mm TS Jack
MZ6 Driver Specs
- Geometrical Shape: Ovoid
- Size: 92mm x 63mm
- Driver Weight: 73g (2.5oz.)
- Casing: Fiberglass reinforced polymer
- Diaphragm Type: Rinaro Parus® MZ6
- Active Area: 3,507mm
- Diaphragm Weight: 0.06g
- Acoustic Mass: 6.5 kg/m4
- Lower Frequency Limit: 4Hz
- Upper Frequency Limit: 96,000kHz
2025-02-27 15:10:45