Meze Empyrean II Headphones
Pursuit of Audio Perfection
Empyrean II seeks to harness all of the best-loved features of its predecessor to create a next-generation listening experience packed with artistic flare, technological innovation and the highest level of craftsmanship.
'When creating Empyrean II, our goal was to enhance the headphones’ ability to reproduce fine details and achieve a more neutral sound signature, all the while preserving the original 'easy to listen to' character. With this in mind, our engineers have masterfully harnessed the driver’s power to reveal new possibilities in terms of responsiveness and accuracy and even make the driver more reliable in challenging acoustic environments.'
Meze Audio’s Managing Director, Mircea Fanatan
Classic Aesthetics, Modern Sophistication
The Empyrean II's lustrous black assembly has been crafted through CNC milling for a matte finish with silver accents. The original Empyrean's iconic grille has been fully reimagined to incorporate art deco themes for an aesthetic profile which is simultaneously modern and classic.
Beneath the hood, Meze's engineers have even further refined the revered Hybrid Array driver made by Rinaro Isodynamics for an even more neutral presentation and formidable clarity.
Tailored Listening
Empyrean II ships with two sets of brand new Duo earpads specially designed by Meze for a unique and tailored listening experience. A precise blend of premium leather and Alcantara ensures a harmonious balance of tone that plays well with any musical genre.
As with the original Empyrean, Meze's commitment to comfort is front and centre. Their meticulously designed headband instantly adapts to the shape of any head minimising weight for a truly ergonomic listening experience.
Features:
ACCURATE REPRODUCTIONTotal harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% in the whole frequency range
LIGHTWEIGHT
Reduced driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions
ERGONOMIC SHAPE
Anatomically designed driver structure
ULTRA-HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper-frequency limit of audio reproduction is 110,000 Hz
[MZ3] HYBRID MAGNET ARRAYSymmetrically placed on each side of the diaphragm, the neodymium magnets are specifically arranged into a Hybrid Array to create the efficient Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
RINARO ISOPLANAR® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.16 g while having 4650 mm2 of active area.
[MZ3] FRAME
Fiberglass infused ABS
The
switchback coil of the diaphragm is more efficient at reproducing lower frequencies and is positioned in the upper part of the driver.
The spiral coil of the diaphragm 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.
Driver Type – Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver Operating Principle – Open
Ear Coupling – Circumaural
Frequency Response – 8 – 110,000 Hz
Impedance – 32 O
Sensitivity – 105 dB SPL @ 1 V, 1 kHz
Maximum SPL – >130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – <%0.5 (in the whole frequency range) Weight – 385 g (without earpads)
MZ3 DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL
Geometrical Shape – Ovoid Size – 102 mm x 73 mm Weight – 82 g
Casing – Fiberglass infused ABS DIAPHRAGM
Type – Rinaro Isoplanar® [MZ3] Active Area – 4650 mm2
Weight – 0.16 g
Acoustic Mass – 10.7 kg/m4
Lower Frequency Limit – 8 Hz
Upper Frequency Limit – 110,000 Hz MAGNET
Array Type – Isodynamic
Size – 75 mm x 49 mm
Magnetic Flux – 0.35 T
ACCESSORIES
Case: High-strength ABS plastic suitcase with foam inserts and leather handle
• Two sets of earpads included: Duo Earpads + Angled Alcantara
• Cable type: Premium Silver-plated or Copper PCUHD
• Connector type: 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm (1/8 in), 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm (1/4 in), 4 pin XLR