MEZE Elite Open-Back Headphones

Experience unparalleled sound quality with the Meze Elite Open Back Headphones. Crafted with precision and expertise, these headphones provide a natural and immersive audio experience, perfect for audiophiles. The open back design allows for a wider soundstage and better frequency response, making every listening session a true delight.

Meze Audio aim to transform each listening session into a multi-sensory experience you can get lost in. With a "no-compromise" mindset, driven by a love for art and sound, Meze use innovative designs and technologies that perfectly complete each other to create pure emotion.

"With ELITE, we've created something that transcends all barriers of headphone design and engineering and moves to a new, artistic, graceful level. Following in the footsteps of a successful partnership, together with Rinaro Isodynamics we managed to exceed our expectations once again and create something for the ages. It’s not mass production; it’s the craftsmanship that sparks the magic and wonder in ELITE, what makes it exciting, and these are values that we choose over any shortcuts."

ANTONIO MEZE, Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio

A core belief of Meze Audio is to create products that last through years and years of industry changes, bringing long-lasting value to the customer. Elite is no different. From looks to technology, this headphone was designed to surpass all short-living trends and become a true heirloom.

TUNGSTEN-INSPIRED RESILIENCE
Naturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color chosen for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and it was chosen as a visual metaphor for Meze's commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. Meze achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote™, one of the best types of finishes out there.

Traditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and healthcare industries, Cerakote™ coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote™ not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.

ALUMINIUM ELEGANCE
Creating a flagship headphone takes time and patience to do well, and it’s that kind of craftsmanship that separates the average from the great.

Take a closer look to discover the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame. The process of making a single frame takes about 20 hours. A deep black grill with intricate carvings completes the look, turning ELITE into a futuristic take on personal audio design.

Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.

EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32 Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.

TECH SPECS:
-Driver Type - Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
-Operating Principle - Open Back
-Ear Coupling - Circumaural
-Frequency response - 3 -112,000 Hz
-Impedance - 32Ω
-Nominal SPL - 101dB (1 mW/1kHz)
-Maximum SPL - >>130dB
-Total Harmonic Distortion - (THD): <0.05%
-Weight: ~ 420g

ACCESSORIES :

-Case: High-strength ABS plastic suitcase with foam inserts and leather handle
-Two sets of earpads included: - one Hybrid (perforated Alcantara® interior+leather exterior) and one Angled Alcantara®
-Stock cable* -  Premium silver-plated or copper PCUHD.
-Termination options: balanced 2.5 mm/3.5 mm/balanced 4.4 mm/6.3 mm/balanced 4 pin XLR.

*The stock cable will be provided as a stand-alone item and will not be included in the suitcase.