PASSION BROUGHT US HERE. TECHNOLOGY MADE IT HAPPEN.
At Meze Audio, we aim to transform each listening session into a multi-sensory experience you can get lost in. With a no-compromise mindset, driven by our love for art and sound, we 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
 
BEAUTIFUL AESTHETICS. TAILORED FOR LONG LISTENING SESSIONS
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.
 
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
 
TUNGSTEN-INSPIRED RESILIENCE
Naturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We 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.
 
MEZE AUDIO X RINARO ISODYNAMICS
A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP
OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION
Rinaro Isodynamics was founded in Ukraine during the Cold War to research acoustic technology and has been innovating in planar magnetics for over 30 years. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were instrumental in developing Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in EMPYREAN, ELITE, LIRIC, and POET headphones.
 
THE PROGRESSION OF THE FLAGSHIP
With a custom Rinaro-designed driver, Elite delivers a powerful, lifelike and immersive experience that awakens the senses of the listener. Combining the outstanding mechanical design and ergonomics from Meze Audio with the signature technology of Rinaro, Elite sets a new standard in top-of-the-line performance.
 
ISODYNAMIC is a registered trademark of Rinaro Isodynamics Limited
 
ULTRA LOW DISTORTION
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% throughout the audible frequency range.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75 g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.
RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
An innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultrathin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.
EASY TO DRIVE
101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; 32 Ohm; 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.
 
DRIVER ARCHITECTURE
[MZ3SE] CASING
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 12,7 N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.
[MZ3SE] RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.11 g with a large active area of 4650 mm2.
HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.35 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
 
RINARO PARUS®
AN INNOVATIVE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
The driver behind Elite features Rinaro Parus®, a low-mass acoustic diaphragm made of an ultra-thin polymer film. This film, when combined with Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver tech, produces natural sound and a wide soundstage, improving definition and speed across the frequency range. The polymer is made using a process of sequential biaxial lengthening that improves its structural performance, resulting in remarkable strength, stiffness, and stability, with an extremely low acoustic mass.
 
Specifications
OVERVIEW
Driver Type
Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
Operating Principle
Open
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Frequency Range
3 Hz – 112 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
Sensitivity
101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Maximum SPL
>130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.05%
Weight
433 g (15.27 oz)
Input Connector
dual 4-Pin mini-XLR
 
MZ3SE DRIVER
Geometrical Shape
Ovoid
Size
102 mm x 73 mm
Driver Weight
75 g
Casing
Fiberglass reinforced polymer
Diaphragm Type
Rinaro Parus® [MZ3SE]
Active Area
4,650 mm2
Diaphragm Weight
0.11 g
Acoustic Mass
7.5 kg/m4
Lower Frequency Limit
3 Hz
Upper Frequency Limit
112,000 Hz