Elite Headphones

Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, ELITE delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile. 

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. 

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, defense, 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. 

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

A carbon fiber headband with a real leather headrest were added to the frame, for an ultra-light feel and maximum durability. 

ULTRA LOW DISTORTION

Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% in the whole frequency range.

LIGHTWEIGHT

75g 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

101db@1mw/1kHz; 32Ohm; 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.

FEATURES:

Driver type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver®

Open-back, Circumaural headphones

Aluminium CNC frame

Carbon fiber headband

Patent Pending pressure distribution wings

Revolutionary isomagnetic earpads

Anthropometric earcup shape

TECH SPECS:

Diaphragm type: Rinaro Parus® [MZ3SE]

Frequency response: 3 – 112.000 Hz

Impedance: 32 Ohm

Nominal SPL: 101 dB (1mW/1kHz)

Maximum SPL: > 130 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.05% (in the whole frequency range)

Headphone termination: 2x4 pin mini-XLR

Weight: ~430 gr (14.8 oz) without cables

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Case: High-strength aluminium suitcase with foam inserts

Two sets of earpads included: - one Hybrid (perforated Alcantara® interior+leather exterior)

- one Angled Alcantara®

PREMIUM CABLE BUNDLE:

With every Elite purchase, we offer a premium silver-plated or copper cable.

Termination options*: balanced 2.5 mm/3.5 mm/balanced 4.4 mm/6.3 mm/balanced 4 pin XLR.

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