Menu
“You can now enjoy Meze on the move”
£1,899.00
From Meze Audio comes the updated LIRIC headphones, ideal for both portable and desktop headphone systems.
The sound of the LIRIC has been refined with the help of headphone community feedback, and it now falls in between a balanced and a warm profile. This means you get a mix of clear and accurate audio, with a touch of warmth for added depth.
Coming from a tradition of Maramures craftsmanship, Meze decided to preserve the design language of the first generation of LIRIC, but warm it up with the introduction of wood. The journey they embarked on led them to discover the most potent fit in Macassar ebony – a heavy, dense, aesthetically pleasing hardwood known for its deep, rich brown coloration punctuated by intricate golden-brown stripes.
To allow for optimal ear cup chamber pressure and better airflow control a finely tuned Pressure Equalisation System is present on the Meze Audio LIRIC headphones. It has also been upgraded to achieve a smoother transition from the bass frequency region into the low midrange.
The Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask is a precision-crafted metal component that strategically covers select openings in the driver frame, to effectively attenuate high-frequency peaks above 7kHz for a less fatiguing listening experience.
LIRIC features the state-of-the-art technology developed by Rinaro, re-engineered for day-to-day use. The MZ4 Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver was purposefully scaled down and tuned to deliver a similar audio experience with its larger counterparts found in the Empyrean II and Elite.
Combined with the closed-back design, it helps preserve the original clarity and emotion of your favorite music through enhanced sound and minimised external noise. Each driver is entirely hand-assembled and tested by in Rinaro’s industrial facility in Ukraine.
To the already optimal blend of materials came the striped ebony wood, solidifying LIRIC’s role in the world as a refined work of art in the chapter of material choices alone. Gradual development was the key to achieving this formidable fusion of leather, wood, and metal. Staying true to their ‘no-compromise’ mindset, this new build is just as flexible and resistant to shock, wear, and oxidation.
The effect of this premium selection echoes across multiple sensory dimensions: a lightweight, lovely-to-the-touch, easily adjustable headphone that will stand the test of time for generations.
[MZ4] Casing
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 10,7N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.
[MZ4] Isoplanar Diaphragm
Weighing only 0.08g with a large active area of 3507mm2.
[MZ4] Hybrid Magnet Array
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm our neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.3 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
Transducer
Performance
Physical Properties
Accessories:
Carry Case: Hard EVA pouch with velvet lining
Two cables included:
A premium hand-braided copper cable now serves as the stock cable for LIRIC.
A 4.4 mm termination premium cable suitable for most portable headphone amplifiers, as well as a 3 m soft TPE cable with a 3.5 mm jack.
