Meze – Empyrean

Designed in Romania Balanced Sound Signature 2 Years ofWarranty Ideal forAudiophiles Ideal forIndoor Use MetalBuild Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Drivers Open-BackDesign NeedsAmplification Replaceable Cables DESCRIPTION THE FLAGSHIP THAT’S MADE FROM PASSION The Empyrean is the result of two passionate companies coming together to give you an audiophile-level headphone. The powerful drivers are made by Rinaro, an audio company that has been at the forefront in the development of planar magnets since the 1980s. The drivers have been hand-assembled and tested in the Rinaro industrial facility in Ukraine. The rest of the headphone has been crafted using Meze’s gorgeous aesthetics and user-centric design. ULTRALIGHT, HIGH-QUALITY NEODYMIUM MAGNETS Neodymium magnets are placed on either side of the ultralight diaphragm (Weighing only 0.16 g while having a 4650 mm² of active area). These magnets are placed in a hybrid array which creates an efficient Isodynamic magnetic field. This ensures uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface. COMFORTABLE AND GORGEOUS TO LOOK AT To reduce the amount of pressure on your head, the Empyrean features patented suspension wings which increase the contact of the leather headband with your head. The remaining skeleton of the headphone is made of light and durable carbon fibre as well as aluminum. The chassis is sculpted from one solid piece of aluminium to look gorgeous as well as control the airflow between the chassis and driver. This gives you natural transparency in the sound. DRIVERS THAT ARE MEANT TO MATCH YOUR EAR In order to create a powerful driver while keeping the weight at a minimum, Meze has created the drivers in ovoid shape, based on the anatomy of the human ear. The Empyrean uses a unique processing method that creates an ultralight yet rigid diaphragm. A custom-developed isotropic thermally stabilized polymer is used along with a conductive layer which is then enclosed in a fibre-glass infused ABS casing. A UNIQUE COMBINATION FOR BETTER IMAGING The power output has been increased by using the magnet array design as well as two coils — Switchback and Spiral. This unique combination generates an increased exposure of direct sound wave frequencies over the 110kHz range and improves imaging and localization by reducing the impact of shortwave time delays caused by diffused field reflections. SWITCHBACK & SPIRAL VOICE COILS FOR DETAILED SOUND The Switchback coil is placed on the upper part of the driver and reproduces the lower frequencies effectively while the Spiral coil is positioned on the driver directly over the ear canal and effectively avoids time delays by allowing the sound waves to directly enter into the ear. It effectively reproduces the mid and high frequencies at their best. KEEPS MAGNETIC FIELDS AWAY FROM YOU All drivers create a magnetic field. The Empyrean has special ferromagnetic ear pads that reduce the magnetic field while the ferromagnetic plates channel 12% of the magnetic field back into the driver improving its efficiency. It deflects an additional 95% of stray fields away from the head. An Isomagnetic® ear cup uses this magnetic field to hold the earcups in place. SPECS EMPYREAN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVER TYPE Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array SENSITIVITY 130 dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE 4 – 110,000 Hz IMPEDANCE 31,6 Ω NOMINAL SPL 100 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz) MAXIMUM SPL > 130 dB THD > 130 dB MZ3 DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS GEOMETRICAL SHAPE Ovoid DRIVER SIZE 102 mm x 73 mm DRIVER WEIGHT 82 g CASING Fiberglass Infused ABS DIAPHRAGM TYPE Rinaro ISOPLANAR® ACTIVE AREA 4650 mm2 DIAPHRAGM WEIGHT 0.16 g ACOUSTIC MASS 10.7 kg/m4 LOWER FREQUENCY LIMIT 4 Hz UPPER-FREQUENCY LIMIT 110.000 Hz MAGNET TYPE Isodynamic MAGNET SIZE 75 mm x 49 mm MAGNETIC FLUX 0.35 T DESIGN & BUILD WEARING STYLE Over-ear WEIGHT 430g GRILL Open Back GEOMETRICAL SHAPE Ovoid CASING Fiberglass Infused ABS IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. Meze Empyrean Headphones 2. Two sets of earpads included: one real leather, one Alcantara 3. High-strength aluminum suitcase with foam inserts CABLE OPTIONS 1. 2.5m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 6.3 jack connector or 2. 1.2m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 3.5 jack connector or 3. 2.5m OFC cable, 4pin mini XLR plugs ending with 4 pin XLR connector *Vegan option available upon request. FAQs What is the warranty period on the Meze Empyrean? The warranty period on all Meze Audio products is 2 years. Read more about Meze warranty. Which drivers are used in Meze – Empyrean? The Meze – Empyrean is loaded with Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array drivers. The drivers have been hand-assembled and tested in the Rinaro industrial facility in Ukraine. What are the Meze – Empyrean made of? The skeleton of the headphone is made of light and durable carbon fibre as well as aluminium. The chassis is sculpted from one solid piece of aluminium to look gorgeous as well as control the airflow between the chassis and driver. This gives you a natural transparency in the sound. Does the Meze – Empyrean require an amp? Yes, it does require amplification. You can check out our collection of amplifiers and DACs here. Does the Meze – Empyrean come with a travel case? Yes, it does come with a Professional travel case. Can the Meze – Empyrean be used for gaming? No, these headphones are not meant for gaming. BUYING GUIDE The World’s Most Expensive Headphones You Won’t Believe Exist by Abhijeeth Shetty May 09, 2020 From the utilization of premium elements in their design to the incorporation of the latest technology, the most expensive headphones in the world have got it all. Read More Best Audiophile Headphones by Abhijeeth Shetty May 09, 2020 There are a lot of headphones available in the market posing themselves as audiophile headphones. But which of them actually serve the purpose? Read More Warranty & Media Reviews 2 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this Meze Empyrean comes with a 2 year warranty from Meze that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about Meze’s warranty in India. Best High End Headphone AVTech Media Dec, 2019 Grand Prize Winner Headphone BookMay, 2019 Reviewer’s Choice SoundStage NetworkDec, 2019 Best Tested Headphone HiFi.nl awardFeb, 2017 Outstanding Product Winner Hi-Fi NewsDec, 2018 Favourite Award Winner Fairaudio May, 2020 Best Refrenece Headphone Haute FidelityJune, 2019 Product of the Year SoundStage HiFiDec, 2019 Hall of Fame Winner HPFES AwardOct, 2018 Product of the Year The Absolute SoundJan, 2020 Golden Award Winner Major Hi-FiApril, 2019 Product of the Year Headphone GuruNov, 2019 Applause Award Winner StereoNetJan, 2019 Golden Analog Award HIFI-philosophyNov, 2019 Hifi Circum-ear Winner OnTopAudio AwardAug, 2019 Bluemoon Award 6MoonsMarch, 2018 Best Headphone Winner Headfonia AwardDec, 2018 Product of the Year Audio ReputationApril, 2019 Editor’s Choice Award Innerfidelity Dec, 2018 Product Design Winner Bigsee AwardMay, 2019 Headphone of the Year Hifi+ AwardMay, 2019 Sealed Over-Ear Headphone Innerfidelity Feb, 2017 Best Headphone Winner Diapasons d’Or Hi-FiNov, 2019 Best Performance Digit Zero 1Dec, 2019 Best Performance Audio ArtDec, 2020 “The Empyrean’s on-head feel connotes my idea of the perfect listening experience – to sink into a chair and into music and for several hours at a time.” Read More “The warmth and depth of a good pair of dynamic headphones, with all the articulation and precision of a regular pair of planar magnetics.” Read More “I fell in love with the Empyrean the moment I heard a pair. Even in my home system, they will rate as being my favourite headphones I have had around my ears.” Read More “What a masterpiece. Double thumbs up. A new King is born. This is a headphone everyone will still be talking about in 20 years.” Read More “Mechanical engineering that is meant to be worn, the Empyrean is part objet d’art and sonic time machine, transporting the wearer to the exact moment and space the song of their choice was recorded.” Read More “The Empyrean is a beautiful looking headphone with an endearing tuning quality that I think will appeal to both the hardcore and casual alike… Mighty oaks from little acorns grow as they say.” Read More “Give the Empyrean time, it will reward you with a rare combination of balance, finesse, and all-round expressiveness. It is only with extreme reluctance that I must force myself to give these headphones back.” Read More “Both sound quality and comfort were prioritized. Technologies improving sound quality go hand in hand with a carefully designed housing that allows long and pleasant listening.” Read More “If you’re in the market for a top-flight pair of headphones that sound BIG and clean for many hours at a time, I strongly recommend you give the Meze Empyrean a strong audition…you will not be disappointed!” Read More “Overall, the Meze Empyrean is a beautifully executed headphone. It is comfortable, sounds incredible for a wide variety of genres, and gives life to both dense and sparse arrangements.” Read More “Empyrean is probably the most innovative headphone of the last ten years. Exceptional and irreproachable finish, hellish look, true innovative technology platform dedicated to listening, performance to match its ambitions.” Read More “Both sound quality and comfort were prioritized. Technologies improving sound quality go hand in hand with a carefully designed housing that allows long and pleasant listening.” Read More