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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,640
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Meze Audio Empyrean review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

3.9

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.6

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

3.1

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Meze Audio Empyrean is a flagship open-back headphone featuring the world’s first Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver, which combines a switchback coil for low frequencies and a spiral coil for mids and highs on a single 0.16g diaphragm. It boasts a wide frequency response of 4Hz to 110,000Hz, a 31.6Ω impedance, and a 100dB sensitivity, making it remarkably easy to drive for a high-end planar magnetic system. Housed in a hand-assembled, CNC-milled aluminium chassis with a carbon fibre headband and pressure-distribution wings, it is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, luxurious build quality, and a warm, smooth, and immersive sound signature that excels in musicality and soundstage depth. However, some users note cons such as a slightly recessed upper-midrange, a lack of absolute analytical detail compared to rivals in its price bracket, and a low clamping force that may cause the 430g unit to slide if the listener moves their head.

Technical Specifications of Meze Audio Empyrean

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

3.9
Meze Audio Empyrean has a technical score of 3.87 points, which is lower than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Meze Audio Empyrean has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

3.0
Meze Audio Empyrean has a quality-to-price ratio of 3 points, which is lower than 99.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Meze Audio Empyrean does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

hybrid
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

102 mm
Meze Audio Empyrean uses a driver size of 102 mm, larger driver size than 99.1% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Meze Audio Empyrean uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

4 Hz
Meze Audio Empyrean reaches a lowest frequency of 4 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 97.2% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Meze Audio Empyrean does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Meze Audio Empyrean is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Meze Audio Empyrean has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Meze Audio Empyrean does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Meze Audio Empyrean supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Meze Audio Empyrean does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Meze Audio Empyrean does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Meze
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

430 g
Meze Audio Empyrean weighs 430 g, heavier than 96.2% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Meze Audio Empyrean vs the average headphone

  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Meze Audio Empyrean has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze Audio Empyrean has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 62 mm larger driver size
    Meze Audio Empyrean uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (102 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio Empyrean uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (102 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.102 mm vs 40 mm
  • Spatial audio support
    Meze Audio Empyrean supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio Empyrean supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.4 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 90,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (110,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Meze Audio Empyrean has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (110,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.110000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze Audio Empyrean offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio Empyrean offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.75 mm vs 60 mm
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Open-back design
    Meze Audio Empyrean uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
    When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio Empyrean uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze Audio Empyrean offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Open-back design
    Meze Audio Empyrean uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Meze Audio Empyrean has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 62 mm larger driver size
    Meze Audio Empyrean uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (102 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • Spatial audio support
    Meze Audio Empyrean supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 90,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (110,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.

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Design
Sound
  • 97.2% higher weight
    Meze Audio Empyrean is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Meze Audio Empyrean does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze Audio Empyrean does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Meze Audio Empyrean does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio Empyrean does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 97.2% higher weight
    Meze Audio Empyrean is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Meze Audio Empyrean is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.430 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze Audio Empyrean does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze Audio Empyrean does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 29.33x more expensive
    Meze Audio Empyrean is more expensive than the average headphone (£2,640 vs £90).
    Meze Audio Empyrean is more expensive than the average headphone (£2,640 vs £90).£2,640 vs £90
  • 2.24x worse value for money
    Meze Audio Empyrean has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.01 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Meze Audio Empyrean has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.01 vs 6.736).3.01 vs 6.74
  • 4.65x less popular
    Meze Audio Empyrean is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Meze Audio Empyrean is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Meze Audio Empyrean has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meze Audio Empyrean?

  • World-class comfort with a unique suspension wing headband that distributes weight evenly across the head.
  • Exceptional build quality featuring CNC-milled aluminum, carbon fiber, and a luxurious aesthetic.
  • Easy to drive with a variety of sources, including mobile devices, due to high sensitivity and low impedance.
  • Rich, musical, and non-fatiguing sound signature with a pleasant touch of warmth.
  • Highly versatile accessories, including a premium aluminum flight case and two sets of magnetically swappable ear pads (Leather and Alcantara) that offer distinct sound profiles.
  • Natural and holographic soundstage with precise imaging and instrument separation.

What customers dislike about Meze Audio Empyrean?

  • High price point ($2,999) leads some users to feel it lacks the ultimate detail retrieval found in competitors at similar costs.
  • Stock cable is often described as stiff and difficult to manage.
  • Slight upper-bass bleed into the lower mids can occasionally cause a 'woolly' or congested sound in those frequencies.
  • The open-back design allows for significant sound leakage, making it unsuitable for noisy environments.
  • Soundstage is described as natural but can feel somewhat narrow compared to other high-end open-back flagships.

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14/08/2019
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darko.audio
01/02/2019
A short film about the Meze Empyrean

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soundguys.com
22/03/2023
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headfonia.com
15/11/2018
Meze Empyrean Review - Headfonia

Headfonia praises the Meze Empyrean as a "masterpiece" worthy of their "Recommended Buy List," highlighting its spectacular build quality and comfortable, lightweight design. The core strength lies in the Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver, delivering a musical, coherent sound with exceptional treble detail, airy presentation, and a warm, punchy, yet refined sonic profile. On the...Read more

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headfonics.com
17/03/2019
Meze Audio Empyrean Review - Headfonics

The Headfonics review of the Meze Audio EmpyreanGo highlights an exceptional flagship offering a blend of luxury design, industry-leading comfort via a dual-carbon-fibre suspension, and a musical, coherent sound profile. Key strengths include the innovative Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver for smooth, deep bass and lifelike vocals, alongside magnetically attached earpads...Read more

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07/05/2019
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27/03/2019
Meze Empyrean Review - Audio Du Village

The review from Audio Du Village characterizes the Meze Empyrean as a masterful, exceptionally balanced open-back planar magnetic flagship headphone that acts as a natural "meter-stick" for high-fidelity audio. The reviewer notes that its isodynamic hybrid array driver structure delivers a signature sound that is highly dynamic, natural, and remarkably detailed without resorting to...Read more

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supersonido.es
26/01/2021
Meze Empyrean Review - SuperSonido

The Meze Empyrean review by Mauricio Villalobos highlights the Romanian brand's successful leap into the high-end audio market with a premium product priced at €2,999.00. The unboxing experience feels elite, featuring a metallic briefcase, two sets of ear pads (Alcantara and real leather), and three cable connection choices. Constructed with top-tier materials like a carbon fiber...Read more

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revistaonoff.es
16/10/2020
Meze Audio Empyrean Over-Ear Headphones - On Off Magazine

The Revista ON OFF review celebrates the Meze Audio EmpyreanGo as an exceptional, high-end over-ear headphone that steps into "another galaxy" of audio performance through its unique technology. The core highlight of the review is the innovative "Isodynamic Hybrid Array" driver designed by Rinaro Isodynamics. This system utilizes an ultra-light, 0.16-gram Isoplanar diaphragm and a...Read more

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digitalvideoht.it
11/02/2022
Meze Empyrean | Digital Video HT

The Meze Empyrean is a highly praised, open-back hybrid isodynamic headphone designed by Romania-based Meze Audio in collaboration with Rinaro research labs. The review highlights its exceptional, luxury-grade build quality, which features a lightweight carbon fibre headband, an innovative weight-distributing alalar leather strap, and easily swappable magnetic earpads (available in...Read more

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hvt.nl
02/05/2020
Meze Audio RAI Penta In-Ear Monitor Review (Including Empyrean Comparison)

The HVT review written by Ernst Neve praises the Meze Audio RAI Penta (€1,099) as a high-end masterpiece that highlights the Romanian brand's growth since its 2015 inception. In terms of pros, the reviewer highlights the premium build, organic ergonomics, and an incredibly natural sound signature that excels in delivering an emotionally engaging, musical performance without causing...Read more

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hifi.nl
17/02/2019
Meze Audio Empyrean

The Meze Audio Empyrean is a highly ambitious, luxury flagship headphone from Romania that retails for €2,999. Designed by industrial designer Antonio Meze, it boasts an exquisite, luxury watch-like build quality paired with exceptional physical comfort. Despite weighing 430 grams, its excellent weight distribution and thick, oval ear cushions make it feel remarkably light and cozy...Read more

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alpha-audio.net
21/02/2019
Headphones Mega-Test - Headphone Heaven Fieldtrip - Level 3

This review evaluates four high-end, open-back headphones in the €2,400 to €3,500 price range, specifically assessing their build and sound signatures. The Meze Empyrean (€2,999) stands out for its exceptional carbon and titanium build, premium Rinaro planar driver, and a highly engaging sound with a touch of pleasant warmth, though measurements show slightly higher distortion in...Read more

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