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Meze Audio Liric Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,760Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Meze Audio Liric Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Meze Audio Liric
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of headphones
4.5

Value for money

Value for money
4.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

1.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.1

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 54%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,760
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Meze Audio Liric

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.1

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Meze Audio Liric has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

1.2

Price

4.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
hybrid
Driver size
92 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 92 mm, larger driver size than 98.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
4 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Meze
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
391 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 391 g, heavier than 95% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.8
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.8, higher clamp force than 82.3% of headphones and equal to 5.5% of headphones.
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Meze Audio Liric vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 52 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (92 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    92 mm vs 40 mm
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    4 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 72,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 0.15 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.15 % vs 0.3 %
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 52 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (92 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    92 mm vs 40 mm
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    4 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 72,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.15 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.15 % vs 0.3 %
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    130 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 79.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (391 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    391 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 19.56x more expensive
    Meze Audio Liric is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£1,760 vs £90).
    £1,760 vs £90
  • 60.4% worse value for money
    Meze Audio Liric has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.53 vs 7.3).
    4.53 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Meze Audio Liric is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 19.56x more expensive
    Meze Audio Liric is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£1,760 vs £90).
    £1,760 vs £90
  • 60.4% worse value for money
    Meze Audio Liric has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (4.53 vs 7.3).
    4.53 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Meze Audio Liric is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 79.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (391 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    391 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Mad Audio
≈ estimated
17/06/2023
Hands-on review · sound comparison with a rival closed-back
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is one of the best closed-back headphones right now, though not perfect and with some comfort and tuning issues.
9.5
HeadMania: Dan's Audiophile Odyssey
≈ estimated
31/05/2023
Long-term review · over a year of ownership
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric has excellent treble and mids and strong build and comfort, and it is hard to recommend another headphone at this price.
9.0
GadgetryTech
≈ estimated
21/05/2023
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and gaming tests
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is insanely good if you accept brighter treble or EQ it, though not for everyone out of the box.
9.0
HexiBase
≈ estimated
25/12/2022
Field test · portable use and home listening with DSP
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric offers excellent isolation and clarity for travel and home, but it needs DSP correction and a capable amp.
9.0
Currawong
≈ estimated
05/11/2022
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and comparisons
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric sounds refined and is easy to drive, but its tuning may feel too even for listeners who want strong bass.
9.5
Vinyl Eyezz
≈ estimated
11/07/2022
Hands-on review · sound with records and streaming
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is a detailed, natural and comfortable premium headphone for listeners who want every note, though not for bass lovers.
6.0
Super* Review
✓ explicit
13/06/2022
Hands-on review · build, comfort and sound comparison
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is a solid closed-back pick and the least offensive of the group, though the value verdict is left to you.
9.5
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
27/03/2022
Long hands-on review · sound, build and comfort
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric sounds luxurious, but it is best kept as an endgame purchase.
9.0
The Techne
≈ estimated
17/03/2022
Hands-on review · gaming use and comparisons with other headphones
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is comfortable, well built and sounds excellent for gaming, but whether it's worth the price is up to you.
9.0
Porta.Fi
≈ estimated
12/01/2022
Hands-on review · sound with test tracks and pairings
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is an impressive closed-back with a big step forward, though its treble is energetic.
4.0
Reviews By WaveTheory
≈ estimated
30/12/2021
Full review · listening tests and burn-in notes
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is not recommended at this price, with detached bass and a narrow soundstage.
7.0
Passion for Sound
≈ estimated
25/12/2021
Hands-on review · sound tests and comparisons with rival headphones
Verdict
Meze Audio Liric is a strong closed-back with an energetic sound, best for listeners who know they want that character.
More graded video reviews (1)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

theheadphonelist.com
15/11/2021
First impressions · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a fun, well-balanced closed-back with a big sub-bass and spacious sound, though its 2kHz dip thins out vocals.
H
headfonia.com
07/12/2021
Summary of the review
Meze Audio Liric Review - Headfonia
whathifi.com
27/12/2021
Expert review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric offers precise, detailed sound and good build for serious listeners, but its bass lacks punch and drive.
headfonics.com
23/02/2022
Hands-on review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is an energetic, fun closed-back with strong isolation, though it gives up some resolution and dynamic range for its punch.
soundstagesolo.com
01/03/2022
Detailed review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a detailed, spacious closed-back with tight bass, though at 405g it is heavy for portable use.
t3.com
27/05/2022
Expert review · Wired over-ear
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a detailed, precise closed-back that rewards a good source, though its bass lacks punch and its earcups are narrow.
hifiplus.com
31/08/2022
Detailed review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a beautifully made, detailed closed-back with a convincing sense of space, though it suits travel and home more than commuting.
the-ear.net
17/03/2022
Sound-focused review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a natural, insightful closed-back with wide staging and fast timing, though it is not built for bass-heavy listening.
soundguys.com
23/02/2023
Week-long review · Isoplanar headphones
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is an audio-only pair with strong noise isolation and easy drive, but its size, weight and fit make it better suited to home use.
trustedreviews.com
10/02/2022
Listening test · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric suits serious listeners with good sources, offering detailed, insightful sound and solid build, but it is big, wired and light on bass.
futureaudiophile.com
07/11/2025
Real-world test · Closed-back wood
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a stylish closed-back for long, comfortable sessions and noisy homes, though it may not fit smaller heads well.
hometheaterhifi.com
22/06/2022
Hands-on review · Portable closed-back
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a light, neutral closed-back that drives easily from any source, with smooth highs, but it lets noises like a doorbell come through.
techradar.com
04/06/2022
Hands-on review · Wired closed-back
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a detailed, musical wired headphone that rewards high-quality sources, though it lacks bass weight and is big and not very portable.
everydaylistening.net
22/02/2022
Full review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a fun, engaging closed-back with detailed sound and a pleasing tonal character, suited to listeners who value comfort and craftsmanship.
ecoustics.com
31/03/2022
Long-term review · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a fine, neutral closed-back with a wide soundstage, though small earcups and light bass may not suit everyone.
musicalhead.de
15/11/2021
Hands-on test · Closed-back portable
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a closed-back with strong noise blocking and precise imaging, and its rich, slightly coloured tone suits portable listening.
hautefidelite-hifi.com
20/06/2025
Hi-fi review · Planar closed-back
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a musical planar headphone that sounds best on a 300B tube amp and offers strong value for its class.
O
on-mag.fr
[Unknown Date]
Summary of the review
Meze Liric: review, opinions, specifications, price
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hifilivemagazine.com
30/09/2022
Detailed listening · Closed-back planar
Verdict
The Meze Audio Liric is a natural-sounding closed-back planar pair that suits long, late-night listening, though it needs a strong headphone amplifier.
H
hifi.nl
16/11/2021
Summary of the review
Audio Show iEar 2021 Report Hifi.nl
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meze Audio Liric

  • Exceptional build quality with a luxury magnesium chassis and leather-clad ear cups
  • Supreme comfort for long listening sessions due to effective weight distribution
  • Impressively spacious soundstage and instrument separation for a closed-back design
  • Engaging, high-resolution sound with a fun and slightly warm bass profile
  • Relatively easy to drive, making them suitable for high-end portable setups
  • Sublime unboxing experience and high-quality hardshell carrying case included

What customers don't like about Meze Audio Liric

  • Stock cables feel somewhat cheap or 'rubbery' compared to the premium headphone build
  • Ear pads are glued on rather than magnetically detachable, making user replacement difficult
  • Slightly smaller ear cup inner cavity may cause heat buildup or fit issues for those with large ears
  • The 1kHz region can occasionally sound 'nasally' or 'boxy' on certain tracks
  • Treble extension above 10kHz may feel a bit too energetic or 'crystalline' for sensitive listeners
  • High price point places it in a very competitive high-end audiophile market

Verdict

The Meze Audio Liric is a premium closed-back planar magnetic headphone featuring the Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ4 driver, delivering an expansive frequency response of 4 Hz to 92,000 Hz with a lightweight 391g magnesium and aluminum build. Key characteristics include an easy-to-drive 30 Ω impedance and 100 dB sensitivity, making it highly compatible with portable sources, alongside the Phase-X™ system for improved spatial imaging often lacking in closed designs. Its main pros are class-leading comfort, exceptional build quality with leather and metallic accents, and a fun, engaging sound signature with impactful sub-bass and clear detail. However, some cons include a slightly metallic or aggressive treble peak around 7 kHz, earpads that may feel narrow for those with larger ears, and limited stock cable premiumness compared to its high price point.

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