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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,760
  • Avg. price in US: ~$2,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

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

5.0

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%

5.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.0

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%

6.5

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

4.9

Design

8.0%

6.0

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

3.1

Calls & Controls

Good
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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%

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Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    9.0

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,760

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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.

Technical Specifications of Meze Audio Liric

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

5.0
Meze Audio Liric has a technical score of 5.05 points, which is higher than that of 54.7% 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 Liric 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%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

1.2

Price

3.9
Meze Audio Liric has a quality-to-price ratio of 3.9 points, which is lower than 98.2% 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 Liric 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

92 mm
Meze Audio Liric uses a driver size of 92 mm, larger driver size than 98.5% 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 Liric 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 Liric 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 Liric 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 Liric 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

0
Meze Audio Liric has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% 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 Liric 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 Liric 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 Liric 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 Liric 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

391 g
Meze Audio Liric weighs 391 g, heavier than 95.1% of headphones and equal to 0.1% 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

closed-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

5.8
Meze Audio Liric has a clamp force of 5.8, higher clamp force than 82.1% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
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Meze Audio Liric vs the average headphone

  • 52 mm larger driver size
    Meze Audio Liric uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (92 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 Liric uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (92 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.92 mm vs 40 mm
  • Spatial audio support
    Meze Audio Liric 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 Liric supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze Audio Liric 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 Liric 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
  • 72,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (92,000 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 Liric has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.92000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze Audio Liric offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 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 Liric offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.70 mm vs 60 mm
  • Sidetone support
    Meze Audio Liric supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze Audio Liric supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 0.15 % lower distortion
    Meze Audio Liric has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.2 % 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 Liric has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (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
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Meze Audio Liric has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.130 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze Audio Liric offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 52 mm larger driver size
    Meze Audio Liric uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (92 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • Spatial audio support
    Meze Audio Liric supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze Audio Liric has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 72,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (92,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.15 % lower distortion
    Meze Audio Liric has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • Sidetone support
    Meze Audio Liric supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.

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Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
  • 79.4% higher weight
    Meze Audio Liric is heavier than the average headphone (391 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Meze Audio Liric has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Meze Audio Liric has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Meze Audio Liric has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze Audio Liric does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 79.4% higher weight
    Meze Audio Liric is heavier than the average headphone (391 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 Liric is heavier than the average headphone (391 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.391 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze Audio Liric 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 Liric does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Meze Audio Liric has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    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

    Meze Audio Liric has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (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 headphone (£1,760 vs £90).
    Meze Audio Liric is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,760 vs £90).£1,760 vs £90
  • 72.8% worse value for money
    Meze Audio Liric has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.90 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 Liric has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.90 vs 6.736).3.9 vs 6.74
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Meze Audio Liric has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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

    Meze Audio Liric has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • 4.65x less popular
    Meze Audio Liric 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 Liric is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Meze Audio Liric 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 Liric 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 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 dislike 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

Expert reviews

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the-ear.net
17/03/2022
Meze Liric | The Ear

The Meze Liric is a premium, non-folding closed-back headphone priced at £1,799, designed in collaboration with Ukrainian driver specialist Rinaro Isodynamics. Reviewer Chris Baillie highlights its exceptional build quality, featuring a lightweight 391g magnesium outer frame and highly comfortable vegan-friendly protein leather padding. Equipped with a scaled-down Isodynamic Hybrid...Read more

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31/08/2022
Meze Audio Liric – Hi-Fi+

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27/05/2022
Meze Audio Liric review: Clarity and precision in abundance

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01/03/2022
SoundStageSolo.com - Meze Audio Liric Headphones

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headfonics.com
23/02/2022
Meze Audio Liric Review - Headfonics

The Meze Audio Liric offers an engaging, high-energy, and punchy sound signature, characterized by a well-extended bass and intimate mids that are easy to drive from portable sources. Featuring a premium industrial design and exceptional comfort for portability, this closed-back planar headphone is highly efficient. However, the Headfonics review notes a slightly metallic treble...Read more

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28/12/2021
Meze Liric Review (Closed Back Headphone) - Audio Science Review

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whathifi.com
27/12/2021
Meze Audio Liric review | What Hi-Fi?

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headfonia.com
07/12/2021
Meze Audio Liric Review - Headfonia

The Headfonia review characterizes the Meze Audio Liric as an expertly crafted, closed-back planar magnetic headphone featuring a lightweight, comfortable design and an expansive soundstage with natural, smooth mids. Utilizing Rinaro isodynamic hybrid array drivers, it offers excellent stereo imaging, high clarity, and high efficiency (30-ohm impedance), making it easy to drive with...Read more

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head-fi.org
03/12/2021
Meze Audio LIRIC - Reviews - Head-Fi

The Meze Audio LIRICGo is characterized by reviewers as a premium, closed-back planar magnetic headphone featuring a neutral sound, exceptional build quality, and effective passive isolation, making it ideal for portable use. Key praises focus on the deep, controlled bass, spacious soundstage, and ease of driving, which deliver high-fidelity audio without requiring heavy desktop...Read more

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forum.headphones.com
18/11/2021
Meze Audio Liric Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone Review

The Meze Audio Liric ($2,000) is a premium, closed-back planar magnetic headphone designed in collaboration with Rinaro, featuring a compact magnesium chassis that weighs 390 grams. Reviewers praise its superb build quality, sleek aesthetic with copper accents, and highly functional hardshell carrying case. It stands out as one of Meze’s most well-balanced and immediately enjoyable...Read more

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15/11/2021
Meze Audio Liric First Impressions - The Headphone List

In his first impressions review on The Headphone List, Ryan Soo highlights the Meze Audio Liric as a $2000 USD closed-back flagship headphone that balances portability with desktop-level luxury. Developed over three years in collaboration with Ukrainian company Rinaro, it features a shrunken-down MZ4 switchback dual-motor planar driver and a unique Phase-X system designed to...Read more

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open-end-music.com
14/11/2021
New High-End Headphones from MEZE AUDIO

The provided open-end-music forum thread discusses a review of the Meze Audio Liric closed-back headphones written by the moderator, Wolfgang (fidelio). The core pros highlighted by the community include its exceptional mobility and ease of drive, allowing users to achieve great results directly from a smartphone or a portable USB dongle (like the Lotoo Paw S2) without needing...Read more

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musicalhead.de
15/11/2021
Meze Liric Review – Musicalhead

The Musicalhead review positions the Meze LiricGo as an outstanding, high-end closed-back portable headphone priced at €1,999, born from the collaboration between Meze Audio and Rinaro Isodynamics. Engineered for mobile audiophiles, it introduces the miniaturised MZ4 Isodynamic Hybrid-Array driver (weighing just 71g with a 3,507 mm² active area) alongside a patent-pending Phase-X™...Read more

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hautefidelite-hifi.com
20/06/2025
Meze Liric Headphone Review: Elegance and Performance

This review highlights the second-generation Meze Liric as a highly successful evolution in closed-back planar magnetic headphones, seamlessly blending somptous aesthetics with advanced acoustics. It features premium Macassar ebony wood earcups and a light magnesium frame weighing 427 grams. Equipped with the exclusive Rinaro MZ4 Hybrid Array isodynamic driver and Phase-X...Read more

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on-mag.fr
[Unknown Date]
Meze Liric: review, opinions, specifications, price

The provided review from ON-mag.fr highlights the Meze Liric as a highly premium, closed-back planar magnetic headphone designed to echo the brand's open-back flagship models, the Empyrean and Elite, in a slightly simplified and more accessible format. Priced officially at 2,000 euros, the headphone is commended for maintaining an exceptionally high-end build and utilizing the...Read more

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espanol.achoreviews.com
30/03/2024
Meze Audio Liric 2 Review - Acho Reviews

Meze Audio Liric 2 The Meze Audio Liric 2 is a high-end, closed-back headphone priced around €2000 that delivers a premium experience from unboxing to performance, completely defying the usual acoustic limitations of closed-back designs. It excels with an exceptional, aesthetic build featuring dark wood earcups, a leather-wrapped headband, and convenient magnetically attached...Read more

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hifilivemagazine.com
30/09/2022
Meze Audio Liric - HiFi Live

The Meze Audio Liric is a closed-back, circumaural headphone that delivers an exceptionally natural, warm, and spacious soundstage, utilizing scaled-down MZ4 planar isodynamic hybrid array drivers developed by Rinaro Isodynamics. Weighing 391 grams, the headphones boast an impeccable build quality featuring magnesium earcups, aluminum adjustment axes, and a steel headband, wrapped...Read more

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hifi.nl
16/11/2021
Audio Show iEar 2021 Report Hifi.nl

The Audio Show iEar' 2021 review highlights an intense, high-energy event that was forced down from two days to just a single Saturday due to last-minute pandemic restrictions. Despite the massive, crowded queues, the event succeeded as an audio showcase featuring substantial highlights like the 250,000 euro Naim Statement amplifier, Focal's towering Grand Utopia EVO speakers, and...Read more

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