Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, ELITE delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile.
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Features & Specs
PATIENCE MAKES PERFECT
The process of making a single aluminum frame takes about 20 hours. To that, we add days of inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product rises up to our high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but we guarantee it’s worth it.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
The process of making a single aluminum frame takes about 20 hours. To that, we add days of inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product rises up to our high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but we guarantee it’s worth it.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
3-112,000 Hz
DRIVER TYPE
Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
WEIGHT
~430 g
Expert Insight
The Meze Audio Elite is a step up but a step up in a very competitive high-end headphone market right now. Thankfully it has a unique sound signature that is I think many will embrace. Both portable and desktop audiophiles are included in that statement which is rare for flagship planars.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Meze Audio Elite
The Meze Elite in Aluminum is Discontinued, please check out the Tungsten Version here
Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, ELITE delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile.
"With ELITE, we've created something that transcends all barriers of headphone design and engineering and moves to a new, artistic, graceful level. Following in the footsteps of a successful partnership, together with Rinaro Isodynamics we managed to exceed our expectations once again and create something for the ages. It’s not mass production; it’s the craftsmanship that sparks the magic and wonder in ELITE, what makes it exciting, and these are values that we choose over any shortcuts.”
Antonio Meze, Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio
Highlights
A deep black grill with intricate carvings completes the look, turning ELITE into a futuristic take on personal audio design.
Take a closer look to discover the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame.
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
A carbon fibre headband with a real leather headrest were added to the frame, for an ultra-light feel and maximum durability.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% in the whole frequency range.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.
RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
An innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.
EASY TO DRIVE
101dB@1mw/1kHz; 32Ω Can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
PATENTED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
One of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world.
Tech Specs
Diaphragm Type: RinaroParus®[MZ3SE]
Frequency response: 3 - 112,000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Nominal SPL: 101 dB (1mW/1kHz)
Maximum SPL: >130dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05% (in the whole frequency range)
Weight: ~ 420g
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Product Description
Product Description
Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, ELITE delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile.
Get the Details
Features & Specs
Features & Specs
PATIENCE MAKES PERFECT
The process of making a single aluminum frame takes about 20 hours. To that, we add days of inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product rises up to our high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but we guarantee it’s worth it.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
The process of making a single aluminum frame takes about 20 hours. To that, we add days of inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product rises up to our high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but we guarantee it’s worth it.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
EASY TO DRIVE
101db@1mw/1kHz; 32Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
3-112,000 Hz
DRIVER TYPE
Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
WEIGHT
~430 g
Expert Insight
Expert Insight
The Meze Audio Elite is a step up but a step up in a very competitive high-end headphone market right now. Thankfully it has a unique sound signature that is I think many will embrace. Both portable and desktop audiophiles are included in that statement which is rare for flagship planars.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Details
Meze Audio Elite
The Meze Elite in Aluminum is Discontinued, please check out the Tungsten Version here
Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, ELITE delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile.
"With ELITE, we've created something that transcends all barriers of headphone design and engineering and moves to a new, artistic, graceful level. Following in the footsteps of a successful partnership, together with Rinaro Isodynamics we managed to exceed our expectations once again and create something for the ages. It’s not mass production; it’s the craftsmanship that sparks the magic and wonder in ELITE, what makes it exciting, and these are values that we choose over any shortcuts.”
Antonio Meze, Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio
Highlights
A deep black grill with intricate carvings completes the look, turning ELITE into a futuristic take on personal audio design.
Take a closer look to discover the highly complex geometrical imprint accentuated through the silver finish of the CNC aluminum frame.
Materials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.
A carbon fibre headband with a real leather headrest were added to the frame, for an ultra-light feel and maximum durability.
