Meze Audio POET Open-Back Isodynamic Hybrid Planar Magnetic Headphones

Meze Audio POET caresses your audio palate with lush, airy vocals and precise bass impact for a balanced low-end. Its natural tonality is delicately enhanced by subtle hints of sparkle, adding a lively character. Excellent detail retrieval and separation bring your music to life, making Meze Audio POET a harmonious blend of technical finesse and emotive expression. POET is a symbol of Meze's dedication to crafting and refining headphones to perfection. It features a blend of high-performance materials that elevates both form and function and includes the top-of-the-line diaphragm technology used in ELITE. The result: a compact planar-magnetic open-back headphone that excels on all fronts.

HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS, ENVELOPING COMFORT

The intricate patterns featured in the steel grille were carefully selected to elevate the fine audio tuning that we were aiming for. Combined with the magnesium chassis, Meze Audio POET is visually striking and highly durable. The soft suede leather headrest and flexible titanium alloy headband promote exceptional ergonomics, distributing weight evenly for a snug fit that envelops you in comfort, making every listening session a delight. To make your serviceability and pad-swapping experience as easy and accessible as it can be, Meze have integrated the magnetic ear pad system from 2nd Generation LIRIC into Meze Audio POET as well. A premium hand-braided copper cable is included with your Meze Audio POET headphones, featuring a 6.3 mm termination to ensure the widest compatibility with desktop setups.

MZ6 ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER

Meze Audio POET features the RINARO MZ6 Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver—a synthesis of the MZ4 and the MZ3SE drivers featured in the award-winning LIRIC and ELITE headphones. This new design aims to deliver a compact yet high-performance experience akin to the ELITE series. Each MZ6 driver is meticulously hand-assembled and tested at RINARO’s industrial facility in Ukraine, ensuring exceptional quality and precision. The reinforced polymer housing is designed to withstand the demanding 10.7 N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array. The Parus diphragm is a biaxially oriented, semi-crystalline polymer film with a remarkably low weight of 0.06 g and an expansive active area of 3507 mm². Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.3 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.

ADVANTAGES OF A DUAL-DRIVEN VOICE COIL SYSTEM

The Isodynamic Hybrid Array optimizes sound intensity distribution, particularly at frequencies above 10 kHz, leading to significantly enhanced spatial imaging and precise localization within the reproduced sound field. Positioned in the upper section of the driver, the switchback coil is optimized for the efficient reproduction of lower frequencies, delivering a robust bass response. The spiral coil, placed directly over the ear canal, excels at reproducing mid-to-high frequencies. This positioning enables direct transmission of sound waves into the ear, minimizing time delays and enhancing clarity.

MEZE AUDIO POET FEATURES:

• Open-back planar magnetic headphones
• Balanced, natural tuning with airy vocals and impactful bass
• Excellent detail retrieval, instrument separation, and spacious imaging
• Subtle treble sparkle for an engaging yet refined presentation
• Compact planar magnetic design inspired by Meze's flagship ELITE
• RINARO MZ6 Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver
• Driver technology derived from the award-winning LIRIC and ELITE headphones
• Hand-assembled and individually tested drivers by RINARO in Ukraine
• Dual-driven voice coil system for optimized frequency reproduction
• Switchback coil dedicated to powerful, controlled low frequencies
• Spiral coil optimized for highly detailed mids and treble
• Hybrid neodymium magnet array generates a uniform 0.3 Tesla magnetic field
• Ultra-lightweight Parus diaphragm with biaxially oriented semi-crystalline polymer film
• Large active diaphragm area for fast transient response and low distortion
• Reinforced polymer driver housing designed for long-term durability
• High-performance steel grille optimized for acoustic transparency
• Lightweight magnesium chassis for strength and reduced weight
• Flexible titanium alloy headband for even weight distribution
• Soft suede leather headrest for exceptional long-wearing comfort
• Magnetic ear pad mounting system for easy replacement and servicing
• Premium hand-braided copper headphone cable included
• 6.3 mm termination for compatibility with desktop headphone amplifiers
• High-end materials and craftsmanship throughout
• Designed for exceptional comfort during extended listening sessions
• Combines flagship-level planar magnetic performance with a compact, lightweight design