Headphone specialist Meze Audio has launched the LIRIC 2nd Generation, an evolution of its high-end LIRIC planar magnetic closed-back headphones.
This latest iteration from the Romanian brand boasts enhanced performance, plus striking ebony wooden earcups.
Design and craftmanship has always a strong point for Meze Audio. Here, the leather-clad earcups of its predecessor have been replaced with a striking striped ebony wood finish. The allure of natural wood grain adds a luxurious feel, as well as the durability that hardwood brings to the table.
This latest iteration from the Romanian brand boasts enhanced performance, plus striking striped ebony wooded earcups…
Powered by planar magnetic technology developed by Rinaro, the Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver in the LIRIC 2nd Gen has been re-engineered to deliver an audio experience in-line with its larger counterparts found in its Empyrean and Elite models.
These drivers are meticulously hand-assembled and tested in Rinaro’s specialist workshops in Ukraine.
Adding additional smoothness to their sound profile is the addition of a QWRM (Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask) metal plate, strategically covering select openings in the driver frame, attenuates high-frequency peaks above 7kHz.
With sustainability in mind, the earpads detach for easy repair or replacement; this modular design also extends to the cables.
The LIRIC 2nd Gen cans ship with a premium hand-braided copper cable as standard, featuring a 4.4mm design ideal for portable players and headphone amps. A 3m TPE cable is included for immersive home listening.
The Meze Audio LIRIC 2nd Generation headphones are available now here, priced at £1,850 ($2000/€2000).
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Headphone specialist Meze Audio has launched the LIRIC 2nd Generation, an evolution of its high-end LIRIC planar magnetic closed-back headphones.
This latest iteration from the Romanian brand boasts enhanced performance, plus striking ebony wooden earcups.
Design and craftmanship has always a strong point for Meze Audio. Here, the leather-clad earcups of its predecessor have been replaced with a striking striped ebony wood finish. The allure of natural wood grain adds a luxurious feel, as well as the durability that hardwood brings to the table.
Powered by planar magnetic technology developed by Rinaro, the Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver in the LIRIC 2nd Gen has been re-engineered to deliver an audio experience in-line with its larger counterparts found in its Empyrean and Elite models.
These drivers are meticulously hand-assembled and tested in Rinaro’s specialist workshops in Ukraine.
Adding additional smoothness to their sound profile is the addition of a QWRM (Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask) metal plate, strategically covering select openings in the driver frame, attenuates high-frequency peaks above 7kHz.
With sustainability in mind, the earpads detach for easy repair or replacement; this modular design also extends to the cables.
The LIRIC 2nd Gen cans ship with a premium hand-braided copper cable as standard, featuring a 4.4mm design ideal for portable players and headphone amps. A 3m TPE cable is included for immersive home listening.
The Meze Audio LIRIC 2nd Generation headphones are available now here, priced at £1,850 ($2000/€2000).
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