Meze Audio POET Open Back Headphones
Meze Audio POET Open Back Headphones
Available for demo now! Stock expected April 2025
POET is more than just a headphone—it’s an invitation to explore the depths of musical expression. Designed to deliver lush, airy vocals with precise bass impact, POET strikes a balance between technical finesse and emotive performance. Its natural tonality, enhanced by subtle sparkle, brings a sense of liveliness to every note, ensuring an immersive and engaging listening experience.
Precision Craftsmanship in a Compact Form
Inspired by flagship technology, POET incorporates the cutting-edge diaphragm innovations found in Meze Audio’s ELITE model. This compact planar-magnetic open-back headphone is built with high-performance materials, including a reinforced polymer housing and a meticulously tuned steel grille for optimized acoustic performance. With an ergonomic titanium alloy headband and suede leather headrest, POET is crafted for lasting comfort, making long listening sessions a true pleasure.
Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® Technology
At the heart of POET lies the MZ6 Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver, developed exclusively by Rinaro Isodynamics. This advanced planar magnetic driver delivers ultra-low distortion, precise spatial imaging, and a frequency response extending up to 96kHz. Its dual-driven voice coil system ensures exceptional sound intensity distribution, enhancing clarity and immersion across the full audio spectrum.
Designed for Longevity and Versatility
POET is built to last, featuring fully serviceable components, replaceable magnetic ear pads, and a premium hand-braided copper cable with a 6.3mm termination for seamless integration with desktop setups. Its compact yet durable design ensures that every part of the headphone can be maintained, providing years of superior audio performance.
Features
- Open-back, circumaural headphones
- Detachable magnetic ear pads
- Lightweight magnesium frame
- Titanium alloy headband with suede leather headrest
- Stainless steel grills
Specification
Driver type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® MZ6
Frequency range: 4 - 96,000Hz
Impedance: 55 Ohm
Sensitivity: 101dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
Maximum SPL: >130dB SPL
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05% @ 1kHz, 1V
Headphone connectors: 3.5mm TS jack
Weight: 350g (12.34oz) without earpads