{"product_id":"meze-audio-elite-aluminum-tungsten","title":"Meze Audio ELITE | Open-Back Isodynamic Hybrid Planar Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-gradient.jpg?v=1679324856\" alt=\"Meze Audio Elite gradient logo\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwaken your Senses with Next-level Audio and Comfort with the Elite, Meze Audio's Flagship Open-back Headphone\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures patented Isodynamic hybrid array, an advanced planar magnetic technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and comfortable at 75g for prolonged listening sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-high resolution and easy to drive (101db@1mw\/1kHz-32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevolutionary earpad technology improves driver efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for life, extremely serviceable, high-performance materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes genuine Meze \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/meze-empyrean-elite-silver-mini-xlr-cable\" title=\"Meze Empyrean \/ Elite Silver PCUHD Premium Mini-XLR Upgrade Cable\"\u003ePremium Silver cable\u003c\/a\u003e with 6.3mm termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bloom-take\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\" bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElite pushes the Empyrean sound to the next level, with a higher level of detail and performance that retains the musicality and emotion that’s part of Meze’s DNA. If you’re looking for headphones that stand at the summit of detail, resolution, and performance, balanced with musicality, warmth, and emotion, Elite delivers it all in a headphone masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Meze Empyrean Elite Review\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/meze-empyrean-elite-review\"\u003eRead Our Full Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/clo6LL9emjo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedication to Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a custom, newly designed driver, created by Rinaro Isodynamics, ELITE is the result of 3 years of research and development through which Meze Audio strived to create a powerful, lifelike, and immersive experience that awakens the senses of the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-highlight.webp?v=1748022627\" height=\"1200\" width=\"2048\" alt=\"Meze Elite prone closeup of chassis top highlighting Elite logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fusion of Passion and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining 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 a no-compromise mindset, driven by our love for art and sound, we built a one-of-a-kind headphone using innovative designs and technologies that perfectly complete each other to create pure emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Screen_Shot_2021-08-31_at_4.42.40_PM_1024x1024.png?v=1630442971\" alt=\"Meze Empyrean Elite internal driver components explosion with diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePATENTED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA LOW DISTORTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% in the whole frequency range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEASY TO DRIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e101dB@1mw\/1kHz; 32Ω. Can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten finish with cable\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-tung-lifestyle.jpg?v=1679545539\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalibrate Your Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch between two ear pad types for the ultimate customization:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngled Alcantara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese angled earpads enhance your Elite’s sound, revealing cleaner bass and clearer mids with a more open sound. Made from soft foam with Alcantara and a fine protective mesh on the grille, they offer improved comfort for most ear shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (Perforated Alcantara + Real Leather)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a soft, durable outer finish, the Hybrid ear cushions perfectly balance the qualities of Alcantara and leather into a single, comfortable design. This unique combo delivers an airy sound signature, in which sound waves appear to transcend the space around you to create an immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Elite Alcantara and Hybrid earpad profile closeups mounted to chassis\" height=\"1120\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-earpads.webp?v=1748019427\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking long-term sustainability to a new level, Elite is also fully serviceable: from the replaceable earpads to the high-performance materials used, every part of the headphone chassis is available to be easily disassembled and serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-parts.webp?v=1748019922\" height=\"1280\" width=\"2048\" alt=\"Meze Audio Elite modular parts bird's eye evenly distributed whitebox\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/meze-audio-elite-tungsten-kit.webp?v=1748020278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meze Audio","offers":[{"title":"Tungsten Headphone","offer_id":39982562377803,"sku":"MEM-ELTG","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tungsten Headphone - Open Box","offer_id":43093578317899,"sku":"MEM-ELTG-OB","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/meze-audio-elite-tung-1-thumbnail.jpg?v=1734644629","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/meze-audio-elite-aluminum-tungsten","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}