Rinaro MZ3 driver
Isodynamic Hybrid Array planar-magnetic technology.
Open-back acoustics
Revised tuning with an Art Deco-inspired grille.
Magnetic ear pads
Exchangeable Duo and angled Alcantara pad options.
Detachable mini-XLR cables
Dual four-pin inputs for compatible cable configurations.
Product details
The Meze Empyrean II is an open-back planar-magnetic headphone developed with Rinaro Isodynamics. Its MZ3 Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver combines two voice-coil patterns in a single diaphragm, with an ovoid shape that follows the area around the ear.
Refined driver and acoustic tuning
Meze revised the acoustic tuning to reveal more detail while retaining the approachable character of the original Empyrean. The 32-ohm design uses Rinaro’s lightweight Isoplanar diaphragm, suspended between a hybrid neodymium magnet array. A CNC-machined aluminium frame has a matte-black finish with silver accents and a redesigned Art Deco-inspired grille.
Comfort and serviceability
A carbon-fibre headband structure supports the suspended headrest. Magnetically attached ear pads can be exchanged without tools; Duo pads combine leather and Alcantara, while angled Alcantara pads offer another fit and tuning option. Dual four-pin mini-XLR inputs accept detachable cables. The open design allows sound to escape and provides little isolation from the surrounding room.
Specifications
- Design
- Open-back circumaural planar-magnetic headphones
- Driver
- Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array [MZ3]
- Driver shape
- Ovoid
- Driver dimensions
- 102 × 73 mm
- Frequency range
- 8 Hz–110 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
- Maximum SPL
- >130 dB
- THD
- <0.05%
- Diaphragm
- Rinaro Isoplanar MZ3
- Active diaphragm area
- 4,650 mm²
- Diaphragm weight
- 0.16 g
- Driver casing
- Fibreglass-infused ABS
- Input connectors
- Dual four-pin mini-XLR
- Ear pads
- Duo leather/Alcantara and angled Alcantara
- Frame finish
- Matte black with silver accents
Dimensions
- Headphone weight
- 449 g
