Meze Empyrean Isodynamic Hybrid Array Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphone - Jet Black

A blend of premium materials, exquisite craftsmanship and detailing that’s unmistakably  Meze, Empyrean is one of the most technologically innovative planar magnetic headphones in the world.

“Empyrean was born from passion, curiosity and innovation. As a business, we have allowed ourselves the freedom to experiment and take risks in search of the perfect sound. To generate something truly remarkable, one must dare to explore, and that’s what we did with Empyrean. We pushed and refined industry’ standards and achieved a true game changer for audiophiles.”

Empyrean is the product of two passionate companies coming together to explore what is possible beyond their individual capabilities. The result is a no-compromise headphone embodying Meze’s daring aesthetic and user-centered design approach and Rinaro’s experience in research and development within the field of planar magnetics.

Rinaro, a progressive audio company, has at the heart of its technology an R&D team that has been at the forefront of planar magnetic development since the 1980’s. What originally started as a state-funded initiative with a focus on innovation has now entered into a new chapter of audio progression with the opening of a cutting-edge industrial facility in Ukraine.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE ISODYNAMIC® HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER

FRAME
Fiberglass infused ABS

RINARO ISOPLANAR® DIAPHRAGM

Weighing only 0.16 g while having 4650 mm² of active area.

HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on each side of the diaphragm, our neodymium magnets are specifically arranged into a Hybrid Array to create efficient Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.

HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER ADVANTAGES

	ACCURATE REPRODUCTION  Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.1% in the whole frequency range
	LIGHTWEIGHT  Reduced driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions
	ERGONOMIC SHAPE  Ergonomically shaped driver structure with an increased active area
	ULTRA-HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO  Upper-frequency limit of audio reproduction is 110,000 Hz
	ULTRA EFFICIENT  100db@1mw/1kHz High performance without needing amplification
	PATENT PENDING ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER  World's first in planar magnetic headphones

Over 30 years of research and development have led to the creation of the first Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver. Meze Audio have collaborated with Rinaro to create a new standard in planar magnetic audio, the resulting technology being one of the lightest and most advanced planar magnetic drivers on the market.

The Empyrean Driver combines individual switchback and spiral-shaped voice coils, their unique shapes allowing sound to be targeted with more accuracy around the natural form of the ear. This unique combination generates an increased exposure of direct sound wave frequencies over the 10kHz range and improves imaging and localization by decreasing the impact of shortwave time delays caused by diffused field reflections.

AUDIBLE BENEFITS OF A DUAL DRIVEN SYSTEM

One of the problems with conventional planar magnetic arrays is coming from reflected signals entering the ear canal with different time delays, thereby worsening the focus of 3D sound imaging.

Combining different voice coil configurations makes it possible to create a better sound intensity distribution across the sound wavefront at high frequencies when directed at the auricle and ear canal.

	ISOPLANAR DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL The diaphragm is manufactured from a custom developed isotropic thermally stabilized polymer with a conductive layer. Through unique processing methods, an ultralight yet rigid diaphragm has been achieved.
	SWITCHBACK COIL The switchback coil is more efficient at reproducing lower frequencies and is positioned in the upper part of the driver.
	SPIRAL COIL The spiral coil is more efficient at reproducing middle-high frequencies and is positioned directly over the ear canal enabling more direct sound waves to enter the ear without any time delays.

AN ERGONOMIC APPROACH LEADS TO A NEW WAY OF THINKING

 

Anatomically designed ovate earcups, Anthropometric earpad design

 

To create an audiophile headphone that is powerful yet light the driver needed to maximize power output while reducing weight as much as possible.

Weight was minimized by optimizing a magnet structure around an ovoid shape that fits the ear more closely. Power output was increased through the use of a completely bespoke coil and magnet array design that optimized the active usable area of the driver within its ovoid shape.

ISOMAGNETIC® EARCUP TO EARPAD COUPLING TECHNOLOGY

An innovative feature is the Isomagnetic® ear cup attachment which utilizes the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the ear cup in place whilst also redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver and improving driver efficiency.

 

 

Magnetic field shielding

The ferromagnetic ear pads decrease the magnetic stray field affecting the listeners head.

 

Increase in driver efficiency

Patented ferromagnetic plates channel the magnetic field back into the driver, increasing output.

 

Invisible locking system

Innovative use of the magnetic field of the drivers to fix the earcups in place.

 

STRAY FIELD REDUCTION FROM ISOMAGNETIC® PLATE COUPLING

Patented ferromagnetic plates channel the demagnetizing field back into the driver increasing efficiency by 1db or 12% and deflect 95% of stray fields away from the head.

ISODYNAMIC DRIVER MANUFACTURED BY RINARO

DESIGN DETAILS

 

“In a world of minimalism, Empyrean is a tribute to sophistication and art nouveau. It's the courage to go against the stream.”

Paul Șteț, Product Development

 

 

PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION WINGS

 

 

Patented suspension wings increase the leather headrest’s contact surface area with your head and relieve uncomfortable pressure points.

LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON / ALUMINIUM SKELETON

AIRFLOW CONTROL

 

CNC MILLED ALUMINUM GRILL
ensures a natural sound transparency and is a work of art in its own right.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED
IN BAIA MARE, ROMANIA

HAND ASSEMBLED

We carefully hand assemble each headphone in our facilities in Baia Mare, Romania.

FULLY SERVICEABLE