Meze Audio Empyrean II

Following our purposeful design philosophy, Empyrean II emerges as a symphony of artistry, sound innovation and craftsmanship. Our goal was to enhance the headphones’ ability to reproduce fine details and achieve a more neutral sound signature, all the while preserving the original “easy to listen to” character.

ARTISTRY MEETS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Following our purposeful design philosophy, Empyrean II emerges as a symphony of artistry, sound innovation, and craftsmanship.

ALEX GRIGORAS, Acoustic Engineer:

“When we first talked about creating the second generation of Empyrean, I knew it would be far from easy. With many ideas in mind, I reached out to our community, eager to gather their feedback in any way I could. I wanted to dive into their hearts and minds, to understand their expectations, and so their input is what shaped the path toward Empyrean II. What followed was a test of patience and precision. At first, the possibilities seemed endless, but reality showed us that only a few of our plans were feasible. We made a lot of revisions to discover the right proportions and materials that would deliver the sound signature we aimed for.”

VLADIMIR BREZOVSZKI, Product Designer:

“As good as the initial design looked, the headphones we thought were final proved to be fragile. The aluminum grill wasn’t turning out that great, there was an unexpected structural failure, and we were changing the colors almost daily, struggling to decide upon the perfect combination. A lot of determination, a few more iterations, and we finally nailed it – Empyrean II.”

PATIENCE IS KEY

GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME

We believe that good things take time, so we spent months trying and testing different tuning techniques, until we finally had it. Our goal was to enhance the headphones’ ability to reproduce fine details and achieve a more neutral sound signature, while preserving the original “easy to listen to” character.

OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION

Rinaro Isodynamics was founded in Ukraine during the Cold War to research acoustic technology and has been innovating in planar magnetics for over 30 years. They expanded with new R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland, which were instrumental in developing Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology used in Empyrean, Elite, and Liric headphones.

SONIC MASTERY REIMAGINED

Empyrean II emerges as the fruitful collaboration of two passionate companies that set out to explore uncharted territories. Our engineering team has masterfully harnessed the power of Rinaro’s Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver to reach a new world of sound. Our efforts revealed new possibilities in terms of resolution and detail retrieval, achieving a cleaner and more accurate representation of sound compared to the original Empyrean.

ISODYNAMIC is a registered trademark of Rinaro Isodynamics Limited.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER©

• ACCURATE REPRODUCTION: Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% throughout the audible frequency range.
• LIGHTWEIGHT: Reduced driver weight designed to create headphones that offer prolonged listening sessions.
• ERGONOMIC SHAPE: Anatomically designed driver structure.
• ULTRA-HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO: Upper-frequency limit of audio reproduction is 110,000 Hz.

[MZ3] HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY

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

RINARO ISOPLANAR® DIAPHRAGM

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

[MZ3] FRAME

Fiberglass-infused ABS.

DUAL-SHAPED VOICE COIL ARRAY

• Switchback coil positioned in the upper part of the driver is more efficient at reproducing lower frequencies.
• Spiral coil positioned directly over the ear canal is more efficient at reproducing middle-high frequencies, allowing more direct sound waves to enter the ear without time delays.

ISOMAGNETIC® EAR CUP TO EAR PAD COUPLING TECHNOLOGY

Rinaro’s Isomagnetic® coupling technology makes switching earpads a breeze. It utilizes the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to secure the earcup in place, while simultaneously redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver, enhancing efficiency.

YOUR SOUND. YOUR CHOICE.

Elevate your listening experience to new heights – Empyrean II comes with two sets of ear pads included, allowing for the ultimate sound customization. Switch between our Duo and Angled ear pads for an auditory journey entirely your own.

DUO EAR PADS

Tailored to match Empyrean II, crafted from a blend of premium leather and Alcantara®. A fusion of well-sustained bass frequencies from the leather and beautiful refinement from Alcantara®.

ANGLED ALCANTARA EAR PADS

Made of soft foam coated with Alcantara®, the angled ear pads excel at rendering intricate details and nuances. The angled shape creates an airier sound signature, with cleaner bass and improved presence in the mid-range frequency.

UNBOUND COMFORT

Empyrean II offers exceptional sound and uninterrupted hours of comfort. With a purpose-built structure that minimizes weight and pressure, this headphone adapts to the shape of your head, guaranteeing a superior listening experience.

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