The Meze family resemblance is strong, with external choices that reflect internal characteristics. The compact earcup shape and removable magnetic ear cushions recall the LIRIC II, released around this time last year.

Based in Romania, Meze Audio have been making extremely impressive high-end headphones for over a decade. Its premium Poet pair are open-back and feature hand-assembled MZ6 Isodynamic hybrid array drivers, developed exclusively for the brand by Rinaro Isodynamics.

Meze Audio’s latest premium open-back wired headphones feature new custom-designed planar magnetic drivers — technology that audiophiles have long revered for its clarity and ultra-low distortion. But it’s the design of the new $2,000 Meze Poet that might woo would-be buyers.

Meze Audio unveils new open-back headphones in a premium finish The manufacturer promises ‘breakthrough’ in planar magnetic drivers ‘Luxurious’ materials suitable for a £1,850 / $2,000 (around AU$3,100) price Meze Audio,

These new POET headphones from Meze Audio incorporate Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology with luxurious casing materials in a comfortable and ergonomic design.

CanJam NYC 2025 kicks off this Saturday in Times Square and two very different headphones in the $2,000 range are going to create a lot of excitement; the brand new Grado Signature S950 and the $2,000 Meze Audio POET .