That is the assessment of the model new Meze Audio POET. The Meze Audio POET is promoting for $2,000 USD or €2.000 Euro.
Disclaimer: The Meze Audio POET was despatched to me by Meze straight in change for our trustworthy opinion.
Meze Audio has change into well-known and massive over the previous couple of years, Their headphones have top-quality sound, nice construct high quality and so they even provide budget-friendly gear. If you happen to haven’t heard about them then you’ll be able to learn their “Philosophy” on their web site, proper right here.
The Meze Audio headphones have received awards everywhere in the world and that doesn’t come as any shock, as lots of people appear to like the Meze creations. On high of that, the Meze workforce is at all times pleasant, they know what they’re speaking about and so they’re simply very nice individuals to speak with. It’s one of many nicest corporations in audio for certain.
We have now reviewed lots of Meze’s merchandise right here on Headfonia, and you could find all of these evaluations right here. Not so way back we reviewed their Alba IEM and 105 AER headphone, however Meze is again already with a brand new open-back headphone named “POET”. And that’s precisely what we’re at this time.
Introduction
It once more was a well-kept secret, and we came upon in regards to the POET solely like three weeks in the past. The Meze workforce obtained in contact and launched us to the brand new POET, although we couldn’t share the information at the moment.
The brand new Meze Audio POET was formally introduced on February 20, so most of you might have seen the information by now already. That mentioned, we’re only some days after the launch now, and now we have the POET assessment for you already. If you happen to’re not acquainted but with the Meze Audio creations, we strongly advise you to learn up on the manufacturers’ headphones first. You are able to do so in our evaluations right here.
No must hold you all ready any longer, let’s dive in !
Meze Audio POET
The POET is a brand new high-end open-back, circumoral headphone which is positioned on the identical stage as the corporate’s Liric headphone.
With the POET, Meze Audio wished to create one thing distinctive, which interprets to a extra compact orthodynamic headphone, simply as succesful as their top-end choices. Just like the Liric it’s promoting for $2K USD and it even resembles the Liric’s design in some methods, however extra on that later.
POET is a rigorously crafted audio masterpiece inviting listeners to expertise a journey via inside worlds – the place sound, emotion, and function intertwine. Combining cutting-edge Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array expertise, luxurious supplies, and ergonomic design, POET elevates audio efficiency by redefining what is feasible in a compact, open-back type issue.
The brand new POET makes use of a brand new driver constructed by Rinaro, and the be extra exact it’s the Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ6. It has an impedance of 55Ohm and a sensitivity of 101dB which makes it pretty simple to drive. We’ll go deeper into this in our half on Synergy, later on this article. Extra data on the driving force could be discovered on Meze’s web site.
Like with the Liric, Meze selected to make use of twin 3.5 mm TS Jacks for the connection, which makes it simple to make use of a large number of aftermarket cables.
The Meze Audio POET’s devoted web site could be discovered right here. You should purchase the POET straight from them, or via one in all their resellers right here.
The Field, Equipment & Value
As talked about, the Meze POET is promoting for $2,000 USD and the headphone is packed in a pleasant brown POET labelled field, with a really sturdy hardcase on the within.
In that field you can find the headphone, in addition to the copper cable which is terminated with a 6.3mm plug. The cables is available in a pleasant little pouch, and moreover that there solely is a properly printed e book which tells you all about POET, Meze and Rinaro.
It’s a easy however good package deal, the place particularly the onerous case is spectacular. I do want there would have been completely different cable choices or no less than an adapter within the package deal. I personally have been utilizing the balanced cable from Hifiman’s Susvara Unveiled, however you’ll be able to in fact get a pleasant aftermarket cable with a special termination from Meze or your favourite cable boutique.
Design, Construct High quality & Consolation
I feel all of us agree that Meze Audio builds beautiful headphones and IEMs, and it’s no completely different this time.
The Meze POET is a beautiful and recognizable wanting headphone, mixing the design of the Liric and Empyrean/Elite headphones. You get a good looking metal grill (in copper coloration this time), satin gray ear cups and yoke end (magnesium chassis) in addition to darkish copper coloured rods. New right here is the scarf system (suede leather-based) which now we have not seen earlier than at Meze, nevertheless it works simply in addition to all of their earlier head bands. From an esthetic standpoint, I personally want the Liric and Empyrean type head bands nevertheless it’s a element. All-in -all it’s a beautiful, horny headphone that with its tender satin end even is good to the contact.
Consolation sensible, all of Meze’s headphones have at all times scored high marks and that’s no completely different right here. The POET with out pads(?!) weigh 350g, and with pads that will increase to 412g. The tender suede leather-based pads (62g) use Meze’s glorious magnetic system and so they can very simply be eliminated.
Every driver is hand-assembled and examined at Rinaro’s state-of-the-art facility in Ukraine, guaranteeing unmatched high quality and efficiency.
The top band system does an ideal job of distributing the burden on the highest of your head and the aspect strain is definitely fairly gentle. The tender pads do an ideal job right here balancing consolation with safety, ensuring the headphone stays firmly in your head when shifting round. My ears not particularly giant, however they do contact the pads always. All-in-all the POET is tremendous comfortable and I can put on it for hours with none discomfort in any respect. Prime marks once more right here.
Trying on the construct high quality of the POET, we are able to solely be impressed. All the pieces is flawless and Meze with the POET once more makes use of high quality supplies, making the POET an expensive and excellent headphone. The Meze POET is totally serviceable, with each element designed to be simply disassembled and changed.
Trying on the supplied cable, it’s the identical because the PCUHD copper one they’re providing. Appears to be like nice and works high quality, it’s simply too unhealthy the inventory possibility is unbalanced.
Sound – Intro
On this part we try how the businesses describe the sound of their new models. For the POET, we discovered the next from Meze:
On the coronary heart of POET lies a sonic expertise with lush, ethereal vocals and exact bass affect, balancing low-end depth with delicate high-frequency readability. The headphones’ pure tonality is enhanced by refined hints of sparkle, offering a full of life but easy listening expertise. POET’s distinctive element retrieval and separation breathe life into your music, delivering a harmonious mix of technical finesse and emotive expression. With POET, each be aware resonates deeply, each element emerges vividly, and the listener is immersed in a soundscape that feels each expansive but intimate.
Of their POET guide, we discover the next:
POET caresses your audio palate with lush, ethereal vocals and exact bass affect for a balanced low-end. Its pure tonality is delicately enhanced by refined hints of sparkle, including a full of life character. Wonderful element retrieval and separation deliver your music to life, making POET a harmonious mix of technical finesse and emotive expression.
Sound – Basic
I used a sequence of desktop amplifiers for this part, however principally the Auris Audio Headonia 300b.
The very first thing you’ll discover is that the sound stage of the POET is smaller in each instructions. It’s an open-back headphone, however you do get a extra intimate presentation, even when the mids are ethereal and properly separated. The layering is nice in bass and mids, however there actually is room for enchancment (because the EMP and ELITE present).
The second factor you’ll hear is the burden in bass (mid-bass) and the mids, and particularly the latter is kind of particular for this Meze creation. The POET is a full bodied and balanced sounding headphone in bass and mids, and it has an elevated vocal presentation with the favored peaks within the Frequency Response. The vocals are actually properly completed, and particularly feminine vocals actually impress (Strive Melody Gardot or Anna Ternheim). The highest finish is full of life and thrilling however safely tuned on the identical time. Throughout my testing I by no means discovered the highest finish to sound sharp or aggressive, it’s simple on the ear however properly contrasting the bass and mid fulness. Do be aware treble doesn’t prolong very far. If you happen to’re searching for sub presence and rumble, you’ll hear it’s there, nevertheless it’s gentle as this clearly isn’t a spotlight level for this driver/headphone. This additionally reveals within the FR graphs.
The POET’s half on sound continues on the second web page! Click on right here to go to the following web page.
