[driftingbunnies]

In my eyes I am the most fervent Empyrean Fan here on head-fi, and while I'd like to audition thr D8000 some time, I rather spend my money on the Empyrean Elite.

Must mean I'm not talking about you

 

[smodtactical]

I see no reason to be concerned.
They just need to keep that general tone of the Empyrean and add a little more Finesse to it, then they might even convince the current naysayers.

In my eyes I am the most fervent Empyrean Fan here on head-fi, and while I'd like to audition thr D8000 some time, I rather spend my money on the Empyrean Elite.

What do you mean by finesse? Like resolution ?

 

[FooFighter]

Even with the information we yet have we cannot answer unless having listened sidebyside.
Everything else is just speculation based on the product specs and marketing statements

 

[Hanyong]

Waiting...

 

[FooFighter]

Check original thread

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mez...c-hybrid-array-headphone.871859/post-16523083
New puzzle picture

 

[paradoxper]

Well since the Empyrean is currently the best headphone ever invented it's only fair to assume that an Empyrean Elite plays in the same League

Ah, your poor ears, my friend.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Ah, your poor ears, my friend.

Well these are the only ones I got, blessing or curse... who knows

 

[paradoxper]

Well these are the only ones I got, blessing or curse... who knows

Yes, curse you for forsaking our king TC.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Yes, curse you for forsaking our king TC.

What is a King in Front of an god emperor...

 

[paradoxper]

What is a King in Front of an god emperor...

This elite-thingy has its work cut out for it.
π

 

[smodtactical]

This elite-thingy has its work cut out for it.
π

I have no doubt Elite will be a good headphone. But against TC? I think it will be like a surfer vs a tsunami.

 

[Malevolent]

Stealth VS Rögnir VS Empyrean (Elite)

3 contenders. 1 victor.

Whoever wins, my wallet loses.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Stealth VS Rögnir Empyrean (Elite)

3 contenders. 1 victor.

Whoever wins, my wallet loses.

Closed vs closed vs open?

My wallet already lost...

 

[FooFighter]

I won't expect Elite to best TC in TC's superior feature areas.
We should take these cans for their specific strengths.
I am looking for an Elite because of the same attributes Empyrean standard is known for but I am also looking for a TC - one day for its vast loudspeaker stage, speed, clarity and bass impact.
I want Elite to provide me lush musical enjoyment for night time listening and calming down, provide me a good wearing comfort for long term listening.
I don't expect Elite to disappoint me in that regards

 

[Malevolent]

Closed vs closed vs open?

My wallet already lost...

Despite my penchant for closed-back headphones, the Empyrean remains my top choice for an open can. Its sound is sufficiently warm, lush and inviting; in tandem with its oh-so-wonderful levels of comfort and its top-grade looks, the (current) Meze flagship is my runaway favorite within the open-back space.

In fact, I was really close to purchasing an Empyrean; with the imminent release of a successor, though, I will take a wait-and-see approach.

And yes, my wallet isn't too happy.