Meze Audio POET - Official impressions and discussion thread

[MezeTeam]

Greetings!

We hope you’re all doing well, and that you’re taking time out of your day to have some fun, too – at least as much fun as we did preparing this release for you guys. We’ve gone and channelled our artistic vision and technical expertise to create a fully-fledged, deeply immersive experience for you to enjoy. A more compact and accessible planar magnetic open-back headphone that is every bit as technically capable and comfortable as our higher-end options.

This is the story of the Meze Audio POET.

ELEGANCE IN DESIGN & MATERIALS
Every detail of POET is crafted for both durability and timeless elegance, ensuring an immersive listening journey that lasts a lifetime.

CUTTING-EDGE ACOUSTIC INNOVATION: THE MZ6 ISODYNAMIC® HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER
At the core of POET is the revolutionary Rinaro MZ6 Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver—an evolution of the award-winning technology found in LIRIC and ELITE. Engineered exclusively for POET, this driver sets a new benchmark for clarity, low distortion, and spatial precision.

ACOUSTIC METAMATERIAL TUNING SYSTEM (AMTS)
By integrating Dan Clark Audio’s Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS), POET refines high-frequency performance, eliminating unwanted peaks for a more relaxed, immersive sound signature. This technology enhances both clarity and balance, making long listening sessions more enjoyable.

PREMIUM CABLE INCLUDED
Each POET unit ships with a hand-braided copper cable, featuring a 6.3 mm termination for seamless integration with high-end audio systems. Designed for optimal signal transmission, this cable preserves every detail of your music.

Tech Specs

Driver Type	Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ6
Operating Principle	Open-back
Ear Coupling	Circumaural
Frequency Range	4 Hz - 96 kHz
Impedance	55 Ω
Sensitivity	101 dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
Maximum SPL	>130 dB SPL
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.05%
Weight	350 g (12.3 oz.) (without earpads)
Input Connector	Dual 3.5 mm TS Jack

MZ6 DRIVER

Geometrical Shape	Ovoid
Size	92 mm x 63 mm
Driver Weight	73 g (2.5 oz.)
Casing	Fiberglass reinforced polymer
Diaphragm Type	Rinaro Parus® MZ6
Active Area	3,507 mm2
Diaphragm Weight	0.06 g
Acoustic Mass	6.5 kg/m4
Lower Frequency Limit	4 Hz
Upper Frequency Limit	96 kHz

 

[Reputator]

I guess it would make sense to stick this in here.

Currawong's review:

 

[TRHH]

And:

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Meze Audio’s new Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphone, the POET, is pure emotion for music lovers!

 

[musicday]

Definitely a great looking headphone from Meze. Looks very comfortable and I am looking forward to hear it at CanJam London later this year. By the way speaking of poets.
Greatest poet Romania ever had is Mihai Eminescu:
https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihai_Eminescu?wprov=sfla1

 

[csch92]

call me crazy, but i think they look miles better than the HE 1

 

[TRHH]

And:



Torben

 

[Kevintj604]

Marks review is up as well.

 

[gKalkin]

Looks awesome! Seriously considering one of these.

Odd choice to provide no options for cable termination. Why only give 6.3mm? It would have been better to make it 3.5mm so we can use a 6.3mm adapter if needed...

 

[Kevintj604]

Looks to be another polarizing headphone from Antonio like the OG Empyrean. The measurebator community isn't overly impressed and the reviewers that appreciate coloration are enjoying it.

Glad to see another manufacturer enter the $2000 space. It's packed and ultra competitive with top tier products.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Looks awesome! Seriously considering one of these.

Odd choice to provide no options for cable termination. Why only give 6.3mm? It would have been better to make it 3.5mm so we can use a 6.3mm adapter if needed...

They make adapters for 6.35mm to 3.5mm as well.

 

[AntiqueMusician]

Looks to be another polarizing headphone from Antonio like the OG Empyrean. The measurebator community isn't overly impressed and the reviewers that appreciate coloration are enjoying it.

Glad to see another manufacturer enter the $2000 space. It's packed and ultra competitive with top tier products.

The last time I experienced this was with the MDR-Z1R. Turned out to be a great headphone to my ears despite the polarizing reviews

 

[Kevintj604]

The last time I experienced this was with the MDR-Z1R. Turned out to be a great headphone to my ears despite the polarizing reviews

Yeah. It's getting harder to trust reviewers anyways so I think it'll be one that people will either have to blind buy or hopefully find a place to demo. My local store that reps Meze just closed so I no longer have the ability to demo.

 

[Reputator]

Looks awesome! Seriously considering one of these.

Odd choice to provide no options for cable termination. Why only give 6.3mm? It would have been better to make it 3.5mm so we can use a 6.3mm adapter if needed...

The best option would be 4.4mm. A number of manufacturers have been adopting this (including Abyss) as a low-profile standard that can adapted to anything elegantly and easily.

 

[csch92]

what is the back plate made of? it looks very closed back almost