Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone
Jun 12, 2023 at 2:29 AM Post #12,571 of 12,974
between Hugo2 and Woo WA33, I find empy scales with better output and difference is significant.
 
Jun 14, 2023 at 9:47 PM Post #12,573 of 12,974
For those who have heard both, how would you compare the empy to the 109 pro?

My 109 Pro’s arriving tomorrow. Will run it in for a couple of hours before listening.
 
Jun 15, 2023 at 3:16 AM Post #12,574 of 12,974
For those who have heard both, how would you compare the empy to the 109 pro?
109pro: smaller soundstage, feels cleaner and thinner due to a brighter treble. Still nice and very good value.
Empy: big, lush, thick and warm. Organic, comfortable fun. More relaxing.
 
Jun 15, 2023 at 4:02 AM Post #12,575 of 12,974
The EMPYREAN is a very good headphone if you use ELITE's newest ear pads. The sound is tangible and the soundstage is big. Bass is deep.
 
Jun 15, 2023 at 4:49 AM Post #12,576 of 12,974
My 109 Pro’s arriving tomorrow. Will run it in for a couple of hours before listening.
Congratulations! Did the Empy whet your appetite? I see you almost have the whole line. What about Liric?
 
Jun 15, 2023 at 7:42 AM Post #12,578 of 12,974
Does anyone know if Meze will transfer the warranty if I were to buy a used unit?
Hi.
They will as long as its still under warranty and you have the receipt from the original owner.

Cheers
 
Jun 15, 2023 at 3:19 PM Post #12,579 of 12,974
Congratulations! Did the Empy whet your appetite? I see you almost have the whole line. What about Liric?

Thank you! And ja, Empy's are fab and fun – went through the cable and pad rolling. Then opened the Elites and after 30 minutes of listening of various tracks, went oh my these are "grown-up" Empys and has FiR Audio RN6 vibes. Both are great headphones, though Elites are definitely more my speed and listening style of late.

Had not considered Liric, yet... just received the 109 Pro today.
 
Last edited:
Jun 17, 2023 at 3:10 PM Post #12,582 of 12,974
Hi!
I need help for dac recommandation for the meze empyrean. Mojo 2, Musician Dracko or Rme adi 2fs? Or something else. Which is the best but not the most expensive?😅
I need only dac! Thank you!
It seems, you have a budget of 500-1000 euros but you mention DACs that sound very different and serve different purposes/usage scenarios. Also, the choice should depend on the amp you use.
What amp do you want to use the DAC with? What sound do you prefer: clean and clear or thicker and more euphonic? Do you need portability?
 
Last edited:
Jun 17, 2023 at 6:19 PM Post #12,583 of 12,974
It seems, you have a budget of 500-1000 euros but you mention DACs that sound very different and serve different purposes/usage scenarios. Also, the choice should depend on the amp you use.
What amp do you want to use the DAC with? What sound do you prefer: clean and clear or thicker and more euphonic? Do you need portability?
Hi! Thanks your answer!
I’m using the M2Tech Marley MKII amp with M2Tech Van Der Graaf MKII power supply.
https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/m2tech-marley-mkii-headphone-amplifier-preamp/
My dac right now is shiit modi 2. It’s good but I feel it’s a little bit narrow.
Meze empy is already thick and euphonic so I looking for a little more openness, soundstage with good details.
I don’t need portability yet I love the original chord mojo sound, thats why I mentioned the mojo 2. But if you know a good combo with this set up I’m happily listen! Honestly I’m lost and recognized my amp is way to powerfull for the empy which is easily driven. I just want the best sound.😅
 
Last edited:
Jun 18, 2023 at 1:16 AM Post #12,584 of 12,974
Chords have good match with thick and little bit dark or lazy/muddy sounding headphones. Very snappy and expressive clean sounding DACs with 3Dimensional sense of space. Qutest/Hugo2 should be enough.
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top