{"product_id":"meze-audio-elite-tungsten-open-back-audiophile-headphones-ac72540","title":"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Audiophile Headphones","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cobject allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" data=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/59MqgsiZbTM?rel=0\u0026amp;hl=en_US\" style=\"width: 925px; max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9\"\u003e\u003c\/object\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_89939.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:509px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePASSION BROUGHT US HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTECHNOLOGY MADE IT HAPPEN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_48833.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:328px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEZE X RINARO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCOLLABORATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_28984.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:386px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeze Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor the past 10 years, Meze Audio has been developing audiophile headphones and earphones renowned for their timeless design, pure comfort and engaging, vivid sound. From looks to technology, Meze Audio products are designed to surpass all short-living trends and become heirlooms, rather than just headphones. Today, founder Antonio Meze and his skilled team design and develop their products in Baia Mare, Romania, in the spirit of their original ‘no-compromise’ vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinaro Isodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRinaro originated in the USSR (today’s Ukraine) during the Cold War as part of a state-funded acoustic technology research program. With government backing and access to advanced testing facilities, the team was able to focus all of its efforts on planar magnetics. A field they have continued to innovate in for the last 30 years, since the collapse of the USSR. In the last decade, Rinaro have expanded their capabilities and capacity with the development of state-of-the-art R\u0026amp;D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland. The new facilities have been a driving force in the creation of the revolutionary Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology found in Meze Empyrean and ELITE headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_84053.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:516px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEAUTIFUL AESTHETICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA core belief of Meze Audio is to create products that last through years and years of industry changes, bringing long-lasting value to the customer. Elite is no different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrom looks to technology, this headphone was designed to surpass all short-living trends and become a true heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_85800.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:366px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNaturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote™, one of the best types of finishes out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries, Cerakote™ coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote™ not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials were chosen not just for the exciting sensory experience their raw texture provides, but also for comfort and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA carbon fiber headband with a real leather headrest were added to the frame, for an ultra-light feel and maximum durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_32149.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:364px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATIENCE\u003cbr\u003eMAKES PERFECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating a flagship headphone takes time and\u003cbr\u003epatience to do well, and it’s that kind of craftsmanship that separates\u003cbr\u003ethe average from the great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe process of making a single aluminum skeleton takes about 20 hours. To that, we add the time it takes to hand-paint each piece of the frame, along with the time spent inspecting each part of the headphone, assembling the parts and making sure the final product rises up to our high standards. This can’t be achieved through mass-production and that means delivery times can be longer, but we guarantee it’s worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_78496.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:375px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eELITE is hand assembled with care and painstaking attention to detail in Baia Mare, Romania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_63882.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:363px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROGRESSION OF THE FLAGSHIP\u003cbr\u003eRINARO ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWith a custom, newly designed driver, created by Rinaro Isodynamics, ELITE is the result of 3 years of research and development through which we strived to create a powerful, lifelike, and immersive experience that awakens the senses of the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_56207.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:451px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARCHITECTURE OF THE\u003cbr\u003eISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe MZ3SE driver builds on the pioneering technology of the flagship MZ3 driver found in the Empyrean headphone. The innovative Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology delivers a more selective acoustic performance to the various areas within the structure of the ear. Advances in diaphragm materials have opened the doors to even higher resolution and accuracy of the sound reproduction, setting a new benchmark in headphone design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_32872.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:347px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 12,7N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeighing only 0.11g with a large active area of 4650mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYBRID MAGNET ARRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm our neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.35 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_4303.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:527px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe new driver behind ELITE features Rinaro Parus®, an innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm built on an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline polymer film. This, combined with the signature Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver technology, allows sound waves to be targeted with more accuracy around the shape of the ear, producing natural sound transparency and a wide, articulate soundstage. This results in improved definition and speed over the entire frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe polymer is produced with bespoke sequential biaxial lengthening technology, a process that involves stretching the polymer in transverse directions at elevated temperatures to improve structural performance. This result is a complex semi-crystalline micro structure developing in the material, which exhibits remarkable strength, stiffness, and stability, combined with an extremely low acoustic mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_95251.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:678px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDUAL DRIVEN SYSTEM\u003cbr\u003eADVANTAGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe use of different voice coil configurations found in the Isodynamic Hybrid Array creates the opportunity to improve the sound intensity distribution at high frequencies when directed at the auricle and ear canal.\u003cbr\u003eThis solves a common problem with conventional planar magnetic arrays whereby reflected signals enter the ear canal with different time delays, thereby worsening the focus of 3D sound imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_61118.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:449px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVOLUTIONARY EARPAD TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn innovative design feature developed by Rinaro is the Isomagnetic® earpad attachment, which utilises the demagnetizing field generated by the driver to hold the earpad in place whilst also redirecting the magnetic field back into the driver and improving driver efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Meze Audio Elite Tungsten Open Back Headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mwave.com.au\/images\/400\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_7467.jpg\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;max-height:570px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95% Magnetic field shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFerromagnetic earpads decrease the magnetic stray field affecting the listeners head by 95%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvisible locking system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInnovative use of the magnetic field of the drivers to keep the earpads in place\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12% Increase in driver power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatented ferromagnetic plates channel the magnetic field back into the driver increasing output by 1db or 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meze Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995312603267,"sku":"AC72540","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6633\/7923\/files\/meze_audio_elite_tungsten_open_back_headphones_ac72540_29254.jpg?v=1787786422","url":"https:\/\/www.mwave.com.au\/products\/meze-audio-elite-tungsten-open-back-audiophile-headphones-ac72540","provider":"Mwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}