The expansive Meze stage with a more neutral balance
EMPYREAN II is an open-back isodynamic headphone that refines the original design with greater definition and two distinctly voiced pad sets.
EMPYREAN II is for listeners who want the physical scale of Meze's large chassis and a more neutral tuning than the first generation without losing its forgiving character. The Rinaro MZ3 diaphragm operates in an open ear cup with a sculpted grille; Black Copper and Jet Black change the appearance, not the technical foundation. It is a domestic-system choice for widely varied music libraries.
Key features
- Open-back isodynamic headphone with Rinaro MZ3 driver
- Neodymium magnets in a hybrid array
- Fibreglass-infused ABS frame
- Magnetic Duo pads and angled Alcantara pads
- Copper PCUHD cable with 6.3 mm jack
- Black Copper and Jet Black finishes
Its place in the range
EMPYREAN II has a precise purpose in the Meze range: it does not automatically replace the model above or below, but combines enclosure, driver technology and physical scale for a particular system. The room, source quality and willingness to listen at a dedicated station matter before purchase.
Materials serving the use
EMPYREAN II's construction spreads weight and pressure through the headband and circumaural pads, while rigid materials hold the transducer stable. Wear parts are not treated as disposable: Meze favours separable, replaceable components, a practical advantage for a purchase expected to serve for many years.
Connections and supplied kit
The supplied cable indicates the most natural source for EMPYREAN II, while detachable connections allow replacement or other compatible terminations. The case and accessories protect the headphone between sessions. Modularity does not promise a sonic change by itself; it makes the system easier to adapt and maintain.
Who it is for
EMPYREAN II suits someone choosing a headphone as a main component and expecting to service it over time. It is not universal: an open enclosure needs a quiet room and offers little privacy, while a closed enclosure prioritises isolation and flexibility. Its value becomes clear when those conditions match real use.
A purchase to configure as a system
With EMPYREAN II, the most useful trial is not merely a maximum-volume check. Room noise, comfort across a full album, headphone-output quality and cable termination all matter. A clean source and suitable amplifier reveal what the transducer can do; accessories and spares then preserve that configuration instead of forcing a fresh start when one part eventually wears.
