A compact open planar for close, focused listening
POET brings the Rinaro MZ6 driver and AMTS control to a smaller frame for listeners who want high-end performance without flagship bulk.
POET does not attempt to be a miniature EMPYREAN II or ELITE. Its purpose lies in the combination of a more compact magnesium frame, titanium headband and MZ6 driver, voiced for airy vocals, precise bass and involving listening. It is open and does not isolate, yet it fits more easily on a desk or in a listening corner where the larger planar models would feel cumbersome. Its scale is deliberately more manageable.
Key features
- Open-back circumaural isodynamic headphone
- 55-ohm Rinaro MZ6 driver
- AMTS control for high-frequency peaks
- Magnesium frame and titanium headband
- Magnetic leather pads
- 2 m Copper PCUHD cable with 6.3 mm jack
Its place in the range
POET 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
POET'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 POET, 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
POET 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 POET, 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.
