Description ⌄
Second-generation flagship planar magnetic headphone with improved Rinaro isodynamic driver. The Meze Audio Empyrean II is an open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphone that refines the original Empyrean with an updated Rinaro IHA driver featuring revised conductor geometry for improved treble resolution and a more neutral tonal balance. The dual-chamber aluminium and magnesium cup structure houses the large-area isodynamic membrane, with Meze's signature yoke and headband providing weight distribution across the skull. It ships with two interchangeable OFC cables and supports both alcantara and leather ear pad options.
Technical background
Rinaro MZ3 Isodynamic Hybrid Array — dual-shaped voice coil (switchback + spiral) across 4,650mm² Isoplanar® diaphragm. Neutral, low-distortion response from 4Hz to 110kHz.
Design story
The Empyrean II evolved Meze's most celebrated headphone with a more neutral tuning, better detail retrieval, and redesigned aesthetics (black/silver replacing original black/bronze). Handcrafted in Romania.
Best for
Empyrean owners upgrading to the second generation; buyers wanting a wide, immersive soundstage with improved clarity over the original Original Empyrean owners upgrading; audiophiles seeking a balanced, immersive flagship sound High-resolution home listening, audiophile music enjoyment, studio reference
Awards & press
⭐ Ear Fidelity Highly Recommended (2024); What Hi-Fi? 4 stars (2024); Headfonia Recommended Buy (2023) "The Meze Audio Empyrean II integrates a new sound signature that should appeal to a much wider audience than before." — Marcus, Headfonics (December 2023) "The Meze Audio Empyrean II integrates a new sound signature that should appeal to a wider audience." — Headfonics "A worthy successor — cleaner, more resolving, with the same magical presentation." — Ear Fidelity
Features ⌄
- Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ3 driver — ultra-high resolution (8Hz–110kHz)
- Two interchangeable earpad sets — customise sonic character and comfort
- CNC-milled aluminium frame + carbon fibre headband — lightweight premium build
- Patented suspension system with pressure wings — fatigue-free long listening sessions
- New "Duo" hybrid ear pads combining leather + fenestrated Alcantara — two sonic signatures in one package
- Improved headband geometry and magnesium skeleton — lighter on-head feel for longer sessions