The Meze Audio Empyrean II builds upon one of the most celebrated flagship headphones in modern high-end audio, refining its award-winning design with greater resolution, improved tonal balance, and enhanced transparency. Developed through years of engineering and direct feedback from the audiophile community, the Empyrean II preserves the effortless musicality that made the original legendary while delivering a more revealing and balanced listening experience.
 
Handcrafted in Romania, the Empyrean II exemplifies Meze Audio's commitment to combining exceptional craftsmanship with innovative engineering. Its precision CNC-machined aluminum frame is finished in matte black with elegant silver accents, while the redesigned Art Deco-inspired grille gives the headphone a distinctive appearance that reflects its premium status. Every material has been selected for its durability, comfort, and longevity, ensuring the Empyrean II is built to provide decades of listening enjoyment.
 
At the heart of the Empyrean II is the exclusive Rinaro MZ3 Isodynamic Hybrid Array® planar magnetic driver. Developed in collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics after more than three decades of planar magnetic research, this sophisticated driver utilizes two independently optimized voice coil geometries. A switchback coil reproduces bass frequencies with exceptional authority and control, while a spiral coil is positioned directly over the ear canal to deliver greater precision throughout the midrange and treble. This unique architecture creates outstanding imaging, exceptional speed, and remarkable coherence across the entire frequency spectrum.
 
The MZ3 driver features Rinaro's proprietary Isoplanar® diaphragm, an ultra-lightweight design with an expansive 4,650 mm² active surface area. Combined with the Hybrid Magnet Array, it produces exceptional transient response, remarkably low distortion, and a level of detail retrieval that reveals subtle textures and microdynamics without sacrificing the natural warmth and inviting presentation that define the Empyrean family. Compared with the original Empyrean, the second generation offers greater clarity, higher resolution, and a more neutral tonal balance while maintaining its famously effortless character.
Comfort has always been one of the defining characteristics of the Empyrean series, and the second generation continues that tradition. The lightweight suspension headband distributes weight evenly across the head, minimizing pressure during extended listening sessions. Included DUO and Angled Alcantara® ear pads allow listeners to fine-tune both comfort and sonic presentation, with each pad offering a distinct listening experience that can be changed in seconds using Meze and Rinaro's innovative Isomagnetic® magnetic attachment system.
 
Despite its flagship performance, the Empyrean II remains surprisingly easy to drive. With a 32-ohm impedance, it pairs beautifully with dedicated headphone amplifiers while remaining compatible with many premium portable digital audio players. As source quality improves, the Empyrean II continues to reveal additional layers of detail, dynamic expression, and spatial realism.
 
Designed for long-term ownership, every major structural component of the Empyrean II is fully serviceable and replaceable. From the ear pads to the headband assembly, Meze has engineered the headphone to be maintained rather than replaced, ensuring it remains a reference-quality listening companion for years to come.
 
Key Features
Open-back planar magnetic headphone
Rinaro MZ3 Isodynamic Hybrid Array® driver
Developed in collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics
Proprietary Isoplanar® diaphragm
Dual voice coil driver architecture
Hybrid Magnet Array technology
Redesigned Art Deco-inspired aluminum grille
CNC-machined aluminum chassis
Lightweight suspension headband
Includes DUO and Angled Alcantara® ear pads
Isomagnetic® magnetic ear pad attachment system
Fully modular and serviceable construction
Handcrafted in Romania
 
The Meze Audio Empyrean II refines an already iconic design with greater clarity, improved balance, and even more engaging musical performance. Combining groundbreaking planar magnetic technology with exceptional craftsmanship and industry-leading comfort, it delivers a listening experience that is equally suited to critical evaluation and simply getting lost in the music. Whether paired with a reference headphone amplifier or a premium digital source, the Empyrean II stands among the finest open-back headphones available today.