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POET
The POET is a compact, open headphone with planar magnets, equipped with the cutting-edge technology of our ELITE model and excels in every aspect.
POET caresses your palate with lush, airy vocals and precise bass for a balanced low-end, whose natural tonality is refined by subtle hints of sparkle.
Experience a state-of-the-art design that comfortably surrounds you with detachable magnetic ear pads and one of our high-quality, hand-braided copper cables.
Reviews
"The team from Meze Audio has once again succeeded in making a gorgeous, comfortable and easy to listen to headphone. The POET isn’t the smallest headphone for on the go, but if you want to take an open-back headphone with you, this one will do just fine as it is quite easy to drive."
The POET tuning wise is very enjoyable, and it focuses on dynamics, engagement and pure musicality. "
Meze Audio POET Review - Headfonia
"The Meze Poet offers a compelling mix of artistic design, advanced technology, and quality sound that is hard to beat. It took me a few hours of listening to come around to them, but once they broke in, the Poet became an enticing listen with rich details."
A JOURNEY THROUGH INNER WORLDS
At its core, life is a journey of constant change. We navigate through the highs and lows, either searching for meaning or driven by it. Some events may seem confusing and noisy. But there are also those that possess an inexplicable, ethereal quality that gives us a sense of perfection.
Like a dream. Like poetry.
MUSIC SANCTUARY
POET pampers your palate with lush, airy vocals and precise bass for a balanced low-end. Its natural tonality is enhanced by a subtle touch of sparkle, giving it a lively character. Excellent detail reproduction and separation bring your music to life, making the POET a harmonious blend of technical finesse and emotional expression.
The Meze Audio POET is a premium open-back headphone with planar magnetic driver.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN IN A COMPACT FRAME
POET is a symbol of our dedication to developing and refining headphones to perfection. It features a blend of high-performance materials that enhance both form and function, and contains the premium diaphragm technology also used in the ELITE.
The result: a compact, open planar magnetic headphone that excels in every aspect.
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS, ENVELOPING COMFORT
The delicate patterns of the steel grille were carefully selected to emphasize the fine sound tuning we aim for. Combined with the magnesium chassis, POET is visually striking and extremely durable.
The soft velour leather headrest and flexible titanium alloy headband provide exceptional ergonomics, evenly distributing weight and ensuring a comfortable fit that makes every listening session a pleasure.
MAGNETIC EAR PADS
To make maintenance and replacement of ear pads as easy and accessible as possible, we have integrated the magnetic ear pad system from our second-generation LIRIC into the POET as well.
PREMIUM CABLE INCLUDED
A luxurious, open high-end headphone is not complete without the right cable. For this reason, our high-quality, hand-braided copper cable is included with your POET headphones. It features a 6.3mm connector to ensure maximum compatibility with desktop setups.
OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION
RINARO ISODYNAMICS has been at the forefront of planar magnetic technology for over 30 years. With a state-of-the-art research and production facility in Ukraine, RINARO developed the Isodynamic® Hybrid Array technology used in the EMPYREAN, ELITE, LIRIC, and POET headphones.
AWARD-WINNING TECHNOLOGY
POET is equipped with the RINARO [MZ6] Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver - a synthesis of the MZ4 and MZ3SE drivers used in the award-winning headphones LIRIC and ELITE. This new design aims to provide a compact yet powerful listening experience like the ELITE series. Each [MZ6] driver is carefully hand-assembled and tested at the RINARO industrial facility in Ukraine to ensure exceptional quality and precision.
ISODYNAMIC is a registered trademark of Rinaro Isodynamics Limited
[MZ6] HOUSING
Reinforced polymer housing designed for the high load of 10.7 N generated by the hybrid magnet array.
[MZ6] PARUS DIAPHRAGM
A biaxially oriented, semi-crystalline polymer film with a remarkably low weight of 0.06 g and a large active area of 3507 mm².
[MZ6] HYBRID MAGNET ARRANGEMENT
Our neodymium magnets are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the diaphragm in a hybrid array to generate an isodynamic magnetic field of 0.3 Tesla, which is required for uniform activation across the entire diaphragm surface.
MZ6 ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER
The MZ6 driver, developed exclusively by RINARO for Meze Audio, is the result of more than 8 years of intensive research and development. It is one of the most advanced and lightest full-size planar magnetic drivers currently available.
EXTREMELY LOW DISTORTION
The total harmonic distortion (THD) is below 0.05% across the entire frequency range.
LOW WEIGHT
73 g (2.5 oz.) total driver weight was designed to create headphones that offer comfortable, longer listening sessions in a compact form factor.
ULTRA HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
The upper frequency limit of audio playback is 96 kHz.
SCALED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY AS FLAGSHIP
One of the most demanding and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world has been miniaturized for a compact form factor.
Patented in the USA, the EU, China, and other countries.
ADVANTAGES OF A DUAL-DRIVEN VOICE COIL SYSTEM
The Isodynamic® Hybrid Array optimizes sound intensity distribution, especially at frequencies above 10 kHz, resulting in significantly improved spatial imaging and precise localization within the reproduced sound field.
SWITCHBACK COIL
The switchback coil positioned at the top of the driver is optimized for efficient reproduction of low frequencies and delivers robust bass performance.
SPIRAL COIL
The spiral coil, placed directly above the ear canal, is excellent for reproducing mid to high frequencies. This positioning allows direct transmission of sound waves into the ear, minimizing time delays and improving clarity.
AMTS
Our implementation of the Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System technology is based on a precision-crafted metal component that strategically covers selected openings in the driver frame to effectively dampen high-frequency peaks for a less fatiguing listening experience.
*POET contains the AMTS technology licensed from Dan Clark Audio.
DESIGNED FOR LIFE
Out of environmental responsibility and the desire to preserve your listening experience as long as possible, we designed the POET to be fully serviceable: from the replaceable ear pads to the high-performance materials used, every part of the headphone housing can be easily disassembled and maintained.
SPECIFICATIONS
[MZ6] DRIVER
Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array [MZ6]
Geometric Shape Egg-shaped
Operating Principle Open Back
Size 92 mm x 63 mm
Ear Coupling Circumaural
Driver weight 73 g (2.5 ounces)
Frequency range 4 Hz - 96 kHz
Housing Glass fiber reinforced polymer
Impedance 55 Ω
Diaphragm type Rinaro Parus® [MZ6]
Sensitivity 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Active area 3,507 mm2
Maximum SPL >130 dB
Membrane weight 0.06 g
Total harmonic distortion (THD) <0.05%
Acoustic mass 6.5 kg/m4
Weight 405 g (14.29 ounces)
Lower frequency limit 4 Hz
Input connector Dual 3.5 mm TS jack
Upper frequency limit 96,000 Hz
"Right from the start of our POET journey, we knew we wanted to create something unique - a more compact headphone with an open planar magnetic driver that is just as powerful as our flagship models.
What place would be better suited than the summit? In collaboration with our friends from RINARO ISODYNAMICS, we have distilled the essence of ELITE driver technology and breathed new life into it. I believe POET is more than just a headphone; it is a tribute to a great step in our development as a team and proof of how far we have come."
Alex Grigoras, Acoustic Engineer
