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POET
The POET is a compact, open-back headphone with planar magnets that is equipped with the cutting-edge technology of our ELITE model and impresses in every respect.
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 cutting-edge design that surrounds you in comfort with removable magnetic ear cushions and one of our premium 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 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 ups and downs, either searching for meaning or driven by it. Some events may seem confusing and noisy. But there are also those that have an inexplicable, ethereal quality that gives us a sense of completeness.
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 underlined by a subtle touch of sparkle, giving it a lively character. Excellent detail reproduction and separation bring your music to life, making POET a harmonious blend of technical finesse and soulful expression.
The Meze Audio POET is a premium open-back headphone with a planar magnetic drive.
MODERN DESIGN IN A COMPACT FRAME
Symbolizing our dedication to designing and refining headphones to perfection, POET features a blend of high-performance materials that enhance both form and function, and incorporates the best-in-class diaphragm technology found in ELITE.
The result: a compact, open headphone with planar magnets that impresses in every respect.
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS, ENVELOPED COMFORT
The delicate patterns of the steel grille were carefully selected to underline the fine sound tuning we were aiming for.In combination with the magnesium chassis, POET is visually striking and extremely durable.
The soft suede headrest and flexible titanium alloy headband provide exceptional ergonomics, distributing weight evenly for a comfortable fit that makes every listening session a pleasure.
MAGNETIC EAR PADS
To make ear pad maintenance and replacement 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, high-end open-back headphone is not complete without the right cable. That's why our premium hand-braided copper cable is included with your POET headphone. It features a 6.3mm connector to ensure the widest possible compatibility with desktop setups.
OVER THIRTY YEARS OF AUDIO INNOVATION
RINARO ISODYNAMICS has been at the forefront of planar magnet technology for over 30 years. With a state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility in Ukraine, RINARO has developed the Isodynamic® Hybrid Array technology used in the EMPYREAN, ELITE, LIRIC and POET headphones.
AWARD-WINNING TECHNOLOGY
POET features the RINARO MZ6 Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver - a synthesis of the MZ4 and MZ3SE drivers used in the award-winning LIRIC and ELITE headphones. This new design aims to deliver 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 to withstand the high load of 10.7 N generated by the hybrid magnet array.
[MZ6] PARUS MEMBRANE
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 arranged symmetrically on both sides of the membrane in a hybrid array to create an isodynamic magnetic field of 0.3 Tesla, which is required for uniform activation across the entire membrane area.
MZ6 ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY DRIVER
Developed by RINARO exclusively for Meze Audio, the MZ6 driver is the result of more than 8 years of intensive research and development and is one of the most advanced and lightweight full-size planar magnet drivers available today.
EXTREMELY LOW DISTORTION
The total harmonic distortion (THD) is less than 0.05% across the entire frequency range.
LIGHT WEIGHT
73 g (2.5 oz.) overall weight of the driver were designed to create a headphone that offers comfortable, extended 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 world's most sophisticated and advanced planar magnet technologies has been scaled down to a compact form factor.
Patented in the US, EU, China and other countries.
ADVANTAGES OF A DUAL-DRIVEN VOICE COIL SYSTEM
The Isodynamic® Hybrid Array optimizes the 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 low frequency reproduction and delivers robust bass reproduction.
SPIRAL COIL
The spiral coil, placed just above the ear canal, is excellent for reproducing mid to high frequencies. This positioning allows sound waves to be transmitted directly into the ear, minimizing time delays and improving clarity.
AMTS
Our implementation of Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System technology relies on a precision-engineered metal component that covers strategically selected openings in the driver frame to effectively dampen high-frequency peaks for a less fatiguing listening experience.
*POET includes AMTS technology licensed from Dan Clark Audio.
DESIGNED FOR LIFE
Out of a sense of responsibility for the environment and a desire to preserve your listening experience for 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 serviced.
SPECIFICATIONS
MZ6 DRIVER
Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ6
Geometric shape egg-shaped
functional 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
weight of the membrane 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 connection Dual 3.5 mm TS jack
upper frequency limit 96,000 Hz
“From the very beginning of our POET journey, we knew we wanted to create something unique – a more compact headphone with an open planar magnetic driver that is as powerful as our flagship models.
What better place to do that than the top? Working with our friends at RINARO ISODYNAMICS, we've distilled the essence of ELITE driver technology and breathed new life into it. I believe POET is more than just a headphone; it's a nod to a major step in our evolution as a team and a testament to how far we've come."
- Alex Grigoras, acoustic engineer
