Meze Audio LIRIC Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Hybrid Planar Magnetic Headphones

This is an open box item with no found cosmetic issues, all accessories and the original box. The box may show some wear and tear. This unit still carries its full manufacturer's warranty and has been fully tested to be sonically flawless. If there are any found issues, please contact us through the Audiogon portal or via [email protected]. We will do everything we can to make it right as quickly as possible.

Product highlights:

• closed-back design offers noise isolation and strong bass response
• planar magnetic drivers tuned to deliver large, lifelike sound with enhanced dynamics
  • patented hybrid array driver delivers textured, articulate mids and highs with strong, deep bass
  • driver scaled-down in size and custom-tuned for the closed-back environment
• machined and hand-assembled at Meze's headquarters in Romania
  • premium build with high-grade materials

MZ24 Isodynamic hybrid array driver details:

• co-designed and co-developed with Ukrainian research group Rinaro
• Phase-X linearization system improves phase response for closed-back housings
  • results in spacious, three-dimensional imaging and realistic transient decay
• oval-shaped diaphragm increases efficiency and helps lowers mass of drivers
  • made of thin, rigid polymer film
• separate voice coil traces for accurate sound across a wide frequency range
  • "spiral" coil positioned directly next the ear canal for resolving mids and highs
  • "switchback" coil dedicated to low-end reproduction for authoritative bass
• strong, symmetrical magnetic array for greater diaphragm efficiency with fluid movement
• a separate headphone amplifier is required to properly power these headphones for optimum sound quality

Build quality:

• flexible, shock-resistant magnesium frame with lightweight spring-steel headband
• leather headband strap uses special suspension system
  • distributes the weight on your head for effortless fit
• reinforced polymer driver housings can withstand powerful magnetic flux
• well-cushioned, soft-touch PU leather/Alcantara hybrid ear pads filled with memory foam
  • earcup and pad venting system improves airflow and helps reduce pressure
  • ear pads cannot be removed due to specific vent placement

Accessories and specs:

• Two detachable cables with braided cloth covering terminated by a 3.5mm miniplug
  • One 4.92-foot cable and one 9.84-foot cable
  • terminated at the headphone with 4-pin mini-XLR connection
• 1/4" adapter
• airplane adapter
• rigid plastic carrying case
• frequency response: 4-92,000 Hz
• sensitivity: 130 dB
• impedance: 30 ohms
• weight: 13.7 ounces
• warranty: 2 years