{"product_id":"meze-audio-elite-reference-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphones","title":"Meze Audio ELITE Reference Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio ELITE Reference Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio ELITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a reference-level open-back planar magnetic headphone built around one idea: extracting more resolution, speed and transparency without sacrificing the natural, effortless presentation Meze is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinaro Isodynamics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ELITE uses the advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMZ3SE Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an incredibly light 0.11-gram diaphragm and a dual voice-coil system engineered to deliver precise imaging, low distortion and an expansive sense of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's highly resolving without becoming clinical, and comfortable enough that listening doesn't have to end after one album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinaro MZ3SE Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of ELITE is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinaro MZ3SE Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 102 × 73mm ovoid driver uses neodymium magnets positioned symmetrically on either side of the diaphragm, creating a uniform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.35 Tesla magnetic field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe driver itself weighs only 75 grams while providing an active diaphragm area of 4,650mm².\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.11-Gram Rinaro Parus Diaphragm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest differences between ELITE and the original Empyrean platform is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinaro Parus diaphragm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diaphragm weighs just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.11 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinaro constructs it from an ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline polymer film engineered for strength, stiffness and extremely low acoustic mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing moving mass allows the driver to react quickly to the signal, contributing to ELITE's speed, resolution and ability to separate complex musical information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Voice-Coil Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MZ3SE doesn't use one conventional voice-coil pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, Rinaro uses two different coil geometries optimized for different portions of the frequency range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eswitchback coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handles lower frequencies and is positioned toward the upper portion of the driver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espiral coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handles the mid and high frequencies and is positioned directly over the ear canal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacing the mid\/high-frequency coil closer to the ear helps reduce time delays and contributes to ELITE's precise imaging and spatial localization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3Hz–112kHz Frequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE's MZ3SE driver has an exceptionally wide specified frequency range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3Hz–112kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal harmonic distortion remains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow 0.05%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethroughout the audible frequency range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum output exceeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130dB SPL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose specifications are impressive, but ELITE isn't designed to sound like a technical exercise. Its strength is combining that resolution with a full, natural and highly listenable presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE has a nominal impedance of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101dB SPL\/mW at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes ELITE unusually easy to drive for a reference planar magnetic headphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need an enormous headphone amplifier just to make it work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut that doesn't mean amplification doesn't matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE is resolving enough to expose differences between DACs, headphone amplifiers and source components. Better electronics can improve soundstage, dynamics, low-frequency control and overall transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Ear Pad Tunings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE includes two different ear pad options, allowing you to change its presentation without changing anything else in the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngled Alcantara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngled Alcantara pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create additional space around the ear and move ELITE toward an airier presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect cleaner bass, greater midrange presence and a more spacious overall presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine a perforated Alcantara interior with a genuine leather exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey provide a comfortable, immersive presentation with the combination of openness and body that many listeners associate with the classic Meze sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching between them takes seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsomagnetic Ear Pad Attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pads attach magnetically using Rinaro's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsomagnetic ear pad attachment system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond making pad changes incredibly easy, the system redirects part of the driver's demagnetizing field back toward the transducer to improve efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a perfect example of Meze engineering something that's technically interesting while also making the headphone easier to own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Long Listening Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reference headphone isn't much use if it's uncomfortable after 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE weighs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e433 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but Meze's suspension system distributes that weight across the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts elongated pressure-distribution wings, carbon fiber and leather headband structure and large circumaural pads are all designed around extended listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfort is one of the areas where Meze has consistently separated itself from many other high-end planar headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-Machined Aluminum Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach ELITE chassis is precision machined from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle piece of solid aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the milling process taking approximately 20 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe open-back grille is also CNC machined, while the adjustable headband combines carbon fiber and leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current Tungsten-inspired finish uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCerakote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a highly durable coating technology also used in demanding automotive and aerospace applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE looks like a high-end product because it is built like one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to Last\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze doesn't treat ELITE as disposable electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headphone is designed to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully serviceable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the chassis constructed so components can be disassembled and serviced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar pads are replaceable, and the detachable dual mini-XLR cable architecture makes cable replacement or upgrades straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a headphone at this level, long-term ownership should be part of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reference Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Principle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Coupling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circumaural\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinaro MZ3SE Isodynamic Hybrid Array\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ovoid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 102 × 73mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiaphragm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinaro Parus MZ3SE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiaphragm Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.11g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4,650mm²\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Field:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.35 Tesla\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 101dB SPL\/mW at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3Hz–112kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026gt;130dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt;0.05%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 433g \/ 15.27 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CNC-Machined Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadband:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon Fiber \u0026amp; Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Connectors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual 4-Pin Mini-XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Ear Pads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hybrid \u0026amp; Angled Alcantara\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Pad Attachment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Isomagnetic Magnetic Coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServiceable Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE or Empyrean II?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth headphones share Meze and Rinaro's Isodynamic Hybrid Array philosophy, but they don't sound or perform exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpyrean II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an outstanding reference headphone with a musical, engaging presentation and a more neutral tuning than the original Empyrean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moves further toward transparency, speed and resolution through its more advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMZ3SE driver and lighter 0.11-gram Parus diaphragm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love the Meze presentation but want to hear deeper into the recording, ELITE is the logical move up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with ARTA now representing Meze's newest summit-level driver platform, ELITE remains an important part of the lineup for listeners who want the mature MZ3SE design, easy amplification and unmistakable Meze presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Meze Audio ELITE at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is your Meze Audio and high-performance personal audio expert in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this level, the question isn't simply which headphone has the best specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELITE, Empyrean II, POET and ARTA each approach music differently. 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