Meze Audio Elite Epoque | Limited Edition Open-Back Headphones
The inspirational limited edition Meze Elite Epoque pays homage to both Art Nouveau and Meze's classic open-back masterpiece
- Limited to 100 Worldwide
- Beautiful, artistic rendition of Meze's Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array driven Elite
- All frames feature artisan craftsmanship - each paint pattern is one of a kind
- Sophisticated finish in shades of grey, inspired by architecture, paintings and designs from the Art Nouveau movement
- Includes Meze Premium Silver Upgrade Cable terminated in XLR
An Ideal Synthesis of Art and Technology
With industrial production gaining popularity and decorative arts losing their aesthetic value to convenience and efficiency, artists of all mediums were seeking to revive creativity and workmanship. A frontier between traditional expression and technical expansion, Art Nouveau became a revolution.
In many ways, Meze Audio's values correspond with what Art Nouveau stood for. When Meze first started making headphones, they set out to change the paradigm in an industry where technology often comes first and artistry surrenders to mass production.
Unrivaled Design, Meticulous Finish
This custom Elite frame features a sophisticated finish in shades of gray, inspired by iconic works of architecture, paintings and designs that defined the Art Nouveau movement.
Shapes that resemble stems and flowers were hand-applied with precision on the CNC aluminum cups, as well as on the carbon fiber headband, giving the impression of an infinite flow of sinuous lines. The painting process is meticulous and un-rushed, with each frame taking more than a day to complete, before final assembly.
“This particular style of art had a significant importance throughout my creative journey, and I wanted to express my admiration for it through my own craft. A perfect reflection of our artistic sensibilities and personal likings, La Belle Epoque, as we so aptly named it, blows my mind. I get soft knees for it.”
Antonio Meze - Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio
Specifications
- Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® [MZ3SE]
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Ear Coupling: Open Circumaural
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Frequency Response: 3 - 112,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32 Ω
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Nominal SPL: 101 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz)
- Maximum SPL: > 130 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.05% (in the whole frequency range)
- Weight: 15oz (420g)
In the Box
- Epoque Edition Elite Headphones
- Suitcase: High-strength aluminum suitcase with foam inserts
- Two sets of ear pads included: one Alcantara® and one Leather Alcantara® Hybrid
- Cable: Meze Audio MiniXLR to 4-pin XLR Silver Premium Cable
