Empyrean II vs Liric
The Liric's impedance is 30Ω against the Empyrean II's 32Ω, its sensitivity 100 dB against 105 dB, its driver size 92mm against 102mm, and its high-frequency extension 92 kHz against 110 kHz.
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The Meze Audio Empyrean II is a flagship open-back circumaural headphone that refines the original Empyrean with enhanced detail reproduction, neutral sound signature, and preserved 'easy to listen to' character. It employs advanced Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ3 drivers in an ovoid geometrical shape for ultra-high resolution audio up to 110,000 Hz. The headphones offer customizable sound via two earpad sets: Duo (leather/Alcantara for balanced profile) and Angled Alcantara (spatial soundstage). Built with a lightweight aluminum frame, ergonomic design, and patent-pending pressure distribution wings for long-term comfort. Includes premium copper cable, hard-shell case, and fully serviceable chassis. Scalable with high-quality sources, delivering rich bass, expansive soundstage, and low distortion.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Liric's impedance is 30Ω against the Empyrean II's 32Ω, its sensitivity 100 dB against 105 dB, its driver size 92mm against 102mm, and its high-frequency extension 92 kHz against 110 kHz.
The Elite Tungsten's sensitivity is 101 dB against the Empyrean II's 105 dB and its high-frequency extension 112 kHz against 110 kHz. Both share impedance (32Ω) and driver size (102mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Poet's sensitivity is 101 dB against the Empyrean II's 105 dB, its impedance 55Ω against 32Ω, its driver size 92mm against 102mm, and its high-frequency extension 96 kHz against 110 kHz.
The Isvarna's sensitivity is 93 dB against the Empyrean II's 105 dB, its impedance 16Ω against 32Ω, its low-frequency extension 6 Hz against 8 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 60 kHz against 110 kHz.
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