Liric vs Poet
The Poet's sensitivity is 101 dB against the Liric's 100 dB and its impedance 55Ω against 30Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (4 Hz) and driver size (92mm).
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The Meze Audio Liric (including 2nd generation models) is a premium closed-back circumaural headphone developed in collaboration with Rinaro, utilizing the MZ4 Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver for exceptional sound quality. It offers a frequency response from 4 Hz to 92,000 Hz, ultra-low distortion under 0.15%, and is lightweight at around 427g for comfortable extended listening. The design incorporates premium materials like Macassar ebony wood cups, detachable cables, and technologies such as Phase-X™ for improved spatial imaging and QWRM for smoother high frequencies. Suitable for both home and portable use, it delivers detailed, neutral-to-warm sound with strong bass impact, clear mids, and crisp highs, while being easy to drive from various sources. Currently manufactured, with the 2nd generation available since June 2025.
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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 Poet's sensitivity is 101 dB against the Liric's 100 dB and its impedance 55Ω against 30Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (4 Hz) and driver size (92mm).
The Empyrean II's impedance is 32Ω against the Liric's 30Ω, its sensitivity 105 dB against 100 dB, its driver size 102mm against 92mm, and its high-frequency extension 110 kHz against 92 kHz.
The Elite Tungsten's sensitivity is 101 dB against the Liric's 100 dB, its impedance 32Ω against 30Ω, its driver size 102mm against 92mm, and its low-frequency extension 3 Hz against 4 Hz.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MDR-Z1R's impedance is 64Ω against the Liric's 30Ω and its driver size 70mm against 92mm. Both share sensitivity (100 dB) and low-frequency extension (4 Hz).
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