Meze Audio has introduced the next evolution of its LIRIC closed-back headphones. The LIRIC 2nd Generation features performance enhancements, a new striped ebony wood finish, and more modularity for easier upgrades.
The LIRIC 2nd Generation’s audio profiles has been tuned up for clarity and depth, while a new QWRM (Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask) effectively attenuates high-frequency peaks above 7kHz for a smoother listening experience.
“Developing great headphones means listening to a lot of music, but also listening to our community carefully, too! LIRIC was already an impressive headphone but based on feedback from our customers and reviewers we’ve taken its capabilities to new heights with the new LIRIC 2nd Generation,” explains Meze Audio’s founder and lead designer, Antonio Meze.
LIRIC 2nd Generation features planar magnetic technology developed by Rinaro, re-engineered for day-to-day use. The Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver was scaled down and tuned to deliver an audio experience in-line with its larger counterparts found in Empyrean and Elite. Each driver is entirely hand assembled and tested in Rinaro’s specialist workshops in Ukraine.
The LIRIC 2nd Generation headphones also follow Meze Audio’s mission for both enhanced sustainability and choice, featuring detachable magnetic earpads that can be easily repaired and replaced.
Further performance and flexibility benefits are offered by the cable choices. LIRIC 2nd Generation now comes with Meze Audio’s premium hand-braided copper cable as standard; a 4.4mm design ideal for portable players and headphone amps, plus a 3m TPE cable for home listening. The LIRIC 2nd Generation’s modular design allows for easy cable upgrades and replacements as desired.
Pricing, availability, and further information
LIRIC 2nd Generation is now available on mezeaudio.com and in selected retailers worldwide with a suggested retail price of $2,000.
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