Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Closed-Back Cans Released

Meze Audio’s Liric 2nd Generation headphones are touted as “a serious evolution” of its spectacular Liric closed-back mannequin that we’ve got reviewed. We are instructed to count on “efficiency enhancements” alongside a horny striped ebony wooden end and extra modularity for simpler upgrades and longevity.

Meze tells us that the Liric 2nd Generation’s sound profile has been tweaked, leading to a “compelling mix of clear, correct audio efficiency with a contact of heat for added depth”.

Additionally, a “smoother listening expertise” is promised due to becoming a brand new QWRM (Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask). This precision-crafted steel plate strategically covers choose openings within the driver body to attenuate high-frequency peaks above 7kHz.

Liric 2nd Generation continues Meze Audio’s relationship with Rinaro for its planar magnetic expertise. The Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver mixed with the closed-back design is alleged to protect the unique readability and emotion of your favorite music thanks, partly, to first rate passive isolation. Each driver is hand-assembled and examined in Rinaro’s specialist workshops in Ukraine.

The Liric 2nd Generation headphones additionally comply with Meze Audio’s mission for enhanced sustainability and selection. They characteristic removable magnetic earpads that may be simply repaired and changed. The striped ebony earcups not solely look lovely but in addition ship hardwood sturdiness.

Liric 2nd Generation comes with Meze Audio’s premium hand-braided copper cable as normal: a 4.4mm design ultimate for moveable gamers and headphone amps, plus a 3m TPE cable for dwelling listening. The firm says the Liric 2nd Generation’s modular design permits straightforward cable upgrades and replacements.

Meze Audio’s founder and lead designer, Antonio Meze, instructed StereoNET:

Developing nice headphones means listening to a whole lot of music and in addition listening to our neighborhood rigorously, too! Liric was already a powerful headphone, however based mostly on suggestions from our clients and reviewers, we have taken its capabilities to new heights with the brand new Liric 2nd Generation.

Liric 2nd Generation headphones can be found now with a prompt retail value of $3,550.