MEZE Poet

HI-FI · BRUSSELS · SINCE 1992
MEZE Poet
Meze · Casque

Poet

Open-back planar magnetic headphones.

55 ohms / 101 dB.

My view on this product

The Poet offers a smooth, balanced performance with full tonal colours and slightly sparkling treble. Continuity favours fluid, natural listening. The intimate soundstage gives performers presence and keeps details well integrated into music.

MEZE Poet
The design in detail

Technical specifications

TypeOpen-back over-ear · Planar Magnetic
DriverRinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ6
Frequency response4 Hz – 96 kHz
Impedance55 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Distortion< 0,05 %
Weight405 g
ConnectionsTwo 3,5 mm mono jacks

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Different perspectives

In the press

Awards 2026 — Winner, Personal Audio: Headphones

hi-fi+ — Awards 2026 — Winner, Personal Audio: Headphones

The performance maintains beautiful tonal balance, with smooth response letting music speak coherently.

The Poet reveals many details, including the quietest events buried in recordings.

Successful articulation follows musical elements precisely without seeming effortful.

Registers join with tangible cohesion, making tracks sound like a connected whole.

The soundstage leaves enough room for different elements even in dense recordings.

Instrument separation clearly distinguishes musical lines and their respective textures.

Transient response is a major success, with convincing, tactile attacks.

Voices and wind instruments sound expressive, highlighting inflections and substance.

Sonic depth gives listening density and richness for an immersive experience.

Build quality impresses with visible care in materials, finishes and design details.

The signature offers pleasant tonal balance, linking registers fluidly and coherently.

Listening is easy to enjoy, remaining smooth and accessible across varied music.

Overall smoothness has appealing kinship with the original Empyrean while preserving the Poet’s own personality.

A touch of treble sparkle adds light without changing the overall supple character.

Comfort and beautiful design extend the musical qualities through enjoyable wear.

The product in pictures

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