🟥Meze Elite _(Z Reviews)_ The Empyrean of Headphones 💎💎💎💎
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0:00 How I gots theeese
3:18 The Flagship Touch
6:55 The Elite Name is Meh
8:27 Build and Pads
11:06 Listening Begins
16:00 Where the Sound Comes From
22:48 Should You Spend $4000 on these?
26:39 Don't Buy these first.. Buy them last
29:29 Outro and DON'T GIFT THEM
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I don't have the Elites, but I have the regular Empyrean's and I could totally relate to you saying making a sandwich with these on and it feels like life is so much brighter :) I enhanced the phone experience with AQ Cobalt :)
I saw them in a convention literally yesterday, and i now i deeply regret not trying them out. Their booth just sat in the corner being absolute high class and exclusive looking, which kinda spooked my financially-challenged self away
If you are dressed half way nice and act politely, you can go into any high class location and listen to what they have. I've gone into stores and listened to hifi systems that cost well over $100k, and it's interesting and educational to listen to various types of speakers and headphones. The smart salesman out there will understand that even if you can't afford it now, you might someday down the road, and many are just enthusiastic about their products and music. It's also helpful to understand that while the super expensive setups sound nice, you can get some of that performance with a much cheaper system.
this is why I like watching Zeos, his review is barely informative, he's just conveying the emotion and experience he has at the time. and for me, audio is about as much as the emotional experience as it is objectively sound good.
I bought mine second hand half price. They sound like pure magic. They make me want to find all the music I can and listen to it all. They make me want to lay in bed and stay up all night listening to them. They truly are all genre headphones. And while they may not be technically the best headphones they are the best listening experience. They are so comfortable, I could fall asleep on a 17 hour flight and not feel fatigued wearing them. The old owner messaged me to buy them back from me. He wanted the elites back after getting susvara. And frankly I don't blame him but I'll never give these up, I'll use them till I die.
I still remember when a company wouldnt send you a set of speakers after you requested them, and instead of trashing them and reviewing a dozen other things, you went out and bought them and STILL gave them a great review. If anyone deserves a comped Flagship Meze, it's you Z.
Z isn't lying. I heard them for 30 seconds at audio46 and had a crisis about spending that much on headphones.
"Making a sandwich with Empyrean Elites on" - The most Zeos thing I've ever heard
Shuffling from Bach to Basement Jaxx also very Zeos
Thanks for the recommendation on the Sivga Sv021. Wow the pads are the softest I have ever felt and the sound is amazing.
Ha, good ol’ L337 days, I never got too into that, but one time, at band camp, a guy I went to school with, invited me to go with him to a “Internet cafe” of sorts, and when we got there, it looked like your old school, half CRT half flat screens, 2002 LAN party. Quite a vivid memory for me for whatever reason
I'm a simple guy. These headphones are out of my budget, but I am very satisfied with my Moondrops. Zeos' description of these headphones are how I feel about the Dusk. The Sparks aren't bad either, as a 11.11 deal I got them with the case for $90. I am no audiophile, but I do know that I like what I'm hearing.
Ok, 2022 Headphone Target Goal Set!
Best of the🎄 holidays to you and Pasta .
Hell yeah! I've been waiting for this review
Z, You kept the KATO's. Just ordered my pair, and 4.4 ForzaAudioWorks Copper cable. 'EndGame IEM'. Thank you for all you advice this year. Best, D.
I'm yet to try the Elite's but they are on my radar. I have the copper upgrade cable for the original Empyrean's (same as the one you have there) and they sound lovely; so well made. I also preferred the Alcantara pads with the original Empyrean with the stock or copper upgrade cable.
However...I recently got the Silver (Plated Copper) Upgrade Cable from Meze and they really opened up the sound and detail without adding any hint of brightness. I actually much prefer the Leather pads with that silver cable - it really is quite a big upgrade to my ears.
I bought them to use with the Elite's when I eventually get them but I really enjoy them on the originals as well. I would try them if you get a chance. It's relatively inexpensive since the headphones were free for you :)
Thanks for the review - it's nice to see another confirmation that the Elite's retain the emotion of the Empyreans.
Can you tell me more about the copper cable and what it did compared to the stock and silver cable please? I am thinking of buying the Empyrean. I am looking for pure musical enjoyment. I have been abit obsessed with micro-detail lately when really I just want to get lost in the music.
I listened to these on vacation and you're right. I need them. Just from a 5 minute session. I'm looking around my house for things to sell in order to buy these. They are so good.
Well, I would like to say i am watching this using my Sony Z1R and i am gonna still keep my Z1R as my best precious headphone! Because as it is said from 21:50, Z1R is close to the level of Meze Elite! On hearing this , i am truely so happy! Thank you Z Reviews! I will keep your words in my head and i hope oneday i would be able to get enough money to buy a Meze Elite-like Headphone! Thank you!
Z1R gang 😎
my Z1R is in its box and am using my Ananda but yeah man agree.
watching on my empyreans, love the reviews zeos
What color? I want to buy Meze tomorrow,would you buy Empyreans or Elites if you had a chance?
You indeed made me buy a pair of Meze 99 a year ago, and I really couldn't be happier. If I had to upgrade one day I'd definitely take a look at what Meze's up to first.
That' being said I doubt I could justifiy buying Elites or Empyreans, do you plan on reviewing the Lirics ? :D
If the Elite delivers that source independent sound quality then we could argue that this must be also the case with excellent speaker/room setups. Right?
Nice!! Have these or any been compared to the Hifiman Diva Pro? I haven't seen any review on them yet
"I just wanna sit in an eames lounger and smile." Wow, that's legit crazy. I wanted the standard ones and now these for this exact reason. I mean exactly that reason.
I learned recently the limits of chasing technicalities with the LCD-5s I had and sent back. Detail matters sure, but if the tunning and comfort aren't enjoyable OTB its not really worth it for me. I kept going back to my Empyrean and LC-XCs which were a relief. I keep thinking about Susvara but get the sense it might be also a bit unfun, even if more resolving.
I’m going through the same thing. I got the elex, and then the ananda, and then the Diana phi and recently contemplating the susvara. This review makes me think about just selling what I have, getting these and just enjoying the music. Something in my brain needs to have the “best” instead of enjoying what I’m lucky enough to have.
I am going through this with the HE1000SE and Arya. HE1000SE are actually easier to drive, but are so revealing that you need to always listen to perfectly recorded music. The Arya are fun and musical in comparison with most things I throw at them.
So I bought these. But also bought Susvara. I’ve learned I have no self control. Oops
@@fliggopolis Do you have a preference thus far?
@@chipsnmydip I'm still very much in the honeymoon phase for the Susvara, so it's a bit too early to tell overall preference. The Susvara are definitely more technical and are significantly pickier with amps (my current desktop amp will need an upgrade to get the most out of them). Meze are still the most comfortable cans I've worn and are still no slouch by comparison.
You are a god making reviews! congrats man! I definitely need to wait a couple of years to get to them, I'm audiophile rookie.
On couple of years there will be no Elites or Empyreans, earn money faster my man!
@@mareknowakowski1692 ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️ so sad
exactly, i bought mypair of MDR Z1R and IER Z1R because i love the brand, and their packaging, presentation, build, design and feel on the hand is just one of the best. i like playing around with them in my hands about as much as im wearing them and listen to music with them.
What are you thoughts on mdr z1r?
Now we know what Travolta saw in Pulp Fiction.
Wow, gotta try these down the line
They sound amazing. Tried them once. But I am also quite happy with my old SONY mdr-Z7 which also gives me goosebumps and make me smile and cry, and that's actually all that matters.
You’re like a reviewer that describes how long a battery would last you vs what the MAH of it is. First is subjective non technical information that translates into real world use. Second is a number that is even more vague than the non technical info. Indirectly, you’re the most logical reviewer LOL
epic comment lol
Hopefully you can try the He-6v2 around the time you try the Susvara. They have been said to sound close to each other if both are powered properly. They also go from around 400 to 600 on Adorama depending on time and open box vs new.
Don't forget about the mods and your spot on!!!
Modded not stock tho
@@mmorales508 Yeah, in goes in and out of stock. It always has since it's release.
@@jparker818 I don't think the mods are needed if you have the right amp. On the Soloist it sounds the same with and without the grills.
Zeos what are the biggest differences between these and the standard empyrean
So these headphones..compete with the TRI STARLIGHT 4’s ..as being the IEM’s version of the Elites?
enjoying your channel A LOT! Need your opinion: which amp would you recommend to drive the Meze Audio Elites? I'm thinking McIntosh MHA200. Good combination? And which streamer/DAC would you add to this equation, if it was you? many thanks and keep killing it!
Request for advice.
I have some SHP9500 + Syba DAC AMP and recently obtained DT 1990 PRO + Focusrite Solo for gaming (they were on sale )
It came to my attention that I cant properly push the 1990s
And after comparing SHP9500 with DT1990 on both Syba and Focusrite I noticed that the SHP9500s sounded better (probably because they are being pushed correctly)
I'm wondering if I should return the DT1990 or get a proper stack/DAC amp to push them correctly?
I'm waiting for the moment Z tells us to look under our chairs.
The official silverplated cable is gorgeous. No microphonics. No tangling. Just pure beautiful usability.
Now i dont know if I want these or the Stax L700 Mk. 2 with a good energizer.
Anybody have some recommendations?
@@futureforward3153 Thank you for your reply! The thing that I keep hearing, that stax arent even like normal headphones and in a category all of their own, is something im extremely interested in.
It would also be about a thousand dollars cheaper than the elites. Are you satisfied with your stax overall? Just talking about the sound here cause the setup would be a one time thing because i dont plan on moving around the house with them.
Love your reviews, keep up the good work ! Have you tried the Emp II with the Singer SA-1 and how is the marriage ? Same question for the amp of the RME ADI-2 DAC FS ? Which one do you prefer ? Thanks !
Hope you get a chance to review the HEDD HEDDphone ^^
If you have a figurine of Whiz (Wiz?) it must be very hard to keep from toppling over all the time.
this is the headphone ever
Funny, that you always come up with the Meze review when I just don't have the money for them... Meze Empyrean... Elite... The same story... I've got the money, spend it on other things and then you come with a review of a Meze headphone... Daaamn...;)))
But I know, I am lucky to even affor the Empyrean used.
Thanks for the review!
ZMF Verite Closed Backs, or the Meze Empyrean (or even Elie) ? I know, closed vs opened, but I am more interested in the quality of the reproduction and why not, character of the sound.
Pink Floyd lost for words. Door slamming intro. I had similar reaction once with the Hifiman he6se, it was crazy....
I was wondering. You loved Edifier S350DB. How about S360DB?
congrats, good review.
How do these compare to the Denon AH-D9200 set.
Denons sound way worse than these. I’d say that the denons sound worse than the liric too
If/when I when the Lottery, I will buy THESE!
Dollars to donuts which is the most worth wild purchase; these or the Buchardt A500s?
Zeos! Crinacle did an IEM Waifu Tier List. We need your thoughts on this, ASAP.
I don't tier list because how can any waifu be under S tier in our hearts?
@@ZReviews so wise
@@ZReviews good answer
@@ZReviews a true connoisseur
well whats the doug score?
I’m listening on empyrean og headphones. Zeos sound# delightful.
Just got susvara a month and thought I’d be done with headphones for good, just got a pair of these tonight 😅
How do they perform with tubes Z?
When I make it, I'm just gonna get one of these and never buy another audio product ever again.
Zeos' must be the voice I've heard the most in my life.
Not complaining at all.
"Empyrean Isles", lovely album by Herbie Hancock. 👍
I just ordered a Singxer SA1 on Amazon. The only headphones I have are B&W P7. I want it, SA1, mainly for a preamp. I've got an Avantone CLA200 Amp & Tannoy XT8F towers. My Tannoy's have been in their shipping boxes about 2 years never used. Why? I can't afford this shit.
These or GL1200?
A few have said the detail retrieval is lacking compared to many other flagships. One reviewer compared it to a focal clear.
I don't think it is supposed to be a detail retrieval heavy headphone
@@harackmw Does not need to be "heavy", but I heard (from another reviewer) it was not as competent in detail retrieval as it's $4,000+ counterparts.
@@johenkay1129 I'll rephrase, some headphones are on the relaxed smooth end of the spectrum and not for analytical/detail listening. I haven't heard these yet but from what I have seen, reviewers who dislike that kind of tuning are not liking the elites, or outright trashing them. But some people are into that, so it is a matter of taste.
@@harackmw Yeah, I do like my headphones to be technically competent as well as non fatiguing so, there is that. Guess the Elites are not for me.
@@johenkay1129 I mean, it's probably just a dilemma cuz you can't really relax and enjoy while you are trying (usually, HARD) to pick up a particular stuff in a particular part in a particular song... which is usually what all those technical superiorities are used for (Exaggerated but you should know what I mean)
I have the Elites and they are simply amazing!!!
What amp do you have?
So these are replacing your Peacocks?
Actually they sound different enough. Peacock are definitely more aggressive
I was like ooh, those look nice, I wonder how much they are. Fkn christ they're 4 grand. I'll stick to saving up for sundara's lmao
26:25 according to my playlist you currently have 465 headphone and IEM reviews
I guess they could name the next one "The Empyrean Turbo"?
I wish the elite was anywhere NEAR my budget
Where are the sound demos on Patreon? I’m completely lost on that
Click the link above, the Patreon app doesn’t seem to show it
There should be a pinned post that has all the links to all the places and things. Some people have a hard time on mobile.
5:52 i do that daily at work (i mean not parts for headphones but im basically a machinist) so i know exactly what you mean :)
For some reason, last year I set a reminder on my phone to comment on this video today. Can't remember why.
Imagining $100K cash in that suit case
The sound is massive and the holographic imaging is turned up to 11 on these.
2:00 youre saying the entire wall of speakers is Schiit? Lol
Love you big z
I'm not sure about the working up recommendation, Z. I started with $4K headphones and have later appreciated the value of some lesser priced headphones through the years. The same can be said about cars. I had a new Porsche a few years ago (life's dream) and was much as I love that car, it made me appreciate what the Mazda3 brings for the money.
You spoke alot of truth in this one
So these vs peacocks? Obviously 2500 more, but out of curiosity?
These are over the top. Don't have the ego for these. :D
Sooooooo, hi Zeos
'I don't care how headphone/speaker looks. all I care is sound!' well that's not me. aesthetics is 50% of the experience for me. when I put something on my head or place it in a room I have control over decoration, that thing better look good to me. AND sound amazing. more than Susvara or Utopia or Diana Phi, I want Elite
I say that AND I sometimes believe it. I think how something looks affects how people hear a thing.
these look a little ridiculous on your head but great on a stand
I don't like their look but I really want to try their sound
I'm still shocked by the amount of plastic on Utopias
Focal in general has never been worth the money. They’re built horribly and have numerous qc issues. I usually laugh at focal owners when I see broken headbands on Reddit 😂😂😂
Flagship hype train. I like it.
Xperia 1 III?
Hello everyone im looking for a pair of iems that are good for the music of the carpenters and marvin gaye. Budget of $100. Also zeos can you make an updated video of your iem box.
Try the Thinksound Rain series. The wood does great things for female vocals. Great imaging.
step it up to $200 and go 7hz.
I absolutely loved them.
Wait do you have two musicians Pegasus’s???????
Three, they are breeding.
Almost sounds like headfi tv
Maybe someday... But I l still like my 99 classics.
What comes after the Elite? The Elite pro plus X.
These or Stax?
These for usability
yeah they look amazing, but sound?? i will go with crin assessment
Crinacle is as bad as Zeos
lol zeos are you joking? 'i don't gush' yeaaaaaa ok. do you know who you are broadcasting this video to? we do watch your other videos, you know :P
How can you POSSIBLY be objective with a comp-ed set of headphones!
cok güzel
As an owner of a klipsch hp-3 I feel heartbroken :(
@@futureforward3153 I know right :) still that's what audio journey is all about I think
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Heal Me by Auvic
Hahaha, a Doug Score!
When was the last time you got lost, and I mean really got LOST in your music. Like the song ends, you open your eyes, and for a split a second, you don't know where you are, because a second ago you were floating in the music you were listen to. I've never had any experience like that before the elite. With the elite, I often start off listening to music while doing something else, but then slowly, I am seduced by the music. Entranced, I would come to mb 4-7 songs later, only to find myself stop doing completely w/e I was doing, I open my eyes, and for a split second, I would be lost. Like zeos said, the elite will not be the most technically amazing headphone, but I think the elite is the most enjoyable headphone.
"I don't get giddy with like, headphones"... since the last time you got giddy with like, headphones. Just sayin'. 😜
Honestly having tried these (very briefly) I wasn't actually that blown away, built fantastically but too steep for sound quality imo.
That's what I understand the general consensus to be.
Excellent build, with sound quality that isn't nearly its match.
@@FolstrimHori audiophile headphones would be over if meze did the construction, cables etc for a susvara or Shangri la, I would honest to God sell me car for that kind of headphone.
@@gimeurfridchiken4615 oh god yes