- 100% as New Condition
- Supplied new in June 2026.
- Original Box and Packing
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Includes Safety Card
- Includes Fitted Suede Pads & Secondary Leather Pads
- Includes 6.35mm Silver Plated PCUHD Cable
- Includes 4.4mm Balanced Silver Plated PCUHD Cable
- Includes Case
Combining an exclusive aesthetic with state-of-the-art engineering, Elite delivers an accurate, authentic listening experience ready to meet the highest expectations of the proficient audiophile.
A core belief of Meze Audio is to create products that last through years and years of industry changes, bringing long-lasting value to the customer. Elite is no different. From looks to technology, this headphone was designed to surpass all short-living trends and become a true heirloom.
Naturally found in various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on Earth when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote®, one of the best types of finishes out there.
Traditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and healthcare industries, Cerakote® coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote® not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.
With a custom Rinaro-designed driver, Elite delivers a powerful, lifelike and immersive experience that awakens the senses of the listener. Combining the outstanding mechanical design and ergonomics from Meze Audio with the signature technology of Rinaro, Elite sets a new standard in top-of-the-line performance.
TUNGSTEN-INSPIRED RESILIENCE
Naturally found on various mineral deposits, tungsten ore becomes one of the toughest metals on earth, when processed. The color we chose for this headphone is similar to what tungsten looks in its final form, and we chose it as a visual metaphor for our commitment to making things that are reliable, things that last well through the years. We achieved this stone-like texture by coating each piece of the frame with Cerakote®, one of the best types of finishes out there.
Traditionally used for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and healthcare industries, Cerakote® coatings are renowned for their high resistance, unmatched hardness and outstanding UV resistance. The unique structure of Cerakote® not only offers a beautiful finish and a significant increase in durability, but does so without adding any unnecessary weight to the headphone chassis.
ULTRA LOW DISTORTION
Total harmonic distortion (THD) measures under 0.05% throughout the audible frequency range.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75 g combined driver weight designed to create a headphone that offers prolonged listening sessions.
ULTRA HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Upper frequency limit of audio reproduction is 112,000 Hz.
RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
An innovative low mass acoustic diaphragm constructed on an ultrathin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline film.
EASY TO DRIVE
101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; 32 Ohm; can be driven by almost any source without the need for amplification.
PATENTED ISODYNAMIC HYBRID ARRAY TECHNOLOGY
One of the most sophisticated and advanced planar magnetic technologies in the world.
DRIVER ARCHITECTURE
[MZ3SE] CASING
Reinforced polymer housing designed to withstand the demanding 12,7 N load generated by the Hybrid Magnet Array.
[MZ3SE] RINARO PARUS® DIAPHRAGM
Weighing only 0.11 g with a large active area of 4650 mm2.
HYBRID MAGNET ARRAY
Symmetrically placed on either side of the diaphragm, neodymium magnets are arranged into a Hybrid Array to create a 0.35 Tesla Isodynamic magnetic field required for a uniform activation across the whole diaphragm surface.
AN INNOVATIVE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
The driver behind Elite features Rinaro Parus®, a low-mass acoustic diaphragm made of an ultra-thin polymer film. This film, when combined with Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver tech, produces natural sound and a wide soundstage, improving definition and speed across the frequency range. The polymer is made using a process of sequential biaxial lengthening that improves its structural performance, resulting in remarkable strength, stiffness, and stability, with an extremely low acoustic mass.
SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
MZ3SE DRIVER
Driver Type
Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array®
Geometrical Shape
Ovoid
Operating Principle
Open
Size
102 mm x 73 mm
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Driver Weight
75 g
Frequency Range
3 Hz – 112 kHz
Casing
Fiberglass reinforced polymer
Impedance
32 Ω
Diaphragm Type
Rinaro Parus® [MZ3SE]
Sensitivity
101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Active Area
4,650 mm2
Maximum SPL
>130 dB
Diaphragm Weight
0.11 g
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.05%
Acoustic Mass
7.5 kg/m4
Weight
433 g (15.27 oz)
Lower Frequency Limit
3 Hz
Input Connector
dual 4-Pin mini-XLR
Upper Frequency Limit
112,000 Hz
