Meze Audio Arta Open Back Headphones

A truly special object has entered the world, ready to redefine summit-fi listening - combining a bold, naturally flowing design with a level of sound realism and immersion that is better experienced rather than explained. Using a groundbreaking high impedance planar magnetic driver developed by Rinaro Isodynamics, ARTA delivers a rich, speaker-like presentation with lifelike detail, offering the most immersive sonic experience we have ever created. Sound signature: warm neutral Exceptional linearity, stability, and signal purity by using the highest impedance* planar magnetic headphone driver to date Design blends futuristic, bionic fluidity with refined Art Nouveau elegance Optimised fit for all head sizes and enhanced leather headband padding Comes with two (2) pairs of ear pads — Duo Angled & Slim Alcantara Includes two high-quality 2 m (6.6 ft) silver-plated cables — 6.3 mm & 4-pin XLR terminations Engineered and hand-assembled in Baia Mare, Romania, built to last generations with full serviceability and timeless design 4-year warranty *Requires powerful amplification (high-voltage sources) to achieve the best listening experience SPECIFICATIONS Driver Type Rinaro High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ5 HΩ Operating Principle Open-back Ear Coupling Circumaural Frequency Range 3 Hz - 115 kHz Impedance 225 Ω Sensitivity 98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz Maximum SPL >130 dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% Weight 495 g (17.46 oz) Input Connector dual 4-Pin mini-XLR Geometrical Shape Ovoid Size 102 mm x 73 mm Driver Weight 84 g Casing Fiberglass reinforced polymer Diaphragm Type Rinaro Parus ARTA® [MZ5 HΩ] Active Area 4,650 mm2 Diaphragm Weight 0.10 g Acoustic Mass 4.7 kg/m4 Lower Frequency Limit 3 Hz Upper Frequency Limit 115,000 Hz