Meze Elite Tungsten

Discover headphones that don't just deliver sound - they create an experience. With Elite Tungsten, Meze Audio, together with Rinaro Isodynamics, have elevated construction, technology and aesthetics to a level where compromises are discouraged. 

Design & Materials

The Elite is built around a CNC-machined aluminum chassis that is hollowed out from one solid piece – a process that takes approximately 20 hours per unit.  The open-back design ensures a sense of air and space, while the tungsten-inspired Cerakote® surface emphasizes the robustness and timeless elegance of the construction.  The headband combines carbon fiber and leather for maximum comfort and minimal weight. 

The control surfaces are clean, the choice of materials is rigorous – all with durability in mind, not trends: “Designed for life.” 

Driver technology & sound

At the heart of the Elite is the Rinaro Parus® diaphragm and the patented Isodynamic Hybrid Array® driver architecture – a system that combines switchback coil (for low frequencies) and spiral coil (for mid/high frequencies) to achieve extreme precision, wide soundstage and low distortion. 

In addition, the Isomagnetic® ear pad attachment is used, which utilizes magnetic fields to both retain the ear pads and improve driver efficiency – a detailed technological upgrade. 

Sound quality & user experience

Elite delivers a natural tonal balance , an infinite soundstage and refinement in detail, making it ideal for those who want more than just “good sound”. Testers describe Elite as “among the best headphones you can buy” – and with its low impedance and high sensitivity, it also works brilliantly without a dedicated high-end amplifier. 

Customization is in focus: Ear cushions in both “Angled Alcantara” and “Hybrid (Perforated Alcantara® + Real Leather Exterior)” versions, and a self-supporting wing system (“Pressure Distribution Wings”) distributes weight evenly – for longer, comfortable listening sessions. 

An heirloom piece – made to last

Elite is not a gadget to be thrown away after a few years. All parts are service-friendly: ear cushions, cables and even driver chassis can be replaced or serviced as needed. A true investment.