Meze Audio, the renowned Romanian headphone manufacturer, has once again captured the attention of audiophiles worldwide with its latest creation, the Meze Audio Poet, which has been honored with the EISA Premium Headphones Award for 2025-2026. The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), a respected authority in high-fidelity audio, recognized the Poet for its exceptional sound quality, innovative design, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Premium open-back planar magnetic headphone
The Meze Audio Poet, a premium open-back planar magnetic headphone, has been lauded for its ability to deliver “airy detail and an engaging bass performance,” according to EISA’s official statement. Featuring planar-magnetic drive units from Ukraine’s Rinaro Isodynamics, the Poet incorporates the advanced Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ6 driver, a synthesis of technology found in Meze’s acclaimed Elite and Liric II models. This driver, combined with licensed Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) technology from Dan Clark Audio, ensures a refined high-frequency response, allowing for fatigue-free listening over extended periods.
Sonic prowess and object d’art aesthetics
Priced at $2,000, the Poet stands out not only for its sonic prowess but also for its objet d’art aesthetics. The headphones boast a striking design with a shimmering bronze-toned grille, a magnesium chassis, and a titanium alloy headband. The magnetically attached earpads and a premium hand-braided Furukawa PCUHD copper cable with a 6.3mm termination further enhance its appeal, offering both modularity and durability. Weighing just 405g, the Poet is designed for comfort, making it ideal for long listening sessions, whether at home or in a studio setting.
The Meze Audio Poet is a testament to our commitment to blending cutting-edge technology with timeless design, said Antonio Meze, founder and lead designer of Meze Audio. Winning the EISA Award is an incredible honor and a recognition of our dedication to creating headphones that inspire joy and elevate the listening experience.
Fully serviceable design
Reviewers have praised the Poet for its balanced sound signature, with lush vocals, precise bass, and a touch of treble sparkle that evokes the spirit of Meze’s original Empyrean while maintaining its own unique identity. The Poet’s fully serviceable design, with replaceable components, underscores Meze Audio’s commitment to sustainability and longevity. The headphones come packaged in a high-strength ABS plastic suitcase with foam inserts, ensuring protection and portability, alongside a PU leather cable pouch for added convenience.
The EISA Award solidifies Meze Audio’s reputation as a leader in the audiophile market, following in the footsteps of their previous award-winning models like the Empyrean and Elite. The Poet is available for purchase at select retailers, including Audio46, Bloom Audio, and Amazon, with a retail price of $2,000 / £1,899 / AU$3,550.
For audiophiles seeking a harmonious blend of technical precision, aesthetic elegance, and immersive sound, the Meze Audio Poet is a worthy recipient of the EISA Premium Headphones Award, promising to delight listeners with its poetic performance.
