Meze Audio Arta - Flagship Planar Headphone

Pre-Order Now! ARTA is Meze Audio's answer to the following: what does it sound like when nothing is held back? How do we combine a bold and naturally flowing design with a level of sound realism and immersion that is better experienced rather than explained? Driven by passion and a singular desire to find & answer this question, the Meze Audio ARTA was born. ARTA is not just something to hear & listen to; it's an experience you'll inhabit! MZ5 HΩ High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver Includes two pairs of ear pads, each offering a unique listening experience Premium metal, carbon fiber, and leather construction Two 2m silver-plated LC-OFC cables included; 6.3mm single-ended and 4-pin XLR balanced cable terminations Our Take ARTA delivers a rich, speaker-like presentation with lifelike detail, offering the most immersive sonic experience we have ever created. The soundstage expands naturally beyond the confines of the ear, projecting music around you with the organic spaciousness of an acoustically treated listening room. Bass carries physical weight, and instruments occupy real positions within a vivid, three-dimensional stage. The all-new Meze Audio ARTA is designed with desktop amplification in mind. It's a pure window into your entire listening chain; an invitation to explore, experiment, and enjoy a sound that is all your own. Take confidence in knowing ARTA's characteristics and tuning will always shine through, be sure to pair it with our CFA3 to experience ARTA at it's best. A FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT PLANAR MAGNETIC DRIVER This level of technical performance is made possible through the use of an advanced new High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array driver developed by Rinaro Isodynamics: the MZ5 HΩ. It is the single highest impedance planar magnetic headphone transducer to date, delivering exceptional linearity, stability, and signal purity. Unlike conventional planar magnetic designs, which operate in a low-voltage, high-current mode, the MZ5 HΩ’s high impedance design allows it to operate in a high-voltage, low-current mode. This translates into unprecedented electrical linearity across the audible spectrum. Moreover, less current means less heat and stress on the diaphragm, allowing ARTA to deliver ultra-low distortion and dynamic compression at any listening volume. LIVING METAL ARTA’s design transcends conventional headphone aesthetics, blending futuristic, bionic fluidity with refined Art Nouveau elegance. The materials tell the same story: precision metals, carbon fiber, and leather, each one premium, each one purposeful. The grille geometry is carefully designed to work in concert with the Rinaro MZ5 HΩ driver’s precision, ensuring that enclosure acoustics do not constrain the transducer’s performance. ARTA sets a new standard for long-session listening at the summit of headphone design. They've optimized their flagship planar build to perfectly fit larger and smaller heads alike, while also providing additional padding on the leather headband, making an already extremely comfortable design even more pleasant to wear and for longer periods of time. SEAMLESSLY ADJUST YOUR SOUND Slim Alcantara - Crafted from two types of Alcantara® with perforations on the inner chamber, designed for more neutrality, and a smoother, rounder upper region. Duo Angled - Crafted from a complementary blend of perforated lambskin leather and Alcantara®, and precisely angled for a richer, more impactful presentation. "ARTA came into existence from asking the same question over and over: what is there still between the listener and the music? The planar magnetic driver evolved slowly, deliberately, stripping away layers of compromise day after day. Through our collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics, we’ve arrived at something that doesn't quite sound like headphones anymore, but simply music occupying real space" — Alex Grigoras, Acoustic Engineer TWO HIGH-QUALITY CABLES INCLUDED Two 2 m (6.6 ft) cables are included, each featuring silver-plated Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper (LC-OFC) conductors arranged in a dual-strand configuration, with 161 individual conductors per strand. Insulated in SoftFlex PVC for enhanced comfort and flexibility, both cables incorporate CNC-anodized aluminum housings. One is terminated in a 6.3 mm single-ended jack, the other in a 4-pin XLR balanced connector, covering both single-ended and balanced listening. The construction is optimized for low resistance, signal integrity, and long-term durability, ensuring seamless compatibility with a wide range of full-sized desktop amplifiers and high-end audio systems. What's In the Box + Specs What’s Included Meze Audio ARTA Headphone One Pair of Duo Angled Earpads One Pair of Slim Alcantara Earpads One 2m Silver Plated LC-OFC 1/4" Single Ended Cable One 2m Silver Plated LC-OFC 4-Pin XLR Balanced Cable Hard-shell ABS Case Key Specs Driver Type: Rinaro High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ5 HΩ Operating Principle: Open-back Driver Size: 102 mm x 73 mm Ear Coupling: Circumaural Connectivity: Wired (Dual 4-pin mini-XLR Input) Frequency Response: 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% Headphone Weight: 495 g