The closed planar for listening without opening the room
Liric II combines the Rinaro MZ4 driver with closed Macassar ebony cups, providing isolation where an open planar is impractical.
Liric II solves a different problem from Meze's open planar headphones: retaining isoplanar speed and articulation when the room cannot be shared with the music. Closed cups reduce sound leakage, while QWMR addresses peaks above 7 kHz so the enclosed volume does not become aggressive. With a 61-ohm load and a balanced 4.4 mm cable, it can serve both a desktop system and a capable portable source.
Key features
- Closed-back circumaural isodynamic headphone
- 61-ohm Rinaro MZ4 driver
- QWMR attenuation for resonances above 7 kHz
- Macassar ebony cups and magnesium frame
- Replaceable magnetic pads
- Copper PCUHD cable with balanced 4.4 mm plug
Its place in the range
Liric II has a precise purpose in the Meze range: it does not automatically replace the model above or below, but combines enclosure, driver technology and physical scale for a particular system. The room, source quality and willingness to listen at a dedicated station matter before purchase.
Materials serving the use
Liric II's construction spreads weight and pressure through the headband and circumaural pads, while rigid materials hold the transducer stable. Wear parts are not treated as disposable: Meze favours separable, replaceable components, a practical advantage for a purchase expected to serve for many years.
Connections and supplied kit
The supplied cable indicates the most natural source for Liric II, while detachable connections allow replacement or other compatible terminations. The case and accessories protect the headphone between sessions. Modularity does not promise a sonic change by itself; it makes the system easier to adapt and maintain.
Who it is for
Liric II suits someone choosing a headphone as a main component and expecting to service it over time. It is not universal: an open enclosure needs a quiet room and offers little privacy, while a closed enclosure prioritises isolation and flexibility. Its value becomes clear when those conditions match real use.
A purchase to configure as a system
With Liric II, the most useful trial is not merely a maximum-volume check. Room noise, comfort across a full album, headphone-output quality and cable termination all matter. A clean source and suitable amplifier reveal what the transducer can do; accessories and spares then preserve that configuration instead of forcing a fresh start when one part eventually wears.
