Meze Arta Open-Back Headphones

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Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones

Flagship Open-Back Headphones • Rinaro MZ5 HΩ Planar Magnetic Driver • 225-Ohm High-Impedance Design • Dual Voice-Coil Array • Two Interchangeable Earpad Sets • Balanced and Single-Ended Cables Included

Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones for Reference Planar Magnetic Listening

The Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones are flagship circumaural headphones created to deliver the scale, dimensionality and physical presence of a high-end loudspeaker system. Their open-back acoustic architecture and Rinaro-developed MZ5 HΩ planar magnetic drivers produce a spacious, three-dimensional presentation in which vocals and instruments occupy clearly defined positions beyond the immediate boundaries of the earcups.

ARTA introduces a 225-ohm, high-voltage and low-current planar magnetic design engineered for exceptional electrical linearity, low distortion and consistent performance with properly matched headphone amplifiers. Its premium metal, carbon-fiber and leather construction is paired with two interchangeable earpad designs, two high-quality cables and a fully serviceable architecture intended to provide reference-level performance for generations.

Highlights & Benefits

  • MZ5 HΩ Planar Magnetic Driver — Rinaro’s High Impedance Isodynamic Hybrid Array driver combines a low-mass diaphragm with a high-density conductor trace for exceptional control and signal purity.
  • 225-Ohm High-Impedance Architecture — High-voltage, low-current operation helps improve electrical linearity while reducing heat, diaphragm stress and dynamic compression.
  • Speaker-Like Spatial Presentation — The open-back acoustic design creates a broad, layered soundstage with convincing image placement, depth and physical bass weight.
  • Two Interchangeable Earpad Tunings — Duo Angled lambskin-and-Alcantara pads provide a richer presentation, while Slim Alcantara pads deliver a smoother and more neutral balance.
  • Fully Serviceable Construction — Major components, including the drivers, earcups, headband and earpads, can be disassembled, serviced or replaced.

Technology & Design

Rinaro MZ5 HΩ Isodynamic Hybrid Array — The Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones use an ovoid 102mm × 73mm planar magnetic driver developed with Rinaro Isodynamics. Its high-impedance architecture operates at higher voltage and lower current than conventional low-impedance planar designs, promoting stable electrical behavior and consistent performance across the audible spectrum.

Parus ARTA Low-Mass Membrane — The Rinaro Parus ARTA diaphragm weighs only 0.10 gram while providing an active surface area of 4,650mm². Its composite construction is engineered to resist thermal drift during extended listening sessions, helping preserve timbral accuracy and transient response as operating temperature changes.

Dual-Shaped Voice-Coil Array — Two separate conductor patterns address different parts of the frequency range. A switchback coil reproduces lower frequencies from the upper portion of the driver, while a spiral coil directs midrange and high-frequency energy toward the ear canal for a more direct acoustic path.

Angled Open-Back Acoustic Blades — ARTA’s sculptural grille uses angled acoustic blades to protect the driver while minimizing rear-wave reflections and internal acoustic interference. The headphones are tuned, mechanically designed, quality-controlled and assembled at Meze Audio’s headquarters in Baia Mare, Romania.

FAQ — Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones

Do the Meze ARTA headphones require a dedicated amplifier?

Yes. The Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones are designed for capable desktop amplification and are optimized for high-voltage headphone amplifiers. A properly matched desktop DAC and headphone-amplifier system is recommended for achieving their intended dynamic range and performance.

What is the difference between the two supplied earpad sets?

The Duo Angled pads combine perforated lambskin leather and Alcantara to produce a richer, more impactful presentation. The Slim Alcantara pads use two types of Alcantara with inner-chamber perforations for a more neutral balance and a smoother upper-frequency presentation.

Can ARTA be used with balanced and single-ended amplifiers?

Yes. ARTA includes one two-meter cable terminated with a 6.3mm single-ended plug and a second two-meter cable terminated with a balanced four-pin XLR connector. Both cables connect to the headphones through dual four-pin mini-XLR connectors.

Are ARTA earpads compatible with Meze Elite or Empyrean headphones?

No. ARTA uses a different magnetic earpad attachment system. Its earpads are not interchangeable with pads made for Meze Elite or Empyrean-series headphones.

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Meze ARTA Specifications

Product Type
Reference open-back circumaural headphones
Wearing Style
Over-ear / circumaural
Operating Principle
Open-back
Driver Type
Rinaro High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ5 HΩ
Driver Technology
Planar magnetic / Isodynamic Hybrid Array
Driver Shape
Ovoid
Driver Dimensions
102mm × 73mm
Driver Weight
84g
Driver Casing
Fiberglass-reinforced polymer
Diaphragm
Rinaro Parus ARTA® MZ5 HΩ
Diaphragm Weight
0.10g
Active Diaphragm Area
4,650mm²
Acoustic Mass
4.7kg/m⁴
Frequency Range
3Hz–115kHz
Lower Frequency Limit
3Hz
Upper Frequency Limit
115,000Hz
Nominal Impedance
225 ohms ±10%
Sensitivity
98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
Maximum SPL
Greater than 130dB SPL
Total Harmonic Distortion
Less than 0.05%
Voice-Coil Configuration
Dual-shaped switchback and spiral coil array
Headphone Inputs
Dual four-pin mini-XLR connectors
Single-Ended Cable
2m silver-plated LC-OFC cable with 6.3mm termination
Balanced Cable
2m silver-plated LC-OFC cable with four-pin XLR termination
Cable Conductors
Silver-plated Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper
Cable Construction
Dual-strand configuration with 161 conductors per strand
Cable Insulation
SoftFlex PVC
Cable Housings
CNC-machined anodized aluminum
Duo Angled Earpads
Perforated lambskin leather and Alcantara
Slim Earpads
Dual-material Alcantara with inner-chamber perforations
Earpad Attachment
Magnetic; specific to ARTA
Primary Materials
Precision metal, carbon fiber, leather and Alcantara
Headphone Weight
495g without cable
Recommended Amplification
Capable high-voltage desktop headphone amplifier
Serviceability
Fully disassemblable, serviceable and replaceable major components
Design and Assembly
Baia Mare, Romania
Quantity
Pair
Brand
Meze Audio

What's in the Box

  • 1 × Meze ARTA Open-Back Headphones
  • 1 × Pair of Duo Angled Perforated Lambskin Leather and Alcantara Earpads
  • 1 × Pair of Slim Alcantara Earpads
  • 1 × 2m Silver-Plated LC-OFC Cable with 6.3mm Single-Ended Plug
  • 1 × 2m Silver-Plated LC-OFC Cable with Four-Pin XLR Balanced Plug
  • 1 × Protective Carrying Case
  • 1 × Owner’s Documentation

DAC, headphone amplifier, audio source, replacement earpads and additional balanced or single-ended cables are sold separately.

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