Meze Liric vs Meze Liric 2

Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality (#227 and #226 of 382 over-ear headphones). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Dan Clark Audio E3 ranks #1 at $2,299.

The case for the Meze Liric: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 70 with a 2.26 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. The catch: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used.

What the Meze Liric 2 does well: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 70 with a 2.27 dB spread. Watch for: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used.

Buy the Meze Liric or the Meze Liric 2, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the Dan Clark Audio E3 instead.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Meze Liric Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Meze Liric 2, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5, released Mar 2024 (also discontinued). See every Meze Liric generation.

Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 70 with a 2.26 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat.

Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 3.5 dB low with a 6.8 dB dip near 7.2 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite. A 5.1 dB peak near 11.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.

Full Meze Liric review and specifications →

Released	Nov 2021 (4 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	2.26 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Planar magnetic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	4Hz - 92kHz
Harman Preference Score	70 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	30 ohms
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.9 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	-1.02 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.9 lbs (391g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -3.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	-0.2 dB	0.70
Peak	974 Hz	-3.7 dB	1.91
Peak	98 Hz	-3.8 dB	1.47
Peak	3,762 Hz	+3.5 dB	2.73
Peak	6,655 Hz	+3.7 dB	2.05
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-4.8 dB	0.70
Peak	237 Hz	+0.5 dB	1.38
Peak	9,236 Hz	+2.1 dB	2.57
Peak	1,866 Hz	+2.5 dB	4.71
Peak	1,375 Hz	-0.8 dB	2.53

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • AutoEQ results for the Meze Liric (oratory1990 measurement)

Meze Liric 2 Discontinued eBay

Older model: the Meze Liric (ranked lower, rated 3.5/5). See every Meze Liric generation.

Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 70 with a 2.27 dB spread. Upper treble lifts about 4.8 dB for extra air and sparkle.

Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 5.4 dB peak near 11.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. Treble sits about 3.9 dB low, so it sounds a little dark.

Full Meze Liric 2 review and specifications →

Released	Mar 2024 (2 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	2.27 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Planar magnetic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	4Hz - 92kHz
Harman Preference Score	70 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	61 ohms
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.0 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	-1.05 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.9 lbs (427g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -3.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	-1.3 dB	0.70
Peak	98 Hz	-2.5 dB	1.73
Peak	1,716 Hz	+3.4 dB	2.60
Peak	8,283 Hz	+3.0 dB	4.43
Peak	223 Hz	-1.5 dB	0.74
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-8.5 dB	0.70
Peak	9,798 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.18
Peak	5,872 Hz	-4.1 dB	4.95
Peak	1,006 Hz	-0.9 dB	3.25
Peak	3,702 Hz	+1.6 dB	6.00

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • AutoEQ results for the Meze Liric 2 (oratory1990 measurement)