The Meze Poet ranks #214 out of 447 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Meze
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#214 Meze Poet: $2,000.00 Amazon $2,000.00 eBay
Pros: At 55 ohms and 101 dB SPL/mW this open planar plays at satisfying levels from most desktop sources without needing a powerful amp. Low mids sit 1.1 dB above target and the 1 to 3 kHz range is only 1.5 dB down, giving a warm, rich tone with full bodied voices. It carries a higher rating than the Denon AH-D9200.
Cons: A 9.6 dB dip near 9.5 kHz and a 3.7 dB shortfall in presence dull cymbal attack and vocal articulation, while a 6.0 dB peak near 11.9 kHz adds a thin glint above that, leaving a preference score of 72.1. Sub-bass sits 4.7 dB below target, so the deepest bass lacks rumble, and at 350 g it is a substantial headphone that leaks sound with no isolation. The ZMF Ori 3.0 rates higher at a similar price.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.43 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 4Hz - 96kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (median of 2 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 55 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB SPL/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.69 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (350 g) |
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