The best "FUN" audiophile headphone at ANY price: Empyrean mk2 

Time to buy these instead of tuition

I love Meze, they are easy to work with and continually release amazing products. Sure it might now be my favored sound signature, but you have to give respect to their team for the meticulous work they do.

The 4:3 is interesting, though RU-vid's compression was very unkind to it.

Great video! ❤ Nice seeing the collab with Joshua.

Nice, will buy them.... just will have to: stop showering, stop eating, stop using electricity for 4 months and im all set... Thanks DMS 😅 🤨

the effort you put in a video for such a niche a hobby is amazing!

Great video and satsfying b-rolls :D

4:3 seems cool. I love it!

Your exit music is so awesome. Please Provide a longer version of that music only.

Great stuff! Very excited to try these!

As an iPad user, the taller aspect ratio was nice to see!

Great review video, especially the ending soundtrack by Ooyy (Siren Screen) :) Very informative, especially showing the frequency response. Wish you can post the THD also in the future, so we know how much we can EQ before hitting 3% THD at those frequency range to be ED'ed. Can you also post more of the HE-1 measurements, FR, THD, .... I placed an order for the Empyrian 2.

Joshua’s velour: It may be the best headphone ever 😆🤣😂 Thanks for the laughs, needed that.

I really hope these are at CanJam Dallas this weekend

I've always thought this line of headphones is the most beautiful, sounds it's also now really worth owning. Thank you guys for the review.

I compared Empy I, Empy II, and Elite at CanJam Dallas. Empy II was way more clear, balanced, and detailed than Empy I during my quick comparison. The Elite was still a bit better, but maybe not $1000 better. However, it was different enough that you could probably justify owning both (if you have that kind of money to spend).

Gonna buy a few for me and my audiophile family. Christmas has come early!

I'm kinda in love with square format. Somewhat split between "I'm ticktocker" and "I had CRT when I was a kid" kinda vibe.

Ugh I wish these were on AutoEQ already! In the meantime I did a quick EQ to the bass region to bring it down slightly which does remove the warmth from it. And of course reduced the 6kHZ bump down to listener preference. Brings it really close to Harmon, but actually crazy close to HE1.

Can't wait to find how these compare to the ZMF flagships like the Atrium

Nice video. So, how does it compare to the Elite?

holy mic noise floor!

Super interesting that this measures similarly to HE-1

I wonder how it compares to the Modhouse Tungsten in sound.

DMS , Thanks Much !.......

Love the M15 too with the Arya Organic - is that way better?

Open gate looking awsome

Love the 4:3. To me still the best tv show aspect ratio. I hate that movies have moved towards being filmed in 21:9.

I would love to see a comparison between the empyrean V2 and the ZMF Atrium.

Empyrean lets go

I swore after I got my LCD-2 with a dead driver refurbed AND picked up an original HD800 used I within 2 months of each other I was done chasing headphones. Never owned a Meze, debating if I want to pick this up or not.

Out of all brands, if I was to spend that much on headphones, I would get these. Why? To me, the value is extremely high for the price. It has exotic styling that reminds me of current Bugatti and McLaren models; that mix of different materials and manufacturing processes that yields complex, upscale looks. Then you have the driver technology and philosophy of doing something different not to be different just for being different, but to provide something different that's better. All in all, I identify with Antonio's mentality. Other companies seem to me almost NPC-like in the way they decide to bring new products and the reasons for doing it. If I'm paying that much for headphones, I want their sense if value to feel tangible. I want to feel a mental girth and thickness when I look at them. Most expensive headphones make me feel empty, and then the reviews confirm why I felt that way. Sorry for being so wordy.

How do these sound for imagine compared to the HD800s, and despite having a 6K boost just like those headphones, is it at least less annoying on the Empyreans? Looking for a headphone upgrade specifically for movies when using the Smyth Realiser A16. Right now I'm using the DT1990s (different pads) and the non-S HD800s. The HD800s have a slightly more open sound stage over the 1990s, but not by a huge degree, and the 1990s just have a more pleasing sound overall.

I'm looking for new headphones, but there are not many places around me that have a large selection to try different models. I guess that my tastes fall in the fun sounding region. Of course I enjoy good separation, relatively wide soundstage, and nice clarity, but a punchy bass is a must. The sound signature has to have some presence of weight to it. I tend to listen at higher volumes, so I'm a little sensitive to "too much" emphasis on the upper midrange. I prefer a slightly warmer, punchy sound, but still with some sizzle at the top end. Could you give me some recommendations to consider? Thanks for your informative reviews.

So I've had the 800S and the Arya 2 (the head band's PU leather was disappointing and has disintegrated) for some years now, and was wondering, would these be a good addition?

amezeing headphones!

Title had me thinking this was another ~$300 king... oh boy was I wrong!

depends on how you define fun

What would be an equviliant iem of the same quality/fun sound but potentially cheaper? I know headphones/iems are completely different but I know you can get better cost/sound parity with iems. Bass with end game detail/treble is I think my sweet spot

Hi thanks for video, i am so hyped. Is possible compare MEZE EMPYREAN 2 and hifiman arya organic or is other league? Thanks for answer.

I'm saving up for the ZMF Atrium open, but now I need to listen to these before I decide.

can you please do review on the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra

How about Tungsten?

So you don't feel like the Empy 2's can be used as a reference and potentially to mix with?

the 4:3 was smart, you should keep doing it looks class

I like Meze a lot, if only for their attention to detail on ergonomics and their overall headphone build. They feel the price. I had the original Empyrean and I currently own the 109 pro and Liric and for me, the 109 pro (with pad swaps) is just everything I wanted from the OG Empyrean and more. I never disliked the OG Empyrean, it sounded a little safe to me and while they were plenty warm I was never satisfied by the bass, I legitimately wanted more. This revision seems much more appealing but in now owning the 109 pro and the HiFiMan HEKse, both of which are considerably less expensive.. eh it's a hard sell. No doubt the build is amazing but I still think it's going to be impossible for Meze to beat the value of the 109 pro (again, with swaps).

Oo, a 4:3 video. Nice.

Anyone know how this compares vs Diana MR or the ZMF Atrium? Although I'm assuming the Diana is far more neutral than the other 2.

Should I get these and the MM-500? I have the LCD-5's and something about them are just amazing. I just wish they had a bit more punch in the average bass and bass drum frequency. I have a bit of an EQ on them to add a bit of bass an a touch of treble. I have Stellias, Clear MG pros (2 sets) Arya Stealths, DT1990, and 1770 pros and others. I think I might have to sell some and get Empyrean 2's, MM-500's, and Arya organics, and sell the LCD-5's Arya Stealths, and 1 set of Clear MG pros. I'm a musician who likes a very accurate sound of what I have recorded...reverbs, panning, compression, mic placements, room etc.. Should I really sell the LCD-5's, Stealths, and one set of Clear MG pros to get some newer sets or is this an never ending circle? I use an RME 2/4 the 2023 updated version with better DAC and Headphone amp.

nice

Have You heard Solitaire P? Is Emp 2 better than Sol P fun headphone?

This is a fun, square aspect ratio.

Caldera comparison???

I recently bought the Hifiman Arya Organic, how would these two compare? Like the new aspect ratio btw.

Serious question, why are we doing 9:9

does it beat a well tuned 58x ?

Me over here with not a care in the world over the empy 2 other than how much will OG empys used prices come down. Will we see 1200 will we see the 1k price point? 🤷‍♂️

How do they compare to Caldera?

I have always been curious about the Meze Empyrean 1... So this is too much hype... I really can't justify 3k for headphones. I don't use them so much. I am happy with the Sony IER-Z1R. But if I ever have 3k spare euros, then I already know where I will put them...

Hey man for some reason only earbud style headphones fit in my ears properly can you suggest a good model plz:')

How does it compare to the Susvara??

Hey DMS are you aware of IAMF? new open source alter to Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision being developed by Samsung and Google jointly.

Can I drive it with a MacBook Pro m2?

soundcore bro, it just works p.s. im biased against headphones as much as i love them, my bayer's 770 ive gotten through 2 of them, and i wear them out easily or melt them during the summers :(

How compressed do you want this video?

How do these compare to the ZMF Caldara?

How about ultrasone signature x ?? Would you consider that a cheaper fun brother of this ?? Everyone these days are saying the signature x is "fun" headphone.

I wonder how the treble peak is compared to the 109 Pro. I loved the 109 Pro but had to sell it because the treble was a little too much.

Perfect headphones are so expensive

there's some background hiss throughout the video

Does this change everything? Or are we not being enthusiastic enough about audio?

Have any had a chance to do a side-by-side comparison with Empyrean 1? I had Empy 1 once, but I'm found them very bloated, little punch and vocal sounded 😴 In general I think many had the same bad feelings with Empyrean 1. But this review sounds really positive and like a complete different type of headphone. So I'm so curious, if it just is so significantly different.

I miss the copper color of the original :(

may i ask for a small loan of 2 months rent?

Are they better than Diana

Now I'm a bit confused. Did you say in Joshua Valor's video that you prefer them over the Bravura and in your video that you prefer the bravura over these? Haven't listened to these yet and hope to listen to both of them next week. But if it sounds better than the bravura for this price it's a huge compliment.

A fraction of the price of an HE-1??? SOLD!! I'll TAKE 20!!!

Time to buy these and overdraft

I rather to wait for Tungsten and not throw that much for a FUN headphones :)

Going from 21:9 to 4:3 aspect ratio. I can't say I'm a fan. Maybe people are switching to old CRTs? So much wasted space on any kind of modern display.

DMS with longer hair is looking younger and younger

daym I'm early

Time to sell my Arya stealth, HE 1000 stealth and Audeze MM 500’s then I can afford to get these 😬 lol

how is this compared to the Diana MR if anyone has tried both?

@DMS what is that microphone?

I have Empyrean 1. Any reason to upgrade?

i prefer the ultrawide resolution a lot more, felt way more natural and comfortable than whatever this 4:3 is.

I also tried them for two weeks. Let me tell you I don't understand what audeze is smoking when they: 1. market it towards professional audience while having 500 f** grams of weight. While also at the same time having an almost identical unit (lcd5) for like 2.5x of the price that weighs less 2. it's 500 grams, how can you listen to this casually realisticly, just get airpods honest to god... 3. yes they sound good but what for it when they are 500 f** grams

Buddy, I'm digging the 4x3! Better on desktop when using PiP to watch the review while working. Maybe bad on mobile tho.

Interesting aspect ratio for RU-vid

This video could've done without the crossover with your friend or at least, more information on the headphone itself (like comparisons, theres a wall of headphones behind you, and the Caldera is like the #1 thing this needs to be compared to). Calling it the #1 fun audiophile headphone is more a headline than it is an explanation of who this headphone is for

I just saw a funny joke I looked at the price of these headphones and I was like yeah right 3000 dollars now that's funny😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

What is up with the Square(ish) aspect ratio of the video. I have to look at thick black bars on my smartphone. I dont think many people have devices with a similar aspect ratio. Maybe I'm getting unnecessarily mad over a stupid thing but I don't think the aspect ratio is helping anyone...

Finally a good reason to sell my kidney.

Another review another mention for the 6XX which sounds like 2 Amazon Echo dots held up to your ears. And a $3000 headphone powered by a dongle. Watch wave theory's review before spending $3000 the choice is yours.

I knew I shouldn't have watched this. Oh, who needs food anyway...

"multi thousand dollar headphone" Q_Q

I’d rather spend that kind of coin on some nice Focal speakers. Hifi headphones are great and all but prices are getting insane. And anyone that says ‘these are end game’ is deluding themselves

Made in Romania A perfect 10 like Nadia Comaneci .

,,Fun" is also subjective, give to this hp epic music and see how it struggles in placing the highs... For me , the most fun sounding hp is OG Empy or Arya Organic, all the way . Two sides of the coin, but not this one. This wants to be both worlds and fails in both ways. But , yes, is a beautiful hp . Doesn't match the price , still.