Meze Liric 2 Review – Closed-Back Maximiser
The Liric II suits those wanting a sound that is rich and relaxed yet articulate and genre-flexible all in a premium closed-back form factor that still manages all-day comfort.
The Liric II suits those wanting a sound that is rich and relaxed yet articulate and genre-flexible all in a premium closed-back form factor that still manages all-day comfort.
The Fathom appeals to those wanting an upgrade over the previous Andromeda variants and successfully fills the gap created by the more radically changed Emerald Sea as Campfire Audio’s premium all-rounder.
The Omnium earns my highest recommendation for those valuing all-around balance and transparency alongside standout technical ability.
Unabashedly coloured, fun and vibrant, the E12 is a paragon of energy, offering a well-realized V-shaped tuning with excellent technical ability.
This cable suits those wanting to extract every iota of potential from their high-end IEM whilst staying true to its core intended character.
The Purgatorio is a masterful creation that rightfully earns its flagship moniker in every sense.
The 109 Pro boasts market-leading comfort alongside a vibrant sound signature that doesn’t overstay its welcome but injects music with a joie de vivre that hooks upon first listen and continues to engage thereafter.
If you’re looking for a velvety sound that balances powerful bass with excellent midrange definition and timbre, the Perpetua is without equal.
This isn’t a cable for treble-heads but if you enjoy a smooth yet articulate sound, you’d be hard pressed to find such a desirable design and mix of sonic qualities in a competing cable.
The Aurum has become a personal benchmark around its asking price and will likely remain so for some time to come.
The Phoenix 6 is one of the most surprising and impressive IEMs I’ve reviewed as of late. I applaud Astrotec for their versatile, beautifully tuned and meticulously constructed flagship that represents a serious contender in the high-end space.
The Liric offers sound resolving power with tastefully executed colouration that makes for a fun and engaging listen whilst benefitting from Meze’s legendary comfort and craftsmanship.
Should you want for a comfortable open-back headphone with a hyper-detailed, achromatic sound, the LCD-5 deserves exclusive recommendation.
This is a beautifully formed, truly masterclass basshead-style IEM and while that means it falls behind market leaders in versatility, on tracks where it hits, be ready for a home run.
Machined and weighted to perfection with a highly refined tuning devoid of peaks and dips, the Elite represents a triumph in high-end headphone design.
The D8000 Pro meticulously balances summit-fi technicality with an inviting, balanced and genre-flexible tonality that I haven’t yet heard in such equal measure.