Over-Ear
Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM
88Outstanding
$4000
Full review dataMeze ELITE ALUMINIUM vs Meze ELITE TUNGSTEN: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM - Outstanding overall at around $4000.
Over-Ear
Meze ELITE TUNGSTEN
88Outstanding
$3999
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM
Sound9.5
Value6.0
Meze ELITE TUNGSTEN
Sound9.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM | Meze ELITE TUNGSTEN |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $4000 | $3999 |
| HearWiki score | 88 / 100 · Outstanding | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array | Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® |
| Driver size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 3Hz-112kHz | 3Hz-112kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 430 g | 433 g |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | - | No |
What reviewers said
Meze ELITE ALUMINIUM
The Meze Elite is a premium open-back planar headphone that builds on the brand's flagship heritage with a refined, spacious, and highly musical sound. Its aluminum construction and updated driver array deliver strong technical performance, excellent detail retrieval, and a comfortable fit, making it a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking a luxurious listening experience. While its price point is steep, the combination of craftsmanship, ergonomics, and sonic maturity positions it as a standout in the high-end segment.
- Pro:Exceptional build quality with premium aluminum materials
- Pro:Spacious and immersive soundstage with excellent separation
- Pro:Smooth, musical tuning that remains detailed and dynamic
- Con:Very high price tag limits accessibility
- Con:No ANC or wireless features for a wired-only design
- Con:Potential bass roll-off may not suit bass-heavy listeners
Meze ELITE TUNGSTEN
The Meze Elite Tungsten is an open-back planar flagship that stands out for its unusually easy drivability in its class, pairing moderate impedance with high sensitivity so it doesn't demand extreme amplifiers. Its 102mm Rinaro Isodynamic driver delivers a wide frequency response, low distortion, and a musically engaging, detailed sound, all wrapped in a premium, meticulously crafted build. While it performs well from modest sources, pairing it with a clean, powerful amp unlocks its full technical potential.
- Pro:Easy to drive for a planar flagship, works with a wide range of amps
- Pro:Exceptional build quality and premium materials
- Pro:Very low distortion with high maximum output capability
- Con:Expensive at around $4000, limiting accessibility
- Con:Sound quality scales notably with high-end amplification, so budget setups may underperform
- Con:No wireless or ANC features, purely wired design
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