Meze Audio Liric
While their claims of portability aren’t the most convincing, Meze Audio’s Liric planar magnetic headphones deliver excellent build quality and high levels of comfort with their articulate and insightful sound. Pros Transparent and revealing performers Premium construction Cosy to wear Cons Expensive Needs high quality tracks and sources Not strictly portable Availability UK RRP: £1850 USA RRP: $2000 Europe RRP: €2000 Key Features Isodynamic hybrid array driver Hybrid planar magnetic driver made by Rinaro Isodynamics Phase-X System for improving ambience and spatial sound imaging Introduction Meze Audio isn’t a hi-fi brand with which I’m familiar. Based in Romania and specialising in high-quality headphones, the company’s Liric headphones are closed-back pair that harbour ambitions of being your favoured travel companions. But now, with wireless convenience on a seemingly inexorable rise, what dent can a pricey £1850 pair of headphones do? ...