🟥World's Most Luxurious Headphone 💎💎\\ Meze Liric _(Z Reviews)_

[@ZReviews]

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[@kyron42]

A very short to the point 24 minutes review. Good to see.

[@ZReviews]

Feel free to watch the original in the description.

[@ZReviews]

@@riddicklancing4817 Feel Free to Stop watching all my videos entirely and seek your knowledge and entertainment elsewhere.

[@sheep7255]

@@ZReviews what happened here

[@sagarchawla8145]

Fallout this is

[@L70ECT]

Congrats on the sponsor Z, thats awesome!

[@edosan1068]

I own both the liric and the elite, and I run them at home with a burson solist 3xp and a pontus ii. The fact that it's about a 30/70 to 40/60 split of me using the both headphone already speaks volume since these cost half as much as the elite. The problem with the elite, is that it's very laid back. When you're working and just doing very passive listening, unless there is a crazy expansion of soundstage or some huge dynamic jump, it just won't demand your attention because that's just not how the elite roll. This is where the liric comes in, the soundstage is smaller, but still amazing for a closed back. The bass is more fun on the liric. Unlike the elite, of which the bass is very refined and textured, something you would appreciate if you're pay attention to it, the liric's bass is GROOVY, kind of reminiscent of the empy without the bloat and cleaner. When you're doing passive listening or just on a plane, that bass will play a driving role in the music. Incredibly, the liric's bass despite playing a leading role in the music, doesn't overpower any other parts of the music. Imaging is super sharp, i would say is actually better than the elite. The elite have a bigger than life quality to it sometime, which does affect imaging, cus you can't be dramatic and realistic at the same time. Pair with something like a quedlix 5k, I think the liric is as good as it gets for portable listening without going into absurd territory in terms of cost and/or unwieldiness. I did a bit of traveling toward the end of last year with it, and just like zeo's store experience, I was pretty sure that you can probably count the amount of people that are having a similar level of audio in LAX with one hand. If you ask me, the liric has made most of the entry level flagship headphones irrelevant. I own both of the lcd x and arya v2, and I would pick the liric over those 2 without even having to think about it in terms of sound quality alone, add in the fact that I can have it outside, it's game over.

[@JTB--]

Arya Stealth at $1600 are hard to beat

[@edosan1068]

@@JTB-- I have the Arya v2, it’s basically collecting dust now. It’s not even close, especially on top of the fact that you can listen to the liric outside.

[@JTB--]

@@edosan1068 I believe ya on the Arya v2. I didn't care for it. The Arya Stealth is a whole different sounding headphone though. It has a Wow factor the Arya v2 didn't for me. I'm not disagreeing with you on the Liric. I'd like to hear it. I've seen a lot of good reviews for it. But of all the headphones I've heard under 2 grand the Arya Stealth is the benchmark. With that said.... I saw Chrono from the Headphone show say he'd have a hard time choosing between the Liric and Verita Closed $2600 because they are very close. That's high praise for the Liric

[@SamB-rk9qb]

Its interesting how liric compares to something like ZMF Verite Closed...

[@Rocky-sn6fl]

You actually bought these Romanian made nonsense? LOL.

[@mastaboog749]

I've done some recent orders with linsoul, very happy!

[@howtocomputer6676]

Have been waiting for this review for a bit, just watched it while wearing my Liric. I have no regrets. Ultimate in portable headphones for me, pairs so well with Fiio BTR5 with 2.5mm balanced.

[@evoasus2286]

Wow! the BTR5. I am surprised they're so easy to drive.

[@howtocomputer6676]

@@evoasus2286 it's why I like them so much.

[@evoasus2286]

@@howtocomputer6676 they might be my endgame closebacks then. I'll probably get a pair once I am out of college.

[@howtocomputer6676]

@Evoasus if you can try the DCA Aeon Noire first, I would. Personally I love the Liric but I know others like the noire more, and if you do, it could save you quite a bit of money. They also pack up smaller. That being said, the Liric is everything I wanted.

[@evoasus2286]

@@howtocomputer6676 I actually own a pair of noires as my dedicated closeback. Love them. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@michaelshurkin613]

That velvet suit analogy.

[@Lockk9]

Zero motion sickness on this vid, I'm a happy viewer - is this the GoPro 10 ??

[@ZReviews]

10 with stabilization adn cropped from 4:3 to 16:9.6

[@RetroFrequency]

@@ZReviews It looks great!

[@JayDpwnz]

@@ZReviews 16:9.6 is a weird way of saying 5:3. 4:3 -> 5:3 seems good enough. I was able to see the whole waifu for most of the video while not having noticeable black bars. Pinch zoom works on mobile.

[@djsammyb1023]

@@ZReviews Why not just go with 16:9?!

[@ZReviews]

@@djsammyb1023 I still feel like that isn't enough height with stabilization on. Since it zooms with that and cropping fully to 16:9 is why I went full fuck 4:3 to begin with. I'd say count all the blessings I am willing to compromise.

[@speleofool8164]

Only serious complaint: With 2 included cables, one of them really should have been 4.4 balanced.

[@leviathan5207]

Why? These things are highly efficient and run out of everything. Balanced adds nothing...

[@speleofool2396]

@@leviathan5207 Balanced adds total channel separation and compatibility with more sources. 4.4 is on all my DAPs and even BT dongles like BTR7. A second 3.5mm cable adds nothing.

[@kyron42]

Now that's what I call a wallpaper. Your best effort for a while.

[@ZReviews]

I don't draw them, but I know good ones.

[@kyron42]

@@ZReviews I don't know where you find them but this is very very good. It makes me want to take up drawing.

[@ZReviews]

@@kyron42 Check out Pixiv.net LOADS of artists, Just know there are LOADS of nsfw on there too.

[@kyron42]

@@ZReviews cheers!

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Nice, I've been waiting for this. Not long, but at least 8 days after getting to listen to them myself 😁

[@alext2933]

Thanks for going back to the 21st Century Z. I can now zoom to fill in wide-screen again.

[@ZReviews]

You got a small reprieve.. It will be 4:3 for a few more before I settle in.

[@vigridr7614]

I usually hate closed backs but I blind bought these a couple weeks ago - mostly because I used to have the Empyreans and loved them (sold them a while back because I bought the ZMF Atrium and... why would I need any other open back now) so now that I was in need of a "semi portable" pair of headphones I just went for it. Glad I did, and you know what, they remind me of the OG Nighthawks, which always had something very unique about them, because they kinda have the same "feel" to them I think. I used to always see the Nighthawks as kind of a small hazy bar with like Lera Lynn playing in there or something and you're sitting in those really plush like pink seats. These are like that except there haziness is more like expensive perfume, the bar is massive and you're sitting in an Eames chair.

[@invisiblekid99]

I have the NightOwls and while they do not quite have as much of that "feel" I love them. Since buying the Burson Soloist 3x GT they have really come alive too. But I would like an "better" version on them. These seem great. Have ModHouse Tungstens coming soon'ish so with these I don't think I need any other headphones.

[@replacement6386]

Super happy for your sponsorship! Stayed for add just to support it lol

[@virenkhatri7720]

Thanks Zeos. As a result of this mega drooling review, I just ordered this headphone along with the 4.4mm balanced Silver Plated PCUHD Premium Cables. Can't wait to try it. Cheers

[@starskysaber]

eyy The mug makes a cameo again

[@scottpolston6137]

This is my current dream headphone I have 99’s and love them to I can only imagine how good these are I also got GL2000’s and some focal too and this often enough reach for my 99’s

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

Meze Liric or Denon AHD-9200?

[@marclelieveld718]

Hey Z how do these compare to the Sony Z1R you reviewed a couple of years ago? I remember you described these as the most relaxing smooth headphones ever so how do these Meze’s compare to the Sony’s sound quality wise???

[@ZReviews]

These kill the sony's

[@marclelieveld718]

@@ZReviews ok thanks for this 👍🏻

[@ttvv88]

@@ZReviews I'm getting serious buyer's remorse over my MDR-Z1R's now. Been using it for months, but I still can't get used to how muddy they sound on the lower end 😩

[@asplmn]

@@ttvv88 I sold my Z1R's after trying the Liric and ZMF VC. I now own the VC. ;)

[@heltunikt]

​​​@@asplmnWhat made you pick the VC over the Liric? My shortlist is now down to the VC and the Liric (haven't sampled either of them yet) and Z1R (sampled them, enjoyed them, and can get them at 50% discount). Hoping to try the Liric next week.

[@joshuastephens3926]

I don’t know when, but I will have these in my life. Also they now offer for all their headphones at Meze, high quality gift cables. Game changer. I’ve already bought these in my head but just need the funds.

[@dominicgreen115]

That's Bryan Adams not Seal. lol, not proud that I know that...

[@JeffJacquesmd]

Yo Z. Been waiting for these.

[@Mr1stcat]

Same !!!

[@darrellross8609]

#1. Driveway. #2. That's up to you. Best, D.

[@juliangst]

I just go the Aeon Noire for portable use and absolutely love them. They're a bit power hungry so I'm using a Topping NX7

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

What do you use as Dac with NX7...

[@juliangst]

@@jaroslavfricek7772 Fiio btr5

[@parthkakadia9301]

How do these compare against the Denon D9200? It's so difficult to make a choice without hearing any!

[@AlexCompozes]

I have both. Denon has more energy,better slam, for me, mids/bass/treble are perfectly balanced . Liric has better soundstage/comfort, a bit more clarity and details, more bass focused, great for EDM orchestral music . Still there s no one better than other, you cant go wrong!

[@MeteoraEra]

For those who want to know, i bought VC (my gear is Mojo 2 -> singxer) then tested lirics and decided to sell VC. Lirics sounds much better on cheaper gear but VC can sound good in other ways only if you use much more expensive stuff, pendant or Nautilus etc

[@GarethBeard]

Yes. This is the angle......

[@filovirus1]

this or LCD-XC? btw, I thin you were humming Brian Adams' (Everything I do) I Do it for you

[@lunatrics]

Yeeeeeeesssss full screen

[@beezlebub3955]

You talk about these kinda similar to the LCD 2 classics, which I bought, and love, would you say, that these would be the best closed back next game one day love story of my life?

[@rogerhuston8287]

I wish these came with the DCA collapsable strap to make the package even smaller.

[@chiliwillyt]

how do they compare to the Denon AH-D9200?similar priced close-backs, can still remember your passion for those

[@ZReviews]

I didn't buy those, I'd buy these. But I won't let Meze have them, Lost in boating accident. These are just more? I can't really say without the 9200 here, also do the sound demo.

[@AlexCompozes]

I have both. Denon are perfectly balanced, smaller soundstage but more cohesive spectrum.Liric has more bass in the spectrum, better soundstage/comfort and of details more. Denon perfect for rock/pop Liric great for EDM orchestral music soundtracks. In fact in the Denon you feel more energy in the music (maybe theres a little peak at 4KHz that brings more air?) Live performances are great, really. Liric has a more relaxed presentation but still very layered and details, imaging is superb. Try them if you can, but there s no one better than the other.

[@chiliwillyt]

@@AlexCompozes thanks for the reply🙌

[@AceDeclan]

It’s probably their “phase-x” system that makes it sound so chill.

[@Berserkism]

Zeos word of the week; "CRITERIUM" is a bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. “CRITERION” Singular, "CRITERIA" Plural.

[@crate718]

Sound demo please 🙏🏻

[@stephenhanson3647]

Yay Wegmans!

[@carminedesanto6746]

Nice ..too rich for my blood..just say How does she do tubes ( Xduoo 604 ?)

[@ibassnote]

That peek-a-boo wallpaper 🫣

[@phillipnunya6793]

To address your rhetorical question about why XLR instead of 3.5, the answer is basically "stronger but still standard and available". I take mini XLR over 3.5 any day because of the longevity you can get out of it. That matters especially on $2000 headphones.

[@killerra]

Just when lying in bed I accidentally yank the 3.5mm connector out of my Arya often enough that I truly appreciate the locking mini-XLR of my ZMF Atticus, and hope Hifiman considers that in the future.

[@phillipnunya6793]

@@killerra Sennheiser needs to get the memo as well.

[@hristescualexandru9816]

Hi! and vs the Focal Radiance? just a thought, because you mentioned Bentley :) THX!

[@RJohnODonnell]

11:05 This PUN 😎

[@gliflun]

Finally we back with 16:9

[@ZReviews]

HA you fool, It isn't!

[@gliflun]

Yea, I noticed after watching for a while that it's the new format but cropped. Still it is a bit shaky but i like it as it fills my second monitor up.

[@thehomeoflabel]

Tried them two times... both times Audeze LCD-X for me sounded and wore better so I got them instead. I wear glasses and Lyric's were just a little bit unconfortable. Best advice as usual: try before you buy.

[@villegas24]

bro are you really comparing closed to open back? smh ...

[@thehomeoflabel]

@@villegas24 first... I'm not your bro, second yes I do. My comment was more focused on compatibility for people wearing glasses. Read first, then try to look for family members.

[@HiLoMusic]

I wore glasses, they were fine @@thehomeoflabel

[@junkyard3924]

@@thehomeoflabelBro

[@OstapKost]

I really wanna listen to these after trying the Emperyans. Currently owning LCD2 Audeze and they suck. I had problems with all Audeze headphones I’ve ever had😅

[@x3LightNinG]

mind telling wt kind of problem u hv with audeze?

[@GarethBeard]

Yes, this is the ratio too. I likey.

[@mjjm6220]

As for the standard Meze cable…replace it with the Meze upgrade cable that fits the Meze 99 Classic. I have one and I also use it on my Beyer T5.3. It is far superior to the Meze standard cable.

[@KipFox]

Between these and new but closeout (gen 1) Empyreans for only $200 more, any thoughts on which you'd go with?

[@Ambiguousss]

Hey there, can you please suggest an over ear headphone that one could daily drive for content consumption and to enjoy decent music/songs? Budget could be around $300 to $350. Like your videos. Stay safe.

[@braisedtoast9002]

Sundara

[@johnlara1365]

I would say the sundara or the sennheiser 560s (I would argue a more confidence inspiring build than the sundara for $200 cheaper) with audio sometimes it’s better to go used. So if you can find a 1990pro used for about $350 then I would go for that one.

[@waltciii3]

I love my Meze 99 classics. It's what I can afford and love the aesthetics. Use it with the Fio BT5 thru its balanced output. I'm just a normie so its awesome for me. These appear next level... closed back so I could use on an airplane with the correct phone DAC.

[@benegesserit9838]

sme combo here but without balanced con. btw is there any difference?

[@waltciii3]

@@benegesserit9838 I am not sure my ears are good enough to know, but I figure why not use the port. The cable was not too expensive.

[@artandhugs]

@@benegesserit9838 biggest difference is volume, balanced cables get 50% louder ish

[@benegesserit9838]

@@artandhugs ty

[@jarjared3522]

Looking on Meze's website it appears the earpads are the same used on the Meze 99s. At least the replacement ones on Meze's site.

[@ZReviews]

Oh they are most certainly not.

[@jarjared3522]

@@ZReviews That is VERY misleading on Meze's part then

[@ZReviews]

@@jarjared3522 I'll bring it up to them my next email

[@superdrangon12345]

@@ZReviews Heya Zeos, any update on this?

[@mastaboog749]

Oh my EFFIN GEE ZEOS. These mmcx to 3.5mm are fucking amazing 👏. I can do some seriously cool shit with this, including exactly what you are doing.

[@fahryst]

Oh your favorite headphones? Let me sell my peacocks

[@poopdeckpappy3823]

Are these bad boys going up on the wall?

[@johngalt9989]

How would you compare the sound on these to the Verite Closed? Have these become your top closed back?

[@Ulka.suleymanli]

Hi. What was Liric minimal price with discount?

[@artandhugs]

Msrp 2000 usd

[@Asterisk3095]

15:35 how is the soundstage compared to the Kennerton Rognir you reviewed a few weeks back?

[@InternetUser-d7s]

I have both. Liric isn't even close.

[@slappomatthew]

no spin stops is my kink baby.

[@datdudeinred]

This format is best for macbook users still not fully 16:10 something in between 16:9 & 16:10 but still faar better than 4:3

[@ThatGuy-qg4ww]

Ayyoo wegmans gang best subs in the world

[@vstudart]

Bottom Line... do we finally have an endgame here gentleman?

[@germancardenas3068]

Do they tripowin cables works out of the box with the lyrics? The lyrics use a 3.5 mm with 2 contacts and the tripowin has 3.5 with 3 contacts? Do the extra contact does not makr a shot circuit or something? PD: because of this review I bought them

[@patrickrkruger]

Would these be a good companion to the Focal Radiance? I'm looking for a planar to be its sister.

[@soulfulfool]

buy pink beats those looks like a sister

[@patrickrkruger]

@@soulfulfool Pink does look good on me. Maybe i should get these and just paint em?

[@Chris-zu5xt]

Ayo Z, is that the Trash Taste mug ?

[@ZReviews]

You know it.

[@RESURRECT2]

vs Empyrean 1/2?

[@shahar7381]

Hi 👋🏻 new to the community. Unrelated but i wanted to ask for help. I Need help deciding between timeless/ie300/b2d. Ive had the Sennheiser ie80 for a few years now and liked a lot its fun sound character but its detail was pretty lacking for me. Seems like all of the above will be much better for me but can anyone share their opinion? Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@ccnp2009]

Z can you make a comparison video between HD800 to MEZE LIRIC?

[@ZReviews]

Original 800 are trash. 800S are tolerable. 8XX with pad swap I really like.. These are better by a mile.

[@indrakumarc73]

I have focal Stellia, time to upgrade ?

[@sheep7255]

Biggest question I got is how good the noise isolation is

[@Zack-pl9np]

Congrats on the sponsor I thought the wifus would chase away sponsors

[@ZReviews]

If someone doesn't want to sponsor me because of the Waifu's... I don't want their money.

[@OblivionIce]

But what cable do I buy and what size AHHHH!!!!

[@user-wq5ot3tu7q]

That or D9200?

[@Mak933]

How does it compare with the Audeze LCD-3?

[@kylechow6072]

"look kids this is where your college money is going" loooooooool

[@kalxi1724]

"I broke my clavicle" we all know what he was quoting

[@OstapKost]

I am Ukrainian and I didn’t even know about all these amps existing ❤❤❤

[@1gbt463]

Nah I would prefer 16:9

[@paddypat]

Does that tripowin cable have alot of microphonics?

[@ZReviews]

None really super soft

[@danozer_]

I have the new MacBook Pro 2021 with Apples updated dac that supports sample rates up to 96 KHz. Would you recommend a dac/amp to listen to these on a MacBook Pro or would you say Apples dac is plenty sufficient? Thanks for your time.

[@ZReviews]

Honestly should be OK,. This is not a picky headphone.

[@danozer_]

@@ZReviews thanks for the response brotha. Just got into this whole audio thing, trying to navigate it as simply as possible. Currently running ie300 with sr25. Looking forward to trying these out. Your enthusiasm sold me 🚀

[@kneehoowin]

I have the MacBook Pro M1 Max and it’s more than enough to power these. 50-60% volume is about as loud as I can go before I do permanent damage to my ears

[@LB-by2id]

heya zeos.. question before i buy another amp.. can i run two amps both xlr and rca off my modius ? i don’t want to end up in the schiit😬

[@LB-by2id]

at the same time..

[@RARA64HUNNID]

*”Jim Morrison sounds like he’s on a p.a. system in my head.”* 😆

[@shahirraeed]

Yo is that the trash taste mug?

[@coardtech]

For anyone who watches headphone videos as a guy with experience over hundreds i can tell that never ever buy something at this price without hearing it.

[@setheloe7090]

Rebelamp - Where hardbass evolves into harderbass.

[@fastguitars4380]

""Everything we do, we do it for you"..... That is Brian May.......""Driven by You"...

[@lorena3726]

What is the name of the bluetooth neck thing?

[@ZReviews]

Check todays video. I mention it

[@yogiwp_]

Still searching for a pair that do well on busy/complex but badly recorded tracks. Think some death/black metal. Would these do?

[@ZReviews]

These seem to fix all crappy recordings. But they can't raise the dead.

[@yogiwp_]

@@ZReviews Yeah some tracks are beyond help but I expect these doesn't make them worse, unlike most higher end stuff.

[@tucatucz]

"Shit your pants" is a solid expression for any repertoire.

[@masterxyr]

for an audiophile, that Meze book is utter porn. I would.

[@oopsalldrip1376]

ah sweet, a 62 minute review

[@nerfkevin9111]

Would this power through the utws5? That would be the ultimate grocery headphones😩

[@ZReviews]

Absolutely.

[@nerfkevin9111]

Also How do they clamp and sound compares to Dca Noires? Jus pt worries bout the long term comfort and sound haha😊

[@benedu3450]

the reason you put Fiio K9 on your table is you really like it or you still didn't finish review it while filming this

[@ZReviews]

Reviews are done.. Twice.. I just think its a standard now.

[@nandysullivan3005]

Review rode nth-100

[@yogiwp_]

These vs the O.G. Empy vs ZMF VC? Ignoring price.

[@ZReviews]

Price is one thing.. Are we ignoring size and weight too?

[@yogiwp_]

Ah definitely can't ignore comfort!

[@rhodey2952]

VC is much better. Stellia too and can be found for around 2k(ish) used. These aren't bad but they're not blowing the VC and Stellia away. These are overpriced as new imo.

[@AsSiMiLaTeD77]

Are the pads really not removable? How does this compare with the Aeon 2 Noire?

[@howtocomputer6676]

Check out the meze KZbin channel, they have a video on how to change the pads with a kit they sell.

[@superdrangon12345]

Bit late of a response but I did manage to demo both (and now have also purchased the Liric). Liric is definitely the more "fun" headphone of the 2 and the Noire despite being decently tuned SERIOUSLY lacked bass for my personal preference (I came from consumer grade headphones primarily being Beyerdynamics which are much more bass heavy than all of these). I wouldn't particularly recommend the Liric if you don't plan on doing EQ and are a person into vocals because they are pushed back (along with certain instruments but I can't describe it really), but if you don't mind using EQ then there's a few profiles you can find online that fix this an make it all crazy good. Otherwise maybe consider a different headphone that provides better vocals. I think sound is definitely better than the Noire (which is also definitely harder to drive) but when both are default tuning, the Noire's might provide perceived better vocals/classical due to lack of bass (I didn't demo long enough to confirm), and the packaging/design/build quality for Meze has always been absolute perfection. Noire has slightly larger pads and not much clamp force (I found both a bit loose but the Noire's were a bit too loose). I really can't say which is better in terms of pure portable use because Noire is harder to drive, but Liric doesn't fold like the Noires, pick based on your priority (easy carry, needs power from dac/amp VS can't fold but easier to drive and sounds better). Keep price gap in mind and also the iFi Go Blu drives the Lirics perfectly!

[@superdrangon12345]

Also by no means are vocals bad, they're just relatively pushed back. I just assume there are other options that are more vocal forward focused headphones for that use. EQ fixes this but not everyone wants to touch EQ or has access to it depending on the device. I plan on getting some Verite Closed down the road for a bit more extra punchy energy that I am a fan of. These are very clean, lean, and rumbling bass but doesn't have the same kick punch energy I'm used to with dynamic drivers (mostly consumer grade bass boosted things).

[@darthollpheist1156]

Can I have them?😁 Never hurts to ask.

[@wolandphotography]

Bryan Adams.. not Seal

[@edithboozy1000]

BREAKING NEWS: These are the BEST HEADPHONES HE'S EVER HEARD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boltvanderhuge8711]

How's the driver flex on these? In my experience empyreans very quickly develop driver flex issues to the point where slightly moving your mouth or barely turning your head causes popping sounds

[@ZReviews]

When I get to the 3 month mark I will let you know.

[@brisketbaron]

I have too many things right now…. Maybe.

[@theodorezurla496]

Closed Meze or closed focal 🤔

[@ZReviews]

Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese

[@theodorezurla496]

@@ZReviews 🥵

[@rhodey2952]

You can find a used Stellia for 2k(ish). Not even close imo. Stellia is much better.

[@theodorezurla496]

@@rhodey2952 I tried Stelia once and it blew my mind I have the Celestee and I love it

[@theodorezurla496]

@@rhodey2952 I also feel like the focals are just more stylish the mezze closed back looks very bland and thick imo