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Meze Audio ARTA

High-impedance open-back planar headphone using the Rinaro MZ5 HΩ driver.

Evidence checked: 2026-10-11. Manufacturer/distributor documentation; no independent SoundPath Lab test.

What the documentation establishes

• 225-ohm impedance; 98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz; 495g, manufacturer specifications.
• Dual 4-pin mini-XLR earcup connections; supplied 6.3mm and 4-pin XLR source cables.
• Manufacturer minimum at 225 ohms: 200mW and ±12V peak swing; recommendation 500mW+ and ±15–18V.

Best for

Stationary headphone listening with verified high-voltage amplifier headroom.

Avoid if

You need isolation or only have a low-voltage portable source.

Support and purchase checks

Confirm the complete regional model, required cables and external components, current manual/firmware, local warranty and actual dispatch with the official channel. App and streaming-service support depends on current versions; paid services may require subscriptions. A planned release or an order button does not prove local stock.

Keep an existing system that already meets these connection and use requirements. No measured sound-quality upgrade, reliability score or automatic purchase recommendation is assigned.

Primary sources

• https://mezeaudio.com/products/arta — checked 2026-10-11
• https://mezeaudio.com/blogs/news/meze-audio-unveils-arta-a-new-reference-headphone-at-vienna-high-end-show-2026 — checked 2026-10-11

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