Product Available: March 20 (There will be a countdown clock)
Baia Mare, Romania – Meze Audio introduces ASTRU (MSRP: $899), its new top-of-the-line single dynamic driver in-ear monitor, created for listeners who demand true high-end performance without crossing into flagship pricing territory. ASTRU embodies a focused philosophy: one driver, delivering a visceral, full-bodied sound that rivals the layering, imaging, and resolution typically associated with multi-driver designs. Meze will preview the new design at CanJam NYC this weekend. Product will be available for purchase from March 20 on mezeaudio.com, mezeaudio.eu and in selected retailers worldwide.
Driver Technology
At the core of ASTRU is an advanced multilayer composite dynamic driver diaphragm, engineered to balance speed, control, and musical weight. The diaphragm dome features over 80 ultra-thin layers of gold, applied during a 48-hour physical vacuum DC magnetron sputtering process, then bonded to a titanium layer and finally mounted on a PEEK base. This carefully tuned structure delivers fast transient response, smooth and extended treble, and the natural warmth and physical impact that dynamic drivers are celebrated for.
Design
ASTRU’s housing reflects Meze Audio’s commitment to comfort and craftsmanship. ASTRU’s shell geometry has been painstakingly refined for improved long-term comfort. Each shell is CNC-machined from a single block of pure titanium, then refined through a multi-stage electroplating process to achieve a smooth satin finish. Each matched pair of shells requires up to seven days of precision processing, underscoring the attention to detail behind every unit.
Accessories
The IEM is delivered as a complete, ready-to-use system, designed for high-end portable listening. It includes a premium balanced cable that features CNC-anodized aluminium hardware and a gold-plated 4.4 mm balanced termination. This ensures low resistance, signal purity, and long-term durability. A 4.4 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, five sizes of ear tips (XS–XL), and two carry solutions – a protective pouch and a soft PU leather envelope – make ASTRU equally suitable for portable use or dedicated listening setups.
Sound
With ASTRU, Meze Audio redefines what a single dynamic driver IEM can achieve: rich, detailed, and immersive sound, crafted with uncompromising materials and thoughtful engineering, at a price point designed to remain accessible to serious listeners.
Pricing and availability
ASTRU will be available for purchase starting March 20, 2026, on mezeaudio.com, mezeaudio.eu and in selected retailers worldwide, with a suggested retail price of $899.
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*Please note that the images featured are for illustrative purposes only. The final product may differ slightly in appearance.
Technical specifications
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz |
| Input Connector | 2-Pin |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.1% at 1 kHz |
| Weight | 13,4 g (0,47 oz) |
About Meze Audio
Meze Audio is a high-end audio brand founded in 2011 in Romania and renowned for
its exquisite craftsmanship and commitment to sonic excellence. Blending timeless
aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, Meze Audio crafts premium headphones
and earphones that refine the listening experience. Each meticulously crafted product
reflects a passion for art, comfort and superior sound, bringing musical emotion to audio enthusiasts everywhere. Winner of multiple audiophile industry awards, Meze’s current
product range also includes: 99 series headphones (99 Classics 2nd Gen, 99 NEO),
109 PRO, 105 SILVA, 105 AER, STRADA, Liric 2nd Gen; three open-back Isodynamic Hybrid Array headphones: Elite, Empyrean II, and POET; and one in-ear monitor: ALBA.
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