PRESS RELEASE: MEZE AUDIO ASTRU
Meze Audio introduces ASTRU: new flagship IEM, delivering top-of-the-line performance from a single dynamic driver Official Market Launch: March 20th, 2026, 12:00 PM GMT
Meze Audio introduces ASTRU, 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.
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 aluminum 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 make its first public appearance at CanJam New York, in March 7th.
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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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 2 nd Gen, 99 NEO),
109 PRO, 105 SILVA, 105 AER, STRADA, Liric 2 nd Gen; three open-back Isodynamic Hybrid
Array headphones: Elite, Empyrean II, and POET; and one in-ear monitor: ALBA
Meze Audio SRL ⋅ Strada Morii 1–3, Baia Mare, Maramures, 430162, Romania, mezeaudio.com