Meze Audio has introduced ASTRU (MSRP: $899 us), its new top-of-the-line single dynamic driver in-ear monitor. ASTRU embodies a focused philosophy: one driver, delivering a full-bodied sound that Meze believes rivals the layering, imaging, and resolution typically associated with multi-driver designs.
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.
ASTRU’s housing reflects Meze Audio’s commitment to comfort and craftsmanship. ASTRU’s shell geometry has been 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.
The ASTRU in-ear monitor 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.
The Mexe ASTRU is now available for purchase on mezeaudio.com, mezeaudio.eu and in selected retailers worldwide, with a suggested retail price of $899 US. Meze Audio is exclusively distributed in Canada by Erikson Consumer.