Meze - Rai Penta

In-Ears With 1 DD + 4 BA Drivers

Sale price₹ 109,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 119,999
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔

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Customer Reviews

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Arunabh Sisodiya (Jaipur)
A classic Meze masterpiece.

Better than Andromeda's and have a dark sound signature.
The only iems with which double flanged ear tips actually feel good( included in box). Just use them with Tidal or Qobuz and enjoy for hours.....

Thank you for sharing your review with us.

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Raja (Chennai)
Penta stars

The entire experience is mellow, smooth, sophisticated. Every musical pleasure is dished out in such measures and form which please the soul. The bass and percussions would do what they are supposed to do, lift up your mood and energy. The strings at
will be presented just right to delight your being. The wind instruments make you float over far away lands.
The voices will always have their own space, distinct and dignified.
In all it is an experience of all seasons, like a breeze on a hot summer afternoon, or the tingle of sun on a wintry morning.
Use this earphone not looking for details and power, allow it to reveal the subtle nuances and deep strength while you should just give in to bliss which good music is supposed to give you.
Looks like I have found my earphone.

HI Raja,
We are glad you had a comfortable shopping experience with us & it is delightful to read such positive reviews on your product! Cheers & Welcome to the club!

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Tassaduq Hussain (Mumbai)
Design and Comfort:
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
Bang On!
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Not impressed at all. I own a set of Bose noise cancellation earphones. They cost a third of the Price and sound much fuller.

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Abhijit Patel (Mumbai)
My absolute worst experience with any audio gear. Also they stopped working.

They were the most mid experience I have ever experienced with any audio gear I have ever purchased. It was an absolute waste of money and I am thoroughly unsatisfied with my purchase. Where do I even start?

- The audio sound is the most tepid signature I have ever heard. I listen to flat response monitors for 14 hours a day and this isn't that. This can make any song sound as boring as possible. Adjectives like smooth, relaxed, lean, detailed, yet unintrusive are just euphemisms by reviewers who are too scared to outright call out the iems terrible. They are none of the above. IEM's are meant to have a certain signature, a certain texture a certain character. The only character these IEMs emulate is: Boring. I know sound is subjective but it really makes me question what copium are all the reviewers on? Are they this terrified of being blacklisted of just calling a spade a spade?

Cable: My cable died within 4 months. I chalk it up to being in Mumbai and having salt in the air that leads to corrosion. This I don't consider a problem. This has been an issue with my Focal, Sennheiser, Shure, Meze, Solaris. All the headphone and IEM cables. Though I will say that the meze died way faster than any of the other IEM cables.

Quality issues: The left driver died out completely after 2 years of very minimal use. and careful storage in case. This was outside the warranty period. To repair the left driver of my headphone = 40k to replace it with an OG meze cable = 20k... Something about this entire ordeal just feels like an absolute scam. I feel disgusted with this experience and will choose not to get them repaired and let them just die out. This was money completely wasted and I would ask the potential buyer to go and try some other IEMs as in the headphonezone stores, you will find ChiFi IEMs that sound way better/balanced/interesting than the Rai Pentas.

Hey Abhijit, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, and this certainly isn't the level of satisfaction we aim for. It seems there might be a misunderstanding, as our team has been trying to get in touch via email and calls regarding your concerns. We're committed to addressing this. Please get back to us as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

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Midivalmunk
Design and Comfort:
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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Penta Heaven

First off, I'd like to thank the Headphone Zone team for their professionalism and great work ethics. Then, Ian for quickly shipping this as promised which was received in Goa a day after. It's good to be able to buy quality stuff right here rather than burdening relatives abroad.
As for the IEM's, it was the first time for me, that I could hear clear delineation in the instruments in an IEM.The bass end was tight without being overwhelming and the midrange was panoramic. The high end was subtle without being bright. Only wish Meze could add the balanced 2.5 mm in the original box rather than putting it out separately. Very satisfied

Hi, we are glad you had a comfortable shopping experience with us & it is delightful to read such positive reviews on your product! Cheers & Welcome to the club!


Designed in
Romania

Balanced Sound Signature

Museum with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.


2 Years of
Warranty

Best Suited for Portable Use

Metal
Build

1 Dynamic + 4 BA
Drivers

Replaceable Cables

A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.


The Meze Audio Rai Penta sounds incredibly good with its five drivers. The soundstage on these IEMs mimics that of an open-back headphone, and it allows one to enjoy music by gently revealing micro-details. Rai Penta is a proper flagship grade IEM.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

THE PERFECT PENTA DRIVER IEM FOR THE TRUE AUDIOPHILE IN YOU

The Meze Rai Penta is a high-end audiophile IEM that works effortlessly with any source device due to its low impedance and high sensitivity. It has high-quality sound and the perfect build with its unique and ergonomic housing. This IEM consists of four balanced armature drivers and one dynamic driver that work in tandem to deliver exceptional sonic performance. Enjoy detailed sound, natural tonality and consistent fit. Overall, the Rai Penta is by far their most advanced IEM. An IEM tuned for vocal enthusiasts and audiophiles alike. The Meze Rai Penta delivers full-range performance with ease.

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FEATURING A 10MM DYNAMIC DRIVER AND A QUAD-BALANCED ARMATURE SETUP DELIVERING POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

The hybrid technology of the Rai Penta delivers harmonised sound frequencies without the overlay of phase issues. The Rai Penta has a 3-way crossover with the dynamic driver for the lows, 2 BA for the mids, and 2 BA for the highs. The engineers designed the Rai Penta with precision tuning not only with the drivers but also with the sound bores. The first is their precisely milled sound bores, which regulate airflow and, as a result, harmonise phasing to provide a cleaner, more exact level of sound that reaches your ear, rather than utilising silicone or plastics. The result is a pure sonic voyage that will engulf you in your music.

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THE PERFECT DESIGN FOR DETAILED SOUND

Most multi-driver configurations use an imperfect plastic tube and dampener system resulting in interference. The Rai Penta's driver does away with this design for clean, pure sound. It delivers a balanced sound signature and also provides extreme detailing to every tune, within a frequency range from 4Hz to 45 kHz. Additionally, it can be driven by virtually any source device.

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CNC ALUMINIUM CHASSIS FUSED WITH PRESSURE EQUALISATION SYSTEM FOR DISTORTION-FREE SOUND

The finely tuned PES (Pressure Equalisation System) design in front and behind the driver assembly helps in controlling the internal chamber pressure by regulating the airflow. For the sound to be directed to your ears without any disturbance, the CNC aluminium chassis is milled from solid aluminium to create a perfect space. The milled logo on the high-endurance anodised surface shows the aluminium material under the anodizing.

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ANATOMICAL, ERGONOMIC DESIGN FOR LONG LISTENING SESSIONS

Meze has designed the Rai Penta's housings to be durable, comfortable and easy to use. The rounded edges are designed to mimic the natural curves of the human ear for a more secure and comfortable fit. It's purely made for the true audiophile to spend hours and hours listening to this beauty.

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BUNDLED WITH HIGH-QUALITY CABLES AND CONNECTORS FOR EASE OF USE

The Rai Penta has been designed with high-purity silver-plated copper wires and finely crafted metal plugs. This design ensures that the assembled cables are strong enough for a long time. Each of the four wires consists of 20 Litz strands. For the best connectivity and durability; the MMCX plugs are crafted from high-quality materials and a rhodium-plated plug termination.

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2 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Meze - Rai Penta comes with a 2 Year warranty from Meze that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Meze's warranty in India.

Timeless Design, Pure Comfort, True High-End Sound

Founded in 2011 in Baia Mare, Romania, Meze Audio emerged from Antonio's quest for headphones that resonated with his love for music akin to his cherished Fender Stratocaster guitar. Dedicated to infusing personality, high-end technology, and perfect sound into their creations, Meze began its journey by experimenting with market parts and engineering solutions. In 2015, the culmination of years of development resulted in the introduction of the Meze 99 Classics, setting new standards in the headphone category with continued acclaim and recognition.

Today, Meze Audio continues to uphold its 'no-compromise' vision, designing all headphones and earphones in-house to ensure unparalleled quality and innovation. Unswayed by trends, Meze Audio pioneers its aesthetic language, crafting products that stand as timeless symbols of musical passion and innovation.

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Headfonics

"Personally, I adore the harmonic balance and timbre of the Rai Penta throughout. It sounds very natural without too much warmth or sharpness."

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Headfonia

"After the award-winning Empyrean, Antonio Meze and his team have done it again. The 5 driver Rai Penta isn’t only comfortable, it looks beautiful and sounds like a high-end IEM should sound."

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Major-HiFi

"It has a beautiful, harmonically complex, and natural sound with a little bit of a bass bump for extra impact. Additionally, it fits extremely easily in the ears."

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Inner-Fidelity

“It is a product that shows off it’s subtle refinement over long listening sessions and deep critical listening that quickly digresses into ‘lost in the music’ time."

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Headphone-guru

“I place these in my highest category, Pretty Awesome. You get a fantastic bang for your buck with these IEM’s. To summarize, the tone, bass, clarity, precision are all hitting above their weight class."

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Home-cinema

"If I had to summarize this listening and the discovery of Meze Rai Penta in very few words, I would simply say: splendid, with magical moments."

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hifi-headphones

"What the Rai Penta delivers are impressive dynamics and a level playing field for all the frequencies. Their transparency allows them to play well with all genres and bring out the best in all of them."

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hifi-plus

"What the Rai Penta delivers are impressive dynamics and a level playing field for all the frequencies. Their transparency allows them to play well with all genres and bring out the best in all of them."

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