Meze Empyrean vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Meze Empyrean and Shure AONIC 40. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Meze Empyrean vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 430 g 313 g Shure AONIC 40 are lighter than Meze Empyrean headphones.
Colour Black copper Black | White, tan
Body Material Fibreglass-reinforced ABS -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 4 - 110000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance 31.6 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Meze Empyrean Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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