Abyss Diana TC Signature vs Meze Audio Elite

Both are planar magnetic open-back headphones.

The Diana TC Signature is 64 g lighter, at 369 g against 433 g.

The Diana TC Signature needs 11 dB more power to reach a loud 110 dB peak, so it asks more of the amplifier.

The Elite lists for $995 less.

$4,995

$4,000

Side by side

Diana TC SignatureEliteDifference

Diana TC SignatureElite

Driver: Planar magnetic; Planar magnetic
Diaphragm: Ultra-thin planar diaphragm with EBR (Extended Bass Response); thickness unpublished; Rinaro Parus MZ3SE ultra-thin polymer film, 0.11 g
Driver size: 63 mm; 102 x 73 mm ovoid, 4,650 mm² active area
Enclosure: Open-back; Open-back
Weight: 369 g; 433 g; Diana TC Signature is 64 g lighter
Impedance: 72 ohms; 32 ohms
Sensitivity: 90 dB/mW; 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Power for 110 dB: 100 mW, 2.68 V; 7.94 mW, 0.50 V; Diana TC Signature needs 11 dB more
Drive: Moderate drive; Easy to drive
Frequency response: 2 Hz – 58 kHz; 3 Hz – 112 kHz
Made in: USA (Buffalo, New York); Romania
Released: 2026; 2021
List price: $4,995; $4,000; Elite is $995 less
Materials: Aluminium Leather Glass; Carbon fibre Aluminium Leather; Both use aluminium, leather

From each maker’s published figures; sources are on each headphone’s page. Power for 110 dB is worked out from sensitivity and impedance.

Each of these has 10 dB or more in reserve above a loud 110 dB peak on both headphones, so one amplifier serves either.

List $4,995

Retailer prices checked 2026-10-21. We may earn a commission on purchases. How this works

List $4,000

Retailer prices checked 2026-10-21. We may earn a commission on purchases. How this works