A winner all the way. One of the best, sitting on top amongst the audiophile grade high ended IEMs. I had my eyes on it ever since I researched about it. I grabbed the opportunity when Headphone Zone put it on “no reason” sale. With my reward points thrown in I feel the Rai Penta is a steal for ₹83k and odd that I shelled out.
The RAI Penta is very cleverly cut and moulded in way for an incredibly comfortable fit. The edges are well rounded to fit easily in your ear without causing any physical fatigue. Few other IEMs can match the elegant, refined curves and attention to detail of the Rai Penta’s chassis.
It has a neutral sound with a dash of emphasis on sub bass and bass. It is not airy and the hint of warmth makes listening an incredible experience. All sounds; vocal including high treble, instruments and percussion or deep sub bass are extremely clear and well rounded. Nothing is harsh. The musicality and tonality is magnificent. It sounds very natural without too much warmth or sharpness.
It has a wide soundstage which other IEMs, even high priced ones, strive to achieve. Spatialization is also remarkable for in-ears, as well in width as in depth and even in height.
The tone, bass, clarity, precision are all hitting above their weight class.
The Rai Penta sound has high brilliance and lively overtone range, but ever overly drawn or obtrusive. There is tightness of sound and absolute clarity. The highs were brilliant without being shrill, the mids come out with distinction, and the bass gives a welcome beat with an extra oomph that was surprising and pleasant. These are exceptional sounding IEM’s which can easily deliver the best of any genre you throw at it. I did that with Classical Jazz, Modern Jazz, Classical, EDM, D&B, Rock and vocals. The Rai Penta delivered on every occasion.
I must admit, this is the best experience from an IEM and I also own and listen from Sennheiser IE900.
To get the best, use a good fitting ear tip.
I recommend this IEM to everyone, the audiophiles as well as beginners if you want to appreciate good sound. For the budget minded I suggest save and get yourself a Meze Rai Penta. You will not be disappointed. On the contrary you will be grateful to have this device in your stable.

Fantastic product, especially when paired with the mojo 2. I was looking for something that is not too bright and this is tue one… thanks to Raghav and the team when they got to hyderabad with their full range of equipment, I was able to experience them first hand before making the purchase. Get the setting right on the mojo2 and these will sing… a word of caution, they need some burning in and settling in.

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.

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.....

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

Not impressed at all. I own a set of Bose noise cancellation earphones. They cost a third of the Price and sound much fuller.

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.