What's unique about the brand
What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Meze's products exhibit a distinctive aesthetic, often incorporating natural materials like wood and leather, offering a blend of modern and classic design elements.
- The brand prioritizes repairability and longevity in its designs by using screws and metal fixings to facilitate easy disassembly and part replacement.
- Meze headphones consistently receive praise for exceptional comfort, due to features such as self-adjusting headbands, well-designed earcups, and carefully selected padding materials.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "The 109 Pro also has an impressive depth, though outdoes the 99 Classics by taking that depth further as well as producing some "behind-the-shoulder" sensations, making it's stage what I would describe as 270 degrees compared to the 99 Classics more insulated and forward-facing 150 degree shape. 109 Pro wins again in terms of its exceptionally fluid, smooth, liquid-like imaging that makes for more convincing spatial dynamics." (https://majorhifi.com/meze-109-pro-vs-meze-99-classics-review)
- "Listening to the Meze 99 Classics is not a passive experience as they will engage heart and soul and feet and fingers to tap, and one's head to bop. What they will not do is to trap you in the mind contemplating this mid-bass elevation or the shape of its frequency curve or midrange dips, etc." (https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/the-reviews/99classics)
- "Another pleasant surprise was getting a believable soundstage, perfectly arranged for the listener. It was expanding with reference recordings and closing up with cozy jazz & progressive rock." (https://soundnews.net/headphones/full-size/recalibrate-your-ears-meze-109-pro-review)
- "The scale or the so-called soundstage is literally twice the size compared to 99 Classics that always struggled pushing the sounds outside my melon. These aren't shooting for the top spot and these aren't exactly at Sennheiser HD800S level, but these will definitely challenge their own Empyrean or Elite put on leather earpads." (https://soundnews.net/headphones/full-size/recalibrate-your-ears-meze-109-pro-review)
- "Wow. Two things right off the bat: the imaging is simply amazing and the signature of the headphones sounds like the top-end clarity of the Elite matched with the warmer overall tone of the Empyrean." (https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice/meze-audio-109-pro-headphone-review)
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
Our strongest differentiator is adding the comfort element to the equation. Most headphone models are focused only on technological advancements, forgetting that comfort and ease of wear are also very important factors when choosing an object that you intend to wear for hours on end.
That is why our headphones are specifically designed to be lightweight and to combat any pressure points that can occur when wearing them for long periods of time.
What's your approach to customer support?
Our clients have the possibility to contact either the dealers/distributors or our support department directly, through our support page: https://mezeaudio.com/pages/contact.
Our headphones are designed to be fully serviceable, so every part is easy to change, in case there’s an issue. There is no glue, just nuts and bolts, so anyone can change any part of the headphone with just a screwdriver.
We are quick to solve any problem as soon as it occurs and in some instances, we do go above and beyond to help our customers. One time, I remember someone was actually wondering if our 109 PRO model's ear cups are really made of wood, so we disassembled a unit, removed the ear cups, broke them into pieces and sent him pictures with the wood pulp, to show that we do use real wood, haha!
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
My favourites would be (not necessarily in this order): Sevdaliza - Bluecid, Isaac Gracie - Silhouette of you, and lately, Sleep Token - Damocles or Caramel.
What other products pair best with yours?
Thankfully, there are a lot of good products on the market that have strong synergy with our products, and we are fortunate enough to have great partners in the industry to pair our headphones with.
We also received very good feedback from our customers testing the pairings at different trade shows, and they prefer the following: Chord Dave, Feliks Envy, Ferrum Wandla + Oor + Hypsos combo, the DCS Lina stack, Auris Headonia, Linear Tube Audio Aero + Velo combo, and many many more, these is just top of the mind.
Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
Alba
- Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and portability.
- Description: Offers a balanced sound profile with a touch of warmth, making it ideal for those new to high-fidelity audio. Its standout feature is the inclusion of a USB-C DAC/AMP, which is not found in other Meze products, enhancing its compatibility with modern devices. This makes it perfect for users seeking a portable and budget-friendly option without sacrificing sound quality.
99 Neo
- Positioning: Mid-range closed-back headphones, offering a blend of style and performance.
- Description: Features clear and balanced sound, with a design that emphasizes comfort and durability. Unlike the Alba, it features a self-adjusting headband and medium-density foam ear pads for better sound isolation, making it suitable for home use where noise isolation is important.
105 AER
- Positioning: Versatile open-back headphones, designed for a wide range of musical genres.
- Description: Features lightweight design and premium materials, offering a lush and immersive sound experience. Its unique W-shaped dome and ultra-thin torus provide enhanced clarity and detail, setting it apart from the 99 Neo's closed-back design.
Liric
- Positioning: High-end closed-back headphones, focusing on luxury and advanced acoustics.
- Description: Features isodynamic hybrid array technology, delivering a powerful yet nuanced audio experience. Its closed-back design and detachable magnetic ear pads offer superior sound isolation compared to the open-back 105 AER. The use of premium materials like Macassar ebony wood adds to its luxurious appeal.
Elite
- Positioning: Flagship open-back headphones, representing the pinnacle of Meze's audio engineering.
- Description: Equipped with groundbreaking Rinaro's Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology, providing an ultra-high resolution audio experience. Its open-back design and advanced driver technology offer a wider soundstage and more natural sound compared to the Liric. This makes it the ultimate choice for audiophiles seeking the finest in sound quality and craftsmanship.
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About the brand
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
Featured products
About the brand
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
Featured products
About the brand
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
Featured products
About the brand
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
Featured products
About the brand
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
