Meze 109 Pro Overview - Interview with Antonio Meze

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[@dasninjastix]

I absolutely love the Neo and the Empyrean. Great to see Meze continuing to evolve but keeping the focus on enjoyment. My two Mezes differentiate themselves in that regard, so easy to listen to, they play well with dozens of genres, and the ergonomics and build are stellar. Excited to see how the 109s are received. Fabulous interview ✌️

[@Xerpocalypse_]

I think this is the first headphone that I’ve been excited for in a long while. Haven’t been too interested in Meze stuff previously, but have always considered their work very aesthetically pleasing. Hopefully this pulls through sonically as well. Thanks for this coverage guys. Hoping to try these at CanJam!

[@SugaHoneyIceTea36]

When k bought the 99 classics I had tested a shot ton of headphones around 250-400 price range and these were hands down the best allround travel headphones . Am curious about these in both quality and price range. Have heard the entire meze range to mention

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

Antonio seems like a nice guy. The 109s seem very on brand for Meze, in terms of style and structure. Can't wait to hear if they fit the sound MO as well.

[@buffal0bilious]

Very interesting. The 99s are one of the only models I've ever tried, regardless of price, that don't trigger tension headaches for me, so a more sonically advanced headphone that's an ergonomic relative of the 99 has my immediate and rapt attention. I really appreciate Meze's next-level commitment to comfort and ergonomics. They're probably #1 ergonomically, for me, with DCA in a close second. That counts for a lot. Tons of good sounding headphones are just unusable for me due to headache-inducing ergonomics.

[@VitorMach]

Really excited for this! Given that Meze is constantly praised for comfort and build quality, now if they manage to bring sound technicalities on par with the price range as well, this will be a killer product.

[@jk25653]

I'm glad that Antonio is being forward with the dilemma of pricing his new products. Meze isn't Sennheiser and he's being realistic as a business owner to provide for the future well-being of his company. I hope that 99s stay relatively profitable for Meze and 109s do well! Love my 99 noir as my fun cans.

[@arondyte318]

Excited to finally have an open backed partner to my 99 Neos

[@karomba123]

I'm excited about this !

[@sjqideez6626]

The recent Liric & Advar products sound quite different from the 99 series & Empyrean. I’m looking forward to the 109 Pro, keep up the great work Meze Audio.

[@turtlet7201]

Tried these headphones at canjam socal this year! I would definitely agree with Mr. Meze. He nailed trying to get the headphones to produce a visceral and joyful experience. I was so at one with the music and remember thinking to myself, I can really feel the music, as if I'm part of it.

[@MichaelSidneyTimpson]

my two favorite guys doing an interview

[@mrfrosty3]

I'm looking forward to trying the 109, I don't have any Meze products but I'm very tempted by them, their Advar IEM is drop dead gorgeous.

[@LakerTriangle]

I asked Meze a while back when something between the 99 and Empyrean would be released and he actually replied it was coming....Guess this is it!

[@jaegervand2112]

The 99 is a brilliant product. Tuned for typical consumers, rather than audiophiles, and sounds significantly better than other bass heavy cans at this price point. I prefer the 109 by quite a lot , but most of my non audiophile friends prefer the 99s.

[@nikhilsrl]

The dude seems very genuine. Can't help but appreciate his endeavour.

[@spartitude1207]

Bonjour de France , jusqu'à maintenant j'avais le 99 classics qui était pour moi une référence absolue , je l'ai comparé à des dizaines et des dizaines de casques et je n'ai jamais trouvé mieux , il y a 2 jours j'ai reçu le 109 pro que j'avais commandé et là ce fut la claque ! Quel casque ! Un peu moins chaud au niveau des basses que le 99 mais nettement plus dynamique et précis dans les basses médium , medium et aigus , donc hyper équilibré , pour ceux qui hésitent foncez , le 109 pro est une bête de musique !

[@thechannel3912]

DMS, is that an Omega Aqua Terra on your wrist? Quite the jump from the Orient Bambino you reviewed a couple of years ago! Be careful, that's an even more expensive rabbit hole than headphones 😆

[@CJNooberson]

Really looking forward to hearing more about the Meze 109

[@Criiies]

Wow these are beautiful

[@matthewwesley4320]

I hope this comes out soon without any issues. I'm sure production is probably complicated right now so here's hoping it turns out great.

[@RNeeko]

REALLY hope these are a lot more balanced than the 99. I don't mind fun tuning but the 99 is just way too warm for my taste.

[@GlitzPixie]

very unresolving, bloated, horrible dynamics, and weirdly fatiguing for me. These gotta be crazy good for me to be interested in Meze again

[@aeisbaer8042]

Well, they were way to bright to me. But I guess it's kind of mainstream for High End headphones to be bright

[@GlitzPixie]

@@aeisbaer8042 you're not wrong. In general I think more high-end ehadphones are tuned with older audiences in mind

[@aeisbaer8042]

@@GlitzPixie Probably. There are actually only few headphones I can listen too

[@PhoggHawk]

I think the 99 Classics are a really good entry point for audiophiles who are more used to the consumer-oriented, bassy sound signature. I had a pair of 99s that I gave to my brother, who was using some Bose headphones. He thinks they are amazing, and compared with what he had, they are on a whole different level! I've since evolved from a need for a warmer signature to a more resolving, neutral response. Preferring tight, controlled bass and crystalline mids to the overall warmer sound signature. I want details and pristine vocals these days! I found that in the HD 660S. If you can find a pair for under $300, they are superb! I paid $255.

[@RobinSylveoff]

I was at CanJam and I complained that the headphones had an annoying buzzing around vocals...then I realized it was Meze himself. Oh god did I just tell the founder his stuff sucks?

[@aceofspades6667]

These are def on my short list for a purchase this year. I will be looking for fostex 900mk2 sapphire or Ivory first then fostex radiance then this.

[@cotc4x153]

i stand the omega aqua terra

[@DMS3TV]

good eye!

[@alphamarshan]

@@DMS3TV I saw it too! We need a DMS / Teddy crossover.

[@duffdabsduffdies]

Love this video

[@conork325]

And just when I was feeling a bit ho-hum about new releases... a dynamic Meze! I'm very curious to hear what their ears will present with this vs their planar identity.

[@Michneko]

I still hope one day Meze will create a good headphone that's somewhat price competitive as well. Their builds are beautiful, now if only the headphones sounds as beautiful as the build.

[@rawrj]

Beg him to release a version without the gold/copper at the same time. I'll buy that in a heartbeat.

[@sonickiller360]

I’ll look into it when the noire comes out.

[@NotTheOnlyMattAround]

I'd like to hear more about the Advar too.

[@pabloab3d]

That headphone is beautiful

[@LyK0sa]

Man, I hope these turn out well. Actually, on second thought I kinda hope they suck... The last thing I need is my brain telling me to buy another headphone.

[@OblivionIce]

Antonio seems legit as hell. I love him. Just a great guy.

[@lantern054]

Bro will u guys review IEM's like Letshuore s12 and tin P1 max? And XDuoo link 2 bal dac?

[@truth-12345.]

Those drivers. I'm interested.

[@asan1050]

Thanks..

[@deeppc]

Pls review the new NEUMANN NDH 30 :) plsss :)

[@bdt4844]

Excited about this too. $600-$800 would be right in my budget abilities right now. I really like my 99Noir even with their limitations. What are some current highly regarded cans in the same price range? Ananda, DCA Aeon open or closed....?

[@popops3]

For my part I can really recomend the ananda, they are the reason for me to want the arya.( I also have the lcd x 2021, the dt1990 pro and had the focal clear mg but while the focal are great in punch I sold them for the lcdx) currently I switch a lot between ananda and lcdx, really recomend both.

[@bluemonstrosity259]

@@popops3 I own a pair of Ananda right now and I was thinking about upgrading to the LCD X 2021. How would you compare them

[@popops3]

@@bluemonstrosity259 ufff thats difficult, I would say the lcdx are better with eq, without eq they are also good but different... Just make it short the lcdx are better no regrets, but I still want to try the arya.( you gonna be happy thats for sure) if you want more concrete details. Lcdx are better in everything but ananda has more soundstage and for some songs thats great.

[@rene837]

We need some new closed backs to rival the AKG K371 and DCA Closed X which both have their own issues. Almost all other companies just make open backs with good tuning at the moment, closed backs are left in the dust...

[@hartyewh1]

Have you tried the Liric? Not a fan of Meze in general, but they are the cleanest sounding closed backs I've heard. A bit of EQ really makes them shine.

[@rene837]

@@hartyewh1 The raw frequency response is scuffed though. I want something similar to the K371 that I am happy with using without EQ.

[@hartyewh1]

@@rene837 Tuning closed backs without any big issues from the design is just so difficult. I do wish AKG made like a K 471 that was just a notably upgraded version of the K 371. Even almost all open backs need EQ so what can you do.

[@rene837]

@@hartyewh1 Yea, but they managed with the K371 at a cheap price, so it is possible. The DCA Stealth is another example, but that one costs a fortune.

[@hartyewh1]

@@rene837 My guess is that the K 371 has to be a fluke to some extent since it's tonality is almost second to none regardless of price. I don't see why no manufacturer would just do that if they could. The open feel of the Liric, the tonality of a 371 and decent technicals would be an insane product to put out.

[@themastroiannis]

Antonio is a really nice guy...

[@Martinullis]

Oof, might be my next headphone.. once I’m out of uni hahaha

[@ragecandy]

Meh I was expecting for it to compete with something like the hd6x0/sundara in price... Even before reviews no way this is value if it's more expensive than the edition xs

[@RoyalProtectorate]

Did they fix the bass on the 99?

[@aeisbaer8042]

They sound completely different.

[@RoyalProtectorate]

@@aeisbaer8042 That's good

[@trellusg]

This has to be at least $600, if I had to guess, and I suspect it will be quite worth the price.

[@aeisbaer8042]

They told me it will be about 700-800€

[@trellusg]

@@aeisbaer8042 they won’t sell many at that price

[@NotTheOnlyMattAround]

Biocellulose AND beryllium? I'm interested.

[@waltciii3]

I can only afford Meze 99 and they sound great to me.

[@zblus]

Anyone made measurements of these yet? 👀

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

They're not even released yet - give it a few months and then there probably will be.

[@MrKismayaz]

So his answer was basically that they're going to preinflate the price. That way, in 10 years when materials and manufacturing costs have gone up, they could still make a profit. Interesting..

[@Mike_Jones68]

Really that's what everyone does anyways in this world as it's pretty small niche size doesn't draw volumes of people...tho I like when he said "so what do I do?" In terms of the 99 being the best seller...well unfortunately you need to raise the price and risk lowering sales numbers. It's a gamble but so is coming out with a semi "future proofing" price that may put even more people not interested bcuz of the $ tag

[@tdmduc]

lots of iFi gear in the back👌

[@x-techgaming]

Meze 109 Pro - $7,999

[@Fawaiz-]

Why I feel guilty for this guy getting interviewed by DMS?

[@Ulka.suleymanli]

It could cost 300 or 400, but not 800... Too much, Meze. No, thanks

[@kentbergstrom3020]

I assume you're young and don't have the financial access yet, I know how you feel, I've been there to, but €800 are peanuts when you're educated and got the job you're aiming for.

[@Goodbutevilgenius]

@@kentbergstrom3020 and if you are lucky enough to live an a country where complex and education-demanding jobs actually pay well... Get out of here, lmao

[@soulfulfool]

its just too expensive, lets be honest

[@RoverWaters]

overpriced

[@beezlebub3955]

Ya know, when i first heard of Meze, i imagined that the the owner/ceo was a big burly Romanian dude jet setting around the world with big gold bracelets with a pair of Empyreans, and the seat next to him on the airplane is only there to hold the case for the Empyreans 🫠