Meze 99 Review + Sound Demo

[@ThevenimX]

I feel like using source files isnt super indicative of how your DAC Amp or recording setup plays how the headphones manipulate the audio. You should another pair of reference headphone to try and reduce changes in other variables through rerecording the audio. That way your control group is as similar as possible to the tested group.

[@MrAyrit]

I appreciate the feedback, but I have pretty much abandoned the demo idea at this point.

[@drakegostream]

Thank you for the review. Did you try some other BrainWavz pads, like hybrid, micro-suede etc.

[@MrAyrit]

I did. Much more comfortable. I liked the sound the best with the microsuede. Too bad Meze doesn’t have that option, because the Brainwavz pads ruin the beautiful design.

[@drakegostream]

@@MrAyrit thank you for the input! I think I'll just try couple as well

[@GabrielOliveira-ri1mu]

hello, I would like to know if this headphone does well with extreme metal, bands like Nile, Carach angren, Opeth, Dissection etc if you can answer me i would appreciate it.

[@MrAyrit]

Not really my genre, so it's hard for me to say. If you like heavy bass and lighter top end, then these may do the trick.

[@supafpv1759]

I ucrrently have the dt770s, do you think this would be an upgrade from them? I really do like bass, i primarily game. Hows the imaging and sound stage compared to the dt770?

[@Noumenon4Idolatry]

Damn, I didn’t want to like the beainwavez, but I do…. At least listening here through some Bluetooth ANC headphones. 😄 I bought the headphones so…I’ll listen to them soon. If they really are this muddy I’ll be buying the brainwavez pads. Thanks.

[@TheSteve57]

I thought vocals were more recessed with valour pads, to me the sound was best with stiff pads !!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrAyrit]

It’s all very subjective.

[@TheSteve57]

@@MrAyrit it sure is lol. Great reviews mind 👍👍👍

[@ThevenimX]

Thats so funny to me the vocals sound like the muffled with the pleather and stock pads, the valour really brings forward the vocals but the top end feels more crisp while the bass feels extra punchy. Like the vocals sound stuffy regardless compared to the source file but the velour sounds slightly tinny over bloated which for me at least sounds better

[@sonorangaming449]

@@ThevenimX Im not an audiophile, just a music appreciator, and I definitely found the vocals to sound much nicer and more present with the velour pads. With the stiff pads, it sounds to me like there is ...something in-between the music and my ear that ever so slightly muffles the music.

[@soulfulfool]

what are those pads?

[@MrAyrit]

I believe they were the Brainwavz Velours. Could have been the Monoprice ones. There may be a link in the description.

[@lucalarsson3478]

How much isolation/sound leakage would you lose when switching to velour pads?

[@MrAyrit]

You don't lose all isolation, but it definitely goes down. I wouldn't worry about anything leaking out, just in.

[@lucalarsson3478]

@@MrAyrit is there any way to describe how it feels as far as isolation comparing the stock and velour pads? Like let’s say the amount of clarity when talking? Idk how to explain it :/

[@MrAyrit]

@@lucalarsson3478 Sorry, Darth, but it's been too long for me to articulate it to that level. I just know I preferred it with the Velours. But if I were to try and put a number on it, I'd say it has 90% isolation with the stock pads and 75% isolation with the Velours (but those are totally arbitrary numbers that I just pulled out of my butt based on my memory from months ago....)

[@lucalarsson3478]

@@MrAyrit thx :))

[@lucalarsson3478]

@@MrAyrit last question, would how much would this benefit from a dac amp or is it just almost the same without it? Never bought one so idk if it’s worth it to spend the extra cash

[@withcare1234]

Does anybody know the HSN number of this product so that I can calculate customs duty

[@MrAyrit]

I'm sorry, I don't know what an HSN number is. If you can clarify, I will do my best to dig it up.

[@ruuu48]

Source file pads please 😆

[@MrAyrit]

There is a link to the pads in the description if that is what you are asking.

[@ruuu48]

@@MrAyrit no drew , I was just making a dumb joke. Its just source file sounds pretty good to me.

[@felipejr2211]

Excellent review, which has made me doubt the truth, because I am looking for a closed headphone with a great stage and definition which the meze seems to meet just, but seeing your review of the BEYERDYNAMIC DT770 PRO I like that sound more. But tell me which seriously would you take for a pleasant and defined listening?

[@MrAyrit]

For a smooth and pleasant listening experience, I believe I would take the Meze 99 and put the velour pads on them. Just be aware that you will lose quite a bit of isolation by switching to velour pads.

[@MrAyrit]

The DT770 is more precise, but it also is a little edgier than the Meze - the Meze would be a much more relaxed experience IMO.

[@fortyinch]

Wow.. What a coincidence. I have the dt770 in the cart at the moment and contemplating on getting the noir as well. The only thing is, i hate having to have to wait for the item.. Pay now wait till September maybe it was for the noir. Just curious. Have you guys seen the thx panda in drop. Looking good. But... Again.. Pay now get it later deal..

[@Nova_Lapis132]

Have you try putting the headphone the opposite way. Right ear is left and left is right and just switch the cables to the correct left and right to your ears for a better spacious listening experiences?

[@MrAyrit]

I don't think it matters, from memory, they're the same either way. I don't believe the cups are even marked are they? It's just which side you plug the cable into.

[@Nova_Lapis132]

@@MrAyrit they are angle in such a way where they leak sound and change the profile, turning them around changes it.

[@Nova_Lapis132]

@@MrAyrit not the cups but from the straps.

[@jimis3167]

Do you know the sound differences between these and the 99 classics?

[@simonrockstream]

No difference, just a rebrand and new color. I asked Meze myself.

[@jimis3167]

@@simonrockstream But on drop I see they have two different tunings than 99 classics, also two types of earpads..

[@PoofyisDead]

@@jimis3167 i’m pretty sure it’s the exact same headphone, but with a diff stain on the wood. The perceived diff in sound is completely due to the diff pads (since they changed pad manufacturers)

[@jimis3167]

@@PoofyisDead thanks!🙏