The wonderful Meze 99 Classics - walnut headphones // real world review

[@mezzafinook]

i've been actually looking into buying these headphones for quite some time now. thanks for the in-depth review man!

[@StephenMcLeod]

Nice!! I've been debating them for a while as well. Was time to take the plunge.

[@jonbontempi]

Nice. On my list. Must have a listen somewhere.

[@StephenMcLeod]

You must!

[@GavinLyonsCreates]

The tension stays, I have these for a few years. The ear cups do wear out though but there's replacement out there. There my go to studio phones. Feck I must check out the jesus lizards. Thanks for the video.

[@StephenMcLeod]

You definitely must!! They are legends.

[@Narinjas]

I really think you should try the Meze 109 Pro. (P.S. Please use the NTH-100M more, i am interested to see how much it lats until you need to replace the locking mechanism, that is the only thing that is stopping me from buying them, and i really hope Rode can offer a metallic inlay, or full metal part that does not brake, and have it as a replacement when your brake, and as standard when you buy new pairs.)

[@Narinjas]

they should add a little golden dot mark somewhere on the updated box, so when you buy them, you know that you got the metalic lock one or the plastic one.

[@StephenMcLeod]

I'd love to try them! They are a tad out of my price range at the moment though. Feel free to tell Meze to send me a pair!! I am using the NTH-100 regularly, and haven't experienced any hassles with the locking mechanism yet, though tbf I don't lock and unlock it a whole lot. They also offer a long/lifetime warranty, which is reassuring. I'm curious to see if they change out that part in future though.

[@Gatesphere]

I have the 99 Noir version of these and the headband has an embossed 'R' on one side to mark the right cup. I don't know if the 99 Classics version has that R marking, but it's easily overlooked if you don't know its there. These are my favorite cans of all time for listening. But they're terrible for mixing and mastering, lol.

[@StephenMcLeod]

The Noirs look sooo nice and I was tempted but the shipping to the UK put me off. Sadly no embossed right marker on the Classics! Think massdrop added that.

[@mainiotaainetta]

They do look great! I had several of their earbuds which almost instantly broke. I am worried about the quality issue compared to sennheisers at same price point. Are better than sennheiser momentum 4:s?

[@StephenMcLeod]

Oh dang, sorry to hear that. Their support seems to be pretty decent - and these are designed to be replaceable at each point which is cool. I can't really speak to the Momentum 4s, but Sennheiser are obviously great. They are wireless and closed back so a bit different as well.

[@mainiotaainetta]

@@StephenMcLeod Thanks! these are not closed back?

[@StephenMcLeod]

@@mainiotaainetta oops sorry. Yes, they are. It's the pros which aren't!

[@zero.the.prototype]

Noice reeveew. Did you get a laugh when Wes referenced your channel in the last video? I sure did. "Hype" as the kinder say.

[@StephenMcLeod]

Wait what?! I haven't seen it!! Link?

[@zero.the.prototype]

@@StephenMcLeod kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4OsYZJ4nJVqfLs timestamped link ☆

[@StephenMcLeod]

Hahaha that's awesome. Thanks!

[@leckywoznicki5393]

Thank you :)

[@StephenMcLeod]

no, thank U

[@silkroad1201]

Frequency response graphs are completely useless. I understand them totally, and just because they're capable of delivering at 20 hz, doesn't mean they'll deliver well. Every headphone company boasts their frequency response, but it means nothing

[@StephenMcLeod]

This person speaks sense!!

[@humanpaw]

🎧

[@StephenMcLeod]

✋

[@dankeplace]

Pronounced Mooze!!! Nah kidding, good cans, wooden earcups give a nice timbre.

[@StephenMcLeod]

Just the right level of swank for me

[@Zoltan74]

I bought the 99 classic a week ago, and since then I've been trying to get used to its sound, but it's not going very well! To me, it's terribly dry, it pushes the mid-high hags almost into my face! What's worse is that it cannot be removed even with EQ, it sounds like a "wooden cup"! This really irritates me! I regret buying these headphones!

[@StephenMcLeod]

Still time to send them back!!

[@flamegrylls8965]

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[@StephenMcLeod]

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