Meze Audio
Meze 99 Neo Closed-Back Headphones
$269.00
Meze 99 Classics (2nd Gen) Closed-Back Headphones — Coming Mid November
$499.00
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- Territories: 6-10 business days
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All in-stock headphones are available for personal demonstration in-store. We encourage you to try before buying to ensure satisfactory sound, fit, and functionality.
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If an item is defective upon receipt, please notify us within 30 days of purchase so we can arrange an exchange. For issues following 30 days, we will work with you and the manufacturer within the scope of each brand’s warranty and service policies.
Description
2nd Generation
99 Classics
UNIQUE BY NATURE
A classic fit for today.
Since their release in 2015, the 99 Classics have undeniably left a big impact on the headphone cultural landscape. In this sense, they have become iconic, a symbol.
We initially created them out of a desire to infuse life and passion into what is commonly perceived as technical objects. We view headphones as vessels that contain our love for artistic expression and celebrate individuality.
Ten years later, that vision continues to drive us. As a celebration, the 2nd Generation 99 Classics come with a number of meaningful enhancements, all while preserving the spirit of the original.
SAME ICONIC SILHOUETTE
Everything that made the original headphone an instant classic is still present – the magnetic and inviting sound, the seamless comfort, the use of premium materials, the timeless design aesthetic – it’s all here. However, upon closer inspection and audition, the enhancements become more apparent.
10 Years. 10 Improvements.
The Meze Audio 99 Classics V2 highlight their evolution with 10 key enhancements.
01 — TUNING DIRECTION
The 2nd Gen 99 Classics moves the signature closer to a balanced, neutral target. Bass remains engaging yet slightly more restrained, allowing midrange and treble details to emerge with greater clarity. The result is a more versatile headphone that retains the musical warmth of the original while offering improved overall balance and detail retrieval.
02 — DRIVER MATCHING
Block out the world and enjoy the ultimate immersive listening experience. A total of eight precisely positioned microphones and next-generation voice processing algorithms enable Px8 S2 to deliver outstanding noise cancellation and pristine call quality wherever you are. Our proprietary ANC shuts out unwanted intrusions yet retains your music’s dynamics and energy, even in noisy environments.
03 — INCREASED EAR CUP VOLUME
The internal cup volume has been increased. A larger volume shifts cavity resonances downward and reduces standing-wave interactions, enhancing control in the low-frequency region and aligning with the new tuning goals.
04 — ACOUSTIC SEALING AND BASS PORT
The 2nd Gen introduces precision sealing at all key junctions. This improved sealing enables the use of a dedicated bass vent integrated into the jack shell, providing better control over lower frequencies, improved left–right consistency, and higher unit-to-unit reproducibility.
05 — BAFFLE ARCHITECTURE
The baffle has been re-engineered with acoustic transparency in mind. A more open grille and streamlined structural beams reduce diffraction and acoustic impedance in front of the driver, minimizing high-frequency artifacts.
06 — EAR PAD REDESIGN
The ear pads have been reshaped to adjust and increase the front cavity volume, refining the midrange balance toward the intended target. The attachment system has evolved from a stretch-skirt to a clip-on mechanism, ensuring fixed orientation, reducing variability, and simplifying replacement.
07 — SOUND TECHNICALITIES
The rebalanced tuning, enhanced acoustic consistency, and optimized internal geometry work together to improve stereo imaging and instrument separation, providing a more open and spacious soundstage.
08 — INPUT SOCKET
The input socket has been enlarged to 7 millimeters in diameter. This ensures compatibility with both slim-profile and larger-bodied 3.5 mm shells, welcoming a wider range of cables, including our premium hand-braided copper and silver ones.
09 — HIGH-QUALITY CABLE
The stock cable now uses a dual-twisted, Kevlar-sheathed OFC conductor. This maintains excellent electrical performance while improving tangle resistance, mechanical durability, and flexibility.
10 — MODERN PORTABILITY
Reflecting today’s usage patterns, a compact USB-C DAC/AMP is now included to ensure optimal performance with modern devices that lack dedicated headphone outputs.
Features and Craftsmanship.
The 99 Classics are defined by their thoughtful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
WALNUT WOOD EAR CUPS
Treasured for its rich, dark colour and beautiful grain, walnut wood is strong and durable, yet lightweight. The cups are CNC-machined, then hand-finished, stained, and polished.
ONE OF A KIND
When it comes to wood patterns, there are never two alike. Age, colour, texture, and grain come into play to create a pair of headphones as unique as you. The process of crafting a single pair of ear cups takes up to 8 hours, while sanding, lacquering, and finishing extend over 45 days. Slowly air-dried to preserve its rich tones, the wood is then carefully inspected, ensuring that no imperfections pass through.
SELF-ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND
The vertically self-adjusting vegan leather headband, in combination with a spring steel band with a large active area, delivers a level of comfort that has been praised throughout the headphones industry.
TWO TONALITIES
For those seeking a sound closer to the original 99 Classics, the 2nd Gen comes with a set of acoustic absorbers, allowing you to shift the balance towards a warmer signature.
CAST ZINC HARDWARE
The frame’s metal hardware is crafted from cast zinc alloy, then electroplated to a delicate matte gold tone.
Sustainable by Design.
We consider the possible failure points of our headphones from the earliest stages of product development. If we want to slow down replacement cycles and create something to be enjoyed for years, we have to find solutions for anything that could go wrong before it even happens.
We designed the 2nd Gen 99 Classics as fully serviceable. Ear cups, headband, cables, or driver, all pieces are replaceable.
What Comes with Your Headphones
- Hard EVA Carry Case
- 1.8 m Twisted OFC 3.5 mm jack audio cable
- 3.5 mm to USB type C DAC adapter
- 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
- Cable pouch
- Acoustic absorbers
- 1-year warranty
Specifications
Driver Type
Dynamic
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
15 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
103 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Input Connector
Dual 3.5 mm TS Jack
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.1% at 1 kHz
Ear Cups
Walnut Wood
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)
For hygienic reasons, there are no returns on headphones once opened.
All in-stock headphones are available for personal demonstration in-store. We encourage you to try before buying to ensure satisfactory sound, fit, and functionality.
If an item is defective upon receipt, please notify us within 30 days of purchase so we can arrange an exchange. For issues following 30 days, we will work with you and the manufacturer within the scope of each brand’s warranty and service policies.
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