Product Comparison: Meze Audio 99 Classics vs Meze Audio 99 Neo

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Meze Audio 99 Classics Over-ear headphones

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Meze Audio 99 Neo Over-ear headphones

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General Specifications

Brand

Meze Audio

Model

99 Classics

99 Neo

Origin

Romania

About the Product

The Meze 99 Classics delivers perfect natural sound even to the pickiest of audio lovers. The walnut wood earcups, soft earpads, and the spring steel headband will make the 99 Classics an heirloom rather than just a pair of headphones.

Take a moment with 99 Neo. Feast your eyes on coal black textured earcups. Caress the butter soft earpads. Enjoy crisp, clean sound – natural, balanced, undistorted. This is the contemporary hi-fi headphone to fall in love with.

Key Specs

Type

Closed over-ear

Sensitivity

103 dB

Min. Frequency Range

15 Hz

Max. Frequency Range

25 kHz

Impedance

32 Ω

26 Ω

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Meze Audio 99 Classics Over-ear headphones

The sound is just south of neutral with excellent dynamics and a boatload of details.
I couldn't believe sound separation voice clarity and soundstage.everyone should experience these headphones.
Nice laid back sound signature with a slight bass boost without overpowering the mids or highs.
The sound signature isn’t the one I wanted. The highs don’t have that airy quality I like.
The only negative I've seen is that they're so sensitive, that it's easy to send them too much power.

Meze Audio 99 Neo Over-ear headphones

Base is very accented. Base is a little boomy to be honest. EQ that out, and you're golden.
Very clear and detailed sound to my ears, I feel like I can hear each of the strings in a guitar vibrate and each of the fingers sticking each string.
Noise isolation is pretty good for this type of headphones.
Fantastic overall sound. The bass is the standout. It's punchy, with well-defined transients and has impact without being "boomy".
Bass is too boomy in these headphones. Also highs little recessed.

Size & Weight

Height

9.45 in.

7.87 in.

Width

8.67 in.

6.69 in.

Depth

4.33 in.

3.15 in.

Weight

9.2 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Meze Audio 99 Classics Over-ear headphones

These are the first headphones I’ve had in a long time that are closed, lightweight, and require no additional amplification.
The workmanship is admirable and the aesthetics are unquestionably gorgeous. The final product is extremely lightweight and durable.
Lovely design. Looks beautiful in person. They are very light. More than comfortable when worn.
The whole headphones is so light yet the sound is heavily present.
They are too small in my opinion and put too much pressure on your ears, especially the top of your ears.

Meze Audio 99 Neo Over-ear headphones

Build quality is top notch, I mean top of tops. This thing is an elegant, light tank.
Headphones are super light and I can't feel them on my head.
They're comfortable, light, have good isolation from outside sound, and look stylish.
The best I've ever had. very comfortable, flawless construction, great design.
They are a bit small and don't feel luxurious in the way some other brands' earpads might feel.

Features

Driver Diameter

1.57 in.

Detachable Cable

Yes

Foldable

Headband Material

Leather/Metal

Cable Length

9.84 ft.

4.92 ft.

Microphone

Yes

In-Line Remote

Yes

Extras

Power Efficient With Any Device, Real wood earcups, Self-Adjusting Pu Headband

Self-Adjusting Headband, Soft, Cushioned Earpads, Cast Zinc Alloy

What customers say about "Features"

Meze Audio 99 Classics Over-ear headphones

When I put these headphones on the first time, I was thrilled. They did not require me to fiddle with them to get them to fit nicely around my head.
They're comfortable for 8+hour days, even with glasses with thick frames.
The ability to plug in different lengths of cable is pretty handy.
The newest earpads are very spacious and soft and the self-adjusting headband is fabulous. No faults here.
The only negative to these headphones is that they use two, mono 3.5mm plugs instead of a single stereo 3.5mm.

Meze Audio 99 Neo Over-ear headphones

Earpads are very nice, not too soft, hold their shape but very comfy.
Headband, while not very much padded, very comfy and don't pressure.
Kevlar cable is great as it very durable and long enough to any king of use.
The comfort and look of them is obviously some of the main focal points to these cans.
When the metal part vibrates due to getting struck/rubbed against, or simply moving your head too much creates a resonance that's a bit annoying.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

309.00 $

199.00 $

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