Meze 99 Classics Walnut Gold | Wired Over-Ear Headphones with Mic and Self Adjustable Headband | Classic Wooden Closed-Back Headset for Audiophiles

I love how ridiculously gaudy they are. The sound is good but I dont think they sound noticeably better than Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. And at almost half the price, Id have to recommend the latter. For reference: I have probably a little-above-average ear for sound. I used to do amateur soundboard mixing, and I like to think I appreciate a good variety of music. That said, I would not consider myself an audiophile.

Meze has a solid performer in the Classic 99’s. I’ve worn them for hours and they are comfortable even on my 8 1/4 hat size cranium. Headphone sound reproduction analysis is a subjective topic. For me, the Meze phones are warm with good bass, distinct tonal separation and a comfortable high end that lacks shrillness. The Meze 99’s are physically “noise cancelling” because they are sealed over the ear models, not open headphones like many of the Grado Headphones. They do NOT have specific noise canceling technology but they are far quieter than any noise canceling headphones I currently own including Bluetooth noise canceling earbuds. The Meze 99 phones come with a two cords. A shorter cord for phone and general audio use and a longer cord that lacks the integrated phone functionality. The build quality and overall appearance are superb. The walnut exterior is as warm as the tonal qualities. I use a circa 2006 McIntosh MVP-861 CD player with an IFi Zen Air Can MZ-99 headphone amp that is purpose built for these Meze 99 phones and adds to the balance and warmth of the Meze 99’s. I bought the Meze 99’s refurbed and they were a great value and looked brand new on arrival. That reduced the list price by more than 1/3 making the Meze 99’s as good a value as they are a headphone. The Meze 99’s are ideal for a weekend or rainy day listening session. I’ve grown to like them very quickly and see no “cons”, especially when purchased refurbished. Hope that helps! PS - I had an issue with one of the short headphone cords, it was cutting in and out. I contacted the seller, Audio Exchange, and they quickly sent me a new cable. Outstanding service!

This is my first foray into Hi-Fi Headphones and I’m truly impressed. I thought my Bose Earbuds were good, but these are incredible. I’m hearing things in my music I’ve never heard before. I don’t know how to characterize the sound so I won’t, but they are amazing. They are incredibly comfortable. I wore them all night and they felt fine when I woke up. I recommend them to anyone wanting incredibly sounding headphones with amazing comfort. They are beautiful BTW.

I ended up sending this back, since they were too dark sounding for my tastes. Your tastes may differ, of course. Just FYI, my favorite headphones are Focal Elears, which are much more balanced in my opinion.

I really love the sound, coming from Beyer T90s, when I finally broke after 3 years of use. The main reservation I have about these is the tight clamp out of the box. Now, I listen to music all day at work and I wear glasses. The clamp on these caused the frames to dig into my mastoid and lingering pain ensued after a few days of this. While the headband is bendable, the weight distribution is still on my mastoid and jaw bone, making the headphone uncomfortable after a short while. Because of how much time I spend with headphones on, comfort is just as important as sound quality. For this reason, I dont know if Ill keep these... EDIT: The fit and weight on these is actually really good, but what really helped was bending the metal band. I can feel pressure on my glasses after a bit but its not too bad. Sound is stellar. The earpads started flaking after about a year so I bought another for $20 - still holding up great.

After ten hours of use, the padding on one side fell off. You can see the one drop of glue on the broken side connecting the foam padding they claim as noise cancella It is a plastic bond glue, Checked it.. It is not walnut wood, nor the connectors gold. I do not want my money back, I want to warn others not to get completely robbed.

La calidad de estos auriculares es sorprendente por su precio, la verdad totalmente recomendable.

Since I bought these as a gift, I can only speak on behalf of the feedback I have heard from who I got them for. This person is not an audiophile, but he can still hear the difference between cheaper headphones and great headphones. The thing that he loved most was the comfort, followed by the sound quality. He uses them for meetings online, games, and listening to music, and he says it is great for all three. The included mic is also great, and I can confirm that personally from being in meetings where these headphones are used. Overall, I would definitely buy these again, for myself or again as a gift. The design of the walnut and gold is amazing in my opinion, and looks great in real life

These are my first audiophile headphones. The sound compared to cheap headhones and earbuds is amazing. I have a large head and wear glasses, the headphones are very comfortable which was very important to me. The headphones are a little bass heavy but it is not over powering. I am driving them with Schiit Magni and Modi paired optically to my windows computer.

These headphones came in second in a review by a trusted site. Their backstory was so unique and their promise of a totally different experience so appealing to me, I decided to take the plunge. Wow! Am I glad I did. These headphones are very comfortable and so well made! The wood ear cups definitely add a smoother dimension to the sound. The bass is rich, yet, the highs are still very pronounced. I have had three sets of headphones and none of them came close to this quality. Frankly, this is a stunning edition to the headphones field and should seriously be considered by the shopper. I told my son they were “life-changing.” If you love music, you just might agree.