So first things first this is going to be a bit long in the tooth but the TLDR version is as follows: For someone just starting to develop their ear for audiophile peripherals and devices who also happens to be leaning towards luxury stylings, this is an unbeatable package (that also doubles as an investment). These deliver a detailed and non fatiguing listening experience and damn do they look good doing it!
I'm going to begin by explaining a brief background on my listening habits and what devices I have experience with. First and foremost I am by no means an audiophile, but I am becoming more interested in HIFI audio as time has gone on. My very first pair of headphones I ever purchased were the Auvio 33-290 (A very apt direct comparison to the Meze 99s if only looking at the contents of the boxes haha!). I seriously thought they were the coolest headphones ever what with the ANC (powered by two AAA batteries as was the fashion at the time) and a hard case as well as two cable attachments 1 for a hifi stereo and another for an airplane audio port (the perfect set up for an angsty teen who's family moved around as often as mine did). I used these as my daily drivers for years and I never even considered there being a better alternative. So you could imagine my surprise the first time I tried on a pair of first generation Bose QuietComfort QC1s. Before then I never realized a pair of headphones could simultaneously be quiet (the Auvios being all plastic and rather cheaply made rattled like crazy), comfortable (the plush memory foam on the Bose was a treat to my head after the abuse the earcups and headband padding had taken on my Auvios), and actually make music sound better (the first time listening to a pair of high end headphones after only ever listening to a set of cans from radio shack is really only something you can experience for yourself). Now all that being said I never did buy that set of Bose headphones because I didn't really care much about the difference in quality once I saw how much more expensive they were than my Auvios. Even though I didn't buy them, that first experience with a luxury headphone still stuck with me and eventually lead me to the Meze 99 Classics over a decade later.
I can safely say listening to the Mezes for the first time took me right back to that same feeling I got with the QC1s! For starters calling Meze headphones high end or luxury is to almost understate the actual beauty of the headphones themselves and the overall presentation. From the logo on the form fitting hard case to the gold accents and walnut ear cups, everything on these exudes confidence and quality craftsmanship (hell even the zippers are satisfying). I'm going to break everything down to those three key areas I mentioned before:
Quietness:
These headphones have a spring steel headband which means they're extremely solid (no rattle to be found here). You also won't find any plastic on these headphones and every piece is secured with screws so all you hobbyists out there can tear them down and replace components as needed with very little fuss! The cord also is part woven kevlar and part rubber coated which also contributes to a nearly noiseless headphone (the most noise I've heard from them has been the earpads adjusting after slipping the headphones on, something that will change once they're broken in of course). This cable can of course be upgraded to a balanced cable should you aim for a more audiophile focused listening experience.
Comfort:
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the box was just how light the entire package was, something that was a great indicator of just how comfortable these were going to be for extended listening. You couldn't imagine my face once I was actually holding the headphones solo, it was like some sort of antigrav technology (hyperbole I know, but they're seriously light!). Then once I actually got them on I immediately knew I could never go back to a standard headphone band. Having a self adjusting memory foam headband coated in PLU with the lush earcups was a total treat! Again I have to express how weightless the package feels due to how comfortable it is! The fact that they don't majorly squeeze your head is a major plus as well. This is still yet another area that can still be improved further with the wide availability of differing earpads (I am honestly smitten with these ones though, the comfort and noise isolation is perfect for my tastes and I haven't noticed the pads contributing to any sort of increased base presence as I've seen mentioned in other reviews).
Music Enjoyment:
Again, I can't stress enough that I'm not an audiophile but that I do thoroughly enjoy music and have a pretty decent ear for it (don't worry though, I'm not about to go on about frequency response and things of that nature, better to leave that to the pros). So when I say that these improve the listening experience what does that mean exactly? Aside from the obvious comfort of the headphones themselves (a must for extended listening sessions) you also get a far more full bodied 3D audio experience from your music. This is a headphone that will seriously give you moments of amazement and joy as you're able to hear elements of your favorite songs that you might never have noticed before. If you pay attention you may even start to get this spatial awareness of where the different elements composing a particular song are coming from. It's really one of those experiences that will stand out to you the more time you spend with these headphones. That being said, you may be wondering if there's a particular genre that these excell at and so far I haven't found one that stands apart from the rest. I listen to A LOT of music encompassing many genes (I'd say my comfort zone is somewhere between punk and prog rock with a lot of new age jazz for some variety) and these headphones have truly improved the listening experience with every song I've tried them with. They can even take some crunchier punk recordings and still pump some extra depth into them without really making you notice that lowfi quality in a bad way. They're just really great all around headphones delivering depth that you would normally need open backed headphones to even scratch the surface. They handle these different elements all while delivering a really fun listening experience that isn't going to fatigue your ears and doesn't require anything more than the device of your choice to achieve.
Final Verdict:
Given that my most recent pair of headphones prior to purchasing these was not my old Auvios I must admit my world was not turned upside down in the exact same way with my first listening session, my enjoyment more so built over time. These days I use a pair of Sony WH-CH510s for music and a pair of Skullcandy Hesh 3s for gaming and travel. Neither of these are particularly high quality headphones, but they can still deliver a pleasurable listening experience without being overly expensive or fussy. The 99 Classics, on the other hand, are in a class all their own in terms of the quality and engineering in comparison to their cost. Not only do they look the part of a premium headphone but they sound incredible to boot and are fully serviceable. This all boils down to these being more of an investment for me personally as I'll be able to keep these operating for years to come and even upgrade certain components as my needs change. The fact that these headphones can hit so many marks at the $300 price point is truly a remarkable feat and something to be admired (especially in the wake of planned obsolescence). All in all, I'm overjoyed to own these headphones and if you find yourself looking to invest in a quality pair of headphones, I think these could fit your needs just fine!
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Meze Audio was founded in 2011 in Baia Mare, Romania. We started small, acquiring knowledge by experimenting with parts already on the market, searching and researching for the right materials and engineering solutions in the quest for the perfect sound and feel.What makes our product unique
WE DON’T FOLLOW TRENDS or let them influence the audio quality or design of our products. We develop our own aesthetic language thus creating timeless design. Style must always be a by-product of high functionality and ergonomics. As classics have to outlive seasonal fashions.Why we love what we do
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Just like fingerprints, wood grain is as unique, thus making each pair of Meze Headphone a one of a kind. You will love how they feel in your hands. Sturdy built and precise assembly. The ear cups are made with a satin finished wood grain. Put them on, sit back, and enjoy your favorite sound of plucked strings, upbeat grooves or thumping beats while still looking classy
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We're taking headphone design to a new level by combining modern with handcrafted design, using natural materials and focusing on delivering the best premium sound. Our aim is to change the perception of headphones as technical devices or as cheap plastic accessories and create a mature product to fall in love with.
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The choice of wood is an inherently difficult one. The rich colors of walnut require the use of air drying, a long and expensive procedure. The process of shaping just a single pair of earcups takes up to 8 hours. The whole process of sanding, lacquering, and finishing lasts 45 days. The wooden components are carefully inspected and no flaws are permitted to reach the final assembly.
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We aimed for perfection in every component we designed. CNC carved wood ear cups, cast zinc alloy hardware with electroplated coating, stamped manganese spring steel headband, memory foam and soft PU leather are the materials your hands and eyes will get to enjoy. No plastic here for you to see.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2022
I'm going to begin by explaining a brief background on my listening habits and what devices I have experience with. First and foremost I am by no means an audiophile, but I am becoming more interested in HIFI audio as time has gone on. My very first pair of headphones I ever purchased were the Auvio 33-290 (A very apt direct comparison to the Meze 99s if only looking at the contents of the boxes haha!). I seriously thought they were the coolest headphones ever what with the ANC (powered by two AAA batteries as was the fashion at the time) and a hard case as well as two cable attachments 1 for a hifi stereo and another for an airplane audio port (the perfect set up for an angsty teen who's family moved around as often as mine did). I used these as my daily drivers for years and I never even considered there being a better alternative. So you could imagine my surprise the first time I tried on a pair of first generation Bose QuietComfort QC1s. Before then I never realized a pair of headphones could simultaneously be quiet (the Auvios being all plastic and rather cheaply made rattled like crazy), comfortable (the plush memory foam on the Bose was a treat to my head after the abuse the earcups and headband padding had taken on my Auvios), and actually make music sound better (the first time listening to a pair of high end headphones after only ever listening to a set of cans from radio shack is really only something you can experience for yourself). Now all that being said I never did buy that set of Bose headphones because I didn't really care much about the difference in quality once I saw how much more expensive they were than my Auvios. Even though I didn't buy them, that first experience with a luxury headphone still stuck with me and eventually lead me to the Meze 99 Classics over a decade later.
I can safely say listening to the Mezes for the first time took me right back to that same feeling I got with the QC1s! For starters calling Meze headphones high end or luxury is to almost understate the actual beauty of the headphones themselves and the overall presentation. From the logo on the form fitting hard case to the gold accents and walnut ear cups, everything on these exudes confidence and quality craftsmanship (hell even the zippers are satisfying). I'm going to break everything down to those three key areas I mentioned before:
Quietness:
These headphones have a spring steel headband which means they're extremely solid (no rattle to be found here). You also won't find any plastic on these headphones and every piece is secured with screws so all you hobbyists out there can tear them down and replace components as needed with very little fuss! The cord also is part woven kevlar and part rubber coated which also contributes to a nearly noiseless headphone (the most noise I've heard from them has been the earpads adjusting after slipping the headphones on, something that will change once they're broken in of course). This cable can of course be upgraded to a balanced cable should you aim for a more audiophile focused listening experience.
Comfort:
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the box was just how light the entire package was, something that was a great indicator of just how comfortable these were going to be for extended listening. You couldn't imagine my face once I was actually holding the headphones solo, it was like some sort of antigrav technology (hyperbole I know, but they're seriously light!). Then once I actually got them on I immediately knew I could never go back to a standard headphone band. Having a self adjusting memory foam headband coated in PLU with the lush earcups was a total treat! Again I have to express how weightless the package feels due to how comfortable it is! The fact that they don't majorly squeeze your head is a major plus as well. This is still yet another area that can still be improved further with the wide availability of differing earpads (I am honestly smitten with these ones though, the comfort and noise isolation is perfect for my tastes and I haven't noticed the pads contributing to any sort of increased base presence as I've seen mentioned in other reviews).
Music Enjoyment:
Again, I can't stress enough that I'm not an audiophile but that I do thoroughly enjoy music and have a pretty decent ear for it (don't worry though, I'm not about to go on about frequency response and things of that nature, better to leave that to the pros). So when I say that these improve the listening experience what does that mean exactly? Aside from the obvious comfort of the headphones themselves (a must for extended listening sessions) you also get a far more full bodied 3D audio experience from your music. This is a headphone that will seriously give you moments of amazement and joy as you're able to hear elements of your favorite songs that you might never have noticed before. If you pay attention you may even start to get this spatial awareness of where the different elements composing a particular song are coming from. It's really one of those experiences that will stand out to you the more time you spend with these headphones. That being said, you may be wondering if there's a particular genre that these excell at and so far I haven't found one that stands apart from the rest. I listen to A LOT of music encompassing many genes (I'd say my comfort zone is somewhere between punk and prog rock with a lot of new age jazz for some variety) and these headphones have truly improved the listening experience with every song I've tried them with. They can even take some crunchier punk recordings and still pump some extra depth into them without really making you notice that lowfi quality in a bad way. They're just really great all around headphones delivering depth that you would normally need open backed headphones to even scratch the surface. They handle these different elements all while delivering a really fun listening experience that isn't going to fatigue your ears and doesn't require anything more than the device of your choice to achieve.
Final Verdict:
Given that my most recent pair of headphones prior to purchasing these was not my old Auvios I must admit my world was not turned upside down in the exact same way with my first listening session, my enjoyment more so built over time. These days I use a pair of Sony WH-CH510s for music and a pair of Skullcandy Hesh 3s for gaming and travel. Neither of these are particularly high quality headphones, but they can still deliver a pleasurable listening experience without being overly expensive or fussy. The 99 Classics, on the other hand, are in a class all their own in terms of the quality and engineering in comparison to their cost. Not only do they look the part of a premium headphone but they sound incredible to boot and are fully serviceable. This all boils down to these being more of an investment for me personally as I'll be able to keep these operating for years to come and even upgrade certain components as my needs change. The fact that these headphones can hit so many marks at the $300 price point is truly a remarkable feat and something to be admired (especially in the wake of planned obsolescence). All in all, I'm overjoyed to own these headphones and if you find yourself looking to invest in a quality pair of headphones, I think these could fit your needs just fine!
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2022
So first things first this is going to be a bit long in the tooth but the TLDR version is as follows: For someone just starting to develop their ear for audiophile peripherals and devices who also happens to be leaning towards luxury stylings, this is an unbeatable package (that also doubles as an investment). These deliver a detailed and non fatiguing listening experience and damn do they look good doing it!Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2022
I'm going to begin by explaining a brief background on my listening habits and what devices I have experience with. First and foremost I am by no means an audiophile, but I am becoming more interested in HIFI audio as time has gone on. My very first pair of headphones I ever purchased were the Auvio 33-290 (A very apt direct comparison to the Meze 99s if only looking at the contents of the boxes haha!). I seriously thought they were the coolest headphones ever what with the ANC (powered by two AAA batteries as was the fashion at the time) and a hard case as well as two cable attachments 1 for a hifi stereo and another for an airplane audio port (the perfect set up for an angsty teen who's family moved around as often as mine did). I used these as my daily drivers for years and I never even considered there being a better alternative. So you could imagine my surprise the first time I tried on a pair of first generation Bose QuietComfort QC1s. Before then I never realized a pair of headphones could simultaneously be quiet (the Auvios being all plastic and rather cheaply made rattled like crazy), comfortable (the plush memory foam on the Bose was a treat to my head after the abuse the earcups and headband padding had taken on my Auvios), and actually make music sound better (the first time listening to a pair of high end headphones after only ever listening to a set of cans from radio shack is really only something you can experience for yourself). Now all that being said I never did buy that set of Bose headphones because I didn't really care much about the difference in quality once I saw how much more expensive they were than my Auvios. Even though I didn't buy them, that first experience with a luxury headphone still stuck with me and eventually lead me to the Meze 99 Classics over a decade later.
I can safely say listening to the Mezes for the first time took me right back to that same feeling I got with the QC1s! For starters calling Meze headphones high end or luxury is to almost understate the actual beauty of the headphones themselves and the overall presentation. From the logo on the form fitting hard case to the gold accents and walnut ear cups, everything on these exudes confidence and quality craftsmanship (hell even the zippers are satisfying). I'm going to break everything down to those three key areas I mentioned before:
Quietness:
These headphones have a spring steel headband which means they're extremely solid (no rattle to be found here). You also won't find any plastic on these headphones and every piece is secured with screws so all you hobbyists out there can tear them down and replace components as needed with very little fuss! The cord also is part woven kevlar and part rubber coated which also contributes to a nearly noiseless headphone (the most noise I've heard from them has been the earpads adjusting after slipping the headphones on, something that will change once they're broken in of course). This cable can of course be upgraded to a balanced cable should you aim for a more audiophile focused listening experience.
Comfort:
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the box was just how light the entire package was, something that was a great indicator of just how comfortable these were going to be for extended listening. You couldn't imagine my face once I was actually holding the headphones solo, it was like some sort of antigrav technology (hyperbole I know, but they're seriously light!). Then once I actually got them on I immediately knew I could never go back to a standard headphone band. Having a self adjusting memory foam headband coated in PLU with the lush earcups was a total treat! Again I have to express how weightless the package feels due to how comfortable it is! The fact that they don't majorly squeeze your head is a major plus as well. This is still yet another area that can still be improved further with the wide availability of differing earpads (I am honestly smitten with these ones though, the comfort and noise isolation is perfect for my tastes and I haven't noticed the pads contributing to any sort of increased base presence as I've seen mentioned in other reviews).
Music Enjoyment:
Again, I can't stress enough that I'm not an audiophile but that I do thoroughly enjoy music and have a pretty decent ear for it (don't worry though, I'm not about to go on about frequency response and things of that nature, better to leave that to the pros). So when I say that these improve the listening experience what does that mean exactly? Aside from the obvious comfort of the headphones themselves (a must for extended listening sessions) you also get a far more full bodied 3D audio experience from your music. This is a headphone that will seriously give you moments of amazement and joy as you're able to hear elements of your favorite songs that you might never have noticed before. If you pay attention you may even start to get this spatial awareness of where the different elements composing a particular song are coming from. It's really one of those experiences that will stand out to you the more time you spend with these headphones. That being said, you may be wondering if there's a particular genre that these excell at and so far I haven't found one that stands apart from the rest. I listen to A LOT of music encompassing many genes (I'd say my comfort zone is somewhere between punk and prog rock with a lot of new age jazz for some variety) and these headphones have truly improved the listening experience with every song I've tried them with. They can even take some crunchier punk recordings and still pump some extra depth into them without really making you notice that lowfi quality in a bad way. They're just really great all around headphones delivering depth that you would normally need open backed headphones to even scratch the surface. They handle these different elements all while delivering a really fun listening experience that isn't going to fatigue your ears and doesn't require anything more than the device of your choice to achieve.
Final Verdict:
Given that my most recent pair of headphones prior to purchasing these was not my old Auvios I must admit my world was not turned upside down in the exact same way with my first listening session, my enjoyment more so built over time. These days I use a pair of Sony WH-CH510s for music and a pair of Skullcandy Hesh 3s for gaming and travel. Neither of these are particularly high quality headphones, but they can still deliver a pleasurable listening experience without being overly expensive or fussy. The 99 Classics, on the other hand, are in a class all their own in terms of the quality and engineering in comparison to their cost. Not only do they look the part of a premium headphone but they sound incredible to boot and are fully serviceable. This all boils down to these being more of an investment for me personally as I'll be able to keep these operating for years to come and even upgrade certain components as my needs change. The fact that these headphones can hit so many marks at the $300 price point is truly a remarkable feat and something to be admired (especially in the wake of planned obsolescence). All in all, I'm overjoyed to own these headphones and if you find yourself looking to invest in a quality pair of headphones, I think these could fit your needs just fine!
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Con questa base cercherò di riassumere la mia esperienza con queste cuffie:
LOOK: mi ha convinto da subito, se si mettono in bella vista potrebbero anche essere un pezzo d'arredamento, il legno dei padiglioni le rende particolari ed eleganti; sulle finiture dorate, qualcuno le definirebbe pacchiane ma io le adoro e tra l'altro dal vivo sono meno "flash" rispetto alle foto. A prescindere dal gusto personale sono indubbiamente caratterizzate da un design ricercato.
COMFORT: le cuffie hanno una banda elastica che si adatta automaticamente alla dimensione della testa, quindi non bisogna fare nessuna regolazione: si indossano e basta. Una volta indossate non si sentono nemmeno, sono leggerissime, e i cuscinetti si appoggiano attorno all'orecchio senza schiacciarlo; da notare che però avvolgono il mio orecchio pelo pelo, forse per chi ha orecchie più grandi della media potrebbero essere meno comode. Si possono tenere anche per ore senza problemi, l'unico fastidio è che dopo un po' si inizia a sentire un certo calore alle orecchie, complice anche la stagione estiva, ma non avverto nessuna stanchezza o dolore nell'indossarle.
ACCESSORI: la dotazione più completa che mi sia capitata finora. Insieme alle Meze 99 vengono forniti:
un cavo più corto dotato di comandi e microfono per il cellulare per l'ascolto in mobilità, non ho avuto però modo di provarne la funzionalità
un cavo più lungo ma senza comandi, per un ascolto casalingo (entrambi sono ricoperti di tessuto e sembrano di buona qualità con connettori dorati). Cosa importante i cavi sono staccabili, ottimo in caso di upgrade oppure guasto del cavo. Quando mi si è rotto il jack delle mie grado, sono diventate praticamente inservibili...
un adattatore per jack da 6,5mm
un adattatore per le prese degli aerei
una borsa rigida per il trasporto (abbastanza ingombrante per la verità)
un piccolo sacchettino di tessuto per trasportare anche adattatori e cavi che si ripone dentro la stessa borsa.
SUONO: il motivo principale per cui le ho adocchiate e comprate. Avevo letto che nella loro fascia di prezzo erano tra le migliori, in grado anche di competere con cuffie di prezzo più elevato; per quanto riguarda me, non ho cuffie di massimo livello con cui confrontarle se non quelle elencate prima per cui alla luce di ciò ecco le mie impressioni:
Non sono cuffie perfettamente neutre. Sono enfatizzate sulle frequenze basse, questo è facilmente ravvisabile, però è un'enfatizzazione raffinata e piacevole, nel senso che non si tratta assolutamente di un basso "gonfio" o "gommoso", anzi; il basso c'è è si sente, ma è più quel basso che ti dà la "botta", il punch. Un basso potente ma preciso, che non invade le altre frequenze. Sentendo "Give It Away" dei Red Hot Chili Peppers, riuscivo a sentire distintamente tra i vari suoni della canzone i giri di basso di Flea, senza però che il basso rimbombasse nelle orecchie. La batteria dà delle belle botte, mettendo "Hot For Teacher" di Van Halen ho dovuto abbassare il volume per non stonarmi. Non sono in sintesi delle cuffie per i bassofili, ma il basso c'è e si fa notare.
Le medie frequenze, leggendo sul grafico stampato sulla confezione, dovrebbero essere leggermente arretrate. Quello che sento io è che le voci dei cantanti sono impressionanti, forse l'aspetto più brillante delle Meze. Se il cantante merita, la resa è spettacolare: Bruce Springsteen in "Born to Run" ti ruggisce addosso, e Pino Daniele in "Terra Mia" ti sussurra nelle orecchie. Il cantante è sempre un pelo avanti rispetto agli altri componenti, proprio come si suppone debba essere in un'esibizione da palco. Le chitarre sono definite e precise, ma non le definirei brillanti. In generale con voci e strumenti, tutto è nitido e definito.
Le frequenze alte non sono particolarmente brillanti e squillanti, il suono risulta morbido e per niente affaticante. Ma questo non è a discapito del dettaglio e della precisione, si possono ascoltare i respiri dei cantanti nel microfono e le dita dei chitarristi muoversi sulla tastiera, queste cuffie hanno un dettaglio invidiabile senza però essere dure e stancanti.
Una cosa che ho apprezzato è anche il senso di ampiezza del suono che danno le Meze. Le ho fatte ascoltare ad una persona completamente a digiuno di Hifi, e mi ha detto che "non sembra di sentire da una cuffia". Non si sente tutto compresso, "inscatolato", il soundstage insomma è piuttosto ampio. Io direi che è sicuramente sopra la media per essere una cuffia chiusa, anche se le cuffie aperte su questo parametro offrono sicuramente di più.
ALTRO: molte cuffie di un certo livello hanno impedenze molto alte, e quindi hanno bisogno di amplificatori dedicati per funzionare a dovere. Queste sono invece cuffie a bassa impedenza e molto sensibili, il che significa che rendono bene anche dalla presa di un PC o smartphone. Ciò non esclude che possano funzionare anche meglio se si dispone di un'attrezzatura dedicata, ma usarle col cellulare è una comodità non da poco. Per quanto riguarda l'isolamento dai rumori, direi che è abbastanza buono: da spente si sente chiaramente l'interlocutore, con la musica accesa basta anche un volume medio-basso per non sentire più niente, dall'esterno invece si avverte lievemente la musica che stiamo ascoltando solo se teniamo un volume piuttosto alto.
Il risultato di tutto ciò è che le cuffie risultano molto coinvolgenti, se si alza un po' il volume non si può fare a meno di muoversi e seguire la musica, ma il tutto senza rinunciare al dettaglio ed alla fedeltà della registrazione. Sicuramente ci sarà di meglio, ma bisogna spendere anche cifre molto diverse. Ho voluto fare una recensione molto lunga e dettagliata perchè sono molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto, e voglio supportare l'azienda che ha evidentemente riposto molta cura in questo progetto. Consigliate
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Molto spesso chi è preso da questa passione per l'audio si sente l'esigenza di cambiare hardware anche senza un reale motivo, alla ricerca di una perfezione sonora quasi mitica, in preda ad una "upgradeite" che non ha purtroppo risparmiato neppure me.
Anche se ero molto soddisfatto dopo un po' le ho vendute, incuriosito dall'hype per altri apparecchi, in particolare le leggendarie Sennheiser HD600 e poi la Focal Elear.
La sintesi? Le ho rivendute tutte e sono tornato alle Meze!
Non entro nel dettaglio delle hd600, che non mi sono piaciute per niente; immagino che tutte le persone che le elogiano abbiano 50+ anni e siano abituate ad un concetto diverso di cuffia (o hanno ampli spaziali che fanno perdere il senso a mio avviso di una cuffia midrange), forse 20 anni fa erano un top per il prezzo ma ormai mi sento di dire che sono superate.
Le Focal sono risultate le migliori in tutto ma costavano anche quasi 1000... (ed avevano una tendenza ai bassi che non ho amato troppo), quasi il triplo delle altre, e ho stabilito che il miglioramento ricevuto per me non valeva la cifra investita.
Con le meze ho trovato il mio utilizzo ideale: le uso in mobilità comodamente dal mio cellulare godendo di un suono certamente non da studio ma di sicuro divertente, coinvolgente e di qualità; quando voglio dedicarmi ad un ascolto "impegnato" le collego al DAC dedicato (dragonfly red) con file non compressi e non rimpiango altre cuffie in relazione al prezzo pagato (con un buon dac si apprezzano miglioramenti percepibili rispetto al cell anche se non abissali). Ho letto alcune recensioni che parlano di basso rimbombante ed esagerato ma dissento su questo punto; il basso c'è ed è generoso ma non mi ha mai minimamente disturbato, devo pensare che con alcuni generi che io non ascolto molto (jazz e classica) questa cosa venga risaltata altrimenti non me la spiegherei. Con rock, elettronica e cantautorato vario nessun problema.
In definitiva dopo questa lunga esperienza posso riconfermare le mie impressioni di allora: non è una cuffia monitor ma suona molto molto bene, e le sue qualità moderne per me fanno la differenza.
Il fatto che le abbia rivolute indietro nonostante sia passato per cuffie più blasonate o più costose e oggettivamente migliori credo sia la migliore recensione possibile che a questo punto possa lasciare.
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