Description
On display in the Helsinki store
“Best Product Headphones” – EISA Awards 2023-2024
Known for its luxurious and award-winning isodynamic headphones, Meze's 109 PRO is exceptional in that it has an open structure and is equipped with 50 millimeter dynamic elements. Still, its performance only manages to underline its manufacturer's ability to adapt: the attractive combination of a wide, detailed sound image and a tight, controlled bass makes the 109 PRO an excellent headphone suitable for all kinds of music. The headset also wins in terms of looks: its acoustically intelligent design is built around luxurious black walnut housings and a slim, lightweight body. Thanks to the elegant self-adjusting strap and velor ear cushions, listening comfort is also guaranteed.
Meze Audio 109 Pro headband headphones
A truly amazing performance. Meze Audio has succeeded in duplicating the comfort of the super popular 99 Classics headphones to the sturdier and even more wonderfully sounding, but still quite moderately priced 109 Pro headphones. The sturdy structure and the precisely executed assembly are assembled with high-class technology. The research and development work in terms of materials focused on finding the perfect balance between the mass and stiffness of the membrane, which maximizes the sonic capabilities of the headphones. The dynamic and open-principle 109 series headphones contain the new Dual Membrane Diaphragm element, which combines Beryllium-coated polymer, cellulose-carbon fiber composite and copper-zinc alloy.
109 Pro is an easy load for most devices, from portable sound sources to robust home amplifiers. The ear cups made of dark walnut wood are accompanied by zinc parts, a manganese steel frame and a vegan leather headband. The spider-like and acoustically transparent grid in the center of the cups supports the element firmly but not necessarily on both sides. The soft velor ear cushions are a softer and more breathable material than leather, preventing sweating or heating up during long listening sessions, and completing a comfortable, lightweight yet highly durable ensemble.
Carefully tuned by our engineering team, the 109 PRO offers an emotional and immersive sound with great detail, purity and just the right amount of punch. The organic nature combined with superior dynamics, authentic sound image and rich vocal reproduction bring the soul-tickling details of the performance to life.
An exceptional element
The diaphragm is the heart of the headphone, producing the waves that our brains eventually perceive as sound. In order to achieve the acoustic goals we set for the 109 PRO, we focused our research and development on material research and finding the perfect balance between mass and stiffness that maximizes sound quality.
Our search led to the development of the 109 series dual composite membrane - a combination of Beryllium-coated polymer, cellulose+carbon fiber composite and copper-zinc alloy.
Made of carbon fiber reinforced cellulose composite, the W-shaped dome is able to reproduce high frequencies with incredible detail, clarity and sharpness. More durable than traditional alternatives used in dynamic elements, but still light, this composite helps us avoid resonances that can lead to harmonic distortion.
The ultra-thin cone surrounding the dome consists of beryllium-coated semi-crystalline polymer with a thickness of 22 microns. With a beryllium coating applied using physical vapor deposition (PVD), we aim to increase the speaker's stiffness and durability, but still keep it light enough to achieve a fast transient response.
Beryllium's high damping properties also help dampen unwanted resonances, giving the 109 PRO its neutral, lively and transparent character. The ring-shaped stabilizer made of a copper-zinc alloy around the cone improves the damping of vibrations and thus reduces distortions even more.
The moving parts of the element are suspended in a precisely machined aluminum frame, which has superior rigidity compared to typical plastic frames. This ensures perfect shape and stability, which is essential for quality assembly and excellent performance.
Sustainable values
The black walnut wood we use comes only from sources with a certificate of origin, harvested from mature trees that have reached the end of their life cycle. In this way, the environment is protected and space is given for new growth, which grows in peace, waiting for its future glory in the form of Meze headphones.
Technical information:
- Element size: 50mm
- Frequency response: 5Hz to 30KHz
- Sensitivity: 112dB @ 1KHz, 1mW
- Impedance: 40 ohms
- Detachable cables with 3.5mm TRS plugs
- Weight: 375g without cables
- Included accessories: Hard EVA carrying case, 1.5m soft TPE cable with 3.5mm stereo plug, 3m soft TPE cable with 3.5mm stereo plug, female 3.5mm -> male 6.3mm gold-plated adapter