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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£310
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Meze 99 Classics review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

5.1

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

6.0

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

3.5

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

4.7

Calls & Controls

Good
9.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.4
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United States
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4.6
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Exceptional
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.0
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.2

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Meze 99 Classics are closed-back, over-ear headphones featuring 40mm dynamic neodymium drivers, a wide frequency response of 15Hz – 25kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and 103dB sensitivity. Known for their unique aesthetic, they utilize CNC-milled walnut wood ear cups and a self-adjusting spring steel headband that ensures high comfort at a lightweight 260g. Their main characteristics include a warm, musical sound signature with punchy bass, lush mids, and non-fatiguing treble, making them an engaging 'fun' headphone rather than a neutral reference monitor. Key pros are the premium handcrafted build quality, easy drivability from smartphones without an external amp, and a fully serviceable design where every part is replaceable. Cons include a potential for upper-bass bleed into the midrange, a soundstage that can feel intimate for a closed-back, and ear pads that may become warm during extended listening sessions.

Technical Specifications of Meze 99 Classics

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

6.0

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

3.5

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

4.7

Calls & Controls

5.1
Meze 99 Classics has a technical score of 5.13 points, which is higher than that of 57.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
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4.4
(575)
United States
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4.6
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.3
Meze 99 Classics has a user score of 9.34 points, which is higher than that of 97.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Meze 99 Classics has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

6.8
Meze 99 Classics has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is higher than 51% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Meze 99 Classics does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Meze 99 Classics uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Meze 99 Classics uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

15 Hz
Meze 99 Classics reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.5% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Meze 99 Classics does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Meze 99 Classics is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Meze 99 Classics has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

yes
Meze 99 Classics includes a boom microphone. 84.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Meze 99 Classics supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Meze 99 Classics does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Meze 99 Classics supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Meze
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

260 g
Meze 99 Classics weighs 260 g, heavier than 65.5% of headphones and equal to 2.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

2.7
Meze 99 Classics has a clamp force of 2.7, lower clamp force than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
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Meze 99 Classics vs the average headphone

  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Meze 99 Classics has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze 99 Classics has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • In-line controls
    Meze 99 Classics includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze 99 Classics includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1.6 lower clamp force
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze 99 Classics has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.2.7 vs 4.3
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Meze 99 Classics has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze 99 Classics has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Meze 99 Classics has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.25000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze 99 Classics includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
    What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
    When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze 99 Classics includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 16.7% higher user score
    Meze 99 Classics has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.34 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Meze 99 Classics has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.34 vs 8.000).9.34 vs 8
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Meze 99 Classics has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1.6 lower clamp force
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 4 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze 99 Classics offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (64 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Meze 99 Classics has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Meze 99 Classics has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze 99 Classics has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • In-line controls
    Meze 99 Classics includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze 99 Classics includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Overall
Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze 99 Classics is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze 99 Classics is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Meze 99 Classics is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.260 g vs 218 g
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Meze 99 Classics is more expensive than the average headphone (£310 vs £90).
    Meze 99 Classics is more expensive than the average headphone (£310 vs £90).£310 vs £90
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Meze 99 Classics?

  • Warm, fun, and engaging 'analog' sound signature
  • Exceptional build quality with real walnut wood earcups and no glue used
  • Highly comfortable self-adjusting headband and lightweight design
  • Very easy to drive even with smartphones or budget sources
  • Fully user-serviceable and modular construction
  • Premium accessory package including a hard carrying case and multiple cables

What customers dislike about Meze 99 Classics?

  • Bass can be perceived as heavy, loose, or bloated by neutral-preference listeners
  • Synthetic leather earpads can cause ears to get hot or sweaty during long sessions
  • Earcup size may be too small for users with larger ears, feeling more like on-ears
  • Cable and frame are prone to microphonics (transmitting noise when touched)
  • Soundstage is somewhat intimate/narrow compared to open-back alternatives
  • Passive isolation is only average, not ideal for very noisy environments

Expert reviews

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majorhifi.com
29/10/2025
Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Review: Portable Hi-Fi Perfected

The Meze 99 Classics 2nd Generation upgrades the brand's iconic portable headphones with targeted adjustments to comfort, design, and performance, moving exclusively to gold hardware accents and offering a softer, thicker, and firmer earpad design that eliminates ear fatigue. The updated 40mm dynamic driver features a lower 16-Ohm impedance for easier drivability and introduces a...Read more

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ecoustics.com
29/10/2025
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation Review

The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation headphones refine a decade-old design by shifting from a warm, V-shaped sonic signature to a more balanced, linear, and neutral response. Retaining their signature aesthetic of hand-finished CNC-machined walnut cups and solid zinc hardware, these $349.99 closed-back headphones feature key physical engineering updates. The structural design...Read more

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whathifi.com
03/05/2021
Meze Audio 99 Classics review

The What Hi-Fi? review of the Meze Audio 99 ClassicsGo wired over-ear headphones highlights their exceptional build quality, striking aesthetic, and comfortable design. Retailing at £269 / $309 / AU$500, these headphones feature walnut-veneered earcups and gold or silver metal accents, offering a luxury visual alternative to industrial competitors. The pros of the design include an...Read more

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soundguys.com
08/11/2024
Meze Audio 99 Classics review

The SoundGuys review of the Meze 99 Classics GoldGo highlights them as visually stunning, exceptionally well-built headphones featuring real-wood walnut construction, gold accents, and a highly comfortable self-adjusting headband. These efficient, passive headphones deliver a fun-leaning, V-shaped sound profile with prominent, powerful bass that is easy to drive, while also boasting...Read more

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head-fi.org
18/01/2026
Meze 99 Classics V2 - Reviews Would you like a summary of how the sound signature differs between the original 2015 version and the more recent V2 rev...

The Head-Fi review of the Meze 99 Classics V2Go describes the headphones as a balanced, "jack of all trades" evolution, featuring a real-wood build, comfortable 6-clip ear pads, and a versatile 7mm cable socket. Key advantages include a cleaner, more controlled sound signature with forward mids, alongside practical accessories like a USB-C DAC and optional foam absorbers for...Read more

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eurogamer.net
05/07/2025
Meze 99 Classics review: style meets substance in a winning combination

The Eurogamer review by Reece Bithrey awards high praise to the Meze 99 Classics, emphasizing their remarkable balance of premium craftsmanship, effortless comfort, and rich audio signature. Priced at £269 / $309, these wired, closed-back headphones feature hand-shaped walnut wood earcups and a durable spring steel frame, and they are fully disassembleable for easy repair....Read more

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audiophile-heaven.com
10/04/2017
Meze 99 Classics – Great potential for 99C

The Audiophile-Heaven review characterizes the Meze 99 Classics as a durable, premium headphone featuring high-quality wood, screw-based construction, and a sturdy carrying case. Proponents praise the natural, non-fatiguing sound signature and the manufacturer's exceptional customer service, making them a reliable daily driver. Conversely, the review notes a lack of an immediate...Read more

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head-fi.org
17/06/2016
Review: Meze Headphones 99 Classics

The Meze 99 Classics review on Head-Fi highlights these headphones for their premium build, featuring walnut wood cups and a comfortable self-adjusting headband, alongside an engaging, musical sound profile with lush mids. They are noted for being easy to drive with standard devices, though the performance is not the most technical, with a slightly loose bass and small ear pads that...Read more

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head-fi.org
05/07/2016
Meze 99 Classics Review by mark2410

In his Head-Fi review, mark2410 describes the Meze 99 ClassicsGo as offering a highly dynamic, fast-paced, and spectacular sonic experience featuring a "dazzling" treble range. The headphones are praised for their quick, hard-punchy presentation and excellent comfort, largely attributed to their soft, squishy ear pads. Head-Fi.orgConversely, the review highlights significant...Read more

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headfonics.com
17/07/2016
Meze Audio 99 Classics Review

The Meze 99 ClassicsGo, as reviewed by Headfonics, feature a natural, musical, and vocal-forward sound signature with a thick, well-controlled mid-bass, making them highly enjoyable for genres like R&B and rock. Strengths include excellent, intimate imaging and a comfortable, fatigue-free presentation, though the soundstage is noticeably compact with limited depth, say Headfonics....Read more

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the-gadgeteer.com
17/07/2016
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The Meze 99 ClassicsGo headphones offer an inviting, warm audio profile that makes music effortless to listen to for hours without causing aural fatigue. Priced at $309.00, this over-ear wired model stands out for its exceptional build quality, featuring natural maple or walnut wood ear cups, metal accents, a self-adjusting elastic protein leather headband, and memory foam ear...Read more

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head-fi.org
03/11/2015
Meze Audio 99 Classics - Reviews Bloom Audio

Head-Fi reviews for the Meze Audio 99 Classics highlight a rich, musical sound with exceptional comfort, driven by walnut wood cups and a self-adjusting headband, making them easy to drive directly from portable devices. Key pros include this high-quality, durable physical construction, impressive, warm audio performance, and a fully modular, user-serviceable design. On the other...Read more

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thephonograph.net
26/08/2018
Meze 99 Classics Review

The Meze 99 Classics, reviewed by ThePhonograph.net, are described as charming, warm, and non-fatiguing over-ear headphones, featuring lively mids, crisp higher-mids, and detailed, sparkling treble. They are highly commended for their excellent passive noise isolation, low leakage, and their capacity to sound brighter and clearer when using EQ to address minor, out-of-the-box...Read more

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stereolifemagazine.com
08/01/2016
Meze 99 Classics - StereoLife Magazine

The Meze 99 Classics are dynamic, closed-back headphones handcrafted in Romania that blend luxury aesthetic with high-fidelity performance for €309. Structurally, they stand out for using zero plastic on the exterior, opting instead for natural walnut or maple wood ear cups, a self-adjusting leather headband, and gold or silver zinc alloy accents. This smart metal-bar frame design...Read more

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headmania.org
01/11/2015
Meze 99 Classics Headphones - Review

The Meze 99 Classics are closed-back, over-ear headphones that deliver an impressively open, airy soundstage and high levels of detail, making them highly reminiscent of a smaller, closed-back version of the Sennheiser HD800. They feature premium walnut wood ear-cups, a durable design, and efficient 40mm transducers with a 32-Ohm impedance, making them exceptionally easy to drive...Read more

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stereophile.com
27/02/2016
The Meze 99 Classics, Very Fun, Very Tasty

Tyll Hertsens' Stereophile review highlights the Meze 99 Classics as a "marvelously organic" headphone, boasting a superb, coherent midrange and exceptionally well-balanced, non-harsh treble that delivers an engaging, natural tone. While praised for musicality, the review notes a major con in the low-end performance, which is described as slightly over-emphatic, loosely controlled,...Read more

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soundphilereview.com
20/12/2017
Meze 99 Classics review: a modern classic

The Soundphile Review of the Meze 99 ClassicsGo highlights them as a top-of-the-line, modern classic that delivers an exceptional blend of premium build quality, striking visual aesthetics, and immense physical comfort. The reviewer heavily praises their unique construction, which features solid walnut wood earcups that give each pair a distinct grain pattern, alongside a flexible,...Read more

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themasterswitch.com
19/10/2023
MEZE 99 Classics Headphone Review

The The Master SwitchGo review highly praises the Meze 99 Classics ($309) as an exquisite, mid-range pair of closed-back headphones that strike an exceptional balance between warm, precision-focused sound and premium aesthetics. Utilizing 40mm dynamic neodymium/mylar drivers with a high sensitivity of 103dB and a low impedance of 32Ω, these headphones are easy to drive from a...Read more

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theaudiophileman.com
11/04/2018
MEZE 99 Classics: Head To The Beat

The Meze 99 Classics are Romanian-built, closed-back, over-the-ear headphones featuring 40mm Mylar drivers, Neodymium magnets, and distinct CNC-milled solid walnut earcups. Shunning traditional telescopic adjustments, they use a lightweight, flexible inner metal band that provides a highly comfortable fit. Sonically, the headphones are defined by a massive, full-impact, and meaty...Read more

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kopfbox.de
25/01/2026
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation (V2) | Review (igorslab.de) | 09.09.2024 | Meze Audio 99 Classics and Meze Boom Mic as a Hi-Fi Gaming Headset wi...

The Meze 99 Classics V2 is a successful 10-year evolution of the iconic original headphones, shifting away from a heavily warm sound toward a more balanced, modern, and neutral tuning. The updated model features larger earcups that provide excellent wearing comfort, re-engineered 40mm drivers with tighter channel matching, and a wider 7mm input jack that accommodates thicker custom...Read more

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qobuz.com
05/02/2026
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen Review - A Closed-Back, Musical, and Affordable Headphone

The Qobuz review of the Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen highlights these closed-back headphones as a matured, well-balanced evolution of the original, offering a more linear, transparent sound signature alongside improved comfort via walnut ear cups and updated earpads. The 16-ohm design is highly practical, featuring enhanced cable inputs and an included USB-C DAC, making it...Read more

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kopfbox.de
12/06/2017
Meze 99 Classics | Review - Kopfbox.de

The Meze 99 Classics is a closed-back over-ear headphone praised as an exceptional, individual masterpiece of craftsmanship and a true universal genius for music lovers. Designed in Romania, it features premium natural materials like walnut wood earcups and aluminum accents assembled completely without glue, ensuring all parts are easily replaceable. With a low impedance of 32 ohms...Read more

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miniklangwunder.de
14/11/2016
Meze 99 Classics Review - Timeless Beauty

The Meze 99 Classics is a closed-back over-ear headphone praised for its timeless, flawless design and exceptionally premium build featuring maple or walnut wood, metal, and protein leather. Weighing only 275 grams, it incorporates a highly functional, self-adjusting headband that provides great stability and noise isolation without causing excessive pressure. Sonically, the...Read more

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hifitest.de
25/01/2017
Meze 99 Classics review: Excellent Hi-Fi headphones

The Meze 99 Classics is an elegantly designed, closed-back over-ear headphone that blends premium aesthetics with high-performance mobile capability. Developed in Romania and manufactured in China, these 260-gram headphones feature distinct real walnut wood ear cups and a large, helmet-inspired self-adjusting headband. Equipped with 40mm transducers, a 32-ohm impedance, and a 103 dB...Read more

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fairaudio.de
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Review: Meze 99 Classics – Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones

The Fairaudio review of the Meze 99 ClassicsGo closed-back, over-ear headphones paints them as a highly musical blend of unique aesthetics and functional modularity. Reviewer Fritz Schwertfeger highlights the distinct, "baroque yet futuristic" look crafted from CNC-milled real wood, stainless steel, and brass, making each unit visually unique. On the performance side, the headphones...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
27/06/2025
Meze Audio 99 Classics review on kopfhoerer.de", "Meze Audio 99 Classics tested by kopfhoerer.de

The kopfhoerer.de review praises the Meze Audio 99 ClassicsGo as an elegantly designed, closed-back over-ear headphone that delivers a distinctly warm sound profile with rich, full-bodied bass. Built with premium, hand-finished walnut wood ear cups and a lightweight spring steel headband, the headphones weigh just 265 grams and offer exceptional comfort due to a self-adjusting vegan...Read more

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on-mag.fr
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Meze 99 Classics Headphones Review

The ON-mag review of the Meze 99 ClassicsGo profiles a wired, semi-portable circum-aural (over-ear) closed-back headphone originating from a young Romanian audio brand. Priced at an official €310, the model stands out primarily due to its distinct construction featuring solid wood ear cup shells. Weighing in at a relatively lightweight 275 grams, the headphone is designed as a...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
12/08/2016
REVIEW / Meze 99 Classics Headphones: A Star Is Born

The review compilation from Les Numériques highlights several major tech releases, focusing prominently on the Microsoft Xbox One S, Dyson 360 Eye, and Meze 99 Classics. The Meze 99 Classics emerges as the standout product of the week, earning a perfect 5-star rating for its exceptional audio performance and beautiful walnut-and-gold design coming out of Romania. In contrast, the...Read more

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audioduvillage.fr
04/12/2018
Meze 99 Classics Review

The Meze 99 Classics is a distinctively styled, closed-back wired headphone that bridges the gap between portable and high-fidelity audio. It rejects plastic in favor of premium materials, featuring solid walnut ear cups, a steel headband, and high-quality leatherette ear pads. Weighing a relatively light 260 grams, it utilizes an elastic, self-adjusting headband that delivers...Read more

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on-mag.fr
01/04/2026
Test Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen : a wired audio headset that marks a successful comeback

The ON-mag review awards the Meze 99 Classics 2nd GenGo a perfect 5/5 rating, praising it as a highly successful upgrade that fixes most flaws of the 2016 original while maintaining its signature luxury identity. Priced at €350, the 2nd Generation model retains the iconic natural walnut wood earcups and double metal headband, but introduces deeper earcups, larger and thicker memory...Read more

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qobuz.com
11/12/2025
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen Review: Musical and affordable closed-back headphones

According to the Qobuz review, the Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen offers a more balanced, neutral sound with tighter bass and better soundstage compared to its predecessor. While the updated tuning loses some of the original's energetic "fun" factor, it improves clarity and includes modular foam inserts to allow for a warmer, bass-forward sound signature. The 2nd Gen retains the...Read more

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lefigaro.fr
24/11/2025
I tested the Meze 99 Classics Gen 2 headphones", "Meze 99 Classics Gen 2 headphones review", "Testing the Meze 99 Classics Gen 2 headphones

The Meze 99 Classics Gen 2 is a closed-back, circumaural headphone that updates a 10-year-old audio icon with key physical and acoustic adjustments. Priced under €350, it maintains the distinct aesthetic of its predecessor, featuring real walnut wood ear cups and a self-adjusting headband that evenly distributes its 260g weight. Structurally, this second generation offers ten...Read more

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sitegeek.fr
08/04/2020
Meze 99 Classics Review: The Headphones You Must Own", "Meze 99 Classics – A Review of the Headphones You Simply Have to Own

Meze 99 Classics The Meze Audio 99 Classics, launched in 2015 by Romanian designer Antonio Meze, stands out as a unique premium audio option priced at around €300. The reviewer praises the comprehensive and high-quality nylon cable packaging, which includes a hard carrying case, two detachable cables (a 3-meter cord and a 1.2-meter version with a remote and mic), an airline adapter,...Read more

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apploide.com
16/02/2023
Meze 99 Classics Review

The Meze 99 ClassicsGo are highly praised for their standout walnut wood ear cups, premium build quality, and fully sustainable construction designed without the use of glue, allowing every single part to be easily disassembled and repaired with a simple screwdriver. Weighing only 260 grams, the headphones feature an exceptionally comfortable design with an automatic self-adjusting...Read more

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auriculares-hifi.com
02/03/2026
Meze 99 Classics V1 - 10 Years of a Legend (Review)

The Meze 99 Classics V1 review praises the headphones as a long-standing, "all-terrain" legendary product that provides an exceptionally musical and fun listening experience for an entry-level audiophile price. The reviewer notes several prominent pros, highlighted by the premium build quality featuring authentic walnut wood ear cups, metal components, leather accents, and an...Read more

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capa9.net
07/06/2021
Meze 99 Classics Review - Capa9

The Meze 99 Classics are Romanian-made, closed-back HiFi headphones designed with a strong focus on longevity and repairability. Featuring 40mm drivers, a 32-ohm impedance, and a lightweight 260g build, they do not require an external DAC to operate efficiently. Key pros highlighted in the review include their exceptional, premium construction quality, which utilises CNC-milled wood...Read more

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audio-video.es
03/01/2022
Meze 99 Classics review and video", "Meze 99 Classics: Review + Video

The Meze 99 Classics are handmade, circumaural dynamic headphones featuring 40mm drivers and a highly sustainable, plastic-free construction of walnut wood, zinc, and spring steel. A major highlight is their user-friendly, fully repairable design where every single component—from the headband and earcups to the cables and jacks—can be easily replaced. The package is highly generous,...Read more

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tnt-audio.com
01/06/2016
Meze Audio 99 Classics Headphones Review

The Meze Audio 99 Classics closed-back headphones deliver a warm, balanced audio signature that excels at giving poorly recorded tracks a rhythmic, dynamic "boogie" factor without overly exposing their flaws. The reviewer notes several prominent strengths, including its spectacular real-wood CNC-machined aesthetics, an automated headband that provides a perfect "Goldilocks" comfort...Read more

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digitalvideoht.it
14/09/2016
Meze 99 Classics Headphones | Digital Video HT

The Meze 99 Classics are circumaural closed-back headphones featuring 40 mm dynamic Mylar drivers with neodymium magnets, retail priced at €309.00. Hand-built in Romania by designer Antonio Meze, the construction boasts walnut wood ear cups, memory foam ear pads wrapped in leatherette, and a manganese-steel alloy headband. A key design highlight is that they are entirely repairable...Read more

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simplyaudiophile.wordpress.com
01/12/2017
Meze 99 Classics Review - Simply Audiophile

The Meze 99 Classics are closed-back, circum-aural headphones featuring real wood earcups, 40mm dynamic drivers, and memory foam earpads wrapped in leatherette. Designed by Antonio Meze in Romania, these headphones stand out for their self-adjusting headband, lightweight design, and glueless construction assembled entirely with screws. They are highly efficient with an impedance of...Read more

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iphoneitalia.com
05/10/2018
Meze Audio 99 Classics and 11 NEO: Two Pairs of Headphones for Audiophiles!

The review highlights the Meze Audio 99 Classics as a highly premium, "old-school" pair of wired headphones crafted with certified walnut wood and memory foam ear pads. Priced at 309€, they are praised for their exceptional, glue-and-plastic-free build quality and an immaculate attention to detail that spans a 45-day wood treatment process. On the performance side, the pros include...Read more

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fedeltadelsuono.net
01/02/2019
Over-Ear Headphones - Meze 99 Classics - Audio Fidelity", "Circumaural Headphones - Meze 99 Classics - Sound Fidelity

The Meze 99 Classics circumaural headphones present a dual nature, excelling significantly as a mobile audio solution while falling short of standing out in a domestic desktop setup. On the positive side, the headphones feature an elegant, glue-free construction with high-quality walnut wood ear cups and an automatic headband adjustment system. They offer excellent passive...Read more

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stereo-head.it
14/12/2020
Meze 99 Classic – When good looks meet good sound review

The review on [Stereo-Head]( buon-look-si-accompagna-ad-un-buon-sound-recensione) outlines the Meze 99 Classic as a premium, aesthetically striking version of the brand's popular 99 series headphones, priced at 299 euros. The reviewer notes a flawless, glue-free construction featuring smooth hazelnut wood cups and durable metal hardware, making the 250-gram chassis exceptionally...Read more

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afdigitale.it
27/10/2025
MEZE AUDIO 99 CLASSICS - AF Digital

The Meze Audio 99 Classics are circumaural (over-ear), closed-back headphones crafted by the Romanian manufacturer Meze Audio, offering an exceptional quality-to-price ratio at around €300. Designed to wrap completely around the ears rather than press on them, they provide excellent comfort for long listening sessions without the overheating or pressure common to on-ear or in-ear...Read more

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audio-creative.nl
04/05/2019
Meze 99 Classics Headphones", "Meze 99 Classics Headphones Review

Overview and Design The Meze 99 Classics is a closed-back, over-ear headphone developed by a young team in Baia Mare, Romania, and manufactured in China \[0.1.1\]. Priced at €299, it punches well above its weight class with a highly premium and aesthetic build that features CNC-milled solid walnut ear cups alongside metal accents in gold or aluminum \[0.1.1\]. The physical...Read more

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uniqueradio.nl
18/09/2016
Meze 99 Classics: Headphones with Classy Sound and Looks - Unique Radio", "Meze 99 Classics: Headphones with High-Class Sound and Style - Unique Radio

The Meze 99 Classics is a closed-back, stylish headphone designed by Antonio Meze in Romania, retailing for around €309. It features unique, partly handcrafted walnut or ash wood ear cups that give it an elegant aesthetic suitable for both casual and formal wear. The headphone is highly praised for its exceptional comfort, lightweight build (260 grams), self-adjusting headband, and...Read more

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alpha-audio.net
10/09/2016
Meze 99 Classics Gold Review - Alpha Audio

The Meze 99 Classics Gold is a closed-back headphone constructed with a solid wood body and designed by industrial designer Antonio Meze. Retailing at €309, this headphone is highly praised for its beautiful aesthetic, exceptional comfort, and a pleasingly warm, detailed, and clear sound signature that outperforms many competitors in its price range. The user-friendly design and...Read more

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audio-creative.nl
09/05/2019
Tweaking the Meze 99 Classics", "Meze 99 Classics Tweaked", "Modding the Meze 99 Classics

The reviewer modified the Meze 99 Classics headphones to unleash their full acoustic potential, specifically addressing a deep but loose, uncontrolled bass and mechanical "twang" feedback from the steel headbands. By opening the service-friendly earcups, he replaced the internal porous foam with a meticulously measured amount of Twaron Angelhair (originally referred to as Kevlar...Read more

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fwdmagazine.be
29/07/2016
Review: Meze 99 Classics - FWD Magazine

FWD Magazine's review highlights the Meze 99 ClassicGo as a highly impressive, visually stunning, and fun-sounding closed-back headphone that far outperforms its price competitors in presentation and soundstage. The primary pros include its breathtaking, flawless aesthetic featuring smoothly sanded walnut earcups, a remarkably lightweight 260-gram chassis, and a highly professional...Read more

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