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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

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

4.4

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%

4.4

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
4.4

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%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

6.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

7.1

Calls & Controls

Poor
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    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%

    10

    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

  • 5.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

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Verdict

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back circumaural headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers, a low 26-ohm impedance, 103dB sensitivity, and a frequency response of 15Hz to 25KHz. Its distinctive build includes coal-black textured ABS plastic earcups, a self-adjusting spring steel headband, and cast zinc alloy hardware, weighing only 260g for high portability. Key pros include exceptional comfort for long sessions due to the 'hammock' suspension design, a warm and punchy bass-heavy sound profile suitable for EDM and hip-hop, and a fully serviceable construction where all parts are replaceable. However, some users note cons such as a somewhat bloated bass that can bleed into the mid-range and ear pads that may trap heat over time.

Technical Specifications of Meze 99 Neo

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%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

4.4
Meze 99 Neo has a technical score of 4.36 points, which is lower than that of 79.2% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Meze 99 Neo has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% 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%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

5.9
Meze 99 Neo has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% 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 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo 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

yes
Meze 99 Neo supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% 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 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo 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

N/A
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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 Neo 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 Neo 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

no
Meze 99 Neo does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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 Neo 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

7.6
Meze 99 Neo has a clamp force of 7.6, higher clamp force than 97.4% of headphones.
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Meze 99 Neo vs the average headphone

  • Clear call microphone
    Meze 99 Neo offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    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

    Meze 99 Neo offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo 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
  • Quick mic mute
    Meze 99 Neo includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Meze 99 Neo includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo 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
  • 4 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze 99 Neo 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.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze 99 Neo 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.64 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze 99 Neo 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.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo 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 Neo has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • Clear call microphone
    Meze 99 Neo offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    Meze 99 Neo includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    Meze 99 Neo includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze 99 Neo includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
  • 3.3 higher clamp force
    Meze 99 Neo has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7.6 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze 99 Neo is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze 99 Neo does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No voice assistant support
    Meze 99 Neo does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    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

    Meze 99 Neo does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 3.3 higher clamp force
    Meze 99 Neo has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7.6 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 Neo has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7.6 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.7.6 vs 4.3
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze 99 Neo 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 Neo is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.260 g vs 218 g
  • 4.65x less popular
    Meze 99 Neo is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Meze 99 Neo is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 13.7% worse value for money
    Meze 99 Neo has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.93 vs 6.736).
    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.
    Meze 99 Neo has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.93 vs 6.736).5.93 vs 6.74
  • 2x more expensive
    Meze 99 Neo is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).
    Meze 99 Neo is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).£180 vs £90
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meze 99 Neo?

  • Exceptional long-term comfort due to the lightweight build and self-adjusting suspension headband
  • High build quality featuring a serviceable design where components are held together by screws rather than glue
  • Fun, warm sound signature with rich mids and punchy bass that is engaging for casual listening
  • Extremely easy to drive, performing well even when connected directly to smartphones or low-power sources
  • Includes a high-quality hard-shell carrying case and a complete set of useful accessories
  • Attractive, modern aesthetic with a premium feel that rivals more expensive models

What customers dislike about Meze 99 Neo?

  • Bass can be overpowering or 'bloated' for some, occasionally bleeding into the mid-range and obscuring detail
  • The steel headband can produce a 'microphonic' ringing sound if bumped or touched during use
  • The earpads can get warm during extended listening sessions, leading to occasional discomfort
  • Passive noise isolation is only moderate, which may not be sufficient for very noisy environments
  • Lacks a swivel mechanism for the earcups, which can impact the fit for users with larger head sizes
  • Proprietary, deeply recessed 3.5mm ports make it difficult to use many third-party replacement cables

Expert reviews

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resonancereviews.com
01/05/2017
Meze 99 Neo: Budget and Performance: the Fine Line

The Meze 99 NeoGo, as reviewed by Resonance Reviews, is praised for delivering high-end sound quality, inheriting the "magical tonality" of the more expensive 99 Classics, and featuring crisp, detailed treble alongside a clean, clear midrange with exceptional vocal performance. However, the review notes the bass is lighter, drier, and less impactful than the 99 Classics, which may...Read more

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headfonics.com
20/08/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review - Headfonics.com

The Meze 99 Neo, reviewed by Headfonics, features a modern, urban coal-black ABS plastic design with robust, fully serviceable construction and excellent noise-isolating comfort. With high power efficiency (26 ohms / 103 dB), these headphones are easily driven by mobile devices while offering a bass-forward, warm, and impactful sound profile. Conversely, the textured plastic earcups...Read more

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headfonia.com
04/05/2017
Review: Meze 99 NEO - riot | Headfonia

The Headfonia review characterizes the Meze 99 NeoGo as a "rough and tumble" alternative to the 99 Classics, offering a vibrant, wide, and "live" soundstage that excels with rock music while maintaining controlled bass and high-frequency extension. Key sonic advantages include this engaging, high-energy presentation, though it inherits a similar DNA to the original model, providing...Read more

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primeaudio.org
17/09/2017
Meze 99 Neo - Stomping good fun in an impeccable form factor | Prime Audio Reviews

The Prime Audio Reviews analysis describes the Meze 99 Neo as an engaging, consumer-friendly headphone featuring an immaculate, durable design with textured ABS cups and a comfortable, self-adjusting headband. Sonically, the headphones are highly efficient for mobile use, offering a punchy, warm, and musical sound signature dominated by deep, booming bass. Conversely, the review...Read more

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head-fi.org
12/04/2017
Meze 99 Neo - Reviews | Head-Fi.org

The Meze 99 Neo is characterized as a durable, entry-level, consumer-friendly headphone featuring a fully serviceable design with a cast zinc alloy frame. It is lauded for exceptional comfort via a self-adjusting headband and is very easy to drive with a 26-ohm impedance. Conversely, the sound is marked by an overly prominent, bloated bass that can bleed into the midrange, while the...Read more

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techpowerup.com
28/10/2021
Meze 99 Neo Headphones Review - Fit, Comfort & Audio Performance | TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the Meze 99 Neo highlights an exceptionally comfortable and durable closed-back design featuring a user-serviceable, screw-based construction and a lightweight suspension headband. These easy-to-drive headphones excel in midrange performance for modern, vocal-heavy tracks, offering great tonal separation. However, the audio profile is heavily flawed by an...Read more

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stereophile.com
07/04/2017
Meze 99 Neo Around-Ear Sealed Headphones - Stereophile.com Would you like a comparison of technical specifications between the Meze 99 Neo and its sib...

Tyll Hertsens' Stereophile review of the Meze 99 Neo highlights exceptional, glue-free build quality, featuring durable, serviceable construction with cast zinc hardware and a comfortable, self-adjusting headband. The headphones are highly efficient, requiring no dedicated amplification for mobile use, and feature a distinct, stylish aesthetic, building upon the design of the...Read more

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hifiknights.com
22/07/2017
Meze 99 Neo - HiFi Knights

The Meze 99 Neo is a highly comfortable, durable, and wallet-friendly alternative to the popular 99 Classics, trading its predecessor's wooden earcups for professionally textured ABS plastic without sacrificing overall build quality. Retailing at €249, these closed-back headphones feature 40mm dynamic transducers, low impedance (26 ohms), and high sensitivity (103 dB), making them...Read more

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headfonia.com
04/05/2017
Review: Meze 99 NEO - riot - Headfonia

The Headfonia review of the Meze 99 NEO highlights a grittier, high-contrast sound signature featuring a wide, live soundstage that excels at rendering rock music. Proponents of the headphones will appreciate the well-controlled bass, lack of harsh sibilance, and high-frequency extension inherited from the 99 Classics, creating a vibrant, energetic listening experience. However, the...Read more

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stereolifemagazine.com
21/07/2017
Meze 99 Neo - StereoLife Magazine

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back dynamic headphone that swaps out the signature wooden ear cups of its predecessor, the 99 Classics, for textured plastic to lower the retail price to $249 / €249. Despite the cost reduction, it retains the premium build quality and luxurious unboxing experience of the original, featuring a self-adjusting steel and leather headband, memory foam pads,...Read more

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theheadphonelist.com
25/04/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review - The Headphone List

In The Headphone List review, writer Pinky Powers shares thoughts on the Meze 99 NeoGo over-ear headphones, which sell for $249. The review explains that the Neo model is a new twist on the older, popular 99 Classics model. Instead of wood, the Neo uses plastic earcups, which makes the headset lighter and very comfortable for long hours of listening. The headphones come with a...Read more

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homestudiobasics.com
27/12/2025
Meze 99 Neo Review – A Bass Head’s Disappointment?

The review from Home Studio Basics outlines a generally critical evaluation of the Meze 99 Neo headphones, heavily emphasizing its acoustic failures over its structural successes. On the positive side (pros), the reviewer highly praises the build quality and serviceability, highlighting that the headphones are constructed entirely with nuts and bolts without any glue, making all...Read more

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thephonograph.net
10/09/2018
Meze 99 Neo - Review - ThePhonograph.net

The Meze 99 Neo is characterized as a meticulously designed, fun-sounding over-ear headphone featuring 40mm neodymium Mylar dynamic drivers and premium packaging that includes a hard case and high-quality accessories. Sonically, the headphones deliver a punchy, deep, and energetic bass with warm, cozy midranges, alongside excellent sound leakage control. However, the review...Read more

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themasterswitch.com
04/07/2018
Review: MEZE 99 Neo - The Master Switch

The The Master Switch review of the MEZE 99 Neo over-ear headphones positions them as a budget-oriented alternative to the highly acclaimed Meze 99 Classics. On the positive side (pros), the review highlights their exceptional build, eye-catching design, and superb user experience, which closely mirror the premium aesthetic of the original model. They feature an outstandingly...Read more

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hifiandmusicsource.com
09/07/2019
Meze 99 Neo Headphones - Review

The Meze 99 Neo headphones deliver an exceptionally good, wide, and warm soundstage at an affordable price point of £169–£189. Weighing just 260g, these closed-back headphones feature an incredibly comfortable, self-adjusting steel sprung headband paired with medium-density memory foam faux leather ear pads. Sonically, they provide a remarkably bright and detailed presentation with...Read more

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root-nation.com
02/06/2023
Meze 99 NEO review: Aesthetics and elegance of sound

The Root Nation review of the Meze 99 NeoGo highlights the closed-back headphones for their premium aesthetics, durable manganese steel frame, and exceptional comfort provided by the self-adjusting headband, offering a cost-effective alternative to the 99 Classics. With a low impedance of 26 ohms, they are easily driven by smartphones, delivering a warm, velvety sound signature...Read more

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eurogamer.net
06/02/2024
Meze 99 Neo review: stylish headphones with a warm, detailed sound profile

The Meze 99 Neo is a highly accessible, closed-back headphone from Romanian manufacturer Meze, priced competitively at £185 / $199. The reviewer praises the design, highlighting its sleek blend of black textured plastic earcups, zinc alloy accents, and an effortlessly comfortable suspension-style self-adjusting headband. Built entirely with screws and metal fixings, the headset is...Read more

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fairaudio.de
29/09/2017
Review Verdict: Meze 99 Neo - Over-Ear Headphones - fairaudio Review

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back, over-ear headphone tailored specifically for high-fidelity mobile use, acting as a more contemporary sibling to the 99 Classics. Priced at 249 Euros, it features a low 26-Ohm impedance and a high 103 dB sensitivity, allowing it to easily deliver a rich, voluminous sound directly from low-powered smartphones. The reviewer highlights its outstanding...Read more

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extreme.pcgameshardware.de
25/06/2021
Meze 99 Neo | The Hardware Community for PC Gamers

The Meze 99 Neo headphones offer a stylish, modern, and classic two-tone design made from high-quality materials including steel, aluminum-zinc, and a lightweight manganese spring steel headband. Weighing only 270g, they provide long-lasting comfort during multi-hour listening sessions due to their soft ear pads and self-adjusting headband, though the faux leather can cause ears to...Read more

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miniklangwunder.de
31/05/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review - Better Than the Meze 99 Classics?

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back headphone priced around €250 that serves as a bass-heavy alternative to the analytical Meze 99 Classics rather than a direct upgrade. Structurally, it swaps out the original wood earcups for plastic while retaining the self-adjusting leatherette headband and durable dual-strut metal frame. Pros include its exceptional build quality, high comfort at a...Read more

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kopfbox.de
23/06/2017
Meze 99 NEO Review - Kopfbox.de

The Meze 99 NEO is evaluated as a modern, budget-friendly sibling to the acclaimed 99 Classics, offering a design change from elegant wood to matte black ABS plastic with leather-textured earcups, reducing the price by 50€ to a total of 250€. Key pros highlighted in the review include its impeccable build quality, beautiful silver metal contrast rings, and exceptional comfort due to...Read more

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fairaudio.de
29/09/2017
Review: Meze 99 NEO - Closed-Back Headphones - fairaudio

The fairaudio review highlights the Meze 99 NeoGo as a more modern, urban, and lower-priced alternative (€249) to the brand's debut walnut-wood "Classics" model. Architecturally, it replaces the original wood earcups with textured, rigid polymer (ABS plastic) shells surrounded by a premium aluminum ring, lowering the weight to an agile 260 grams. Mechanically, it targets on-the-go...Read more

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hifitest.de
04/10/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review - Hi-Fi Headphones - Very Good - hifitest.de

The Meze 99 Neo is a stylish, closed-back over-ear headphone that serves as a more affordable, modern alternative to the brand's popular 99 Classics model. Instead of the massive walnut wood ear cups found on the Classics, the Neo utilizes high-quality plastic shells stamped with a leather-like texture that resists looking cheap. Weighing 260 grams, the headphones feature an...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
24/06/2025
Meze Audio 99 Neo review by kopfhoerer.de", "Meze Audio 99 Neo reviewed on kopfhoerer.de

The Meze Audio 99 Neo is a closed-back, over-ear headphone that combines a contemporary, urban design with robust everyday durability. It features a pristine build quality incorporating impact-resistant ABS plastic earcups, corrosion-resistant zinc die-cast hardware, and a highly resilient manganese spring steel headband. Technically, its dynamic 40mm drivers operate at a low...Read more

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forum.tellementnomade.org
25/04/2020
Meze Audio - 99 Neo - from the Tellement Nomade forum

The Meze Audio 99 Neo is a warm, closed-back headphone designed primarily for portable use due to its high sensitivity, lightweight build, and excellent comfort. Reviewers consistently highlight its elegant design, featuring a sleek matte black finish with silver accents, and a highly effective self-adjusting headband that ensures long-term comfort without creating pressure points....Read more

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audioduvillage.fr
08/12/2018
Meze 99 Neo Review - Audio Du Village

The Meze 99 Neo is an over-ear headphone that acts as a more affordable, plastic-shelled counterpart to the popular Meze 99 Classics, retaining identical drivers and structural design but dropping the price by a third to €199. Built with robust, high-quality ABS plastic instead of wood, it delivers excellent construction and high comfort across various head sizes due to its light...Read more

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son-video.com
20/03/2020
Meze 99 Neo Hi-Fi Headphones - Technical Overview", "Meze 99 Neo Hi-Fi Headphones - Technical Specifications

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back, over-ear high-fidelity headphone priced at 199 € that balances impressive musicality with an affordable, wallet-friendly design. It is highly praised for its warm, dynamic, and detailed sound profile that features robust, punchy bass and clean mid-tones, making it particularly exceptional for vocals. Structurally, it features a self-adjusting...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
02/05/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review: Less Woody, Just as Gifted", "Meze 99 Neo Review: Less Wood, Still Just as Capable", "Meze 99 Neo Review: Missing the Wood, Retain...

The Les Numériques review awards the Meze 99 NeoGo a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, highlighting it as an excellent value-for-money alternative to its older sibling, the 99 Classics. Priced more affordably at an introductory €249 compared to €309, this closed-back, circum-aural headphone trades the original's wooden earcups for textured ABS plastic while maintaining the exact...Read more

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es.root-nation.com
02/06/2023
Meze 99 NEO Review: Aesthetics and Sound Elegance

The Meze 99 Neo headphones offer a warm, natural sound signature with premium build quality, featuring textured ABS plastic cups and a comfortable, lightweight 260-gram, self-adjusting design. A primary advantage is their ease of use, as the 26-ohm impedance allows for effortless driving with standard mobile devices while delivering a spacious, non-fatiguing soundstage. YouTube·...Read more

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es.gizmodo.com
15/08/2022
Meze 99 Neo Review: Closed-Back Hi-Fi Headphones with Delightful Sound and Perfect Design

The Meze Audio 99 Neo headphones are a highly versatile, closed-back Hi-Fi model priced at $199, praised for their exceptional comfort and eye-catching minimalist design. They feature an extremely lightweight frame with a metal headband, an elastic suspension band, and thick, soft ear pads that allow for hours of fatigue-free listening without pressing against the ears. A major...Read more

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codegeek.es
10/01/2023
Meze Audio 99 Neo Headphones — Review

The Meze Audio 99 NeoGo is highlighted as an affordable alternative to the brand's popular 99 Classics, retaining the core aesthetic appeal and premium build quality while lowering the price tag. Instead of the original walnut wood, this model features a highly textured black composite plastic for the ear cups, lending it a more modern and understated look. The review highly praises...Read more

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afdigitale.it
26/09/2020
Meze 99 Neo Headphones - AF Digitale

The Meze 99 NeoGo over-ear headphones are highlighted as a budget-friendly, well-engineered option originating from the Romanian company Meze Audio, priced at 199 euros. They feature 40 mm transducers, a frequency response of 15 Hz to 25 KHz, an impedance of 26 Ohm, and a highly lightweight build weighing just 260 grams. Structurally, they capture attention with their smooth lines,...Read more

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afdigitale.it
07/08/2023
Meze Audio 99 Neo: The ultimate choice for value for money", "Meze Audio 99 Neo when aiming for the best price-performance ratio", "Meze Audio 99 Neo:...

This review from AF Digitale details the origins and product lineup of Meze Audio, a Romanian brand founded in 2011 by musician and graphic designer Antonio Meze. Driven by a pursuit to perfectly reproduce the sound of his Fender Stratocaster, Meze established a team of young engineers and artists. The brand achieved global recognition with its 99 Classics headphones in 2015. The...Read more

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simplyaudiophile.wordpress.com
12/11/2017
MEZE 99 NEO REVIEW: WHEN THE CLASSIC BECOMES MODERN

The Meze 99 Neo is a stylish, closed-back, circum-aural headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and memory foam ear pads wrapped in leatherette. Designed by the Romanian company Meze Audio, this 249-Euro model serves as a modern, consumer-friendly aesthetic update to the brand's popular 99 Classic flagship. Built strictly with screws instead of glue, the headphones are highly...Read more

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digitalvideoht.it
01/03/2018
Digital Video Home Theater

The Meze 99 Neo is a stylish, lightweight, closed-back circumaural headphone that delivers an elegant, high-quality build at an attractive price point of €249.00. Structurally, it features a self-adjusting double-headband system made of thin steel bands and a flexible synthetic leather strap, which effectively distributes its 260-gram weight for maximum comfort during long listening...Read more

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it.root-nation.com
02/06/2023
Meze 99 NEO Review: Aesthetics and Sound Elegance

The Root Nation review of the Meze 99 Neo highlights the closed-back headphones for their premium aesthetics, durable build, and high-comfort, self-adjusting headband, making them easy to drive with mobile devices. With a warm and velvety sound signature, they excel in providing a precise, spacious soundstage with excellent instrument separation, offering a relaxing listening...Read more

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ceotech.it
27/10/2020
Meze Audio 99 Neo Wired Headphones Review

The CeoTech review highlights the Meze Audio 99 NeoGo as a meticulously crafted, entry-level wired headphone that intentionally rejects contemporary wireless trends to prioritize pure analog listening pleasure. Architecturally, the reviewer praises its solid build quality, which incorporates high-quality metal hardware, a self-adjusting synthetic leather headband, and premium ABS...Read more

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stereo-head.it
09/07/2020
Meze 99 Neo Headphones – The Budget Version of an Instant Classic – Review

The Meze 99 Neo is a more budget-friendly alternative to the popular 99 Classic headphones, retailing directly from Meze for €199. Despite swapping out the Classic's wooden earcups for black plastic with silver details, they maintain a highly premium aesthetic and an excellent build quality. Weighing just 250 grams, they feature a self-adjusting double headband and well-padded...Read more

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uniqueradio.nl
09/07/2017
Headphones - Meze 99 NEO - modern and classic at the same time

The Unique Radio review highlights the Meze 99 NEOGo as a modern, budget-friendly sibling to the 99 ClassicsGo, trading the original wood ear cups for textured black ABS plastic with a stylish silver trim. The reviewer notes several key pros, starting with its exceptional out-of-the-box presentation and premium build quality. Comfort is a major standout feature; its manganese steel...Read more

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nl.root-nation.com
02/06/2023
Meze 99 NEO review: aesthetics and elegance of sound

The Root Nation review highlights the Meze 99 Neo as budget-friendly, closed-back headphones featuring an exceptionally comfortable, auto-adjusting suspension headband and memory foam ear pads. With low 26-ohm impedance for easy driving via smartphones and a highly praised, deep, and detailed soundstage, these headphones offer a premium, versatile listening experience. Conversely,...Read more

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