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

5.9

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%

5.0

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Good
5.0

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%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.6

Design

8.0%

7.7

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

6.8

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(740)
United States
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4.5
(740)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Exceptional
  • 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

  • 2.6
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.2

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 7.0
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    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 Audio 99 Neo is a high-fidelity, closed-back headphone featuring 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers, a frequency response of 15Hz to 25kHz, 26 ohm impedance, and 103dB sensitivity, making it remarkably easy to drive from mobile devices. It is defined by a warm, punchy sound signature with strong bass presence, balanced mids, and a spacious soundstage for its class. Main advantages include its exceptional comfort provided by a self-adjusting manganese spring steel headband and memory foam ear pads, as well as a fully serviceable design assembled strictly with screws rather than glue. However, some users note that the bass can occasionally become bloated or muddled, bleeding into the lower mids, and the earpads may cause heat buildup during extended listening sessions.

Technical Specifications of Meze Audio 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%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.6

Design

8.0%

7.7

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

6.8

Calls & Controls

5.0
Meze Audio 99 Neo has a technical score of 5.05 points, which is higher than that of 54.6% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(740)
United States
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4.5
(740)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.3
Meze Audio 99 Neo has a user score of 9.3 points, which is higher than that of 95.9% 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 Audio 99 Neo 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%

5.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

7.0
Meze Audio 99 Neo has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61.2% 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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

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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 Audio 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

yes
Meze Audio 99 Neo supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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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 Audio 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

yes
Meze Audio 99 Neo 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 Audio 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

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Meze Audio 99 Neo vs the average headphone

  • Clear call microphone
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 99 Neo offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Meze Audio 99 Neo includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
    When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Meze Audio 99 Neo includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 99 Neo includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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
  • 16.3% higher user score
    Meze Audio 99 Neo has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.30 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 Audio 99 Neo has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.30 vs 8.000).9.3 vs 8
  • 4 mm more spacious earcup height
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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 Audio 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.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Meze Audio 99 Neo includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 99 Neo includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Meze Audio 99 Neo includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Calls & Controls
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze Audio 99 Neo is heavier than the average headphone (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 19.3% higher weight
    Meze Audio 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 Audio 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
  • 2x more expensive
    Meze Audio 99 Neo is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).
    Meze Audio 99 Neo is more expensive than the average headphone (£180 vs £90).£180 vs £90
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
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4.5
740 Reviews
United States
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4.5
740 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Meze Audio 99 Neo?

  • Exceptional comfort suitable for long listening sessions due to the self-adjusting headband and plush memory foam pads.
  • High build quality with a fully serviceable, modular design where all parts are replaceable.
  • Very easy to drive; performs well directly from smartphones and laptops without needing a dedicated amplifier.
  • Warm, engaging, and musical sound signature that is non-fatiguing for the listener.
  • Great value for money, offering premium aesthetics and performance at a lower price point than the 99 Classics.
  • Good soundstage and imaging for a closed-back headphone.

What customers dislike about Meze Audio 99 Neo?

  • Bass can be perceived as bloated or muddy, occasionally bleeding into and obscuring the mid-range.
  • Treble lacks sparkle and brilliance, resulting in a darker sound that may not satisfy those seeking high detail.
  • Spring steel headband can produce a ringing microphonic noise if tapped or bumped.
  • Standard ear pads may be too small or shallow for users with larger ears, causing discomfort.
  • Included cable can be stiff with significant 'position memory' and a somewhat cheap-feeling control block.
  • Limited passive noise isolation compared to other closed-back models.

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The Meze 99 Neo is hailed as a high-value, budget-friendly alternative to the 99 Classics, offering a luxurious design with textured ABS plastic, durable zinc alloy hardware, and a fully serviceable, glue-free construction. These comfortable 260-gram headphones feature an auto-adjusting suspension headband, delivering a warm, velvety, and non-fatiguing sound with prominent bass and...Read more

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28/10/2021
Meze 99 Neo Headphones Review - Fit, Comfort & Audio Performance

The TechPowerUp review of the Meze 99 Neo highlights a lightweight 260g build, excellent comfort from the self-adjusting headband, and effective passive noise isolation. While the design is physically secure, the pleather ear cups are noted to become uncomfortably warm during extended listening sessions. TechPowerUpSonically, the headphones feature balanced mids and non-fatiguing...Read more

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

The MEZE 99 Neo over-ear headphones serve as a budget-friendly counterpart to the highly acclaimed 99 Classics, offering a very similar, eye-catching design with a suspended leather headband and comfortable memory foam earcups. While the internal specifications remain nearly identical—featuring 40mm drivers and a fun, warm sound signature with punchy bass and detailed highs—the...Read more

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

The Meze 99 NeoGo headphones, as reviewed on Head-Fi, are lauded for their engaging, warm, and bass-heavy sound signature paired with exceptional build quality. Key pros include a fully serviceable, screw-based design, high comfort levels with a self-adjusting headband, and a user-friendly, easy-to-drive nature that produces rich sound directly from portable devices. Conversely, the...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo succeeds the popular 99 Classics, dropping the premium, time-consuming wooden ear cups for textured black plastic to lower the retail price from $309 to $249. Despite the material change, it maintains high-quality build components including a self-adjusting steel headband, zinc alloy hardware, and memory foam leather pads. Performance-facing specifications highlight...Read more

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primeaudio.org
17/09/2017
Meze 99 Neo - Prime Audio Reviews

The Meze 99 Neo is a $249 closed-back headphone designed with a lightweight manganese spring steel arch, a self-adjusting pleather headband, and charcoal-black ABS plastic earcups textured with a matte finish. Specially tuned for an engaging and fun signature rather than analytical neutrality, it features an impedance of 26 Ohms, making it incredibly easy to drive from almost any...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back headphone featuring a durable, lightweight ABS plastic and zinc alloy design that offers high comfort via a self-adjusting headband. Sonically, it delivers a warm, musical, and engaging sound with an impactful low-end and lush mids, all while being highly efficient to drive from portable devices. YouTube · However, the review notes a heavily colored,...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo over-ear headphones are a lighter, plastic-cupped variant of the company’s popular 99 Classics, offering a distinctly richer and warmer sound signature described by the reviewer as "Double Fudge Brownie" compared to the Classics' "old-school chocolate". Retailing for $249, the headphones feature highly comfortable, larger ear pads that are wider and deeper than...Read more

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The TechPowerUp review describes the Meze 99 Neo as a budget-friendly, closed-back headphone featuring an improved black-and-silver aesthetic with durable ABS plastic ear cups. Key strengths include excellent build quality, high comfort for long sessions, and a fully serviceable design that is easy to drive from portable sources. Sonically, the headphones offer a detailed, clean...Read more

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hifiandmusicsource.com
09/07/2019
Meze 99 Neo Headphones - Review - HiFi and Music Source

The Meze 99 Neo closed-back headphones are exceptionally comfortable, lightweight traveling headphones that offer impressive audio performance for their £169–£189 price point. Structurally, they are robustly built with ABS plastic ear-cups, a rigid steel sprung headband featuring a pressure-adjusting mechanism, and medium-density memory foam ear-pads with a faux leather feel. They...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo headphones offer an engaging, warm sound signature characterized by powerful, punchy bass and cozy, forward mids. Praised for excellent build quality and isolation, the package includes premium accessories such as a hard case and a durable cable. Conversely, the warm tuning results in noticeable mid-bass bleeding into the lower midrange, which can compromise overall...Read more

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25/06/2021
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The Meze 99 Neo headphones feature a modern, minimalist design made of durable stainless steel, zinc-aluminium alloys, and rigid polymer ear cups instead of the walnut wood used in the Classics version. Weighing 270g, they offer high long-term comfort thanks to an auto-adjusting manganese steel headband and soft memory foam ear cushions covered in synthetic leather. Equipped with...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back over-ear headphone priced around €250 that serves as a bass-heavy, fun alternative to the critically acclaimed Meze 99 Classics, rather than a direct replacement. Structurally, it retains the identical self-adjusting steel headband design and flawless build quality of the Classics, swapping out the original wood earcups for textured plastic ones....Read more

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

The Meze 99 NEO is a closed-back over-ear headphone that acts as a modern, lower-priced alternative to the well-known Meze 99 Classics, swapping out the wood earcups for durable, leather-textured plastic with striking silver aluminum accents. In terms of technical specifications, it operates at a lower impedance of 26 ohms compared to the Classics' 32 ohms, theoretically making it...Read more

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29/09/2017
Meze 99 NEO Review - Closed-Back Headphones

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back, over-ear headphone designed to offer a younger, more modern, and urban alternative to the brand's acclaimed 99 Classics. Retaining the self-adjusting headband system, 40mm dynamic Mylar drivers, and a lightweight 260-gram build from the original, it swaps out the walnut wood earcups for structured, rigid polymer shells accented with an elegant...Read more

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

The review by hifitest.de highlights the Meze 99 NeoGo as a more affordable, modern, and youth-oriented sibling to the acclaimed 99 Classics, offering a timeless design and mature acoustic performance for around €250. Tonal balance is remarkably well-rounded, presenting a concrete, dynamic, and forward-driven character that favours intensive engagement over passive relaxation. The...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
24/06/2025
Meze Audio 99 Neo Review on kopfhoerer.de", "Meze Audio 99 Neo Tested by kopfhoerer.de

The Meze Audio 99 Neo is a closed-back, over-ear headphone that features a stylish, modern, and robust design. It is built with high-quality materials, including impact-resistant ABS plastic earcups, a durable manganese spring steel headband, and soft PU leather ear cushions filled with memory foam. Weighing 265 grams, the headphones naturally adapt to the user's head size and...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
02/05/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review: Less Woody, Just as Talented", "Meze 99 Neo Review: Less Wood, Same Great Performance

The Les Numériques review evaluates the Meze 99 Neo as a highly capable and cost-effective alternative to its predecessor, the 99 Classics, giving it an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars score. Priced more affordably at 249 € (and frequently found lower on platforms like Fnac.com and Darty.com), this closed-back, circum-aural headphone exchanges the classic wooden ear cups for a...Read more

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forum.tellementnomade.org
25/04/2020
Meze Audio - 99 Neo - forum thread

The provided French forum thread offers multiple user reviews for the Meze Audio 99 Neo headphones, highlighting its distinctive design and sound signature. On the positive side, reviewers universally praise the headphones for their exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and self-adjusting headband, making them easy to wear for hours without fatigue. The build quality is highly...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo is a close relative of the 99 Classics, offering a very similar structural design but replacing the artisan wood earcups with textured ABS plastic finished with a vinyl coating. Priced at €199 (a full third less than the Classics), it utilizes the exact same drivers but tweaks the sound signature toward a slightly more balanced, linear, and "hi-fi" presentation. The...Read more

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

The Meze 99 NeoGo is reviewed as a budget-friendly alternative to the 99 Classics, utilizing the same internal structure but replacing wooden cups with textured ABS plastic. Pros include exceptional comfort from a self-adjusting headband and plush pads, a highly durable, screw-assembled design, and an easy-to-drive, warm, bass-forward sound signature suitable for, but not limited...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 a highly competitive, budget-friendly alternative to Meze’s highly successful 99 Classics, offering a very similar structural package at a lower cost. The reviewer notes that its primary pros include an exceptional, premium build quality that features a modern coal-black textured plastic composite finish, elite comfort driven by a...Read more

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es.gizmodo.com
15/08/2022
Meze 99 Neo Review: Closed-Back Hi-Fi Headphones with a Stunning Design

The Meze Audio 99 Neo is a pair of closed-back, high-fidelity over-ear headphones that retail for $199 and deliver a warm, balanced, and highly enjoyable sound signature. A major strength of these headphones is their low impedance of 26 Ohms and 103dB sensitivity, meaning they can easily be powered directly by standard laptops, tablets, or smartphones without requiring a dedicated...Read more

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

The Root Nation review of the Meze 99 NeoGo praises these wired, closed-back headphones for their high-end aesthetics, exceptional build quality, and superior, self-adjusting comfort. The headphones feature a low 26-ohm impedance, delivering a velvety, natural soundstage that excels on standard devices without a dedicated amplifier. Conversely, the review notes a heavily warmed,...Read more

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digitalvideoht.it
01/03/2018
Meze 99 Neo | Digital Video HT

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back, circumaural dynamic headphone praised for its elegant, lightweight design and excellent structural engineering. Weighing just 260 grams, it features a self-adjusting dual-headband system and soft memory foam ear pads that ensure remarkable long-term comfort and effective passive noise isolation. Structurally, the headphones stand out for being fully...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo is reviewed as a more affordable, plastic-cup alternative to the brand's instant classic, the 99 Classics, retailing at a competitive price of €199. Despite the shift from wood to black plastic ear cups, the review highlights that the headphones maintain an exceptionally premium, elegant aesthetic with silver details and robust construction. Weighing just 250 grams,...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo over-ear, closed-back headphones offer an eye-catching, durable design with premium ergonomics at an affordable price point of €199. Swapping the wood earcups of the classic model for sturdy ABS plastic, these headphones weigh only 260 grams and feature a self-adjusting manganese steel headband alongside memory foam ear pads for excellent comfort. Mechanically, Meze...Read more

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simplyaudiophile.wordpress.com
12/11/2017
Meze 99 Neo Review: When Classic Meets Modern

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed-back, circum-aural headphone designed to bring a modern, urban aesthetic to the classic design footprint of the company's flagship 99 Classics model. Built using an auto-adjusting steel headband, ABS plastic ear cups, and memory foam pads, the headset completely eliminates glue in favor of a fully screw-assembled construction. The reviewer praises the...Read more

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

The Meze 99 Neo is praised for its premium design, utilizing textured ABS plastic to deliver an elegant, durable build that feels more expensive than its price point suggests. Key advantages include exceptional comfort from the self-adjusting suspension headband and a low 26-ohm impedance, allowing these closed-back headphones to be driven effortlessly by smartphones without an...Read more

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uniqueradio.nl
09/07/2017
Headphones - Meze 99 NEO - Modern Yet Classic", "Headphones - Meze 99 NEO - Modern and Classic at the Same Time

The Meze 99 NEO is a closed-back headphone that offers an outstanding balance of modern design and premium audio quality at a highly competitive price point of €249. Visually, it swaps out the wooden earcups of its predecessor, the 99 Classics, for a sleek, textured black ABS plastic finish accented by a stylish silver trim. Sound-wise, the 99 NEO features a warm, rich audio profile...Read more

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