I have had my meze 99 classics for about 5 years and I love them! The only downside was the ear cups were a little small for my big ears! So I got the large size brainwavz sheepskin ear pads and I have never wanted to exchange them for anything! Especially when you can swap out cables and pads!
what you didn't portray though, is how easy they are to listen to for long periods without fatigue. it's smooth and relaxing. i listen to mine through a astell kern dac. game changer.
Had these before, quite warm and relaxing, however the bass was bloated and pillowy like something you get from old Beats or Skullcandy. Very comfortable and easy to drive though.
I love my 99 Classics and found them a great addition to my stable of headphones. The bass can be easily tamed with a Loki type EQ when wanted. Great Review! 👍
They were a gift. It has taken time for me to warm up to them. A great headphone. Light. Easy to drive. Bass is weird to me. Vocals seem upfront- easy to hear.
I will add that the Meze years ago collaborated with Drop to release the 99 Noir which is the same as the Classics except that the earcups are stained to have a darker color and the case has a different texture. The tuning of the Noir is also the same as the Classics, it runs for $200 except when it goes on sale for $180 which it often does; a bargain if you ask me. One tip, If you swap the ear pads for hybrid ones the sound becomes a little more balanced, the bass is a little less overpowering and vocals or the highs become more present. They are my favorite pair.
I"ve had these 99 Classics for a few months now. I mostly use cheap headphones for daily use, but a few times a week when I really want to relax and listen to music, I use my Meze 99 Classics, in combination with the Ifi Go Bar Kensei and listen to some 192Khz HiRes music on Qobuz. The only downside is that these headphones get quite warm after a while. But I do love them.
Meze 99 Classic and ifi Go bar Kensei is exactly the combination I‘m looking into currently. Can you elaborate a bit more on your experience please? What Genres are you listening to? Are the Meze good for Rock/Metal? And is the Kensei a massive Addition soundwise? Thank you!
@@boaznkini2490 Well, first of all: the Meze 99 Classics is my first 'baby step' into the world of high-end audio. I didn't want to spend too much money for my first high-end headphone. I paid 299 EUR (315 USD). The Ifi Go Bar Kensei was more expensive: 450 EUR (475 USD). I did of course test the Kensei with both the Meze and my cheap 70 USD headphones I've been using for years. The Meze is absolutely superior to the cheap headphones (lucky me..). It's really fun to use the Meze/Kensei combination. I can really enjoy music a lot more. There's more detail in the music. Songs that I've been listening to for years, suddenly get another 'dimension'. I can hear sounds that I didn't hear before. It's subtle sometimes, but the difference is definitely there. And that's why it's so much fun listening to the Meze/Kensei combination. When I bought the Meze 99 Classics, I asked the salesman if I could test the Meze Empyrean headphone, just out of curiosity. And also, because I thought the Meze 99 sounded so much better than my cheap headphones, I was wondering how a more expensive one could possible be even better... The Empyrean is an open back headphone with a price tag of 3.000 EUR (3200 USD). I guess it goes without saying the sound was amazing... You can't begin to compare it with the Meze 99 Classics. So next year, I'll be comparing the Empyrean with other headphones in that price range, and I'll buy one of those. But, back to the Meze 99 Classics: it's definitely worth the money. And as for music styles: I listen to almost everything: Rock, Metal, Dance, Techno, Jazz, etc.. It all sounds great with the Meze 99 Classics. I have no regrets buying it.
Hi. Currently on the lookout for headphones replacement for my DT770 80Ohm. I am using zen ifi dac amp v2 with them, but for me, the bass is lacking even after 3 years of use - despite a lot of people claiming otherwise. So I'm considering either Meze 99 Noirs, or V-Moda crossfade M-100 Master. Not sure which I should pick, being a basshead
I had the M100 w/ XL pads for about 10 years. Great bass headphone. Great headphone overall, but the XL pads were a must for comfort and SQ. I gave them to my son about 3 years ago and he still uses them. Mostly for gaming. He attached a mic to it. That said, the Meze 99 are an excellent option as well, but don’t have the sub bass of the M100. I don’t know if the M100 Master sound similar to the OG M100.
@@mindhead1 I read some reviews about the Masters and people did point out that Vmoda tamed the bass a bit compared to the old ones. Appreciate your reply, I'm already waiting for the noirs. If they disappoint me, I'll try the m100
It's rather that there aren't very many good closed backs. Closed backs are extremely difficult to get right. The Meze 99 Classics themselves come with their own fair share of issues too. Closed backs are all about compromises. You just gotta find the one that compromises in a way that bothers you the least.
I just can not understand, how to trust reviews after all this Meze 99’s hype. These cans are garbage for the money! I own Beyers pro x 700s, also Sennheiser Momentum 3s and I got a chance to listen to Mezes for several days. Mezes suck to both wired and wireless. They sound just cheep and muddy. They look good never the less. But Beyers feel better build quality.
I have had my meze 99 classics for about 5 years and I love them! The only downside was the ear cups were a little small for my big ears! So I got the large size brainwavz sheepskin ear pads and I have never wanted to exchange them for anything! Especially when you can swap out cables and pads!
I love my Meze 99's! They are a bit bassy, but I do listen to them every now and then. I'm glad to see these are still getting used.
I'm here to listen to that laid back intro once again. As a matter of fact, over and over again 😎 always gets me
what you didn't portray though, is how easy they are to listen to for long periods without fatigue. it's smooth and relaxing. i listen to mine through a astell kern dac. game changer.
I love Meze.
I have the Meze 109 pro as an open back and the Dan Clark Noire 2 Closed back. Can recommend both, but Meze is just Meze.
Had these before, quite warm and relaxing, however the bass was bloated and pillowy like something you get from old Beats or Skullcandy. Very comfortable and easy to drive though.
Meze 99. Awesome headphone 🎧. Still own one.
I think part of the reason it has lasting power, is that there isn't many good lower budget closed backs
I love my 99 Classics and found them a great addition to my stable of headphones. The bass can be easily tamed with a Loki type EQ when wanted. Great Review! 👍
They were a gift. It has taken time for me to warm up to them. A great headphone. Light. Easy to drive. Bass is weird to me. Vocals seem upfront- easy to hear.
I've owned these for years great headphone for closed back and are beautiful !
I will add that the Meze years ago collaborated with Drop to release the 99 Noir which is the same as the Classics except that the earcups are stained to have a darker color and the case has a different texture. The tuning of the Noir is also the same as the Classics, it runs for $200 except when it goes on sale for $180 which it often does; a bargain if you ask me. One tip, If you swap the ear pads for hybrid ones the sound becomes a little more balanced, the bass is a little less overpowering and vocals or the highs become more present. They are my favorite pair.
From where can the hybrid earpads be ordered?
Which hybrid pads are you using?
@TheWorldTeacher Im pretty sure he got the brainwavz hybrid pads
@@mindhead1 brainwavz pads
How is the soundstage size of these?
Thank you for this review.Honest opinion about an amazing product.
I"ve had these 99 Classics for a few months now. I mostly use cheap headphones for daily use, but a few times a week when I really want to relax and listen to music, I use my Meze 99 Classics, in combination with the Ifi Go Bar Kensei and listen to some 192Khz HiRes music on Qobuz. The only downside is that these headphones get quite warm after a while. But I do love them.
Meze 99 Classic and ifi Go bar Kensei is exactly the combination I‘m looking into currently.
Can you elaborate a bit more on your experience please?
What Genres are you listening to? Are the Meze good for Rock/Metal? And is the Kensei a massive Addition soundwise?
Thank you!
@@boaznkini2490 Well, first of all: the Meze 99 Classics is my first 'baby step' into the world of high-end audio. I didn't want to spend too much money for my first high-end headphone. I paid 299 EUR (315 USD). The Ifi Go Bar Kensei was more expensive: 450 EUR (475 USD). I did of course test the Kensei with both the Meze and my cheap 70 USD headphones I've been using for years. The Meze is absolutely superior to the cheap headphones (lucky me..). It's really fun to use the Meze/Kensei combination. I can really enjoy music a lot more. There's more detail in the music. Songs that I've been listening to for years, suddenly get another 'dimension'. I can hear sounds that I didn't hear before. It's subtle sometimes, but the difference is definitely there. And that's why it's so much fun listening to the Meze/Kensei combination. When I bought the Meze 99 Classics, I asked the salesman if I could test the Meze Empyrean headphone, just out of curiosity. And also, because I thought the Meze 99 sounded so much better than my cheap headphones, I was wondering how a more expensive one could possible be even better... The Empyrean is an open back headphone with a price tag of 3.000 EUR (3200 USD). I guess it goes without saying the sound was amazing... You can't begin to compare it with the Meze 99 Classics. So next year, I'll be comparing the Empyrean with other headphones in that price range, and I'll buy one of those. But, back to the Meze 99 Classics: it's definitely worth the money. And as for music styles: I listen to almost everything: Rock, Metal, Dance, Techno, Jazz, etc.. It all sounds great with the Meze 99 Classics. I have no regrets buying it.
Hi. Currently on the lookout for headphones replacement for my DT770 80Ohm. I am using zen ifi dac amp v2 with them, but for me, the bass is lacking even after 3 years of use - despite a lot of people claiming otherwise.
So I'm considering either Meze 99 Noirs, or V-Moda crossfade M-100 Master. Not sure which I should pick, being a basshead
Try the noirs with soft very comfortable pads in the box
I had the M100 w/ XL pads for about 10 years. Great bass headphone. Great headphone overall, but the XL pads were a must for comfort and SQ. I gave them to my son about 3 years ago and he still uses them. Mostly for gaming. He attached a mic to it.
That said, the Meze 99 are an excellent option as well, but don’t have the sub bass of the M100. I don’t know if the M100 Master sound similar to the OG M100.
@@mindhead1 I read some reviews about the Masters and people did point out that Vmoda tamed the bass a bit compared to the old ones. Appreciate your reply, I'm already waiting for the noirs. If they disappoint me, I'll try the m100
It was too bassy for me. Other wise very good built headphones
Is US these might be 300 usd, but in Europe I can get these for 180€. I don’t think that you can find a better package for this price
I thini the fact that you don't have a closed back competitor for these says something about how good they are.
It's rather that there aren't very many good closed backs. Closed backs are extremely difficult to get right. The Meze 99 Classics themselves come with their own fair share of issues too. Closed backs are all about compromises. You just gotta find the one that compromises in a way that bothers you the least.
Fiio ft1, my dude
am waitng for 105 AER review
I enjoy metal music on them. Slipknot is a lot of fun on the 99's.
I thought for sure those were gonna be 1k or more.
weird that you're doing a review on the old ones right after they've done a silent revision and changed the tuning
I just closed the video when you started to compare a closed back with open backs
These sound like the MDR-Z1R without the steroids.
Thanks for the review. Do you know if on the package box he says “Prop 65” ?
Appreciate it!
The real question is...gold or silver?
Gold, of course, it's amazing
I just can not understand, how to trust reviews after all this Meze 99’s hype.
These cans are garbage for the money!
I own Beyers pro x 700s, also Sennheiser Momentum 3s and I got a chance to listen to Mezes for several days. Mezes suck to both wired and wireless. They sound just cheep and muddy.
They look good never the less. But Beyers feel better build quality.