Meze Audio 99 Classics (2nd Generation)

The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation celebrates ten years of the most awarded headphone Meze has ever made -- a complete rethinking of the original rather than an incremental update, bringing improved driver performance, a new self-adjusting headband, and refined ergonomics while preserving everything that made the original a genuine audiophile classic: the walnut wood ear cups, the spring steel construction, and the signature warm, musical character. Each pair of walnut cups remains unique in grain and color. Launched October 2025.

Type and Technology

Closed-back dynamic headphone, 2nd generation. Redesigned 40mm driver with updated voice coil and diaphragm for improved resolution and tonal accuracy over the original. New self-adjusting headband replaces the original's headband design for improved fit across a wider range of head sizes. Spring steel construction with walnut wood ear cups -- each pair unique in grain and color due to natural wood variation. Detachable cable system. Available in Walnut Gold and Walnut Silver.

Sound Character

Warm, musical, and engaging -- the 99 Classics 2nd Gen preserves the original's signature sound character while improving resolution and tonal clarity. A headphone that is equally at home with acoustic music, jazz, and anything that rewards a warm, organic presentation. The closed-back design provides moderate isolation and suits both home and portable use.

Build and Comfort

Walnut wood ear cups with spring steel construction and soft ear pads. Self-adjusting headband. 260g. Includes travel case, Kevlar OFC cable, and 6.3mm adapter. Made by Meze Audio in Romania.

Best For

Listeners who want a warm, musical closed-back headphone with genuine craft heritage and a proven track record -- the 99 Classics is one of the most enduringly recommended headphones at its price point and the 2nd Gen improves on it meaningfully.

What's in the Box

• Meze Audio 99 Classics (2nd Gen) headphones
• Kevlar OFC cable (3.5mm, detachable)
• 6.3mm adapter
• Travel case

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