Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen Headphones (Closed-Back)

Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation Headphones With USB Connectivity

Overview

The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation closed back headphones celebrates ten years of craftsmanship, innovation, and natural sound. Since its 2015 debut, the original 99 Classics has become a global icon — admired for its warmth, musicality, and timeless design. The second generation continues that legacy, refined through subtle yet meaningful enhancements in acoustics, comfort, and serviceability.

Each pair is hand-crafted in Baia Mare, Romania, combining traditional craftsmanship with precision engineering. The solid walnut wood earcups are CNC-machined, hand-polished, and finished to highlight the natural grain. Zinc-alloy hardware, textile-wrapped cables, and a self-adjusting headband ensure exceptional durability and comfort. Every component is assembled without glue, designed for easy maintenance and long-term reliability.

Inside, a re-engineered 40 mm dynamic driver delivers a more balanced, neutral tuning than the original. Improved acoustic sealing, an enlarged internal volume, and a redesigned baffle work together to create a wider soundstage and enhanced clarity. The 99 Classics 2nd Gen headphones maintains Meze’s signature warmth but adds a cleaner, more open midrange and tighter low-end response.

Listeners can even fine-tune the sound. Included acoustic absorbers subtly shape the frequency balance, recreating the warmer tone of the first-generation 99 Classics headphones This flexibility lets you choose between a more analytical or nostalgic listening experience — ideal for both studio use and relaxed music sessions.

Comfort and practicality have also been improved. The new clip-in ear-pad system features six secure contact points for precise fit and easy replacement. The vegan-leather headband automatically adjusts to your head for a natural, pressure-free fit, while the spring-steel frame maintains even weight distribution. The result is hours of fatigue-free listening — from home setups to professional monitoring.

Sustainability remains central to Meze Audio’s philosophy. The 99 Classics 2nd Gen Hi-Fi headphonesis fully modular and serviceable, allowing every component — from earcups and cables to drivers and headband — to be replaced or upgraded. This long-life design reduces waste and ensures these headphones stay part of your collection for decades.

Connectivity is versatile. The package includes a Kevlar-reinforced dual-twisted OFC cable, a USB-C DAC/AMP dongle for high-resolution playback on mobile devices, and a 6.3 mm gold-plated adapter for use with amplifiers and audio interfaces. Dual 3.5 mm sockets allow balanced-cable upgrades and wide system compatibility.

Sonically, the 99 Classics 2nd Generation headphones presents the same soul as the original but with greater refinement. The tone is balanced, musical, and transparent — rich bass, natural vocals, and extended highs that stay smooth. Imaging and instrument separation are enhanced, while the overall sound remains engaging and human — the kind of performance that connects you to the emotion of the music.

For Groove Central listeners who value design integrity and natural sound, the Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Generation headphones is a celebration of what makes analogue listening timeless. It bridges art and engineering — proof that true classics only get better with time.

Key Features

• Balanced, Neutral Sound Signature – Enhanced driver tuning with greater separation, imaging, and soundstage.

• Walnut Wood Earcups – Hand-finished, CNC-machined natural walnut for warmth and acoustic stability.

• Acoustic Absorbers – Optional foam discs recreate the original 99 Classics’ signature warmth.

• Enhanced Acoustic Sealing – Improved junction isolation for better passive noise attenuation.

• Redesigned Clip-In Earpads – Medium-density memory foam and vegan leather pads with six-clip mounting for durability.

• Self-Adjusting Headband – Spring-steel band with vegan leather strap ensures all-day comfort.

• Widened 3.5 mm Input Sockets – Supports a broader range of cables and secure connections.

• Dual-Twisted OFC Cable – Kevlar-wrapped, soft-flex PVC design for transparency and resilience.

• Fully Serviceable Construction – Every component—headband, earcups, cables, or drivers—is replaceable.

• Included USB-C DAC/AMP Dongle – Plug-and-play high-resolution audio on mobile devices.

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