I got a used set for USD $150.00. I also got some aftermarket 4.4mm cables, a pair of deeper earpads (they replaced the earpads when I bought it , but were too shallow to be comfortable for me) and a pair of knitted earpad muffs (to help soak up my sweat. I live in a tropical, hot and humid country in South East Asia) and maybe added another USD $50.00 to the cost. With some EQ management, I am enjoying the 99 Classics tremendously.

I own a pair of the Classics and I love them! Great Review!!! 👍👍👍

i have owned these for a few years now, and i like them for their ease and naturalness. i don't like the ~400Hz scoop and the ~8kHz brightness. but all and all, especially given the slightly boasty bass, these headphones are a no-brainer for audio enthousiast denying consumer-grade products looking for natural sound in a PORTABLE solution (like me). and for me, the ultimate seller: GREAT build quality for €300, no plastic hinges, these products last a long time. after 4 years of daily *abuse* i now have had to order a new cable and pads. i expect the headphones to last many many more years. i can live with the frequency response downsides, since it ticks all the other boxes. it's easy to fall into enjoying music on these without focusing on audio reproduction too much. they do so many things so right

After years and years of using only gaming headphones for gaming, movies and music, I recently chose to start walking the 'higher end' path and to start I bought these Meze 99 Classics. It's quite a difference to what I was used to with my cheap gaming headphones. It takes some getting used too. I am planning on bying open back headphones too, although I don't know yet if I will still take it easy and buy something like the Hifiman Ananda or Meze 109 Pro, or...if I will go all-in and buy something like the Meze Empyrean II at 3 times the price.

I agree, and owning also the Sundara and the Grado SR225, to me the Meze are a good blend of both wolds, in closed back sauce. My favourite anyway.

I agree. I have the Noir version - I love them, I sometimes use a correction eq. I bought / ordered after hearing them in audio store on my phone.

I love Meze. I have the 99 Classics and they are a steal, in my opinion. Will never get old; just a great pair of easy listening headphones for long sessions.

I got it earlier did not like the bassy sound too warm for me. May be because I had better resolving pairs like Sundara or HD560s. Had to return it. Nice acurate review!

I have owned a pair of 99s for a few years now that I use with my laptop. They sound better with velour pads which fix the bass and fatigue issues.

I have the Noir version and I find the extremely comfortable and if they had a large sound stage I'd rate them a total 10. As it is I give them a 9. That said I've worn out the ear cups and would like the foam upgraded units. Oh, and I found the supplied cable to have issues with Micro Accoustics when the cable rubs against anything. The reproduction of all my listening choices demonstrate exactly which ones are recorded a great or poor. I find the Bass and clarity as you say excellent. They are far more comfortable and I orefer them to a barely use do to discomfort and Sont just oissing ne iff with the hoops you have to jump through to get all the control options. They have less than 29 hrs on them. I'm tempted to just give them away.

i got a set of 99 neos (basically the same but without the wood) for my birthday a few months ago, and i've been absolutely loving them. Two things that definitely should be mentioned though : they are a very large antenna for electronic interference, so do watch out about that, and for outdoor use, the metal bands on top will make any wind resonate a bunch, which makes them kinda impossible to use outside sadly. But overall though, i don't think i've touched a better set of headphones in my life

tried a lot more expensive headphones but the meze 99 classic is on another level when it comes to toe tapping and fun.

What you prefer aune ar5000 or sennheiser hd660s2 which is more fun lush denser sound?

Probably the mojo 2 would help with his eq?

If you can review the Meze 109 Pro headphones, that would be great! I do like Meze design, and materials a lot - and I probably would enjoy the 99 Classics, but I am not sure the bass balance would "wear" well? The 109 Pro are a lot more money, but are closer to neutral (I think?).

Is this better then Sony XM3 ?

I own the 99 Noir, it has the same tuning as the 99 Classics but the headphones are painted black. Sound wise (not an audiophile) it is the best headphones I have heard. My only complaints when it comes to the build is that the stock earpads can get warm but replacing them with the Brainwavz Hybrid earpads did the trick. This did decrease the lower end but it also elevated the mid-highs and I enjoy the sound more. One feature the I feel that is not mentioned enough is that as nothing is glued in, you can easily (and cheaply) replace earpads, headband, and even the driver. In the long run it is a good investment. The 99 Classics are $310 USD but the Noir (Drop version) frequently are on sale for $180 USD; for the price this is a good value for sound and longevity.

Is the metal band prone to vibration I wonder? Also - when hanging HP's like these on a stand - hang them on the metal part not the headband (for long-term springiness).

Excellent

Yeah. Verum rules.

Have you tried it with the aune s17 pro?

I just opened my box. First song Depeche Mode "Walking in my shoes" then Alice in Chains "Would." Both sucked. Jabra ear-pods are FAR BETTER! VERY DISAPPOINTED.

imao sam prilike da ih poredim sa sennheiser HD 560s , koje su jeftinije. Sennheiser zvuce bolje u svakom smislu.

Hard to beat for $309

I don't like this headphone. Dark with flabby bass. No thanks.