Meze Audio 109 Pro Review - Hitting all the right notes

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10 ай бұрын

The Meze Audio 109 Pro is an $800 open-back dynamic headphone from Romania. It uses in-house developed drivers and has a very different sound signature than the rest of the Meze lineup. Does the 109 Pro have what it takes to justify the price tag? Find out!
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Meze 99 Classic: mezeaudio.com/products/meze-99-classics-walnut-gold-wood-headphones?oid=6&affid=15
Meze Elite: mezeaudio.com/collections/all/products/elite?oid=14&affid=15
Nitsch Piety: nitschsound.com/products/magni-piety
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
02:19 - Unboxing and "Hand Feel"
05:35 - The Drivers, Serviceability
7:57 - Comfort
9:26 - Sound Quality
12:35 - Measurements
14:55 - vs 99 Classic, HD6XX, APOS Caspian
18:46 - vs Hifiman Arya
22:00 - vs Audeze LCD-X
24:18 - Gaming
26:17 - Sources
28:37 - Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 73

@Simon_Hawkshaw 10 ай бұрын

Greetings to you again, Sir. Been waiting on this review from you for a while. Thank you for taking the time and all the very good info. Much appreciated. Still on my wish list. Stay well.

@dextercool 14 күн бұрын

Great comparison section - subscribed!

@spamcan9208 8 ай бұрын

Solid review, very consistent with my experience. You seem to have similar hearing and listen at lower volumes like me, so I look forward to more of your reviews. I knew it was special when I started to tear up when certain songs would emotionally resonate with me or I would smile because something about it was so enjoyable. It did take me some time to get used to the treble but it can still be too much at times. Especially if you are younger and/or treble sensitive like me. What surprised me most was bass detail. I could actually hear the head on the kick drum, not just a generic thump. Reminded me of band class back in high school. It's very comfortable although like you it hits me the same place and that can bother me sometimes. I have large ears but with a little wiggling I can get them fully enveloped and once in they aren't bothered. Meze did a good job paying attention to the small details and designing a good looking set that you can actually repair.

@kermitpurcell6432 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! This one sealed the deal for me and ordering soon. I watched your stream with these and have been obsessively researching since. Also, you should definitely put up affiliate links for those headphone stands! I know it's going to be overkill, but I'm looking at pairing these with the Topping A70 Pro & D70 Pro stack. Have you had a chance to try out that amp/dac combo?

@MileOFF 9 ай бұрын

I've been reading reviews for days and tomorrow I'll finally be able to hear them in the store. I hope I like them as much as your comments and I will buy them. Thank you.

@GadgetryTech 9 ай бұрын

Best of luck! Stick to songs you’re familiar with!

@danielenriquemarcano9429 9 ай бұрын

I am interested in knowing your opinion after having listened to them.

@towsifshahriarshovo 9 ай бұрын

Great review 🔥🔥 Waiting for hifiman arya organic review. A lot of hype going on.

@EarphonesFin 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Have you tried under 500$ soundstage king AKG K712 Pro?

@flowstatelabs 8 ай бұрын

Thank you man. Finally someone that actually mentions music genre in there review. I agree the treble was a little much for me. *Question: If treble sibilance bothers you does that mean your hearing is very good as its “hyper sensitive” or its bad bc you cant filter out those highs?

@spamcan9208 8 ай бұрын

I think the answer may be different depending on how you define the term and how you react to it. If you just happen to notice it more it could be because your hearing physically picks it up better but I don't know much about the physiology of the human ear. It may also be that it's more noticeable because that's how your brain works and has nothing to physically do with the ear at all. I associate treble sensitivity as a psychological phenomenon. Things like fatiguing quickly or the sound is outright intolerable. I have chronic pain from nerve damage in my spine and sometimes it will actually increase my pain. I've noticed it's more pronounced when I'm tired. Hope that helps.

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

Fiio ft3 is an open back dynamic with great bass. Suede pads are awesome on it. It’s open back, but it leaks like a semi open back because it has tuning material behind the vents.

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

It looks really nice too! Hoping to try it out one day.

@user-xq3ng8vj1v 6 ай бұрын

Hi excellent review! I still have a question I want to know, how does these compare to the Audeze Maxwell for music? My Dali speakers have spoiled me and now I don't like to listen to not so good sound. Any chance you have listen to the Dali IO-12 when talking to Dali and will be there a review coming soon?

@prashant141082 7 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, Great review. Planning to buy this one as I am having ear issues with Closed back Maxwell. do you know in regards to DAC which one is better - HELM Audio Bolt DAC or Qudelix-5K Bluetooth? Would there be any difference in the sound quality if i connect Qudelix-5K via cable compared HELM Audio Bolt? I am a casual user, play PS5 games, TV and Laptop connection needed. I don't mind cable if needed but wireless is preferred. 🙂

@mtnmankeith9069 10 ай бұрын

Great review! Seems like high impedance headphones might be a thing of the past. So many efficient headphones coming out. Nice that all a person needs for end game amp/dac is a mojo 2. Really enjoying tubes right now. Does anybody know of any new high impedance headphones? Amiron Home beats the 109pro if you use a good tube amp with amiron home.

@alias5152 28 күн бұрын

New to audiophile... and i decided for "Meze 109 Pro" because.. of this review.. I was lurking, researching and i felt i am into rabbit hole to be honest with you guys.. It's like starting with $200 than $300 ... 500.. 800... 1200.. 1800... 2200 .. so it's always like.. hey if i have for this.. just add little bit more.. and you "unlock" new tier.. than you come at 1600 for example and you are like.. ugh.. if i already get 1600 i should wait for 600 more .. it's never ending Thank you for honest and down to earth review

@dustinmihalcheon5013 7 ай бұрын

How good is the imaging in these? Compared maybe to the Dt1990 Pro or something simular? I would love to buy something that's great for everything while maintaining a top tier use case for competitive gaming.

@mendivil71 9 ай бұрын

I'm an exclusive COD and Battlefield player and own the Audeze Maxwell's. Love how they sound but hate the weight. Is there something that you can recommend that's awesome sounding like the Audeze's, with good mic quality, that's lighter and will suit my fps needs? Your opinion to me is greatly valued.

@c.carrillo7813 10 ай бұрын

Joe, please give the new Sony MDR-MV1 a try. I promise it wont disappoint. Similar to the meze 109, it produces a fun amount of bass. I already own them but given your audience (gamer/audiophile) I feel like others would love them especially at $400.

@Charles-kq3ce 6 ай бұрын

Just a question on the treble as you mentioned the high frequency’s can be uncomfortable. So the concern is how does the 109 handle classical music and particularly the treble clef of piano also orchestra when listening to piano concertos of Beethoven or Mozart etc?

@Hansimullerboy 8 ай бұрын

Will you also review the Hifiman Arya Organic and compare it to Meze 109 Pro? Thanks!

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

I want this set, but ended up with an edition xs and a fiio ft3. Very satisfied with both. Both are much better than my maxwell, but the maxwell is damn good for a wireless.

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

The XS is still such an amazing headphone. This video is 30 minutes long as it was but I would have loved to make more comparisons. Sounds like you have an awesome setup.

@spamcan9208 8 ай бұрын

I was looking at both the 109 and XS but went with the 109 since I got an open box special. A few months later and the XS is now under $400 new on Amazon. I would have gone with the XS if the timing was different. I still kind of want it tbh lol

@Hijynx87 8 ай бұрын

@@spamcan9208 wow Hifiman are really trying to corner the market lol! I got mine for $500 in April.

@gdemirjian 10 ай бұрын

I also have the 109 and the two closest to it in my collection are the Focal Elex ($750/dynamic/open) and the Cleer Next ($700/dynamic/open). The Next is more like the 109 through the frequency response and the Elex is a little more mid forward, like the 6xx but most natural sounding. All three are built very well and are very comfortable. I like your videos and been subscribed for a while. Thanks!

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

That's an awesome collection! Thanks so much for the kind words.

@Patife_PT 10 ай бұрын

Nice! 👌Now review the Harmonicdyne Zeus elite😅

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

Perhaps down the road! It looks interesting.

@GameplaysNekoBravoCl 10 ай бұрын

Hello, dear, could you recommend something for home office with good sound quality and microphone. thank you

@mz1929 10 ай бұрын

whens the other Acezone review?

@PIDOFREAK 2 ай бұрын

How does the Hifiman Edition XS to this one?

@lukasmerz1030 9 ай бұрын

Hey man I have a question: What would you say is a good wireless headset/headphone? Mic is not necessarily required which is why im including headphones. Would be mainly for listening to music and playing single player games, with some fps here and there. Keep up the good work, really appreciate the detailed reviews.

@GadgetryTech 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Would still lean towards the Audeze Maxwell for higher end, and HyperX Cloud III for under $200 wireless. I’m not sure what platforms you use, but the Master&Dynamic MG20 is great as well if you can get it on sale. At full price, the Maxwell is better.

@lukasmerz1030 9 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech Thanks for the fast reply, really wasn't expecting that. Yeah I've been leaning towards the Maxwell aswell, just thought there might be some better wireless headphones out there, since I might go with a Mod Mic anyway. What would be good options when it comes to wired headphones around 400$? I play on PS5 and PC if that helps. Sorry for bothering you with this by the way.

@GadgetryTech 9 ай бұрын

@@lukasmerz1030 no problem! The Maxwell is so good that there aren’t wireless headphones that beat it at that price when it comes to sound quality. Only comparable upgrade goes straight to Focal Bathys

@lukasmerz1030 9 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech I think I'll get the Maxwell then, since the Bathys are quite a bit over my budget. Thanks again!

@danielenriquemarcano9429 10 ай бұрын

Hey Gadgetry! In the maximum range of $600 which headphone do you recommend taking into account first comfort, Gaming and metal music. Thx in advance! 🤘🏻

@csch92 5 ай бұрын

660s 2 should be a great deal but need some power to get the most out of it

@danielenriquemarcano9429 5 ай бұрын

@@csch92 Thx!

@shivanshumishra2143 10 ай бұрын

Do you plan to review Ananda Nano and compare it with the 109 Pro?

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

It seems my local currier misplaced a delivery of several Hifiman headphones but I'm working on covering those.

@Hansimullerboy 8 ай бұрын

Will you also review the Hifiman Arya Organic and compare it to Meze 109 Pro? Thanks!

@madridgevara9484 4 ай бұрын

Were can i get that headphone stand? Thanks

@frankpereyda1106 9 ай бұрын

Prefer iems. This is the only headphone that i own and have to say i am quite pleased with this set.

@aliahmedov4674 10 ай бұрын

Joe i have a question about HS80 Video, I got HS80 USB which doesnt have dolby atmos so i will use iCUE software. The EQ you showed For HS80 Max, can be used for HS80 USB? i know that Wireless and USB version is same but Max is different. Still can i use it for getting the good sound from the headset?

@Hijynx87 10 ай бұрын

They are different tunings I think.

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

The tuning on the Max is slightly different so it won't directly compare unfortunately. It may still sound better than stock tuning, but not perfect

@HungryEatNow 5 ай бұрын

It’s great for “ tasting “ your head amp

@RX-rd4sc 5 ай бұрын

Denon d7200 vs these? How they compare?

@Anthony-cc8bx 8 ай бұрын

Had a critical listening to them today with all the hype. When i played my mellow songs like Guy Clark My Favorite Picture of You and Sera Una Noche ...sounded fabulous. But when i played My Chemical Romance...it was too harsh. The treble is hot and it will give ear fatique. Once detected, the treble bleeds into the vocals making them a tad sharper. So this is a headphone that doesnt work well for rock or music with lots of high hat hits or generally trebly songs. Only good for Jazz, Folk, modern crap with electronic beats.

@digitalnation2876 9 ай бұрын

please review the Arya Organic

@GadgetryTech 9 ай бұрын

I just got it last Friday! More to come :)

@christophershackleton1051 10 ай бұрын

Plz review the steelseries arctis nova 4x

@asuraswrathrt 10 ай бұрын

Any estimation on the acezone a-rise review?

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

I have a meeting with them later tonight to go over the A-Rise! I should be here any day and then I will be testing them a bit first!

@mtnmankeith9069 9 ай бұрын

What headphone in your collection do you reach for the most for gaming? I didn’t see a hd800s review in your videos.

@user-zd1tm9em5d 10 ай бұрын

How are they for movies? 😊

@user-ie9ox9vs9l 3 ай бұрын

He don't care bro

@MJordanisGod23 10 ай бұрын

I'm disappointed. My PS5 stopped recognizing my Schitt Hel 2e for some reason, and now I cannot use these. The headset sounds amazing when it comes to the crispness in the highs.

@nighthawk7489 10 ай бұрын

Here before the kids say “IM FIRST”

@BilboTaybaggin 10 ай бұрын

that shit got out of style after Jake Paul became a boxer

@Mariscos420 9 ай бұрын

Here we go again...

@Mariscos420 9 ай бұрын

Got an open box deal on these. In the mail..

@jjphoenix4055 9 ай бұрын

Most overrated cans of the decade. This thing sounds like you're in the center of a quadraphonic speakers old stereo system. Not natural sound at all, but hollow, echoe, shouty and muddy at times. Both male and female voices sound thin, string instruments sound tiny and yes it has a half decent low end. But any audeze model its much better at that too. It won't replace any of my Grados. ALL of them sound much better for a lot less money. Not to mention the cables included sound like crap, both of them.

@orgeirolafsson4559 2 ай бұрын

Mine don't sound good, nice looking paperweight though

@BTN454 10 ай бұрын

May I ask you one last question, I know I am disturbing you a little for a couple of days but thanks to u I learnt something about sound and game. For vzr model one and creative g6 would u have any eq settings like u shared in ur cod video? Thanks a ton 🙏🏼

@GadgetryTech 10 ай бұрын

No problem! Try this out on the G6. It will have a lot less bass but it may make footsteps stand out more. Consider it as more of an "e-sports" tune. 32hz -9 64hz -7 125hz +4 250hz -6 1000hz +3 2000hz +5 That's a rough tune but should bring some mid detail back. Let me know what you think.

@BTN454 10 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech thank you, I will receive it in 5 days. Sadly because a-spire volume problem in console I purchased this and will try this out in the weekend. Thank you for replying back and will be returning back with comments 😊🙏🏼

@BTN454 10 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech hi bro, if u see this what should I do to decrease some irrirating noise during gunshots. They like irritate my ears on high volumes. (Not still with vzr but my hd560s)

@BTN454 9 ай бұрын

@@GadgetryTech Hi dear friend, I got the vzr and tried it with the controller and the g6 with this eq but to be honest it was worse than my old nova pro wired with your eq settings. Do you have any recommendations for ps5 with the vzr, otherwise I will return this sadly. thank you

@orgeirolafsson4559 2 ай бұрын

Mine don't sound good, nice looking paperweight though