MEZE AUDIO109 PRO | Wired Over-The-Ear Walnut Wood Audiophile Open-Back Headphones | 50mm Dynamic Drivers | Low Impedance 40 Ohms | Cables and Carrying Pouch Included | 2-Year Warranty

First impressions were rather lackluster as usual when listening to new gear, but after a few days I grew to love the sound. They are definitely less open than my HD6xx and have more recessed vocals as expected; but this is not bad, just different, which is what I was hoping for. The treble spike is apparent but I don't find it to be overwhelming the other frequencies most of the time. I have yet to mess with EQ, so I might update this review later.The comfort is also exactly as advertised, they are as if not more comfortable than the HD6xx.The build quality is superb(as one would hope for in this price bracket) and they look even better in person.It comes with one super long cable and a short one. This is great, but for my PC, neither one is ideal, a middle ground would've been better. I also find them slightly awkward to put on since there isn't anything for your fingers to hook onto. I have to resort to placing my fingers where the padding meets the wood., which doesnt feel quite right. This is just me being petty.Overall, they are solid. Sublime sound, looks, build quality, and comfort!

These are by far the best headphones I ever owned. Their sound signature is amazing appealing to my ears. Their clarity is spectacular! Being open-back they work great with every music genre including classical/orchestral music; which is quite hard to get right.Their build is awesome! Great quality materials! Outstanding design! Very comfortable to wear! They just invite you to put them on, and hear music for hours!Even though their price tag might seem high, in reality, one would need to spend 2x to 3x more money to find something comparable in terms of sound quality!One piece of advice for the most demanding listeners out there: Consider buying also an upgrade cable. It is not strictly necessary as the two cables included in the product work fine, but an upgrade cable could help get the most out of these excellent headphones.Overall this is an excellent product, by an upcoming high-end brand specializing on audiophile headphones. And they deliver in every respect!

The 109 Pro has earned accolades and well deserved. This is quite possibly the most versatile headphone I have used but for a small exception I'll address latter. Are they the best sounding headphones? No, but they can certainly play among the big boys. As has been noted by many reviewers, thee 109 will play well with almost any genre of music. This alone places them singularly among many other headphones including some really nice and expensive legacy models. I know, I have quite a few in my irrational collection. Clarity in abundance, spacial cues are as good as it gets sub $1k. Bass is just right, Mids are perfect yet strangely, there is a slight warmness to the sound that is not too off putting. I cannot stand muddy, warm headphones. I will keep these yet have sold off way more expensive headphones. Most headphones including expensive high end one's will usually perform better in one type of music vs another. HD800s for example is unbeaten in cinematic scores and instrumentally complex recordings. Same for the Hifiman Arya. Audeze headphnes are eye wateringly extraordinary provided, you equalize them. The 109's are generally good at everything. Fit and finish is easily one of the best I have owned and I do have a ZMF Atrium which may be the only one that can do everything better but I could buy three of these for the price of one Atrium yet it's not three times better. Now, everything isn't perfect. Sensitivity can be a problem as these are clearly designed to be very sensitive for portable devices which may cause problems for highly resolving desktop amps. You will definitely need a wide range gain control under these circumstances or else you run the risk of experiencing noise or distortion. There's a reason high end headphones tend to be high impedance. A perfect example is the dongle dac, Dragonfly Cobalt. Connecting these and adjusting the volume on a PC using a scale of 1 to 10 I can't go past 3. Very little volume swing available. The 109 makes the Dragonfly sound like a 12 watt amp. So, while these headphones scale very well and are useful for any musical genre, they aren't so versatile with higher end gear unless they have a good gain control option. You may find the best option on higher end amps is using the IEM jack. Admittedly, this won't be a problem for most users. One additional suggestion, I don't want this to be a criticism of the headphone itself but the supplied cable, while good general quality does have it's limitations. A cable upgrade is recommended. It will remove some of the dark hovering effect and bring out better clarity. Then again, cable upgrades do make a difference if you can stomach the cost. That's why manufacturers like Meze design cable swapping options into their headphones. Don't spend huge amounts chasing perfect headphones. Just buy these and call it a day.

I could make this review super long but essentially I was looking for an upgrade to the HiFiman Sundara. I specifically wanted something open-back but very comfortable. The sound is of course subjective but it's my favorite of the many pairs of all types of headphones I own.What I like:- Build quality - haven't seen a headphone with a better build and attention to detail- Sound quality - it is extremely detailed, has enough in the mids without sacrificing low-end, and no sibilance.- Materials - it looks and feels like a high-end headphone.- Comfort - these just disappear on your head. The clamping force is just perfect and with the low weight, I literally wear these for 10+ hours a day while working. I never need to readjust or remove them or experience any hot spots.- Cables - you got two quality cables. One long, one less long. I wish they included a balanced cable too but I'm happy with the selection.- Amazing Hard Clam Case - this is a perfect travel case to protect your investment. It doesn't feel cheap and feels handmade, like the headphone.What I Don't Like:- One of my cables 3.5mm end started to fall apart after a couple days. I guess there wasn't enough glue. I reached out to support/warranty at MEZE and didn't get any response from them. That's worrying.... luckily I was able to fix it with some superglue.