Meze Audio 99 Classics

The Meze Audio 99 Classics are well-engineered headphones made of premium materials like real walnut and steel. I'm glad I got a chance to meet Antonio Meze and the whole Meze Audio team at CanJam NYC . I was able to see their earnest enthusiasm for building headphones, firsthand. Of course, you could probably sense that passion just by holding the Meze Audio 99 Classics — or placing these well-constructed headphones on your head. (Case in point, we recently ranked these #1 on our list of " Top 5 most comfortable headphones .") Antonio has an engineering background, so he told me the build quality was a top priority. Smooth, real walnut earcups and a strong metal frame give these headphones an attractive look and durable feel. The well-crafted earcups, headband, and frame are held together by heavy-duty hardware — "never glued," Meze was quick to point out. Antonio said that his goal for the 99 Classics was to deliver an overall headphone experience that punches above its weight. And "punch" is a good word...