Peterinvan
Senior Member
I was in my favourite store in Vancouver, BC, to pick up a new FiiO KA3 dongle for my iPhone. Here’s a plug:
Headphonebar.com
However, this is a candy store for audiophiles, and you can listen to a good selection of TOTL headphones. I had been reading the reports on the new Meze 109 Pro, so I had to try them.
I was seduced by the look and feel of the new Meze 109. The best piece of industrial design I have seen in a long time. The self adjusting headband and velvet ear pads are really comfortable. Function + form.
And the music! I bought them after comparing to my Grado SR325, and the in store demo models of the Focal Clear Mg, and the Grado RSX1.
When I got home and opened my new pair, they sounded a bit hot in the higher frequencies, and the bass below 100Hz was a bit veiled or “muddy”.
So I put a long Tidal playlist on repeat, with bass heavy tracks.
After 50 hours, I am pleased to report that the top end is tamed and the bass is more realistic. BTW, I listen to music with more acoustic instruments, and look for that “woody” sound of a close miked double bass.
The only down side to report is that these headphones are not suited for multitasking (working, reading, doom scrolling, swiping, etc.) because the music is so engaging that I stop whatever else I am doing and listen to the music. The soundstage and pinpoint isolation of the instruments is a pleasure. The old cliche about hearing things for the first time applies.
The sub-bass reminds me of the day I added my SVS1000 sub to my KEF LS50W speakers! I do not get this sub-bass feeling from my other headphones (e.g. LCD-XC).
Read the other reviews on line. I mostly concur with other’s observations, but it would be nice to see them reviewed on this Forum with measurements.
Headphonebar.com
However, this is a candy store for audiophiles, and you can listen to a good selection of TOTL headphones. I had been reading the reports on the new Meze 109 Pro, so I had to try them.
I was seduced by the look and feel of the new Meze 109. The best piece of industrial design I have seen in a long time. The self adjusting headband and velvet ear pads are really comfortable. Function + form.
And the music! I bought them after comparing to my Grado SR325, and the in store demo models of the Focal Clear Mg, and the Grado RSX1.
When I got home and opened my new pair, they sounded a bit hot in the higher frequencies, and the bass below 100Hz was a bit veiled or “muddy”.
So I put a long Tidal playlist on repeat, with bass heavy tracks.
After 50 hours, I am pleased to report that the top end is tamed and the bass is more realistic. BTW, I listen to music with more acoustic instruments, and look for that “woody” sound of a close miked double bass.
The only down side to report is that these headphones are not suited for multitasking (working, reading, doom scrolling, swiping, etc.) because the music is so engaging that I stop whatever else I am doing and listen to the music. The soundstage and pinpoint isolation of the instruments is a pleasure. The old cliche about hearing things for the first time applies.
The sub-bass reminds me of the day I added my SVS1000 sub to my KEF LS50W speakers! I do not get this sub-bass feeling from my other headphones (e.g. LCD-XC).
Read the other reviews on line. I mostly concur with other’s observations, but it would be nice to see them reviewed on this Forum with measurements.
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