Image © MezeA fresh take on the 99 series for the uptown audiophile, 99 NEO brings together Meze Audio’s signature sound quality with cutting edge style. With a sleek, contemporary aesthetic, the 99 NEO embodies subtle sophistication.
The Meze 99 Neo is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone that delivers a warm, engaging sound with punchy bass and a lively presentation. Its low impedance makes it easy to drive from almost any device, while the comfortable fit and attractive build offer strong value for the price.
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| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | buttons |
| Weight | 260 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Balanced connection | Yes |
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Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
20:02The reviewer finds the Meze 99 Neo to be a solid, warm-sounding headphone that excels in imaging and bass, making it particularly well-suited for gaming despite its narrower soundstage. While it loses some of the wooden character of the pricier Classics, it offers good value at $250 with robust build quality and comfortable fit, though the non-detachable cable design and lack of left/right markings are minor annoyances.
8:36The reviewer compares the Meze 99 Neo to the 99 Classics, finding the Neo superior in sound quality despite being cheaper. The Neo fixes the treble edginess of the Classics, offering a smoother, more engaging mid-range and a broader soundstage, making it a highly recommended closed-back headphone in its price range.
9:06The reviewer compares the Meze 99 Neo and 99 Classic, noting they share the same headband, ear pads, and overall comfort. The Neo is distinguished by its plastic ear cups and more present bass, making it ideal for bass-heavy genres and gaming, while the Classic offers a wider soundstage and a smoother, more relaxed tuning for music lovers. The reviewer also highlights that pairing either with a balanced cable and DAC significantly improves sound quality.
3:23The reviewer finds the Meze 99 Neo comfortable and well-built but criticizes its excessive bass, which muddies the sound and drowns out the mids, making it underwhelming for most music. Despite a fair price, they cannot recommend it and suggest alternatives like the AKG K371.
6:42The reviewer finds the Meze 99 Neo to be a strong alternative to the pricier 99 Classics, offering similar sound quality with a more powerful bass response and premium build, though with plastic ear cups instead of wood. He prefers them over his Audio-Technica M50s due to the sound, self-adjusting headband, and detachable cables, and plans to keep them.
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