[Johnfg465vd]

i was using the meze 99 (small pads/silver 3.5mm cable) and was amazed at the synergy with the cayin n3pro (tube mode)

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My setup is very similar to yours. Meze 99 Classic with Silver Cable & Small Pads paired with Chord Mojo. I was set on getting either the DX160 (2020) or N3Pro but got myself a used (3 months old) Mojo for 350 USD instead. Zen DAC also pairs nicely with Meze 99 (in Balanced Out), second best pairing after Mojo for me.

 

[SeanHeiser]

Apologies if this was asked already, but I couldn't find anything through search; is the Meze 99 Noir from Massdrop the same thing essentially, driver and everything, other than the color?

I'm going to either offload these or look for new earpads as the depth is way too shallow for me, and just as I'm getting into them (20-30 minutes) it starts to give me a headache due to crushing my ear.

 

[Arcamera]

Wow, what fine headphones these are. So easy to listen to, comfort no problem (for me at least), such a satisfying sound. Non-fatiguing, but also not boring/very engaging-- a great balance to pull off. And for the price?! Success.

Does anyone know if there will be any other limited editions released? When I love a headphone, I usually like to get more than one pair (if the price is not too dear)-- for me the Audioquest NightHawk, Kennerton Vali, and a couple others. Headphones that tend to focus on being smooth on top, while still being very punchy with good bass and full midrange. With an emphasis on a more 'organic' tonality. I can't wait to see what Meze does next.

 

[Arcamera]

Apologies if this was asked already, but I couldn't find anything through search; is the Meze 99 Noir from Massdrop the same thing essentially, driver and everything, other than the color?

I'm going to either offload these or look for new earpads as the depth is way too shallow for me, and just as I'm getting into them (20-30 minutes) it starts to give me a headache due to crushing my ear.

I'm new to these-- sorry can't help here. Sounds though like people have been experimenting with different earcups? (Edit: I mean earpads)

 

[Navybsn]

Apologies if this was asked already, but I couldn't find anything through search; is the Meze 99 Noir from Massdrop the same thing essentially, driver and everything, other than the color?

I'm going to either offload these or look for new earpads as the depth is way too shallow for me, and just as I'm getting into them (20-30 minutes) it starts to give me a headache due to crushing my ear.

Get the Brainwavz pads from Amazon. Vastly improved comfort for larger ears/heads.

 

[SeanHeiser]

Get the Brainwavz pads from Amazon. Vastly improved comfort for larger ears/heads.

Nice, checking these out now, their store has them as well! It's hard to tell from the pictures how much more depth they have to them, anyone bought a pair that can verify? I've got the ones the Meze 99 Noirs came with, as well as the extra set, and they're both really shallow.

 

[Archerious]

Apologies if this was asked already, but I couldn't find anything through search; is the Meze 99 Noir from Massdrop the same thing essentially, driver and everything, other than the color?

I'm going to either offload these or look for new earpads as the depth is way too shallow for me, and just as I'm getting into them (20-30 minutes) it starts to give me a headache due to crushing my ear.

My buddie has the noirs and I have the 99 Classics. Honestly they sound identical to us both, but I'm glad I went for 99 Classics as the Noir's paint in person didn't look as good as the Massdrop photo IMO.

 

[SeanHeiser]

My buddie has the noirs and I have the 99 Classics. Honestly they sound identical to us both, but I'm glad I went for 99 Classics as the Noir's paint in person didn't look as good as the Massdrop photo IMO.

Agreed, the Noir color doesn't look nearly as classy in person as the Classics. It's a really dark brown, wish they would have just made them matte black.

 

[rex4539]

I own the Meze Audio 99 Classics for about a year and I couldn't be happier.

Simply outstanding.

My fiancee was jealous and I bought her a pair too.

That's how good they are

 

[Nabooh]

I also bought a Meze, the 99 Neo.

It's the first time I bought a Meze headphone, and it's been a long time since I had a closed back headphone, but the Arya leaks way more than any other headphones I had, so I can't play as much as I want at night without waking up my GF.

I should receive it today

 

[dimitex]

Any other further pad swappers recommendations for 99 Classics? So far tested 3: Original Meze Small Pads, Stock larger pads and Brainwavz Oval Micro Suede.

 

[Johnfg465vd]

Any other further pad swappers recommendations for 99 Classics? So far tested 3: Original Meze Small Pads, Stock larger pads and Brainwavz Oval Micro Suede.

What are you looking to change/fix with pad change? Sound improvement or comfort?

 

[dimitex]

What are you looking to change/fix with pad change? Sound improvement or comfort?

All three are quite comfortable for me, yes the sound for sure =)

 

[Johnfg465vd]

All three are quite comfortable for me, yes the sound for sure =)

Ok, what do you dislike about the current sound. Not enough Bass, Too Bassy, more Clarity, Increase Soundstage....

 

[Scorptek]

I have a recapped Dual CV-1400 AMP. Can I safely plug Meze 99 Classics into that?