Dragonmilenario
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Oh, so no small pads included... It seem to be the actual ones and a new version.
Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread
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bcaulf17
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It appears to be a remodel of the original pads; same design with better comfort. I wonder if that extra damping will affect the sound again though?
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I'm worried sbout this new pad revision... there is a frequency response graph comparing the pads on Massdrop. The wording is confusing but the newer pads seem even warmer and bassier than the old ones. They're also bigger than the current pads and have foam dampening, which could just muffle the sound even more...
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Are you sure the image you are looking at isn’t of the current pads? It they’re meant to emulate the originals they shouldn’t look thicker. But this is why I’ll wait until a few people have been able to try them first.
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After checking, the depth of the new pad revision is 1mm less than the current pads but the same width and more height
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Interesting....we’ll have to see. Just really hoping they sound like the old ones, or at least close to it. If that turns out to be the case I’m going for it, think I’ve made up my mind.
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Cool! Hope to get this IFI xdsd also soonIt's been up for a while now: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-ipurifier-3-0.23374/reviews#review-21639
Just to stay on topic, I have to say that the Meze 99 Classics and the iFi xDSD are the PERFECT match! Anyone looking for a versatile DAC/AMP for their 99 Classics should really consider the xDSD. I have clocked in many a multi-hour listening session with the pair, and bar none the sound is addicting! Both XBass and 3D+ sound phenomenal with the 99 Classics (no surprise as they take to EQing really well). It's almost like the folks over at iFi finished the prototype of the xDSD and asked the question " But does it sound good with the 99 Classics? " as the synergy between the pairing is above par, heck, dare I say perfect match!
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Cool! Hope to get this IFI xdsd also soon
Do let us know if you like it once it arrives!
It is now online as promised. Thank you very much again for the opportunity and apologies once again for the long delay.Please share with us once it's online!
heliosphann
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Got my Noir's in today. First thing I noticed is the multitude of what looks like scratches in the finish of the wood cups. Looks like yet another Massdrop return. *sigh*
Rozzko
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What about pads? Does they come with 2 different type of pads??
heliosphann
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Yes. The installed pads are very nice and roomy (and quite comfortable). I've not had a 99 before, so I don't know how they differ from previous versions.
They also come with smaller pads, which I swapped on, but I didn't think they sounded as good and were not very comfortable.
Rozzko
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Can you measure size of this 2 pads in cm?
blackdragon87
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Yeah, and they appear to be different sizes as well
blackdragon87
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Stock 99 (Noir & Classics) Meze Pad: Outer dims: 96.24mm, 85mm, 25mm (H,W,D) Inner dims: 60mm, 50mm (H,W,) Backing Material: Black Mesh
New “Original” Meze Pad: Outer dims: 104mm, 85mm, 24mm (H,W,D) Inner dims: 67.5mm, 50mm (H,W,) Backing Material: Black Mesh with foam
this is from the massdrop page
New “Original” Meze Pad: Outer dims: 104mm, 85mm, 24mm (H,W,D) Inner dims: 67.5mm, 50mm (H,W,) Backing Material: Black Mesh with foam
this is from the massdrop page
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