{"product_id":"meze-99-classics-2nd-gen-closed-back-headphones","title":"Meze 99 Classics (2nd Gen) Closed-Back Headphones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeze 99 Classics (2nd Gen) Closed-Back Headphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic fit for today. Since their release in 2015, the Meze 99 Classics have become iconic. Ten years on, the 2nd Generation brings a number of meaningful enhancements while preserving the spirit of the original, the magnetic and inviting sound, seamless comfort, premium materials, and timeless design are all still here, now refined. Closed-back, over-ear, with hand-finished walnut wood ear cups. Available now at Vinyl Sound Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10 years, 10 improvements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd Gen moves the tuning closer to a balanced, neutral target: bass remains engaging but slightly more restrained, letting midrange and treble detail emerge with greater clarity. Increased ear-cup volume, precision acoustic sealing with a dedicated bass vent, and a re-engineered, more acoustically transparent baffle improve low-frequency control, left-right consistency, and imaging. A refined driver-matching process reduces inter-driver variance for more stable stereo imaging across pairs, and redesigned clip-on ear pads refine the midrange and simplify replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern connectivity and a better cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe input socket is enlarged to 7mm for compatibility with slim and larger 3.5mm cable shells, and the stock cable now uses a dual-twisted, Kevlar-sheathed OFC conductor for better tangle resistance, durability, and flexibility. Reflecting today's devices, a compact USB-C DAC\/amp adapter is included so the 99 Classics perform at their best even with phones and laptops that lack a dedicated headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship and two tonalities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut wood ear cups are CNC-machined then hand-finished, stained, and polished, no two pairs alike, with crafting, sanding, and lacquering extending over weeks. A vertically self-adjusting vegan-leather headband on a spring-steel band delivers praised comfort, and cast-zinc hardware is electroplated to a matte gold tone. Included acoustic absorbers let you shift toward the warmer signature of the original 99 Classics. Fully serviceable: ear cups, headband, cables, and driver are all replaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed-back, over-ear dynamic headphones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm dynamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Hz - 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103 dB SPL\/mW at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.1% at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 3.5mm TS (7mm socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEar cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-finished walnut wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard EVA case, 1.8m twisted OFC 3.5mm cable, 3.5mm-to-USB-C DAC adapter, 6.3mm adapter, cable pouch, acoustic absorbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeze Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is new on the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen versus the original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2nd Gen keeps the iconic walnut design and comfort but adds 10 improvements: a more balanced, neutral tuning, increased ear-cup volume, precision sealing with a dedicated bass vent, a more transparent baffle, refined driver matching, redesigned clip-on ear pads, a larger 7mm input socket, a Kevlar-sheathed OFC cable, and an included USB-C DAC\/amp adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the 99 Classics need an amplifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot necessarily. At 16 ohms and 103 dB sensitivity, the 99 Classics are easy to drive from phones, laptops, and portable players, and the included USB-C DAC\/amp adapter helps with devices that lack a headphone jack. They also scale nicely with a dedicated headphone amp or DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change the sound signature?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The 2nd Gen includes a set of acoustic absorbers that let you shift the balance toward the warmer signature of the original 99 Classics, so you can choose between the new, more neutral tuning and the classic warmer sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the 99 Classics repairable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Meze designed them to be fully serviceable, so the ear cups, headband, cables, and driver can all be replaced, helping the headphones last for years rather than being discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these open or closed-back headphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 99 Classics are closed-back over-ear headphones, which isolate more external noise and contain the sound, making them well suited to commuting, travel, and shared spaces as well as home listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen are available at Vinyl Sound Canada with Canada-wide shipping. Order online or visit our showroom to try them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen online at Vinyl Sound Canada with Canada-wide shipping, or explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/collections\/meze-audio\"\u003eMeze Audio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/collections\/all-headphones\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/collections\/all-dacs\"\u003eDACs and headphone amps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"meze audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67617239007484,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Meze99Classics_2ndGen_Closed-BackHeadphones.png?v=1790830684","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/meze-99-classics-2nd-gen-closed-back-headphones","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}