CONCLUSION

    Meze first announced the 99 Classics back in 2015 but has since revised them at least once thus further optimizing their audio signature. I didn't get a chance to listen to the first version but the sample that arrived in the lab a couple of months back emphasizes vocals and does a very good job with instrument separation. Highs are detailed (sometimes they do stand out more than what they should), mids are crisp and accurate and as for bass levels although I did read that the original did put extra weight on this (others called it muddy so there might have been at least 2 revisions before this one) the version I got felt more "normal". That's not to say that bass levels are not sufficient, they are just not going to blow you away even if you listen to bass rich/heavy music. Since the 99 Classics don't squeeze your head/ears a lot (suspension design models tend to do that) and the earpads are not very large audio isolation although relatively good is not the best out there and well, that's fine by me since I always weigh in comfort when I test headphones and headsets.

    Right now, the 99 Classics by Meze retail for USD249.97 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 309Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de), a price tag which is very tempting, at least on the other side of the Atlantic. Overall, I really have nothing bad to say about the 99 Classics, yes they may not produce the widest soundstage out there and bass levels might feel weak at times but audio reproduction is very good across the board and since build quality and design are also strong selling points the Golden Award is in order.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Very Good Audio Performance (Detailed, Crisp & Vibrant Mids & Highs)
- Available Models (Colors , Boom Microphone)
- Comfortable
- Self Adjusting Headband
- Bundle
- Closed Back Design (For Some)

CONS

- Price (For Some)