INTRODUCTION

    In the headphone world, the fundamentals haven’t changed, drivers, housings, and ergonomics still dictate the experience. But the way manufacturers interpret those fundamentals is what separates the ordinary from the memorable. Some brands chase raw resolution, others chase tuning philosophies, and a few try to balance both with long‑term comfort and build quality. Meze has carved out a reputation for doing exactly that. Their headphones tend to favor natural timbre, fatigue‑free listening, and a build philosophy that borders on heirloom craftsmanship. The 105 Silva enters the lineup as a compact, closed‑back design aimed at delivering Meze’s signature warmth and fluidity in a more accessible package.

    Founded by industrial designer Antonio Meze in 2011, Meze Audio is a high-end audio company from Baia Mare, Romania, crafting headphones and earphones renewed for timeless design, pure comfort and engaging, vivid sound, timeless, original, purposeful. This is what best describes the Meze Audio design philosophy. We strive to create products that are beautiful, yet meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional performance. Each headphone we make evokes a sense of timelessness and longevity, reflecting our commitment to lasting value. To us headphones are a perfect blend of design, high functionality and ergonomics. We are a Romanian brand with soul and technical know-how that does it all out of pure love for sound and art.

    The Meze 105 Silva is an open‑back, over‑ear headphone built around two 50mm dynamic drivers (bio-cellulose composite domes and titanium-coated toruses) housed in a design that blends walnut wood ear cups with a radial PC‑ABS grille, following Meze’s mid‑century modern aesthetic principles. It offers a 5Hz–30kHz frequency range, 42Ω impedance, 112dB SPL sensitivity, and weighs 354 g for long‑wear comfort. The headband uses faux leather, while the pads are velour, and the cable is a detachable 1.8 meter long flat cable with dual‑entry routing and a 3.5 mm mini‑jack termination. Included accessories are a hard EVA case, a cable bag, and adapters for 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm to USB‑C connectivity. The construction emphasizes durability, clean geometry, and a blend of natural and modern materials, consistent with Meze’s design philosophy.