CONCLUSION

    The 105 Silva is loyal to Meze’s signature craftsmanship featuring a walnut wood finish with mid-century aesthetic. Sonically the 105 Silva sits between the detailed 109 Pro and the more relaxed 105 AER, offering controlled mid-bass, smooth highs, and a timbre that breathes life into acoustic and vocal tracks (tilts towards a natural audio signature). Yes, it may not produce the most detailed mids out there but thanks to the very good balance it manages to maintain the end audio result is very accurate. The 105 Silva is also a very comfortable model thanks to its suspension system and so even after 3 hours of continuous use chances are you will not encounter any ear fatigue or discomfort. The bundled USB-C audio DAC/AMP is nothing to get excited over and well, I didn’t expect anything more since it’s just meant to allow the 105 Silva to be used with devices that don’t have a 3.5mm port (modern smartphones and even laptops or computers). Audio performance aside providing an USB-C DAC/amp in the bundle to widen device compatibility is something I welcome, especially since most manufacturers aren’t doing the same.

    Right now, the 105 SILVA by Meze Audio retail for USD499/499Euros directly from their own online stores and so they are priced well. Audio performance, build quality/craftmanship, comfort, and even compatibility, the 105 SILVA deliver on everything that matters and for that the Golden Award is in order.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Overall Audio Performance
- Comfortable
- Self Adjusting Headband
- Bundle (USB C DAC / Amp)
- Open Back Design (For Some)

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Open Back Design (For Some)