Hi! Great review!! With a portable dac like cobalt, do you think it will be a huge difference between these 2 105 and 109 pro? With what kind of gear the differences will be significant? Thanks!
That's a great question! Because of the slightly different tonality caused by the extra treble in the 105s, there'll be slight differences on all gear, but in terms of technicalities, I'd say the 105s are all you'd need with the Cobalt. At an educated guess, I think you'd need to be using a $500+ DAC and headphone amp or separates to start getting the most from the 109s compared to the 105s.
@PassionforSound Thanks a lot for your answer. In this case I will go for 105. I think it will be a good step from 99 neo that I own. It will be my first open back. At the moment, I am not very inclined to invest in a lot of equipment. I watched a lot of videos. I'm not very experienced with this hobby, but I like good audio. In time probably I will probably buy some higher end models and dacs. Best Regards.
When I saw those new ones I was like..damn, have I made a huge mistake ordering the 109's? Then I realized that those 105's are 400€ and I got the 109's for 540€ (BF deal). So no regrets at all
I am excited about these, thanks for this review….. One of my favorite reviewers. I been wanting the 109’s, I just have not wanted to spend that much….. How would you compare these 105’s to the Focal Elex?
While I’ve always loved the look of Meze headphones and understand that some of their cost is wrapped up into the build and looks, you can find their sonic equals for half the cost!
Re Hifiman's flex on the market, I agree. Although my hifiman's suffer in terms of build quality, and all but the flagships seem built to last more than a couple years as a daily driver, which is too bad
I'm curious about the AER name - is this some kind of collaboration with the German acoustic amplifier company? They make the some of the best (and most expensive) guitar amplifiers....
Hi! There și no connection, between the Aer name in 105's and the German Amplifier company. The word aer is air in romanian. As far as I know the headphones are produced 100% by meze, including the driver, which is based of 109 pro.
It really never fails to impress me just how toxic your comments section literally always are and how the negative comments are always the ones that get the most likes...Hope you're doing well man
@@gavinxq1224 Nanos to! I still have a 30 day return policy but I do love my Nanos. I had the Sundaras before and the bass on the Nanos is soooo much better !
@@ajayrajkumar3505That's fantastic! Even though the paint peeled off easily from Nano but the sound is the best in all the headphones I ever tried! Coming from hd600, k361 and others. And it's silver, matches my Toppings too! 🎉😙
I have no idea why the 109s were that popular… those who like them MUST be old people with hearing loss 🤡 bloody thing is BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT if not BRIGHTER
The 105 is a touch brighter if anything so I doubt you'll enjoy that if you disliked the 109s. Interestingly, I didn't much like the 109s when I first heard them at a show, but I loved them once I got a pair in for review in a quiet environment so that might be something to consider depending on where you heard them.
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Hi! Great review!! With a portable dac like cobalt, do you think it will be a huge difference between these 2 105 and 109 pro? With what kind of gear the differences will be significant? Thanks!
That's a great question!
Because of the slightly different tonality caused by the extra treble in the 105s, there'll be slight differences on all gear, but in terms of technicalities, I'd say the 105s are all you'd need with the Cobalt. At an educated guess, I think you'd need to be using a $500+ DAC and headphone amp or separates to start getting the most from the 109s compared to the 105s.
@PassionforSound Thanks a lot for your answer. In this case I will go for 105. I think it will be a good step from 99 neo that I own. It will be my first open back. At the moment, I am not very inclined to invest in a lot of equipment. I watched a lot of videos. I'm not very experienced with this hobby, but I like good audio. In time probably I will probably buy some higher end models and dacs. Best Regards.
One man's sparkly treble is another man's instant product return.
depend on recording sparkly can turn into hot needles :)
@@soulfulfool or worse!
True, high treble is instant rejection for me due to tinnitus 😢
exactly why i returned the 109 Pro's after listening for 5 minutes! Way too spicy...hoping the Aer's fixed that.
@@Ge0vasny oh I think you wasnt the only one, there was a time when used market was filled with those
When I saw those new ones I was like..damn, have I made a huge mistake ordering the 109's? Then I realized that those 105's are 400€ and I got the 109's for 540€ (BF deal). So no regrets at all
But you can always get 105 cheaper, just saying. 😂
I would like to know more about the soundstage, is it similar to the 109?
Also, would a Moondrop Dawn pro be good enough to pair with these?
I wonder if Meze will release a closed back in between 99 Classics and the Lyric? I'm looking forward to your opinion of the new Focals...
Great review as always!
I'm glad you liked it!
I am excited about these, thanks for this review….. One of my favorite reviewers. I been wanting the 109’s, I just have not wanted to spend that much….. How would you compare these 105’s to the Focal Elex?
I haven't tried the Elex, but the 105s are really excellent IMO.
While I’ve always loved the look of Meze headphones and understand that some of their cost is wrapped up into the build and looks, you can find their sonic equals for half the cost!
Re Hifiman's flex on the market, I agree. Although my hifiman's suffer in terms of build quality, and all but the flagships seem built to last more than a couple years as a daily driver, which is too bad
how do these compare to the Harmonic Dyne Zeus Elite?
Waiting for Arya unveiled. Another one I will never own. 😅
I'm keen for those too... 🍿
I'm curious about the AER name - is this some kind of collaboration with the German acoustic amplifier company? They make the some of the best (and most expensive) guitar amplifiers....
Hi! There și no connection, between the Aer name in 105's and the German Amplifier company. The word aer is air in romanian. As far as I know the headphones are produced 100% by meze, including the driver, which is based of 109 pro.
That's correct. AER refers to air and is meant to describe how open and airy the 105s sound and feel.
Nice reference tracks Jesus Molina is unreal as a musician
He's awesome. Have you seen his video on @pianote ? ua-cam.com/video/rnGyL7_t0Nc/v-deo.htmlsi=VBmmGEEiAW2WA8k2
It really never fails to impress me just how toxic your comments section literally always are and how the negative comments are always the ones that get the most likes...Hope you're doing well man
My hifiman anandas literally arrived yesterday DOH!!!
Which version? Me literally wearing Nano now. 😝
@@gavinxq1224 Nanos to! I still have a 30 day return policy but I do love my Nanos. I had the Sundaras before and the bass on the Nanos is soooo much better !
@@ajayrajkumar3505That's fantastic! Even though the paint peeled off easily from Nano but the sound is the best in all the headphones I ever tried! Coming from hd600, k361 and others. And it's silver, matches my Toppings too! 🎉😙
I have no idea why the 109s were that popular… those who like them MUST be old people with hearing loss 🤡 bloody thing is BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT if not BRIGHTER
AGREED! I never understood either...suck a wonky tuning. This one sounds much more promising.
The 105 is a touch brighter if anything so I doubt you'll enjoy that if you disliked the 109s.
Interestingly, I didn't much like the 109s when I first heard them at a show, but I loved them once I got a pair in for review in a quiet environment so that might be something to consider depending on where you heard them.
the mic audio quality is less than impressive
Still extremely V shaped so not great for mids and vocals
don't like a Gypsy frying pan style......
Are you referring to the headband design?
To aer is human.
😂
Another elitist pair of headphones targeting elitists.