Meze 99 Neo

| Over-Ear | 40 mm Driver | Neodymium Magnet |

? Meze 99 Neo, a meticulously designed circumaural headphone with attractive aesthetics and solid build.

The Meze 99 Neo features 40 mm neodymium Mylar dynamic drivers, a sealed-back design, large over-ear fitting cups and a self-adjusting headband.

After testing the Meze 99 Classics and considering their compelling performance, we decided to test out and review the more affordable sibling, the Meze 99 Neo.

Size, construction quality and pieces like headband and structure are inline with the Meze 99 Classics. This means that most parts of the headphone are built in metal and with zinc alloy details.

Even the cups have the same shape, size and, efficient, two-axis movements of the 99 Classics, with the only difference being that the Meze 99 Neo have coal black textured earcups instead of wooden ones.

The Meze 99 Neo sits right below the Meze 99 Classics as what could be consider the 2nd top-tier headphone from the brand – at least until the upcoming Meze Empyrean and the Meze RAI Penta get released.

The cables of the 99 Neo are Kevlar OFC with a length of 1.5m and an inline microphone/remote. The cable is detachable with a 3.5mm connector on the audio output side and 2x mono 3.5mm connectors on the headphone/cup end.

You can buy the Meze 99 Neo in black color.

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Meze 99 Neo Review

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Weight

Meze 99 Neo weight in Ounces and Meze 99 Neo weight in grams.

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Accessories & Packaging

The Meze 99 Neo unboxing results in: 1x airplane adapter, 1x 1.5m Kevlar OFC cable with remote/mic, 1x 6.3mm gold-plated adapter, 1x hard EVA carrying case, 1x accessories transport soft case.

Everything comes inside a nice and well-protected packaging that can also be used for storage.

^10_/10

Bass & Sub Bass

The Meze 99 Neo bass is punchy and deep with an energetic tuning style that will make very happy people enjoying engaging lower frequencies.

Their bass response is able to cover any music genre without, ever, falling short of sub-bass nor of mid-bass. Still, despite their fun sound, they are not overly-boomy – expect a rich and full-bodied mid-bass with profound sub-bass.

Overall, their bass is very powerful and vivacious but does not turn into a bass-only sounding headphone.

Applying an EQ ther is a crazy deepening of their sub-bass and substantial extra mid-bass punch is added.

^_8.5_/10

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Mids & Vocals

The Meze 99 Neo mids have a very warm and cozy sound, with male vocals that do not sound distant. Due to their warmth-tuned mids there is some bleeding extending over lower mids but up to the right point.

Higher mids are smooth and fatigue-free, yet sufficiently crisp and clear.

People looking for a headphone with pleasant midrange that never becomes harsh and provide very warm vocals/mids will be glad with the Meze 99 Neo.

Using an EQ there is an impressive cleaning up of their lower mids with a huge reduction of mid-bass bleed. Furthermore, the upper midrange can be pushed for additional crispness and they will respond greatly, still without getting harsh.

^₈_/10

Highs & Treble

The overall highs of the Meze 99 Neo resolve good detail and offer nice brightness as to become a headphone that does not sound dark nor gets fatiguing – piercing peaks are not usually present on the Meze 99 Neo.

Overall, their highs offer an enjoyable balance that does not turn into dark nor aggressive sound.

With an EQ, their highs gain noticeable extra brightness and become substantially more open, with the only cons of stronger sibilance

^_8.25_/10

Sound Leak

The sound leaking out of the Meze 99 Neo is substantially lower than on many average headphones. This will allow listeners to have a higher margin to crank up the volume before their sound could start to be, clearly, hearable by nearby people – they are not absolutely silent but will blend in during normal city situations.

^7.75_/10

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Sound Isolation

The sound isolation provided by the Meze 99 Neo is very efficient; at any volume setting above moderate you will get a nearly-absolute isolation from your environment.

^8_/10

Comfort

The Meze 99 Neo have the exact same level of comfort and fit as the Meze 99 Classics, thanks to the inherited two-axis cups system, same large earcups design and PU leather earpads. Moreover, the very efficient, self-adjusting headband from the 99 Classics is also found on the Meze 99 Neo.

The clamping force of the Meze 99 Neo is secure and stable but not skull-crushing, this is aided by their large and soft earpads and the excellent self-adjusting headband.

Moreover, replacing the wood construction of the Meze 99 Classics with lighter materials, makes the Meze 99 Neo an ultra light weighted, fully sized, over-ear headphone.

^10_/10

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Response to Equalization

The response to EQ of the Meze 99 Neo was competent with clear improvement over mids with noticeable reduction of mid-bass bleed, added crispness of their higher mids, much brighter highs and wild sub-bass depth.

^9.25_/10

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Size & Fit

Meze 99 Neo size and Meze 99 Neo fit.

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Scores

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Meze 99 Neo Technical Specifications

Specifications

Type	Dynamic
Driver Unit	40mm
Sensitivity	103dB/mW
Power Capacity	50mW
Impedance	26 ohms
Frequency Response	15-25,000Hz
Diaphragm	Mylar
Magnet	Neodymium
Cord	Y-type, round cord
Cord Length	1.5m
Plug	Stereo mini plug
Weight	Approx. 260g
Supplied Accessories	hard carrying case; 1.5m Kevlar OFC cable; accessories pouch; 6.3mm gold-plated jack

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FAQ

Meze 99 Neo FAQ

How many drivers does the Meze 99 Neo have?

The Meze 99 Neo is a single driver headphone. Which means that the Meze 99 Neo has 1 driver per side.

What type of headphone is the Meze 99 Neo?

The Meze 99 Neo is an over-ear headphone.

The Meze 99 Neo is an open, semi-open or closed back headphone?

The Meze 99 Neo is a closed back headphone.

Does the Meze 99 Neo have a microphone?

The Meze 99 Neo have a microphone and a remote.

What is the price of the Meze 99 Neo?

You can check the most up-to-date price of the Meze 99 Neo: SEE PRICE.

Where can I buy the Meze 99 Neo?

You can buy the Meze 99 Neo HERE

Which Meze 99 Neo colors are available?

The colors available for the Meze 99 Neo are: silver/black

Is the Meze 99 Neo the same as the Meze 99 Classics?

No, the Meze 99 Classics is a different headphone with wood cups that is sold in: Meze 99 Classics Walnut Gold and Meze 99 Classics Walnut Silver

What cable do the Meze 99 Neo have?

The Meze 99 Neo have a detachable, Y-type, round cable.

What cable connection does the Meze 99 Neo have?

The Meze 99 Neo cable connection has a 3.5mm mini stereo plug.

Are there replacement cables for the Meze 99 Neo ?

The Meze 99 Neo cables can be replaced with compatible 3.5mm replacement cables.

Are there upgrade cables for the Meze 99 Neo ?

The Meze 99 Neo uses 3.5mm cables which are very popular standard cables. You can buy any cable with a double 3.5mm mono connector to upgrade the cable.

Does the Meze 99 Neo have Bluetooth / The Meze 99 Neo is a wireless headphone?

The Meze 99 Neo does not have Bluetooth.

Is the Meze 99 Neo compatible with Apple devices?

The Meze 99 Neo is fully compatible with Apple devices.

Is the Meze 99 Neo compatible with Android devices?

The Meze 99 Neo is fully compatible with Android devices.

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DISCLAIMER

We highly discourage anyone from trying to apply our testings to your own earphones, the risk of damaging or permanently breaking your iems is absolutely probable to happen. With our standardized equalization and amplification tests we push the limits of the earphones to the extreme. If anyway you decide to do so, we cannot be held responsible of the damage done to your equipment. Do it at your own risk.