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Massdrop x Meze 99 Noir Closed-Back Headphones
PRanS
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Sep 22, 2022
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Rich, balanced sound equaling the artistic expresso cups.
I owned the Meze 99 Neo prior to the 99 Noir. The Neo is fun with constant warmth. Bass is bigger with the Neo. The 99 Noir is a more serious sounding headphone in terms of sound details, soundstage, mids, treble and vocals. Despite the similarities, the 99 Noir is a different headphone that can be used in a studio. The 99 Noir is a better, more accurate headphone than the 99 Neo.
I read that the 99 Noir compares favorably to Sennheiser headphones. I own the HD 560S: this reference headphone provides tremendous detail, with sound that reminds me of a piano with the sustain pedal depressed. Everything in the 560S sound is connected- clear separate notes, soft overtones, within a respectable soundstage. The Meze Noir sound is like releasing the piano's sustain pedal- the soft overtones disappear but everything else remains. Both headphones aspire to legendary status and both succeed.
4 stars instead of 5 because the bass is not as strong, defined, nor tight. This could be due to the need for a break in period or the slight fuzziness inherent in wood, walnut cups. The bass is still pretty good and it is balanced, not overwhelming. These have real walnut wood cups in comparison to the soft plastic feel of the Neos. The wire is good for portability and it has a single button to take phone calls. The provided case is perfect and beautiful. The extra pads are a nice extra.
Tremendous package for a headphone exuding inside out beauty.
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Recommends this product? Yes
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