MEZE 99 CLASSIC V2 (2ND GEN)

Since their debut in 2015, the 99 Classics have earned a prominent place in the headphone landscape, establishing themselves as an icon of style and sound quality. They were born from the desire to infuse soul and warmth into a technical object, transforming it into an expression of individuality and a passion for the art of sound. Ten years later, this vision finds new life in the second generation of the 99 Classics, which renews the listening experience while preserving the spirit of the original.

Everything that made the original headphones an immediate classic is still present: immersive and engaging sound, impeccable comfort, high-quality materials, and a timeless design. However, a closer look and attentive listening clearly reveal the improvements made, designed to offer greater versatility and sonic fidelity.

The main differences between the first and second generations include:

• Sound profile: the sound becomes more balanced and neutral while maintaining full and present bass; midrange and high frequencies emerge with greater clarity, creating a wider, more open, and precise soundstage.

• Internal earcup volume: increased, improving comfort, bass control, and reducing unwanted resonances.

• Acoustic isolation: optimized at all key points thanks to a refined sealing system, ensuring greater channel coherence and a more immersive listening experience.

• Bass port: a dedicated port integrated into the jack connector housing provides a more uniform and controlled low-frequency response.

• Driver grille (baffle): redesigned, more open and acoustically transparent, reducing diffraction and high-frequency artifacts while enhancing clarity and definition.

• Ear cushions: the new clip-on system replaces the previous elastic-edge design, simplifying replacement, improving stability, and contributing to a more precise midrange balance.

• Earcups: made from variable-density foam and covered in soft vegan leather, providing superior comfort during extended listening sessions.

• Input socket: enlarged to accommodate a wider range of cables, including premium hand-braided options.

• Included cable: 1.8 m, double-twisted, Kevlar-reinforced with flexible PVC sleeve and OFC conductor, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

• Modern accessories: includes a compact USB-C DAC/AMP for excellent performance with devices lacking a dedicated headphone output.

• Craftsmanship and materials: each pair of walnut wood earcups is unique, CNC-machined, hand-finished, stained, and polished over a process lasting more than 45 days, with air-dried wood preserving the depth of natural tones.

• Frame: die-cast zinc alloy plated in matte gold, combining elegance and strength.

• Headband: self-adjusting vegan leather with a spring steel band, ensuring a light and comfortable fit.

Every element of the new 99 Classics is designed for longevity. The headphones are fully serviceable: earcups, headband, cables, and drivers can all be replaced individually, extending the product’s lifespan and reducing waste. For those who prefer a warmer sound closer to the original model, a set of acoustic absorbers is included to customize the tonal response. In this way, the second-generation 99 Classics do not merely celebrate a decade of history—they renew the legend, blending tradition and innovation into a modern classic built to endure over time.

Technical specifications:

• Driver type: Dynamic
• Driver size: 40 mm
• Frequency response: 15 Hz – 25 kHz
• Impedance: 16 Ω
• Sensitivity: 103 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
• Input connectors: Dual 3.5 mm TS jack
• Total harmonic distortion: <0.1% at 1 kHz
• Acoustic earcups: Walnut wood
• Weight: 290 g