{"product_id":"meze-audio-109-pro-open-back-dynamic-headphones","title":"Meze Audio 109 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Headphones","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio 109 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio 109 PRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the design, comfort and attention to detail Meze is known for into an open-back dynamic headphone that's remarkably easy to live with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm dynamic driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed specifically for the 109 PRO, combining a carbon-fiber-reinforced cellulose dome with an ultra-thin beryllium-coated polymer torus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is exactly what a great open-back headphone should be: detailed and spacious without becoming sterile, with excellent dynamics, full-bodied vocals and enough punch to keep the music engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike many audiophile headphones, the 109 PRO doesn't require a massive desktop amplifier just to come alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom 50mm Dynamic Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze developed a new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm dynamic driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the 109 PRO, focusing heavily on the materials used throughout the diaphragm assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on a single material to handle the entire frequency range, Meze uses different materials where their individual properties make the most sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a driver designed around speed, low distortion, dynamics and natural tonal balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Fiber-Reinforced Cellulose Dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe center of the diaphragm uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW-shaped dome constructed from a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material combines low weight with high rigidity, helping the driver reproduce high-frequency information with clarity and definition while reducing unwanted resonances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe W-shaped profile further increases structural strength without unnecessarily increasing moving mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeryllium-Coated Ultra-Thin Torus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the center dome is an extremely thin semicrystalline polymer torus measuring just:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze applies a beryllium coating using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Vapor Deposition — PVD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coating increases 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do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a quality DAC and headphone amplifier and you'll hear improvements in bass control, soundstage, dynamics and overall resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5Hz–30kHz Frequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 109 PRO's 50mm driver has a specified frequency range of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5Hz–30kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal harmonic distortion is rated at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess than 0.1% at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of low 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headphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's unmistakably Meze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Long Listening Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfort is one of the strongest parts of the 109 PRO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e375 grams \/ 13 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit's relatively light for a full-size audiophile headphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA self-adjusting headband distributes pressure evenly, while large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evelour ear cushions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surround the ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelour is soft and breathable, reducing heat buildup during extended listening sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a headphone that's easy to leave on for an entire evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Serviceable Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze designs its headphones around long-term ownership, and the 109 PRO follows that philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headphone can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisassembled and serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing individual components to be repaired or replaced rather than treating the entire headphone as disposable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's something we like to see in a serious HiFi product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Back Dynamic Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Principle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dynamic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDome:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Cellulose Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beryllium-Coated Semicrystalline Polymer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorus Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 Microns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CNC-Machined Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper-Zinc Alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neodymium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5Hz–30kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 112dB SPL\/mW at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt;0.1% at 1kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Cups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Walnut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Pads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velour\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Connectors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual 3.5mm TS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 375g \/ 13 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServiceable Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the 109 PRO Fits in the Meze Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 109 PRO is an excellent entry into Meze's serious open-back headphone lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOET, Empyrean II, ELITE and ARTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 109 PRO uses a traditional dynamic driver rather than a planar magnetic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's not a downgrade—it's a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 109 PRO is lighter, extremely easy to drive and has a lively, natural presentation that makes it an easy headphone to enjoy across a wide range of music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone who wants to step into true audiophile open-back headphones without immediately building a reference-level headphone rig around them, the 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