{"product_id":"meze-audio-strada-closed-back-dynamic-headphones","title":"Meze Audio STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio STRADA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the freedom and isolation of a closed-back headphone with the lively, natural character of Meze's acclaimed 50mm dynamic driver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around a driver architecture first introduced in the 109 PRO and specifically retuned for a sealed enclosure, STRADA delivers tight, controlled bass, a transparent midrange and an open sense of space that you don't always expect from a closed-back design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the lightweight LIRIC-inspired chassis, real Macassar ebony wood, magnetic ear pads and easy-to-drive 40-ohm impedance, and STRADA becomes an extremely versatile headphone for both serious home listening and situations where an open-back headphone simply isn't practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm Dynamic Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of STRADA is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm dynamic driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e derived from the driver originally developed for the 109 PRO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor STRADA, Meze retuned the driver specifically around the acoustic requirements of a closed-back chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal was to retain the speed, clarity and natural character of the original driver while providing the isolation and bass control of a sealed headphone.\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 made 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 is lightweight but highly rigid, allowing the dome to reproduce high frequencies with excellent detail and definition while reducing resonances that can contribute to distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeryllium-Coated Torus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the dome is a torus made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eberyllium-coated semicrystalline polymer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beryllium is applied using a Physical Vapor Deposition process to increase stiffness and durability without adding unnecessary mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrooves positioned at a precise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45.5-degree angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further control the behavior of the diaphragm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination gives STRADA the fast transient response and clean, articulate character Meze was looking for while helping suppress unwanted resonances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper-Zinc Stabilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecopper-zinc alloy stabilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounds the membrane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts job is to absorb unwanted vibration and further reduce distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a small detail, but it's representative of how much engineering goes into what appears from the outside to be a relatively simple dynamic headphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed-Back Without Feeling Closed In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed-back headphones have an obvious advantage: isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe challenge is preserving a natural sense of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze tuned STRADA around a presentation that's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied, controlled and intimate without becoming congested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass has a slight emphasis for additional punch and body while remaining tight and defined. The midrange stays neutral and transparent, preserving natural vocal and instrumental timbre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe treble adds enough upper-frequency energy to reveal texture and spatial information without turning the headphone overly aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal Macassar Ebony Ear Cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA's earcups are finished in genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacassar ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dense hardwood is known for its dark brown coloration and distinctive golden-brown grain patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it's real wood, every pair will have slight variations in grain and appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the deep metallic green magnesium frame, it gives STRADA a look that's unmistakably Meze without simply repeating the aesthetic of the 109 PRO or LIRIC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIRIC-Derived Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA inherits much of its physical design from Meze's LIRIC chassis but reworks it around the new dynamic driver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lightweight closed-back construction distributes pressure evenly across the head while maintaining the consistent seal necessary for proper low-frequency performance and isolation.\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\u003e330 grams \/ 11.64 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is exceptionally light for a full-size high-end closed-back headphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Long Listening Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ear pads use deep memory foam with a soft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePU leather contact surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to maintain a reliable acoustic seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the earcup, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcantara lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps manage heat and moisture buildup during longer listening sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe padded headband distributes pressure across the head while maintaining airflow to reduce heat and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a headphone designed to stay comfortable for hours, not just sound impressive for a quick demonstration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Ear Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA uses Meze's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagnetic ear pad mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pads can be removed and replaced without complicated disassembly while still maintaining the seal required for consistent closed-back performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt makes future servicing considerably easier and fits perfectly with Meze's emphasis on long-term ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth Adjustment System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than using traditional stepped adjustment positions, STRADA uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth adjustment rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fit can be precisely adjusted without clicks or predetermined positions, making it easier to dial in the right position for different head shapes and sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Finished in Romania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is designed, engineered, quality controlled and assembled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeze Audio's headquarters in Baia Mare, Romania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chassis is also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-painted in-house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, requiring four separate layers to achieve the depth and texture of the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's another example of Meze treating headphones more like long-term HiFi components than disposable consumer electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Last\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is designed around a modular, serviceable construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual components can be maintained, refreshed or replaced over time rather than requiring the entire headphone to be discarded when one part eventually wears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's particularly important with ear pads, headbands and other components that naturally see wear over years of use.\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 Closed-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 Closed-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\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\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 111dB 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 Cup Covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Macassar Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Pads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Memory Foam with PU Leather \u0026amp; Alcantara\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Pad Attachment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnetic\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 330g \/ 11.64 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Assembled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baia Mare, Romania\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\u003eSTRADA or 109 PRO?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is probably the comparison most people will make.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth headphones use the same fundamental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm dynamic-driver architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but they're designed for completely different listening situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e109 PRO is open-back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the driver to interact freely with the room and creating a naturally expansive presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is closed-back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing significantly better isolation while Meze retunes that driver specifically for the acoustic environment of a sealed enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is also lighter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330g vs. 375g for the 109 PRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a quiet listening room and don't care about sound leaking in or out, the 109 PRO remains a great open-back choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need isolation, listen around other people, work at a desk or simply prefer the punch and intimacy of a closed-back headphone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA is the obvious alternative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience Meze Audio STRADA at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is your Meze Audio and high-performance personal audio expert in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRADA's 40-ohm impedance and high sensitivity make it relatively easy to drive, but a headphone this resolving can still benefit considerably from better electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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