Keeping the easily recognisable form and walnut wood features the Second generation of Meze Audio 99 Classic have been extensively updated to accommodate new, well, generation, of users and offer tangible sound improvement to the owners of the old version.
The major updates include:
- The sound signature is now fine tuned to achieve neutrality and clarity while keeping the enveloping warmth and listening pleasure.
- Internal ear cup volume slightly increased to achieve more control in the bass.
- Closed back construction now offers tighter seal due to enhanced material qualities. This predictable sealing also allowed to employ a vented mini-port through the connector casing.
- Front cavity is heavily optimised for acoustic uniformity with the help of acoustically transparent grille mesh and structural supports.
- Ear cups are now clip-on, again, for consistency and predictable acoustic behaviour.
- Upgraded input connector is now accepting all sorts of cable designs including both slim and extra thick 3.5mm mini-jack plugs.
- Stock cable is re-designed with extreme reliability in mind, using Kevlar jacket over twisted OFC conductors.
- Also, users can immediately connect USB-C audio portables to the 99 Classics Gen2 since a miniature DAC/amp is included. Finally, a surprise accessory in the box — a pair of acoustic inserts, use of which, according to Meze, tunes the sound towards the original, 2015, version.
Pricing in EU is set at €349.
Written by Sergei Taranov
