109 Pro Auriculares by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Platino in Diseño de Productos de Audio Competition Category.

PlatinoProductos de Audio· 2023

109 Pro Auriculares

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award de Platino Winner in Productos de Audio Category

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The Design

About 109 Pro Auriculares

109 Pro es un auricular de diseño abierto creado para la escucha de música. Se trata del primer modelo dinámico de tipo abierto de Meze Audio. Un transductor dinámico de 50 mm se aloja en un chasis que combina madera de nogal, zinc, acero, cuero vegano y terciopelo, y cada unidad se ensambla a mano. La diadema autoajustable distribuye el peso de manera uniforme en distintas formas y tamaños de cabeza. Las almohadillas de terciopelo rodean las orejas y se mantienen suaves y transpirables durante largas sesiones de escucha. El auricular puede desmontarse y repararse, lo que prolonga su vida útil.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Platino

109 Pro Auriculares ha ganado el A' Design Award de Platino, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños verdaderamente excepcionales, elegantes y magníficos. Los ganadores de Platino son maravillas de la creación, testimonios de los límites de la creatividad intelectual, y demuestran el profesionalismo y el genio inigualables de sus diseñadores. Se espera que estos diseños sean las obras más renombradas, que definen la estética de una época, contribuyen al bienestar de la sociedad y amplían las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. 109 Pro Auriculares exhibe un nivel trascendente de excelencia y, sin lugar a dudas, hace del mundo un lugar mejor con sus características ventajosas y valiosas. 109 Pro Auriculares es una obra ganadora del A' Design Award de Platino que despierta deseos, inspira, entusiasma, deleita y provoca una gran alegría.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The first dynamic open-back headphone from Meze Audio, 109 Pro goes beyond the faithful reproduction of sound to deliver pure emotion. An artistic take on functionality, the chassis combines premium materials in a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable design.
Dimensions & Packaging: 100 mm Width x 90 mm Depth x 210 mm Height
Tags: headphones, audio, woodwork, industrial design, modern design, avant-garde
Production Technology: In a world of fast paced technology, the 109 Pro bets on proven fundamentals. With a 50mm dynamic driver and a structure that combines walnut wood, zinc, steel, vegan leather and velour, the headphone is assembled by hand with ultimate precision and attention to detail. Crafted with utmost care for sustainability, the 109 Pro can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if ever needed, which can extend the life of the product beyond limit.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was to deliver the same level of workmanship found in our top of the line products, to create an aesthetically pleasing structure and a sound to match all listening preferences and setups, and still be able to keep the cost of the product low.
Research: The 109 PRO was created with one purpose - to create joy, to allow the listener to get lost in sound without any distractions. In order to meet the acoustic goals set for the 109 Pro, we focused our R&D efforts on materials research, looking to build a structure that would maximize the sonic abilities of the headphone. Over a time span of 3 years, various prototypes were tweaked and tuned, until arriving to an ideal form that would be as beautiful looking as it is comfortable.
Inspiration: Meze Audio was born out of pure passion for extraordinary sound, timeless aesthetics and good craftsmanship. To this day, the philosophy remains unchanged. Through an integral approach, without cutting short on quality, build or performance, Meze Audio aims to blur the barriers between headphone design and artistry, and create inspiring, meaningful experiences. The 109 Pro is the expression of all of these values.
Project Duration: The project started in 2019 and was finalized in May 2022. After a series of teasing events, the product is set to be officially launched in September 2022.
Operation Flow: The 109 Pro is all about comfort. Once placed on your head, the headphones have to become unnoticeable, leaving you with nothing but the music. The self-adjusting headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size. Velour cushions comfortably surround the ears, providing the optimal seal to create an emotionally engaging sound. As velour is far softer and more breathable than leather, it also prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions.
Team Members: Antonio Meze, Paul Stet, Remus Feldman
Image Credits: Meze Audio