Advar Pahu pepeiao by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Gula in Hoʻolālā Lako Leo a me Mea Kani Competition Category.

GulaLako Leo· 2023

Advar Pahu pepeiao

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award Gula Winner in Lako Leo Category

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The Design

About Advar Pahu pepeiao

He pahu pepeiao ʻo Advar i hoʻolālā ʻia no ka hana hou ʻana i ke kani me ka kikoʻī a me he mea ola lā. Ua hoʻoulu ʻia ke kiʻi kūwaho e nā kinona kūlohelohe o ke ao nei, a hoʻomanaʻo ia i ka ʻili poepoe o ka hematite maka. Hana ʻia ka ʻupena waho ma ke kaʻina metal injection molding me ka hoʻopau ʻia e ka CNC, a lawe ia i ka uhi chrome ʻeleʻele hinuhinu me nā hōʻailona kala keleawe. He 20 ma 20 ma 18 milimika ke ana o kēlā me kēia kino pahu pepeiao. Hoʻokomo pū ʻia kekahi uea hiki ke wehe ʻia a me nā wēlau pepeiao ma nā nui ʻehā. Hoʻopuehu like ke kinona i hoʻopili ʻia a me nā makau uea ma luna o ka pepeiao i ke kaumaha no nā manawa hoʻolohe lōʻihi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gula

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Advar Pahu pepeiao i ka A' Design Award Gula, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā pae mua, kupaianaha a kūʻokoʻa. He mau hana hou loa, ʻike maka a nani hoʻolaʻa nā lanakila Gula e hōʻike ana i ka ʻuhane akamai, ka naʻauao a me ka mākau o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Advar Pahu pepeiao he mea hoʻokumu i hoʻomaikaʻi nui ʻia, e hoʻokumu ana i nā ʻano hou, he nui, e hāʻawi ana i ka waiwai ʻaʻole i ʻike ʻia ma mua. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Gula he papahana kupaianaha, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi nui a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hoʻāla ka hoʻolālā Advar Pahu pepeiao i nā manaʻo makemake ikaika, hoʻāla i ka ʻiʻini, hoʻoulu i ka hana noʻeau a hoʻopūliki iā mākou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: With a silhouette inspired by organic shapes in nature, this earphone hides a powerful, detailed, lifelike sound behind a uniquely designed stainless steel chassis. A balance of form and function, Advar exudes an artisanal quality comparable to that of a jewelry piece.

The main purpose of this earphone was to create a powerful, emotional impact for the end user through its jewel like design and its easy to enjoy sound.
Dimensions & Packaging: 20 x 20 x 18 mm (each earphone chassis measured without cable)
Tags: in-ear monitor, headphones, audio, CNC, aluminum
Production Technology: Resembling the rounded surface of raw hematite, produced by metal injection molding with CNC finishing, the shell features a glossy black chrome plating on the main shell, blended with brass-colored accents on the cable connector, the nozzle, the depressed funnel surrounding the vent, and the Meze Audio logo.
Design Challenge: Advar had to offer a complete listening experience that goes beyond the faithful reproduction of sound. It had to bring joy and excitement to the listener through both visuals and sound. The challenge was to create a frame to match our vision for beautiful aesthetics, good craftsmanship and top notch comfort, but remain lightweight, durable and easy to use.
Research: When developing Advar, the goal was to create an artful, spiritual, and timeless piece of audio art, unlike anything else in the high end audio industry.
Inspiration: In a world where everything is fast-paced, even the life span of the products that we use most in our day-to-day life, Meze Audio aims to create long-lasting products that become valuable possessions for those who chose them. Going against the trends, this product relies on straightforward technology and intricate design to create a memorable experience.
Project Duration: The project started in 2018 in Baia Mare, Romania, and the first iterations were presented as prototype during that year. The final product was officially launched in April 2022.
Operation Flow: Each Advar unit comes with a detachable cable and a selection of ear tips sizes (from S to XL). The earpiece can easily be inserted into the ear, remaining secure during all sorts of activities. Thanks to its ergonomically contoured design paired with the over-ear cable hooks, the weight is evenly distributed to eliminate discomfort, even during long listening sessions.

ADVAR is easy to drive and pairs well with any device, from phones to complex audio reproduction devices, thanks to its high sensitivity and low impedance.
Team Members: Antonio Meze, Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio
Image Credits: Meze Audio