Advar イヤホン by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 金賞 in オーディオ・サウンド機器デザイン Competition Category.

金オーディオ製品· 2023

Advar イヤホン

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award 金賞 Winner in オーディオ製品 Category

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The Design

About Advar イヤホン

Advarは、緻密で生々しいまでにリアルな音の再現を目指して設計されたイヤホンです。そのシルエットは自然界の有機的な造形から着想を得ており、原石の赤鉄鉱が持つ丸みを帯びた表面を想起させます。シェルはメタルインジェクションモールディングで成形し、CNC加工で仕上げたうえで、光沢のあるブラッククロームめっきを施し、ブラスカラーのアクセントをあしらっています。イヤホン本体の寸法は各20×20×18ミリメートル。着脱式ケーブルと4サイズのイヤーチップが付属します。緻密に造形されたフォルムと耳掛け式のケーブルフックが重量を均等に分散し、長時間のリスニングでも快適さを保ちます。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金賞

Advar イヤホンは、まさに素晴らしく傑出した第一級のデザインに授与される、計り知れないほど権威ある評価である A' Design Award 金賞の受賞作品です。金賞の受賞作品は、きわめて革新的で、先見性に富み、きらびやかに輝く創造物であり、デザイナーの天才性、叡智、卓越した技量を映し出しています。Advar イヤホンは、最も称賛される、流行を牽引する記念碑的な発明であり、前例のない価値をもたらすことが期待されます。この A' Design Award 金賞を受賞したデザインは、壮観で尊敬されるプロジェクトであり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に大きく寄与し、それを前進させます。Advar イヤホンは、強い欲求を生み出し、情熱を呼び覚まし、創造性を促し、私たちを引きつけます。

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