プラチナ オーディオ製品 · 2023
109 Pro ヘッドホン
by Meze Audio
- A' Design Award プラチナ賞 2023 in オーディオ製品
- CLIENT: Meze Audio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 1,621,481
- Verification code 43933ACF21 · Verify this award
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About 109 Pro ヘッドホン
109 Proは、音楽鑑賞のために作られたオープンバック型ヘッドホンです。本デザインは、Meze Audio初のダイナミック型オープンバックモデルとなります。50mmダイナミックドライバーを、ウォールナット材、亜鉛、スチール、ヴィーガンレザー、ベロアを組み合わせたシャーシに収め、各ユニットは一つひとつ手作業で組み立てられています。自動調整式のヘッドバンドが、さまざまな頭の形やサイズに合わせて重量を均等に分散します。ベロア素材のクッションが耳を包み込み、長時間のリスニングでも柔らかく通気性を保ちます。ヘッドホンは分解して修理・メンテナンスが可能で、製品寿命を延ばすことができます。
About the A' Design Award プラチナ賞
109 Pro ヘッドホンは、真に卓越し、エレガントで壮麗なデザインに授与される、きわめて権威ある評価である A' Design Award プラチナ賞の受賞作品です。プラチナ賞の受賞作品は、創造の驚異であり、知的創造性の限界を示す証であり、デザイナーの比類なきプロフェッショナリズムと天才性を示しています。これらのデザインは、時代の美学を定義し、社会の幸福に貢献し、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界を前進させる、最も名高い作品であることが期待されます。109 Pro ヘッドホンは、超越的な卓越性の水準を示し、有益で価値ある特性によって、疑いなく世界をより良い場所にします。109 Pro ヘッドホンは、欲求を呼び覚まし、インスピレーションを与え、胸を躍らせ、喜ばせ、大きな喜びを生み出す、A' Design Award プラチナ賞受賞作品です。
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- 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.
- Image Credits
- Meze Audio
