Pāratinamu Hua Oro · 2023
109 Pro Taringa Whakarongo
by Meze Audio
- A' Design Award Pāratinamu 2023 in Hua Oro
- CLIENT: Meze Audio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 1,621,481
- Verification code 43933ACF21 · Verify this award
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About 109 Pro Taringa Whakarongo
He taringa whakarongo tuwhera-a-muri te 109 Pro i hangaia mō te whakarongo puoro. Ko tēnei hoahoa te tauira tuwhera-a-muri hihiri tuatahi nā Meze Audio. Kei roto i te anga tētahi pūkaha hihiri 50 mm, ā, ka whakakotahihia te anga i te rākau warekura (walnut), te konutea, te maitai, te hiako weekana me te weruweru velour, ā, ka whakaemihia ia wāhanga mā te ringa. Mā te here māhunga whakarite-i-a-ia-anō e tohatoha ōrite ai te taumaha ki ngā āhua me ngā rahi māhunga rerekē. Ka karapotihia ngā taringa e ngā pūru velour, ā, ka noho ngohengohe, ka noho hau pai hoki i ngā wā whakarongo roa. Ka taea te wetewete me te whakatika i te taringa whakarongo, ā, mā tērā e roa ake ai tōna oranga whaihua.
About the A' Design Award Pāratinamu
Ko 109 Pro Taringa Whakarongo te toa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa tino rerekē, ātaahua me te nui. Ko ngā toa Pāratinamu he whakamīharo o te waihanga, he taunakitanga mō ngā rohe o te auaha hinengaro, ā, e whakaatu ana i te tohungatanga me te mōhio kāore e taea te whakataurite o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko ēnei hoahoa ngā mahi rongonui rawa e whakatau ana i te ātaahua o tētahi wā, e whai wāhi ana ki te oranga o te hapori, ā, e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaatu a 109 Pro Taringa Whakarongo i te taumata tōtika o te hiranga, ā, e pai ake ai te ao i ōna āhuatanga whaihua. Ko 109 Pro Taringa Whakarongo tētahi mahi i toa i te A' Design Award Pāratinamu e whakaoho ana i ngā hiahia, e whakahihiri ana, e whakamārie ana, ā, e kawe mai ana i te hari nui.
Press Kit
- 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
