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109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon by Meze Audio

109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Platina in Audio- en Geluidsapparatuur Ontwerp Competition Category.


PlatinaAudioproducten· 2023

109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award in Platina Winner in Audioproducten Category

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Verified Award Winner

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The Design

About 109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon

De 109 Pro is een open hoofdtelefoon, gemaakt voor het luisteren naar muziek. Het ontwerp is het eerste dynamische open-back model van Meze Audio. Een dynamische driver van 50 mm is ondergebracht in een chassis dat notenhout, zink, staal, veganistisch leer en velours combineert, en elk exemplaar wordt met de hand geassembleerd. De zelfregulerende hoofdband verdeelt het gewicht gelijkmatig over verschillende hoofdvormen en -maten. Velourskussens omsluiten de oren en blijven zacht en ademend tijdens lange luistersessies. De hoofdtelefoon kan uit elkaar worden gehaald en onderhouden, wat de levensduur verlengt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Platina

109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Platina, een uiterst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan werkelijk uitzonderlijke, elegante en magnifieke ontwerpen. De winnaars in Platina zijn wonderen van creatie, getuigenissen van de grenzen van intellectuele creativiteit en tonen het ongeëvenaarde professionalisme en genie van hun ontwerpers. Van deze ontwerpen wordt verwacht dat zij de meest vermaarde werken zijn die de esthetiek van een tijdperk bepalen, bijdragen aan het welzijn van de samenleving en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verleggen. 109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon toont een transcendent niveau van uitmuntendheid en maakt de wereld ongetwijfeld een betere plek met zijn voordelige en waardevolle kenmerken. 109 Pro Hoofdtelefoon is een werk dat de A' Design Award in Platina heeft gewonnen en dat verlangens oproept, inspireert, verrukt en grote vreugde doet ontvlammen.

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

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