Advar Fone de ouvido by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Ouro in Design de Equipamentos de Áudio e Som Competition Category.

OuroProdutos de Áudio· 2023

Advar Fone de ouvido

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award de Ouro Winner in Produtos de Áudio Category

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The Design

About Advar Fone de ouvido

Advar é um fone de ouvido concebido para uma reprodução sonora detalhada e realista. A silhueta inspira-se em formas orgânicas da natureza e evoca a superfície arredondada da hematita em estado bruto. A carcaça é produzida por moldagem por injeção de metal com acabamento CNC e apresenta um revestimento em crómio negro brilhante com detalhes na cor latão. Cada chassis do fone mede 20 por 20 por 18 milímetros. Inclui um cabo destacável e almofadas auriculares em quatro tamanhos. A forma contornada e os ganchos do cabo que passam sobre a orelha distribuem o peso de modo uniforme, permitindo longas sessões de escuta.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ouro

Advar Fone de ouvido conquistou o A' Design Award de Ouro, um reconhecimento imensamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de primeira linha, maravilhosos e notáveis. Os vencedores do Ouro são criações extremamente inovadoras, visionárias e glamorosamente deslumbrantes, que refletem o prodígio, a sabedoria e a proeza dos seus designers. Espera-se que Advar Fone de ouvido seja uma invenção muito elogiada, pioneira e monumental, que oferece um valor sem precedentes. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ouro é um projeto espetacular e respeitado, que beneficia muito e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Advar Fone de ouvido cria sentimentos intensos de desejo, evoca paixão, incentiva a criatividade e fascina-nos.

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