Platinamu Oloa Leo · 2023
109 Pro Ulutaliga
by Meze Audio
- A' Design Award Platinamu 2023 in Oloa Leo
- CLIENT: Meze Audio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 1,621,481
- Verification code 43933ACF21 · Verify this award
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About 109 Pro Ulutaliga
O le 109 Pro o se ulutaliga tatala i tua na faia mo le faalogologo i musika. O le mamanu lea o le uluai faataitaiga tatala i tua faaeletise mai le Meze Audio. O se masini faaleo faaeletise e 50 mm le lapoa o loo teuina i totonu o se faavaa e tuufaatasia ai le laau walnut, zinc, uamea, paʻu vegan ma le ie velour, ma e faapipiiina lima taʻitasi iunite uma. O le fusi ulu e fetuunai e ia lava e faasoa tutusa le mamafa i luga o foliga ma lapopoa eseese o ulu. O aluga velour e siomia ai taliga ma tumau pea le vaivai ma le manava lelei i taimi umi o le faalogologo. E mafai ona talatala le ulutaliga ma toe faaleleia, lea e faaumiumi ai lona ola aoga.
About the A' Design Award Platinamu
O le A' Design Award Platinamu na manumalo ai 109 Pro Ulutaliga, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu e moni lava ona ese, matagofie ma mataʻina. O ē manumalo i le Platinamu o mea ofoofogia o le faatufugaga, o molimau o tapulaʻa o le mafaufau fatufatuaʻi, ma e faaalia ai le tomai faapolofesa e le mafaatusalia ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina nei mamanu e avea ma galuega sili ona lauiloa e faamatalaina ai le matagofie o le vaitaimi, saunoa i le manuia o le sosaiete ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. 109 Pro Ulutaliga e faaalia ai se tulaga maoaʻe o le lelei ma e leai se mea e fesiligia, e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei i ona uiga aogā ma taua. 109 Pro Ulutaliga o se galuega na manumalo i le A' Design Award Platinamu e fafagu ai manaʻoga, faaosofia, faaoloa ai le fiafia, ma tupu ai le fiafia tele.
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
