Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Thepa ya Modumo le Lentswe Competition Category.

KhautaDihlahiswa tsa Modumo· 2023

Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award Winner in Dihlahiswa tsa Modumo Category

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The Design

About Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe

Advar ke sethopha sa tsebe se etselitsoeng ho hlahisa molumo o hlakileng le o utloahalang joaloka oa 'nete. Sebopeho sa sona se susumelitsoe ke libopeho tsa tlhaho tse phelang 'me se hopotsa bokantle bo chitja ba lejoe la hematite le sa sebetsoang. Khetla ea sona e entsoe ka mokhoa oa ho bopa tšepe ka metal injection molding le ho phethela ka CNC, 'me e na le ho apesoa ha chrome e ntšo e benyang le mekhabiso e mebala ea boronse. Sebopeho sa sethopha ka seng sa tsebe se lekana limilimithara tse 20 ka 20 ka 18. Ho kenyelelitsoe thapo e ka tlosoang le likhutlo tsa tsebe tsa boholo bo bone. Sebopeho se lumellanang le 'mele le lihuku tsa thapo tse potang tsebe li aba boima ka ho lekana bakeng sa linako tse telele tsa ho mamela.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award

Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo ea maemo a pele, e ntle ka ho makatsa le e ikhethang. Bahapi ba Khauta ke lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse nang le mehopolo e mecha haholo, tse shebileng pele le tse khanyang ka ho foufatsa, tse bontšang botsebi, bohlale le bokhoni ba baqapi ba tsona. Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe e lebelletsoe ho ba mohopolo o babatsoang haholo, o thehang mekhoa e mecha le o moholo, o tlisang boleng bo sa kang ba bonoa. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award ke mosebetsi o tsosang maikutlo, o hlomphehang, o tlisang molemo o moholo le o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Advar Sethopha sa Tsebe e hlahisa maikutlo a matla a takatso, e tsosa tjantjello, e khothalletsa boqapi mme e re khahlisa.

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