109 Pro Headphone by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award na Platino in Disenyo ng Kagamitang Audio at Tunog Competition Category.

PlatinoProduktong Audio· 2023

109 Pro Headphone

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award na Platino Winner in Produktong Audio Category

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The Design

About 109 Pro Headphone

Ang 109 Pro ay isang open-back na headphone na ginawa para sa pakikinig ng musika. Ang disenyo ay ang kauna-unahang dynamic open-back na modelo mula sa Meze Audio. Ang isang 50 mm dynamic driver ay nakalagay sa isang chassis na pinagsasama ang kahoy na walnut, zinc, bakal, vegan leather at velour, at ang bawat yunit ay inaassemble sa pamamagitan ng kamay. Ang self-adjusting na headband ay pantay na naipapamahagi ang bigat sa iba't ibang hugis at laki ng ulo. Ang mga velour cushion ay pumapalibot sa mga tainga at nananatiling malambot at breathable sa mahahabang sesyon ng pakikinig. Ang headphone ay maaaring baklasin at maserbisyuhan, na nagpapahaba sa kapaki-pakinabang na buhay nito.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Platino

Ang 109 Pro Headphone ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Platino, isang napakaprestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga tunay na pambihira, elegante at kahanga-hangang disenyo. Ang mga nagwagi ng Platino ay mga kababalaghan ng paglikha, patunay sa mga hangganan ng intelektuwal na pagkamalikhain, at nagpapakita ng walang kapantay na propesyonalismo at henyo ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang mga disenyong ito ang pinakakilalang likha na humuhubog sa estetika ng isang panahon, nag-aambag sa kapakanan ng lipunan at nagtutulak sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang 109 Pro Headphone ay nagpapakita ng lampas-sa-karaniwang antas ng kahusayan at walang pasubaling ginagawang mas mabuting lugar ang mundo dahil sa kapaki-pakinabang at mahahalagang katangian nito. Ang 109 Pro Headphone ay isang likhang nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Platino na gumigising sa mga hangarin, nagbibigay-inspirasyon, nagpapasigla, nagpapasaya at nagpapasiklab ng dakilang kagalakan.

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