109 Pro 头戴式耳机 by Meze Audio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 铂金奖 in 音频与声音设备设计 Competition Category.

铂金音频产品· 2023

109 Pro 头戴式耳机

by Meze Audio

Client: Meze Audio

A' Design Award 铂金奖 Winner in 音频产品 Category

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The Design

About 109 Pro 头戴式耳机

109 Pro 是一款专为音乐聆听打造的开放式耳机,也是 Meze Audio 推出的首款动圈开放式型号。50 毫米动圈单元被安置于融合胡桃木、锌、钢材、素食皮革与丝绒等材质的腔体之中,每一只耳机均由手工组装完成。自适应调节头梁能够在不同头型与尺寸上均匀分散重量。丝绒耳垫包覆双耳,在长时间聆听过程中始终保持柔软透气。整副耳机可拆卸并进行维修保养,从而延长其使用寿命。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铂金奖

109 Pro 头戴式耳机是 A' Design Award 铂金奖得主，这是授予真正卓越、优雅和宏伟设计的极具声望的认可。铂金奖得主是创造的奇迹，是智力创造力极限的见证，展现出其设计师无与伦比的专业精神和天才。这些设计被期待成为定义一个时代的美学、造福社会、并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术边界的最负盛名的作品。109 Pro 头戴式耳机展现出超凡脱俗的卓越水准，以其有益而宝贵的特质毫无疑问地让世界变得更美好。109 Pro 头戴式耳机是一件赢得 A' Design Award 铂金奖的作品，它唤起欲望，启发人心，令人愉悦，并迸发出巨大的喜悦。

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