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Meze 109 Pro Primal Special Edition Dynamic Open-Back Headphones
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A special edition of Meze's popular 109 Pro dynamic headphones, with hand-carved ear cups, chiselled groove by groove and delicately sanded, before having a coat of linseed oil applied
Meze's handcrafted products may take a little extra time for delivery, as quality craftsmanship takes time. We appreciate your patience!
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Updated Look on a Modern Classic
Born from the legacy of the original 109 Pro, Primal is an exploration of organic shapes and forms that tell a story of unwavering dedication, artistry, and craftsmanship.
Taking Inspiration from Nature
As locals of Maramures region, our philosophy of life is intertwined with the secular forests that surround us, and we are taught to appreciate and respect this craft from the youngest age. With Primal, we took up this deep-rooted skill and shaped it into a new perspective on headphone design.
Handcrafted Precision
Each wooden frame has been meticulously chiseled, groove by groove, and delicately sanded to ensure the smoothest feel. Linseed oil is then applied to grace the sculpted frames. This final touch infuses the wood with a natural, matte texture that accentuates its grain and restore its innate, captivating color.
The 109 Primal is a testament to our dedication to quality craftsmanship, offering an audio experience that marries natural beauty and timeless elegance, all in the palm of your hand.
Celebrated Beginnings
A cherished addition to our Art Gallery collection, Primal is a special edition of our 109 Pro, recently celebrated as the Headphone of the Year 2023/2024 by the EISA committee.
What's in the Box
• Meze 109 Pro Primal Edition
• Case: Hard EVA pouch
• One, 1.5m soft TPE cable with a 3.5mm jack
• One, 3m soft TPE cable with a 3.5mm jack
• One, 3.5mm to 6.3mm gold-plated jack adapter
• Two year warranty period
Technical Specs
• Driver Type: Dual-Composite Diaphragm with W-shaped dome
• Transducer Size: 50mm
• Frequency Response: 5Hz - 30KHz
• Impedance: 40 Ω
• Earcups: Walnut Wood
• Headphone termination: 3.5mm TRS jack
• Sensitivity: 112dB SPI at 1KHz, 1mW
• Weight: 375 gr (13 oz) without cables
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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Nice looking headphones!
"I ordered the 109 pro's over an impulse decision after thinking about trying the meze 99, I can't say I am extremely happy but I think the quality is on par with their price tag - the build quality is excellent, like the Empyreans, I like how they carved out the ear-cups for the primal edition, I could be happier if my pair doesn't come with a dark color wood piece on one can and a light color piece on the other, oh well, at least I won't be confused about the sides. In terms of sound, I'd say the highs and mids perform better than the bass, the reason I think the bass is lacking is that these seem to do better on mid-bass segment than the sub-bass, hopefully over time it will get slightly better, or I think pairing with an ifi amp with xbass can compensate the sub-bass. Overall I like the 109 better than: sennheiser 650, focal bathys, not bad, but they sure excel better in the look department rather than the sonic performance. Sounds stage is alright, nothing to write home about. I guess the best word to describe their sound characteristic is: "somewhat organic"."
finally!
"My search for my anti-Grado heaphones is over. Have been an RS1 user for a long time and always considered them my go to in the sub-$1000 range. Of the available alternatives, I've either encountered dullness (HD6XX), while others are hard to drive from my Walkman (DCA Aeon), but this are just perfect. They sound a bit fairer to all types of music, while the RS1's sound great for pop genres and not so good with others (classical). These are easy to drive, are very comfortable and very transportable (the case is great). The crew at Headamp is, as always, a pleasure to do business with."
Best sub-$1k headphones.
"Beautiful headphones that sound as good as they look."
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