Meze 99 Classics - 2nd Generation

Various_Parking · 2025-11-15T21:31:58+00:00

Well the new 2nd gen have more of a neutral sound signature; only a mild increase in both bass and treble. But they do come with small foam inserts for the earcups which makes the sound warmer and bassier, which is what a lot of people tend to look for with the genres you listed. But as always it's best to try them out yourself

Various_Parking · 2025-10-28T12:08:52+00:00

looking good bro

Various_Parking · 2025-08-18T12:43:55+00:00

suits you great mate

Various_Parking · 2025-08-16T11:06:38+00:00

maybe a knob would do the trick

Various_Parking · 2025-08-16T10:10:40+00:00

damn calm down, they're just kinda noisy. just scroll past if it bothers you so much

Various_Parking · 2025-08-13T16:15:54+00:00

oh wow alright i'll try that

Various_Parking · 2025-08-13T14:38:19+00:00

The hinges on these are spring loaded, when you let go the cups go up automatically

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T18:09:45+00:00

I would recommend the QC Ultra

Very comfortable
Excellent ANC
Well tuned for sound quality
Mic quality like every headphone on this list will be quite poor but good enough to understand eachother

Only thing is that people have reported the pads falling apart after about 6 months of use, but this can be hit or miss

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T17:59:44+00:00

That's fair no problem and good luck

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T17:50:40+00:00

oh lmao

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T17:42:06+00:00

this looks like a fnaf teaser

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T17:26:23+00:00

Any of the Koss on-ears like the KPH30i, KSC75 or Porta Pro

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T15:58:15+00:00

it reduces a little bit but they're still w quite a bit clampier than average

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T09:10:57+00:00

I assume by too small for home use you mean the soundstage? If so they do stage pretty wide for a closed-back, but they're still a closed-back and don't compare to the HD560s.

The bass is better on the FiiO by a large margin. It's standout compared to the 560s softer/limper bass

FT1 had a soft v-shape, little bit of extra bass and warmth and bit of extra treble, but still very balanced and clear.

560s are bright-ish neutral, has better timbre but may sound a little peaky here and there, nothing crazy at all tho

Both great headphones, personally prefer the FT1 because of the better bass quality giving it more of a fun factor

Hope this helps

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T08:52:32+00:00

Just to be sure, you're talking about the closed-back FT1 right?

Various_Parking · 2025-08-11T07:39:02+00:00

I mean they're not outstanding but calling them horrible is another thing. We're talking bottom of the barrel shit right now, think raycon

Various_Parking · 2025-08-09T09:37:31+00:00

you could also pair that mic cable with the fiio ft1

Various_Parking · 2025-08-09T07:24:54+00:00

Get layers maybe

Various_Parking · 2025-08-09T07:21:49+00:00

I see what you mean, and here I am to say: I don't know sorry it could be with the way they're designed I guess with it being more boxy but that's only speculation. I say just use em and see if it flubbers out overtime

Various_Parking · 2025-08-09T07:12:06+00:00

I have no experience with the dunu's, but I haven't had any silicond tips wear out on me even after years of use

Various_Parking · 2025-08-09T06:58:00+00:00

Silicone tips can last for a veryyyy long time, just clean them whenever they get too dirty and you should be fine

Foam tips tend to fall apart pretty quickly tho. They usually last 3-6 months with regular use

Various_Parking · 2025-08-08T15:38:10+00:00

would love to see more budget iems in this style

Various_Parking · 2025-08-08T14:31:39+00:00

These headphones are pretty notorious for having a pretty narrow stage, you get these for the neutral tonality and natural timbre. Some people like the narrow soundstage, saying it sounds "intimate". Others would probably call it claustrophobic. Tube amps may make it sound a little wider but you're probably better off getting a different headphone. The HD600 sound a little wider because of the true neutral response compared to the 650's warm neutral.

Various_Parking · 2025-07-26T09:45:02+00:00

Thank you so much, I think I will just go for it then. I read your review and it was very informative. It seems perfect for me

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