Display & Audio Setup
Meze Audio 105 AER
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-03 · 5 expert sources
Pros
- +42 ohms and 112 dB SPL/mW (Meze), so it is very easy to drive
- +Rated 5/5 by TechRadar, T3 and Trusted Reviews, and 9/10 by Digital Trends
- +Trusted Reviews calls it light and comfortable, and TechRadar says it stays comfortable over the longer haul
- +TechRadar says it is built and finished to an impressive standard
- +Digital Trends found clear, precise, detailed sound and notes a hard-shell travel case in the box
Cons
- −TechRadar, T3 and Digital Trends all warn it may be too large for smaller heads
- −No balanced cable option (T3, TechRadar)
- −Open-back sound leakage makes it antisocial in shared spaces (Trusted Reviews)
- −336 g (Meze), so it is not among the lightest open-backs here
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.8
- Effectiveness9.5
- Build safety9.0
- Durability9.2
- Value8.9
Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no recall for this product, and no safety, heat or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified its UL/ETL or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
“In that case, dive on in – the Meze Audio 105 AER are an endlessly enjoyable listen”