Display & Audio Setup
Meze Audio 109 PRO
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-04 · 2 expert sources
Pros
- +40 ohms and 112 dB SPL/mW (Meze); SoundGuys says a computer drives it without a dedicated headphone amp
- +SoundGuys rates its bass response good for an open-back
- +Tension headband sizes itself automatically (SoundGuys)
- +Ships with 1.5 m and 3 m cables and a 6.3 mm adapter (Meze)
- +SoundGuys praises the build quality and replaceable parts
Cons
- −SoundGuys found the clamping pressure could cause slight nerve pain after an hour or two; comfort depends on fit
- −A touch trebly, with higher measured distortion than ideal (SoundGuys)
- −Not especially neutral, which SoundGuys says audio engineers should keep in mind
- −SoundGuys says you will likely want a DAC to listen from a phone
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus6.5
- Effectiveness9.0
- Build safety9.0
- Durability8.6
- Value7.3
Expert Consensus rests on one rated review (SoundGuys, 6.5/10); no other rated review of this model was found on 2026-10-03. 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
“The Meze 109 Pro are excellent for critical and casual listening at home.”