Meze Audio 105 AER
Open-back Hi-Fi headphones from Meze Audio, fitted with a 50 mm dynamic driver and designed for comfortable, versatile listening from any source.
Description
The 105 AER is a wired open-back Hi-Fi headphone from Meze Audio, fitted with a 50 mm dynamic transducer. Its open-back design allows air to circulate through the earcups, which promotes an airy soundstage while letting in ambient noise, as is typical for this type of headphone.
The 50 mm dynamic driver displays a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.1% at 1 kHz, a mark of clean reproduction at this level of output. The stated frequency range spans from 5 Hz to 30 kHz, comfortably covering the audible spectrum. With an impedance of 42 Ω and a sensitivity of 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, the headphones are easy to drive from a low-power source as well as a more generous headphone amplifier.
The earcups are made from PC-ABS, a material combining light weight with mechanical sturdiness. The headphones weigh 336 g, a contained mass that limits fatigue during extended listening sessions. Connectivity relies on a dual 3.5 mm TS jack connector, typical of headphones with a cable detachable on both sides.
This model is aimed at music enthusiasts looking for an open-back headphone capable of working well with both a portable source and a more demanding home system, thanks to its moderate impedance and good sensitivity. Its light weight also makes it a sound choice for quiet listening at home over long periods.
Technical specifications
| Transducer type | Dynamic |
| Input connector | Dual 3.5 mm TS jack connector |
| Transducer size | 50 mm |
| Total harmonic distortion | < 0.1% @ 1 kHz |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Earcup material | PC-ABS |
| Impedance | 42 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz |
| Weight | 336 g |
What to check before buying used
On an open-back headphone of this type, the PC-ABS earcup pads are usually the first to compress or deteriorate with age: check their softness and that there are no cracks. The headband and padding bear the full weight of the unit, so examine the stitching and condition of the leather or fabric there. Also test each 3.5 mm TS jack connector with the detachable cable to rule out any loose contact, and listen to both transducers separately to spot any difference in output between the two sides.
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