Meze Audio 105 AER headphones promise a $399 premium sensorial experience

A new affordable audiophile-grade piece of audio hardware is now available from Meze Audio and it carries the "105 AER" banner. Advertised as rich-sounding and versatile, the 105 AER "stands at the peak point of tonal equilibrium" thanks to an open-back light and rugged design alongside premium materials, all for a price tag of $399.

The list of premium materials mentioned above includes cast zinc alloy and PVD coating, ABS-PC ear cups, a stamped manganese spring steel headband, velour ear pads, and a soft PU leather headband. The list of technical specs includes 50 mm transducers, 42 Ω impedance, a 5 Hz - 30 kHz frequency range, 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, and a weight of 336 grams (11.8 ounces). The retail package includes the headphones alongside a hard carrying pouch, a cable pouch, a 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter, as well as a 1.8 m Kevlar OFC cable with a 3.5 mm jack.

Those who decide to buy the Meze Audio 105 AER can also grab a boom mic for $79, while copper premium cables start at $249 and silver ones begin at $399. However, audiophiles looking for a discounted alternative for about the same price as the 105 AER who can spare an additional $50 can grab the Sennheiser HD 660S2 instead. These wired headphones with 300 Ω impedance, transducer airflow, a vented magnet system, and a voice coil currently go for $449.95 instead of $599.95 thanks to a 25% discount.