105 AER
Open-back clarity meets everyday wearability.
🔗 Manufacturer websiteDescription ⌄
Open-back over-ear dynamic headphone from the 105 series with a 50mm driver featuring a PEEK diaphragm and carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose dome, tuned for analytical listening with a clear, extended sound signature. 42Ω / 112dB sensitivity. The Meze Audio 105 AER is an open-back over-ear dynamic headphone positioned as a versatile, genre-agnostic listening tool. It uses a 50mm dynamic driver and is built for all-day comfort, with an open acoustic design providing a natural, spacious presentation. The 105 AER targets listeners who want the tonal character of Meze Audio's house sound in a mid-range open-back format.
Technical background
50mm dynamic driver in open-back aluminium earcups with walnut headband inserts. Open-back design delivers wide natural soundstage at an accessible price point.
Design story
The 105 AER brings Meze's open-back philosophy to an accessible price tier, using the brand's signature premium materials — aluminium and walnut — in a more everyday package.
Best for
Mid-range open-back headphone buyers wanting exceptional value at €399; desktop listeners upgrading from consumer headphones Home audiophiles on a mid-range budget; open-back enthusiasts; daily home listeners Home music listening; desk use; casual audiophile use
Awards & press
⭐ TechRadar 5/5 stars (2025); Headfonics 8.4/10 (2024); Tom's Guide 4.5/5 (2024) "Open-backed wired over-ear headphones that easily trounce all rivals at the level." — Simon Lucas, TechRadar (2025)
Features ⌄
- 50mm dynamic driver with PEEK diaphragm and carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose dome — advanced materials for clarity and detail
- Open-back acoustic design — natural, wide soundstage and airy presentation suited to critical home listening
- 42Ω / 112dB sensitivity — easily driven by smartphones and portable sources; scales with dedicated amplification