105 SILVA

Open-back over-ear dynamic headphone with walnut wood ear cups, inspired by Mid-Century Modern design. Positions between the 105 AER and 109 Pro with a more expressive midrange tuning for enhanced vocal and acoustic instrument presence. 42Ω / 112dB / 354g. The Meze Audio 105 SILVA is an open-back over-ear dynamic headphone that bridges the 105 AER and the 109 Pro — combining the AER's clarity and detail with the 109 Pro's richness and genre versatility, while adding its own more expressive midrange tuning for enhanced vocal presence and a natural representation of acoustic instruments. Its name — Silva [ˈsil.və], Romanian for 'forest' — pays tribute to the ancient forests of Maramures, the scenic region in northwestern Romania where Meze Audio is based. At the core is a 50mm dynamic driver built around a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite dome and a PEEK torus with titanium coating, supported by a neodymium magnet system. The walnut wood ear cups and radial PC-ABS grille draw directly from the Mid-Century Modern design movement, fusing vintage warmth with contemporary aesthetics. Every component is individually replaceable for long-term ownership. Included is a 1.8m dual-twisted Kevlar-wrapped OFC cable with anthracite aluminium housings, plus a custom 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter with an integrated DAC/AMP for smartphone and computer use. Specifications: driver 50mm dynamic; impedance 42Ω; frequency response 5Hz–30kHz; sensitivity 112dB SPL/mW; weight 354g. MSRP €499.

Technical background

Same 50mm dynamic driver and open-back architecture as 105 AER but in an all-silver aluminium finish. Color variant offering a brighter aesthetic.

Design story

Silva is a colour variant of the 105 AER with full silver aluminium earcups and hardware, replacing the walnut accents of the AER. Acoustic performance identical.

Best for

105 AER buyers wanting walnut wood cup aesthetics with the same excellent open-back tuning; natural material enthusiasts Home audiophiles on a mid-range budget; open-back enthusiasts wanting silver aesthetic Home music listening; desk use; casual audiophile use

Awards & press

⭐ StereoNET Applause Award (2025) "A highly accomplished sounding pair of headphones, one that's talented in every sonic respect." — Simon Lucas, StereoNET (2025)