99 CLASSIC WALNUT GOLD

Iconic closed-back dynamic headphone with genuine walnut cups and gold hardware. The Meze Audio 99 Classics Walnut Gold is a closed-back over-ear dynamic headphone featuring 40mm neodymium mylar dynamic drivers housed in natural walnut wood cups with a stainless steel and zinc alloy headband. The self-adjusting headband and contoured memory foam pads are designed for extended listening sessions. The 99 Classics uses a lightweight chassis with detachable 3.5mm TRRS cables; the Walnut Gold variant features gold-toned metal hardware and grille accents.

Technical background

40mm dynamic driver in a closed-back walnut cup. Self-adjusting spring steel headband requires no manual size adjustment. 32Ω impedance means it's easily driven by any smartphone or DAP.

Design story

Meze's flagship consumer headphone since 2015. The 99 Classic is handcrafted in Romania with genuine walnut ear cups. Its gold hardware and self-adjusting headband have made it an iconic aesthetic.

Best for

First high-end headphone buyers wanting premium materials and iconic Meze aesthetics; walnut-and-gold lovers wanting a proven Wall of Fame design Music lovers and headphone buyers wanting premium looks, natural materials, and great sound Home listening; commuting; office use; smartphone/tablet pairing

Awards & press

⭐ InnerFidelity Wall of Fame (2016); What Hi-Fi? 4 stars "Time after time I found them not only superior in balance and natural sound, but also delivering a far more fun listening experience than competitors." — Tyll Hertsens, InnerFidelity (February 2016) "The Meze 99 Classic sounds fantastic, is aesthetically gorgeous and is incredibly comfortable." — Head-Fi "One of the best headphones you can buy for under €350." — What Hi-Fi?