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Bring out your primal instincts with the new 109 Pro Primal Headphone from Meze Audio - a new special edition model featuring a more "rugged" take on the original 109 Pro. This is the latest addition to the exclusive Meze Audio Art Gallery Collection. The 109 Pro Primal has hand-carved ear cups, chiseled groove by groove and delicately sanded. Each 109 Pro Primal is a one-of-a-kind creation; a handmade headphone like no other. Meze Audio applies a coat of linseed oil over the wooden cups, giving it the same aesthetic as the original. The 109 Pro Primal Special Edition is a dynamic open-back circumaural headphone, and sports the excellent 109 series dual-membrane diaphragm (a combination of Beryllium-coated polymer, cellulose/carbon fiber composite, and copper-zinc alloy). The 50mm dynamic driver (also featured in the original 109 Pro) hits different in an open-back design, providing excellent punchy and dynamic sound, along with great low-end representation for an open-back headphone. The Meze Audio soundstage is incredibly expansive, and provides impactful performances for any genre. Note that the Primal is only an aesthetic and design change to the 109 Pro, not a sound signature change. To read more about the signature of the 109 driver design, head over to the full review on the 109 Pro headphone here. The 109 Pro Primal Special Edition is a beautifully-designed headphone, and like all their other headphones, another true work of art from Meze Audio. "At the core of it all, music is an expression of emotion, a celebration of life and a token of everlasting memories. Every part of the 109 PRO, from the premium materials we used to the intricate engineering, embodies that same emotion our favorite music makes us feel.” - Antonio Meze, Lead Designer and Founder of Meze Audio. The 109 Pro Primal Diaphragm Design The diaphragm is the heart of the headphone, producing the waves our brains ultimately perceive as sound. In order to meet the acoustic goals Meze Audio set for the 109 PRO, they focused R&D efforts on materials research, looking for the perfect balance between mass and stiffness that would maximize the sonic abilities of the headphone. Their search led to developing the 109 series Dual-Composite Diaphragm – a combination of Beryllium-coated polymer, cellulose - carbon fiber composite and copper-zinc alloy.In a world of fast-paced technology, we bet on proven fundamentals. Meze Audio's new 50mm dynamic driver, assembled and tuned with ultimate precision, allowed them to push the boundaries of speed, accuracy, and dynamic range. Made of cellulose composite enforced with carbon fiber, the W-shaped dome is able to reproduce high-frequencies with incredible detail, clarity and definition. More durable than conventional alternatives used in dynamic drivers, yet lightweight, this composite helps the 109 Pro and Primal Editions avoid resonances that may lead to harmonic distortion. The ultra-thin torus surrounding the dome is composed of Beryllium-coated semicrystalline polymer, measuring 22 microns in thickness. With the Beryllium coating applied through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Meze Audio aimed to increase the stiffness and durability of the driver, while still keeping it light enough to achieve a fast transient response. Beryllium's high damping qualities also help suppress unwanted resonances, giving the 109 PRO and Primal Edition its neutral, vivid and transparent character. Around the membrane, the ring-shaped stabilizer made of copper-zinc alloy improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion. The diaphragm is encased in a high-precision machined aluminum frame that has superior rigidity to typical plastics frames and retains perfect surface flatness, which is essential for the precision assembly with the diaphragm. The 109 Pro Design Through its open-back design, Meze Audio wanted the 109 PRO to be vivid and exciting, empowering the listener to connect with music on a deeper level. Carefully tuned by their in-house engineering team, it offers emotionally engaging sound with great detail, clarity and just the right amount of punch. Its organic character, paired with superior dynamics, excellent imaging, and full-bodied vocals bring soul-stirring details to life. Besides, it’s easy to drive from most devices, whether we’re talking portable sources or intricate home setups. The spider-shaped structure and the acoustically transparent grill inside the earcup expose the driver from both sides, creating Meze Audio's most open pattern to date. Following the principles of anthropometrics, they positioned the driver at a precise angle and distance from the ear, to achieve an ideal anatomical fit. Velour cushions comfortably surround the ears, providing the optimal seal to create natural sound. As velour is far softer and more breathable than leather, it also prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions. The self-adjusting headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size. Superior Build Equals Superior Comfort The 109 PRO is all about comfort – from the structural design of the headphone to the choice of materials, all decisions were carefully made to ensure the final product rises to Meze Audio's highest standard, in terms of ergonomics. Once placed on your head, the headphones have to become unnoticeable, leaving you with nothing but the music. With this perspective in mind, Meze combined walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather in a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable structure. What's in the Box? Case: Hard EVA pouch Included Adapters: 6.3mm gold-plated jack Standard Cables: -Mono 3.5mm to 3.5mm (1/8 in), 1.5m (4.9 in) soft TPE cable with black aluminum casings -Mono 3.5mm to 3.5mm (1/8 in), 3m (9.8 in) soft TPE cable with black aluminum casings. Features: A special edition, with hand-carved ear cups, chiselled groove by groove and delicately sanded, before having a coat of linseed oil applied; Dynamic open-back circumaural headphone; Driver features the 109 series Dual Membrane Diaphragm - a combination of Beryllium-coated polymer, cellulose + carbon fiber composite and copper-zinc alloy; Easy to drive from most devices, from portable sources to full home setups; Carbon fiber headband Dark walnut wood earcups, zinc, manganese steel, vegan leather headband and soft velour earpads for a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable structure. Carbon fiber Headband

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EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS, STARTING WITH THE BASICS DIAPHRAGM DESIGN In a world of fast-paced technology, we bet on proven fundamentals. Our new 50mm dynamic driver, assembled and tuned with ultimate precision, allowed us to push the boundaries of speed, accuracy and dynamic range. ​ ​In order to meet the acoustic goals we set for the 109 PRO, we focused our R&D efforts on materials research for each of the driver’s components. ​ ​The quest for maximizing the sonic abilities of the headphone started with the diaphragm, where we focused on finding the perfect balance between mass and stiffness. ​ Our research led to developing the 109 series Dual-Composite Diaphragm - a combination of Beryllium-coated polymer and cellulose-carbon fiber composite. ​ ​Tasked with improving the absorption of the vibrations is the copper-zinc alloy stabilizer ring, where the choice of materials contributes to significant reductions in distortion. ​ ​Alongside the two, lies the light and efficient neodymium magnet and copper coil. Together, they are encased in a CNC machined, high precision aluminum frame, proven to be exceptionally reliable. Made of a carbon fiber enforced cellulose composite, the W-shaped dome is able to reproduce high-frequencies with incredible detail, clarity and definition. More durable than conventional alternatives used in dynamic drivers, yet lightweight, this composite helps reduce resonances that may lead to harmonic distortion. ​ ​ The ultra-thin torus surrounding the dome is composed of Beryllium-coated semicrystalline polymer, measuring 22 microns in thickness. By applying the Beryllium coating through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), we aimed to increase the stiffness and durability of the driver, while still keeping it light enough to achieve a fast transient response. These qualities are also enhanced through the corrugations on the torus, which are precisely carved at a 45.5° angle. ​ ​Beryllium’s high damping qualities also help suppress unwanted resonances, giving the 109 PRO its neutral, vivid and transparent character. The copper-zinc alloy stabilizer, positioned around the membrane, improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion. ​ ​ ​The diaphragm is encased in a high-precision aluminum frame, together with the neodymium magnet. Manufactured using CNC machining, the frame offers superior rigidity, strength, and thermal stability to retain surface flatness. ACOUSTIC DESIGN Through its open-back design, we wanted the 109 PRO to be vivid and exciting, empowering the listener to connect with music on a deeper level. ​ ​Carefully tuned by our in-house engineering team, it offers emotionally engaging sound with great detail, clarity and just the right amount of punch. Its organic character, paired with superior dynamics, excellent imaging, and full-bodied vocals bring soul-stirring details to life. Besides, it’s easy to drive from most devices, whether we’re talking portable sources or intricate home setups. The spider-shaped structure and the acoustically transparent grill inside the earcup expose the driver from both sides, creating our most open pattern to date. Following the principles of anthropometrics, we positioned the driver at a precise angle and distance from the ear, to achieve the ideal anatomical fit. ​Velour cushions comfortably surround the ears, providing the optimal seal to create natural sound. As velour is far softer and more breathable than leather, it also prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions. ​ ​  The self-adjusting headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size. SUPERIOR BUILD EQUALS SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE The 109 PRO is all about comfort – from the structural design of the headphone to the choice of materials, all decisions were carefully made to ensure the final product rises to our highest standard, in terms of ergonomics. Once placed on your head, the headphones have to become unnoticeable, leaving you with nothing but the music. ​ ​With this perspective in mind, we combined walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather in a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable structure. ​ SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED WOOD The black walnut wood we use for our headphones comes strictly from sources with a certificate of origin, harvested from mature trees that have reached the end of their life cycle. This way, the environment is being protected, leaving room for new life, while the old trees are shining once again, in the shape of a Meze headphone. ​ SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH LONGEVITY The 109 PRO is crafted with utmost care for sustainability. As our choices of today can have a great impact in the world of tomorrow, we design products that last. We believe that a longer product lifespan means a smaller footprint. ​ ​Following this philosophy, the 109 PRO can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if ever needed, which can extend the life of the product beyond limit. ​ TECH SPECS Transducer Size: 50mm Frequency Response: 5Hz - 30KHz Sensitivity: 112dB SPL at 1KHz, 1mW Impedance: 40 Ω Weight: 375 gr (13 oz) without cables Ear-Cups Black Walnut Wood  

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MEZE X RINARO COLLABORATION Time flies when you're having fun! Together with Rinaro Isodynamics, we are adding a third model in our collaborative lineup. LIRIC raised a true challenge for both companies: how can we create a planar closed-back headphone that will change all standards in the audiophile world. Fusing Meze Audio's industrial design capabilities with Rinaro's technological development, LIRIC brings a new flavor for all the active audiophiles that like to take their music on the go.Meze AudioFor the past 10 years, Meze Audio has been developing audiophile headphones and earphones renowned for their timeless design, pure comfort and engaging, vivid sound. From looks to technology, Meze Audio products are designed to surpass all short-living trends and become heirlooms, rather than just headphones. Today, founder Antonio Meze and his skilled team design and develop their products in Baia Mare, Romania, in the spirit of their original ‘no-compromise’ vision.Rinaro IsodynamicsRinaro originated in the USSR (today’s Ukraine) during the Cold War, as part of a state-funded acoustic technology research program. With government backing and access to advanced testing facilities, the team was able to focus all of its efforts on planar magnetics. A field they have continued to innovate in for the last 30 years, since the collapse of the USSR. In the last decade, Rinaro have expanded their capabilities and capacity with the development of state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ukraine and Poland. The new facilities have been a driving force in the creation of the revolutionary Isodynamic Hybrid Array technology found in Meze Audio EMPYREAN, ELITE and LIRIC headphones. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW Driver Type: Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array® MZ4 Operating Principle: Closed Ear Coupling: Circumaural Frequency Response: 4-92,000 Hz Impedance: 30 Ω Nominal SPL: 100 dB (1 mW / 1 kHz) Maximum SPL: > 130 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.15% Weight: 390 g

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Product highlights Machined titanium drivers, A leather-covered manganese head strap and choice of slick wire encased jack cables adds up to a stunning look.  Best for the real music connoisseur who wants a note-by-note experience without any merge or washout. 

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Features 1. 100mm Sub-Nanometer Diaphragm. 2. Aluminum Alloy CNC Cavity Patented Integrated Structure. 3. Combined High Frequency Waveguide Phase Equalization Technology. ‍4. The frequency response curve of Venus is highly consistent with HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function). The distortion is ultra-low even under loud pressure. ‍5. Venus adopts an self adjusting leather headband, thus ensuring the most comfortable wearing experience possible. Specification   Plug: 3.5mm Single-end Plug & 4.4mm Balanced Plug Frequency Response: 6Hz-80kHz Effective Frequency Response:  20Hz-20kHz (IEC60318-4, ±3dB) Impedance: 18Ω ±15% (@1kHz) Sensitity: 100dB/Vrms (@1kHz)

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