Meze Audio 105 AER Open-Back Headphones - Black

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The Meze Audio 105 AER is an open-back headphone with a 50mm dynamic driver and a warm, full-bodied tuning, easy to drive from portable sources and comfortable for long sessions thanks to velour pads.
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Meze Audio 105 AER Open-Back Headphones - Black

 

Meze Audio set out to make the 105 AER as accessible as possible without cutting corners on how it is built. You still get a 50mm dynamic driver, a spring steel headband with a self-adjusting PU leather strap, PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware and deep velour ear pads. The tuning leans warm and full-bodied, with a little extra weight in the bass and sub-bass, so it suits long sessions and a wide spread of music rather than favouring one kind of recording.

With an impedance of 42 ohms and sensitivity of 112dB SPL/mW, Meze say it is easy to drive from most portable sources as well as home set-ups. The driver pairs a carbon fibre-reinforced cellulose dome, for clear and detailed treble, with a PEEK surround that keeps the membrane stiff and quick, and a copper-zinc stabiliser that soaks up vibration. At 336g it is Meze's lightest open-back headphone to date, and the whole headphone can be taken apart and serviced, which matters if you plan to keep it for years.

If you are choosing between the two 105 models, the 105 AER has PC-ABS ear cups, an Art Deco-inspired design and a lush, warm sound. The 105 SILVA uses walnut wood with PC-ABS for its ear cups, a titanium-coated driver surround and a tuning Meze describe as fun and detailed, with a more expressive midrange. Both come with a 1.8m OFC cable, a 6.3mm jack adapter, a cable pouch and a hard EVA carrying pouch, and the SILVA adds a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter with a built-in DAC/AMP.

 

What Meze Audio say about the 105 AER

The 105 AER is an adaptable open-back headphone for all musical genres, with a design that draws on the bold shapes of the Art Deco style. It is built from premium materials, including PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware, a spring steel headband, PC-ABS ear cups and velour ear pads, and Meze describe it as their lightest open-back model to date. Its 50 mm dynamic driver combines a W-shaped dome made of carbon fibre-reinforced cellulose composite, an ultra-thin PEEK torus and a copper-zinc alloy stabiliser. The sound is lush and warm, with a slight emphasis on the bass and sub-bass, and the headphone is easy to drive and can be taken apart and serviced.

 

Bring the Outside In

Rich-sounding and versatile, 105 AER was created for those who value a deeper connection to their music - an adaptable open-back headphone, perfectly suited for all musical genres. Drawing inspiration from the bold shapes of the Art Deco style, every detail is refined and intentional - both in sound and design.

 

Premium Sensorial Experience

Built with timelessness in mind, every component is made using premium materials: cast zinc alloy hardware with PVD coating, spring steel headband, PC-ABS ear cups, velour ear pads, and a soft PU leather headband. Combined with our high standards in terms of ergonomics, 105 AER is not only extremely resilient but also our lightest open-back model to date.

105 AER is designed to offer a listening experience so comfortable and engaging that you'll forget you're wearing them.

 

Driver Design

Our 50 mm dynamic driver architecture has proven to be remarkably reliable and versatile. To keep 105 AER as accessible as possible, the driver membrane and frame underwent slight modifications. We took this opportunity to introduce a unique new headphone voicing that fits all musical genres.

Meze Audio 105 AER 50 mm dynamic driver from the front, showing the dome and the grooved torus around it

 

W-Shaped Dome

Made of a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite, the dome can 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.

Drawing of the 105 AER driver with arrows marking the profile of the W-shaped dome

 

Ultra-Thin Torus

The torus surrounding the dome is made of PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), a semicrystalline polymer with excellent mechanical properties. PEEK’s high tensile strength and stiffness ensure the driver membrane maintains structural integrity under high stress, while its lightweight nature allows for quicker movement in response to audio signals. This enhances clarity and detail, making every note and nuance in your music come alive. Additionally, PEEK boasts superior internal damping characteristics, which reduce unwanted resonances and vibrations.

Stiffness and durability are also enhanced through the grooves on the torus, which are precisely positioned at a 45.5° angle.

Drawing of the 105 AER driver with the torus grooves marked at a 45.5 degree angle

 

Stabilized

The copper-zinc alloy stabilizer , positioned around the membrane, improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion.

 

Space to Listen

We believe in creating objects as fully-defined immersive experiences. No aspect can be overlooked and every piece matters. Let 105 AER be the catalyst for a renewed musical journey - lush sounding, with a profound sense of space and clear distinction between instruments.

 

Lush Sound

Tuned by one of our talented acoustic engineers, 105 AER delivers an exceptionally lush audio presentation. The sound is rich and refined, with a warm and full-bodied quality that envelops you. A slight emphasis on the bass and sub-bass regions allows for a deeper, more resonant foundation, enhancing the overall sense of immersion and adding a satisfying depth to your music. Besides, it’s easy to drive from most devices, whether we’re talking portable sources or intricate home setups.

 

Soft Ear Pads

Velour cushions comfortably surround the ears, providing the optimal seal to create natural sound. Since velour is far softer and more breathable than leather, it also prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions.

 

All-Day Listening

The self-adjusting headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size.

 

Sustainable Through Longevity

As our choices of today can greatly impact the world of tomorrow, we design products that last. We believe that a longer product lifespan means a smaller footprint. Following this philosophy, the 105 AER can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if needed, extending the product's life beyond limit.

Meze Audio 105 AER taken apart, with ear cups, drivers, headband, ear pads and hardware laid out

Specifications

General
  • Brand: Meze Audio
  • Model: 105 AER
  • Type: Open-back headphones
  • Ear Cups: PC-ABS
  • Materials: Cast zinc alloy hardware with PVD coating, spring steel headband, PC-ABS ear cups, velour ear pads, soft PU leather headband
Audio
  • Driver Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Size: 50 mm
  • Frequency Range: 5 Hz - 30 kHz
  • Impedance: 42 Ω
  • Sensitivity: 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% at 1 kHz
Connectivity
  • Input Connector: Dual 3.5 mm TS jack
Weight and Dimensions
  • Weight: 336 g (11.8 oz)
In the Box
  • 1.8 m Kevlar OFC cable, with 3.5 mm jack
  • Cable pouch
  • 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
  • Hard EVA carrying pouch

About Meze Audio

Romanian maker of open-back, closed-back and in-ear headphones, developed in-house in Baia Mare.

Meze Audio is based in Baia Mare, Romania, and develops its headphones in-house. The range includes open-back, closed-back and in-ear models, with planar magnetic designs at the top. You can choose by how much isolation you want, and by whether you listen at home or on the move.

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Open-back models cover several levels

Open-back models include the Empyrean II, Elite, Poet, Arta, 109 Pro, 105 Silva and 105 Aer. Meze's planar models include the Empyrean, Elite and Liric. Open-back designs are for listening at home, as they let sound escape and let outside noise in.

Closed-back and in-ear models suit other uses

The Strada and 99 Classics 2nd Gen are closed-back headphones, and the Astru and Alba are in-ear models. The 99 Classics use walnut veneer earcups with gold or silver metal accents. Check the product page for the exact models currently available.

Parts are designed to be replaceable

Meze says its models are developed in-house and that parts are easily replaceable. For you, that means earpads and cables can be changed over the life of the headphone. Check the product page for which parts are available for the model you choose.

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Specifications

General
  • Brand: Meze Audio
  • Model: 105 AER
  • Type: Open-back headphones
  • Ear Cups: PC-ABS
  • Materials: Cast zinc alloy hardware with PVD coating, spring steel headband, PC-ABS ear cups, velour ear pads, soft PU leather headband
Audio
  • Driver Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Size: 50 mm
  • Frequency Range: 5 Hz - 30 kHz
  • Impedance: 42 Ω
  • Sensitivity: 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% at 1 kHz
Connectivity
  • Input Connector: Dual 3.5 mm TS jack
Weight and Dimensions
  • Weight: 336 g (11.8 oz)
In the Box
  • 1.8 m Kevlar OFC cable, with 3.5 mm jack
  • Cable pouch
  • 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
  • Hard EVA carrying pouch

We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.

Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

 

Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

 

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.

 

 

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

 

UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*

Weight Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE)
0g - 1000g £3.95
1000g - 1400g £4.95
1400g - 1800g £5.95
1800g - 2000g £6.95
2000g - 3000g £8.95


* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.

 

Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

 

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

 

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
  • Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

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