Meze Audio 105 SILVA Open-Back Headphones - Walnut

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Item code: MEH03

The Meze Audio 105 SILVA is an open-back headphone with walnut wood ear cups and a 50mm dynamic driver with a titanium-coated surround, tuned to be fun and detailed, with a USB-C DAC/AMP adapter included.
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Meze Audio 105 SILVA Open-Back Headphones - Walnut

 

The 105 SILVA takes Meze Audio's 105 platform and gives it walnut wood ear cups, set behind a radial grille in a design rooted in the Mid-Century Modern movement. Underneath is a 50mm dynamic driver with a carbon fibre-reinforced cellulose dome and a titanium-coated surround, which Meze use to speed up transients and give the bass a tighter, more textured feel without letting it dominate.

Meze's acoustic engineer describes the tuning as taking something from both the 109 PRO and the 105 AER, pairing richness and genre versatility with clarity and detail, and adding a more expressive midrange that brings voices and acoustic stringed instruments forward. Impedance is 42 ohms and sensitivity 112dB SPL/mW, and Meze include a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter with a built-in DAC/AMP, so you can plug straight into a USB-C mobile device as well as a conventional headphone output.

Against the 105 AER, the SILVA swaps PC-ABS ear cups for walnut wood with PC-ABS, uses a titanium-coated torus where the AER has PEEK, and is tuned for detail as well as warmth, where the AER leans further towards a lush, bass-rich sound. It weighs 354g to the AER's 336g. Both share the velour ear pads, self-adjusting headband and fully serviceable construction, but only the SILVA comes with the USB-C DAC/AMP adapter in the box.

 

What Meze Audio say about the 105 SILVA

The 105 SILVA is tuned to balance musicality and refinement, with fast, articulate transients, smooth extended treble and tight, well-controlled bass. Its design is rooted in the Mid-Century Modern movement, with walnut wood ear cups behind a radial grille, a spring steel headband and PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware. The 50 mm dynamic driver pairs a W-shaped dome of carbon fibre-reinforced cellulose composite with a titanium-coated torus and a copper-zinc alloy stabiliser. Velour ear pads, a self-adjusting PU leather headband, a 1.8 m Kevlar-wrapped OFC cable and a 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with an integrated DAC/AMP complete the package, and the headphone can be taken apart and serviced.

 

Fun and Detailed

Tuned with a keen balance between musicality and refinement, 105 SILVA delivers a sound that is clear, rich, and effortlessly engaging. Transients are fast and articulate, bringing out intricate details with a natural sense of ease. The treble extends gracefully, smooth yet revealing, while the bass remains tight and well-controlled, never overpowering but always present when needed.

 

Simply Timeless

Rooted in the Mid-Century Modern movement, 105 SILVA’s design follows the core principles of clean shapes, functionality, and durability, while seamlessly integrating natural and modern materials in its construction. Fusing vintage charm with contemporary aesthetics, the radial grille sublimely intertwines with the walnut wood to form the ear cups, creating a feel that never truly ages. The spring steel headband and the PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware link everything into an extremely sturdy, yet highly flexible structure.

 

Driver Design

In order to achieve a headphone voicing fit for audiophiles and music lovers alike, we went through countless 50 mm driver iterations, different materials, and tuning methods. The outcome is bound to satisfy all sides, on a very wide range of musical genres.

Meze Audio 105 SILVA 50 mm dynamic driver from the front, showing the dome and the titanium-coated torus

 

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 SILVA driver with arrows marking the profile of the W-shaped dome

 

Titanium-Coated Torus

The torus surrounding the dome is composed of titanium-coated semicrystalline polymer, designed to optimize stiffness, speed, and tonal balance. The titanium coating, applied through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), reinforces the membrane’s structure while keeping it lightweight, ensuring a fast transient response and pleasantly textured bass.

The torus features precisely positioned grooves at a 45.5° angle, effectively controlling resonances and enabling the driver to reproduce sound with accuracy and fluidity.

Drawing of the 105 SILVA 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.

 

Vibrant Contrast

105 SILVA offers a smooth blend of clarity and richness. Through a combination of perfected tuning methods and carefully selected materials, it distills the essence of what makes music so divine – virtuosic finesse paired with raw, unrestrained fun.

 

All-Day Listening

Enjoy your music for hours on end due to our trademark ergonomic build philosophy – the self-adjusting PU leather headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size.

 

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 prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions.

 

Accessorized

The 105 SILVA comes with a new 1.8 m (5.9 ft) OFC cable, featuring a dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped main run, soft PVC-coated left and right wires, and anthracite aluminum housings. Built for durability, flexibility, and a tangle-free experience. Alongside it, a custom 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with an integrated DAC/AMP expands usability with mobile devices, while maintaining high-resolution playback on the go.

 

Where Music Takes Root

105 SILVA draws you into a soundscape that feels alive and organic. Every detail, from its sophisticated design to its finely tuned acoustics, works harmoniously to create a resonating cohesive experience. Like a forest teeming with life, music breathes here, it unfolds, and welcomes you with every note.

 

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, 105 SILVA can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if needed, making it as perennial as the forests it alludes to.

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

Specifications

General
  • Brand: Meze Audio
  • Model: 105 SILVA
  • Type: Open-back headphones
  • Ear Cups: Walnut wood, PC-ABS
  • Materials: Walnut wood ear cups with radial grille, spring steel headband, PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware, velour ear pads, 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
  • Cable: 1.8 m (5.9 ft) OFC cable with dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped main run, 3.5 mm jack
  • Adapter: Custom 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with integrated DAC/AMP
Weight and Dimensions
  • Weight: 354 g (12.48 oz)
In the Box
  • 1.8 m Twisted OFC cable, 3.5 mm jack
  • Cable pouch
  • 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
  • 3.5 mm to USB type C 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 SILVA
  • Type: Open-back headphones
  • Ear Cups: Walnut wood, PC-ABS
  • Materials: Walnut wood ear cups with radial grille, spring steel headband, PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware, velour ear pads, 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
  • Cable: 1.8 m (5.9 ft) OFC cable with dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped main run, 3.5 mm jack
  • Adapter: Custom 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with integrated DAC/AMP
Weight and Dimensions
  • Weight: 354 g (12.48 oz)
In the Box
  • 1.8 m Twisted OFC cable, 3.5 mm jack
  • Cable pouch
  • 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
  • 3.5 mm to USB type C 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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