I don’t like making final judgement on headphones till I have close to 100 hrs on them.
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I’ll give all new HP and IEM 24 hours pink noise then 24 hours brown noise at slightly higher than listening noise and then maybe a few hours of music. Not sure it benefits all gear but I had some HP with some peaks that mellowed out after 50 to 100 hours
Wow. Okay. Do you stream these off noises?
Joop looks like the vids I have running in background overnight XD
And like I said not sure it’s necessary for everything but hey we investment hours of our time browsing forum so why not give your HP the best chance they can get before you form your opinion 
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Thank you. Ill try this.
I see on my Ebay, I won a set of neos. Ill get some aftermarket pads cause you never know where the last one have been. Lol. Ill start burning in the 109s. When the neos get here i can do the same and compare them to the 8xx and the GL2000.
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If anyone is looking for cheap replacement cables. The meze 99 cables from aliexpress fit but look a little off. Openheart cables with a slim connector fit as well and are looking better.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExfM7xP
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGF1mr3
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have similar issues with my t1.2 and found that the tripowin cables also have connetors that are small enough to fit 
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The open box 109 pro I got only came with the one stock cable which is pretty long, so I am actually using the cable that came with my Meze 99 noir… Its shorter, made for mobile I would say, fits perfectly, black and alright - the top cables above the Y split are the same rubbery type, while the lower part is fabric covered, not too thick but ok, the fabric is tight so it does have a little stiffness so not perfectly loose… One nice aspect, this mobile length cable has a decent quality in cable volume control and I believe mic… In case you ever receive a phone call while listening with the 109 pro…
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Nice to see a couple nods by reviewers for the best of 2022 to the Meze 109 pro:
I also really love this headphone, just got it open box and havent put it down… Its definitely among my favorite headphones at the moment, it sounds really great and unique, engaging and natural, sounds and feels very immersive and comfortable… I find it perfect for kicking back and relaxing on my sofa headphone amp setup, but also I really like how easy it is to drive - I have also been just playing it around the house off an iphone dongle
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Okay having listened to this for a while now, here are my thoughts… If you have a chance to give the 109 pro a listen, I think its in a totally different class than the 99 classic (I also own the 99 noir), a better comparison would be maybe the Focal Clear…
The 109 pro is nothing bloated in bass, bass feels full and present (if you have a bit of bass guilty pleasure you wont be disappointed, especially for an open back) but it is controlled its not muddy at all - mids are full, vocals sound for the most part amazing, there may be just a little recess in some specific tracks but its never at a point where they arent present, more like a part of the soundstage placement of the vocalist, stage is not massive but has good resolution, to me the 99 classic is nice at its price point, but not really in the same league as this set…
The 109 pro is a very clear level above, its a very good headphone in the $600 and above bracket… immersive dynamic open back DD set, its much more resolving than the 99 classic, very clear and natural sounding… Its not very similar imho to the 99 classic, there is if anything a little bit of treble spice, but honestly I kindof dig it… I dont find it at all fatiguing, this set is beautifully designed and if you find the 99 classic comfortable, you will like this - it takes the amazing industrial design innovations that the 99 classic had, the comfort and aesthetic feel and carries it forward into the next level in terms of performance, I feel like its a full and engaging sound that while may be slightly more relaxed than say a focal, it sounds rich and does not lack in any area for me… Like, right now I find its the set I naturally want to listen to… the Focal Clear at times comparing the two, I find I actually enjoy this set more.
The Clear I think is a bit more detailed and precise and it has that good Focal energy but listening to it now, I find the 109 pro a bit more comfortable, its a bit more relaxed maybe but not in a bad way, its still fully engaging just more like being in a plush sofa if that makes sense, the comfort of the headphone itself and the plushness of the stock pads probably contribute to this feel… I could wear this for hours, it is also easy to drive and plays well IMHO on both a mobile and higher end setup (I have been listening to it on my Burson Soloist, a magni modi stack, as well as directly off an iphone with a dongle, an iFi go Blu, or Qudelix 5k… It performs well on just about anything) - the Clear somehow feels just a touch more artificial and a little light on bass IMHO… I still love the Clear, it is one of my favorite headphones but I think this set can hold its own against the best in this price bracket.
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Ayo! Glad to see the GO Blu made the testing rotation. Fascinating insight as I’ve tried all these cans at shows, but am still working on my articulation of these headphone differences. Good stuff!
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I am not the seller nor do I know him or her so I’m not vouching for them, but this looks like a good price on some Meze 109s so I figured I would post it here.
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Just got my pair of these today. Very excited to play around with them
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Don’t know the seller but a solid price…
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