Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
MEZE AUDIO
Based on 21 Reddit mentions
$249.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Brainwavz Audio makes mass supply of replacement pads and they are just for generic fit. They don't care about tuning one bit. If you want the Meze 99 to sound the way they do, stick to stock or get the Dekoni Elite pads. I think stock pads are around $30 or so from Meze.
Aromatic-Onion6444 in r/Mezeaudio
February 16, 2026 4:36 PM
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Over budget : Meze 99 Classics Gen2 $349 - has included usb dongle dac. An improvement over directly plugging into PC. User serviceable, Meze sells replacement parts. Within budget : Hifiman Edition XS Hifiman Ananda Stealth If there's spare cash, get a portable dac/amp. Will work with PC and phone.
...Nua_Sidek in r/HeadphonesAdvice
December 15, 2025 10:02 AM
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I'm coming from regular Bluetooth headphones and these, along with the Sennheiser HD569s, are my first approach to the world of serious audio. I can assure you that these are the two best purchases I've ever made. The thing is, the H569s are open-back and you can't really "use" them outside because
...roshiancet_creepy in r/JusticeMusic
October 29, 2025 5:53 PM
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