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Four years of ownership; generally excellent, with only the ear-cushion leather flaking, which has not hurt comfort or sound.
“They've been generally excellent since then! My only complaint is that the leather on the ear cushions has since started to flake off but they're no less comfortable or good sounding to me for that.”
Uses their 99 Classics every day; definitely worth it because they sound amazing with their music.
Tried many pads on their 99 Classics; Brainwavz micro suede ovals are best for sound and comfort.
Bought the 99 Classics in silver walnut and is extremely happy: a bassy closed-back with nice presentation.
Got the 99 Classics Noir and was not impressed apart from the gorgeous looks.
Enjoyed upgrading their 99 Classics with Meze silver-plated balanced cables and a FiiO BTR5.
Has had their 99 Classics for half a decade; suggests a Dragonfly DAC/amp to open them up.
Their 99 Classics are the best sound for hip hop and electronic they've had: tons of bass without compromising the rest.
Had the 99 Classics Noir briefly with the smaller pads: tighter bass but still too much quantity.
Finds the 99 Classics too bassy and muddy, especially with the bigger pads; Brainwavz pads and EQ help.
Their 99 Classics are fun, bass-forward and beautiful; only complaint is a meh soundstage, no regrets buying.
The 99 Classics are their daily drivers: great for EDM and hip hop, far more detail than the ATH-M50x, muddy with metal.
Bought the 99 Classics and was really disappointed: bland at normal volume, so they returned them.
Bought a used 99 Classics V1 with an iFi Zen Can; may be their favourite of 12 headphones for the price.
Their 99 Classics are not bass cannons: laid-back, controlled bass that doesn't bleed into the mids.
Ran their 99 Classics balanced off a Sony ZX300 with oratory1990 EQ; a friend was amazed.
Got the 99 Classics after the pad update; treble is good with surprising detail.
Bought the 99 Classics in 2022; now finds them V-shaped and tiring at higher volume.
Bought a shelf-worn 99 Classics for 199 pounds and finds them quite pleasant.
Their 99 Classics are fun headphones; scratches from daily use, improved with Wavelet EQ.
The 99 Classics cause no treble ear pain for them, unlike the HD 6XX.
Their 99 Classics sound much better on a Qudelix 5K than a phone jack, more so balanced.
Took the 99 Classics on a long Atlanta to Tokyo flight and found they didn't isolate well enough.
Found the 99 Classics full-sounding with lots of bass but a very narrow soundstage in games.
Impressed with the 99 Classics: build quality far beyond the price point.
Finds the 99 Classics fantastic: warm, punchy sound and beautiful build quality.
Replaced their 8-year-old 99 Classics after long use.
After 2.5 years of heavy use their 99 Classics drivers are failing; they love them.
Loves their Meze 99 Classics, their main headphones for music.
Finds the 99 Classics' bass present without ruining the details.
Owns the Ananda and 99 Classics: two very different beasts.
Bought the 99 Classics as a proper headphone after the Arctis 3 and AirPods Max.
Modded their 99 Classics for on-the-go use by reversing the cups.
Their 99 Classics just arrived and sound terrible to them.
Finds the 99 Classics very bassy, which suits them.
Shares the same bassy experience with the 99 Classics whatever they tried.
Loves their 99 Classics: super comfy, better with non-leather pads.
Loves their 99 Classics, though they're not neutral.
Has had the 99 Classics two months and can't take them off.
Just bought the 99 Classics and loves them; reminds them of the M50x.
Has the Sundara and 99 Classics and would choose the 99 Classics.
Got the Meze 99 Classic Maple and finds it really great.
Finds the Meze 99 Classics great for impactful bass.
The 99 Classics were their first higher-end headphones.
Owns the 99 Classics v1 and finds them very comfortable with emphasised lows.
Prefers their 99 Classics over neutral Etymotics.
Finds the 99 Classics a solid closed-back for the money.
Bought the HD650 and 99 Classics and returned the Sennheiser.
Got the Meze 99 Classics in 2023 as part of their new hobby.
Owns an early 99 Classics and finds it boomy.
Loves their darker-wood 99 Classics: they sound fantastic and look great.
Bought the 99 Classics into the hype years ago and finds them never good.
Has had the 99 Classics a month and just added a Modi 3 and Magni.
Thinks the 99 Classics actually sound good despite criticism.
Bought the 99 Classics new for 249 euros.
Auditioned the 99 Classics and found them more like meh.
Has the 99 Classics and loves them, though the tuning reportedly changed later.
Just got the 99 Classics and finds them not bassy as expected.
Moved from the HD598 to the Meze 99 Classics.
Bought a used pair of 99 Classics and can't decide whether they like them.
Uses the Meze 99 Classics as their travel headphones.
Upgraded from worn-out ATH-M50s to the 99 Classics and was impressed by the gain in detail.
Uses the 99 Classics with the larger stock pads and likes them sonically, but wants an upgrade.
Owned the 99 Classics and found them extremely uncomfortable, touching their ears.
The 99 Classics v1 were their daily driver for ages and are very comfortable.
Loves their 99 Classics for nearly everything: warm and bassy, sometimes lacking clarity.
Had the 99 Classics and sold them within six months because they lacked clarity.
Used the 99 Classics with a Topping DX7 but found them uncomfortable and sold them.
Has used the 99s for two months as a portable rig with an NX4; always liked but never loved them.
Sold their original Meze 99 Classics because they sounded too warm and veiled, with soft mid-bass and little sub-bass rumble.
Has used the first-generation Meze 99 Classics daily for a year; beautiful, but the sound is not the best.
Their Meze 99 Classics has proven durable over nearly a decade.