Doesn't particularly enjoy their 99 Neo for busy rock tracks.
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Has used the 99 Neo for about 7-8 years and really enjoyed it despite the heavy bass.
Owns the 99 Neo and vouches for its bass; maybe too bassy for some but great for bassheads.
Fitted new hybrid pads to their 99 Neo to tame its masses of bass, with some modification.
Bought the 99 Neo second-hand and is selling it to try something new that isn't muddy.
Their new 99 Neo sounds a bit darker than their ATH-M50x but looks stunning and high quality.
Likes their 99 Neo more than the Focal Elegia they briefly had.
Bought the 99 Neo used; angled hybrid and velour pads both sound better than stock.
Their ex-demo 99 Neo keeps sliding off their head when looking down.
Owned the 99 Neo and heard no difference between a FiiO K5 Pro and an Apple dongle; runs well on anything.
Their 99 Neo could use a bit more bass.
Used the 99 Neo a week: distant vocals, bass cannon, headaches and uncomfortable with glasses.
Got the Meze 99 Neo but it hurt their ears, so they refunded it for an AKG K371.
The 99 Neo is their favourite couch set for loud music and very comfortable.
Has been loving their 99 Neo headphones.
Used the 99 Neo for about three years before it started to feel like too much bass.
Replaced cheap IEMs with the 99 Neo but has been disappointed so far.
Their 99 Neo has good bass but rolls off in the sub-bass compared with a 1000XM3.
Uses the 99 Neo for bass music listening alongside an HD600.
Had trouble with the 99 Neo being too small for their large head.
Their 99 Neo causes no fatigue but starts to feel a little annoying after about four hours.
Used the Meze 99 Neo for a couple of years and it remained their favourite headphone before trying the HE4XX.
Loves their new 99 Neo but the pads are too big for their head, leaving gaps and digging into the jaw.
Their new 99 Neo is lighter, more comfortable and bassier than the DT 900 Pro X they returned; pairs with a BTR5.
Returned the 99 Neo: too much bass emphasis and a muffled sound overall.
Got the 99 Neo and finds the bass muddy and overpowering the treble.
Has used the 99 Neo for four years for gaming: bass cannon bleeding into the mids, but very easy to drive.
Runs the 99 Neo from a Dragonfly Red: loud, clear non-muddy bass, preferred over the Sony MDR-Z1R they returned.
Has had the 99 Neo a couple of months: runs fine from a phone or PC and makes music fun.
Just got the 99 Neo and finds it sounds barely different from their EQ'd Soundcore Q30.
Owned the 99 Neo and really didn't like it: too dark and muddy for them.
Loves everything about their 99 Neo: deep bass, clear mids and good detail.
Their 99 Neo wore out and one side stopped working, so they want something sturdier.
Their 99 Neo is nice for orchestral music but the bass overpowers solo piano.
Bought the 99 Neo at $200 with a balanced cable and BTR5 and is falling in love with their playlists again.
Recently bought the 99 Neo and is absolutely loving it, driven from an iPhone.
A casual listener currently enjoying their 99 Neo.
Their 99 Neo sounds pretty good straight out of a budget Galaxy Tab A.
Owns the 99 Neo and finds the bass super fun.
Owns the 99 Neo: bassy, slightly muddy lower mids, takes EQ well, comfortable.
Had the 99 Neo and didn't like it: boomy bass, sibilance and no mids.
Got the Meze 99 Neo around Black Friday expecting a warm sound.
Their 99 Neo broke, and Meze repaired them free of charge with new ear pads.