Meze 12 Classics

19 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
sound (20)
price (15)
design (12)
durability (10)
reliability (4)

Negative
portability (4)
mids quality (2)
soundstage (2)
noise isolation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Meze 12 Classics. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the comfort and durability. The design and price also get good feedback, but many are critical about the noise isolation and mids quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Meze 12 Classics is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Meze 12 Classics review: Premium build, solid sound, reasonable price

Good audio is an important thing for even non-audiophiles and the Meze 12 Classics deliver solid sound with a premium build for a reasonable price.

Solid build quality, solid sound for this price point, love the included carrying case.

The only real complaint is call quality, which is really a problem for most earbud headphones IMO.

These are a solid buy, great design, great sound, easy on the wallet. For those who don’t like spending exorbitant amounts of money on high-end headphones, these deliver beyond their price point and are a great value.

Mar, 2017

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Like the way it sounds.

INTRO:- MEZE is a relatively new entrant in this world of head gears. Hailing from Romania they have made an promising and grand entrance into this crazy and ever so exciting world of headphones with their 99 classic which won hearts of experts and...

Good sub bass presence, nice dynamics, balanced sound, nice package.

Sounds veiled or say grainy, bad microphonics.

Apr, 2017

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AMeze-ing. Woody, get your buzz on

Meze 12 Classics Review - Expatinjapan Meze 12 Classic and CEntrance DACportable Meze 12 Classics review-expatinjapan https://mezeaudio.com/products/meze-12-classics-gun-metal-wood-earphones I am always keen to try any earphones or headphones with a...

Great sound, woody signature, comfortable, remote and mic, light, good cable.

None really

Mar, 2017

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Beautiful, But Average

Meze 12 Classics Review: Beautiful, But Average Meze is a boutique headphone company based in Romania. Started by Antonio Meze, the company took the audiophile world by storm with the release of its highly-praised 99 Classics headphones. Recently,...

Fantastic machining precision on aluminum build, well-fitted construction, good case, warm and inviting sound signature, included Comply eartips

Imprecise, lacking clarity for the price, very microphonic cable

Dec, 2016

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A nice first effort from Meze with a neutral sound.

Meze, a small Romanian company which has had some experience with over-ear headphones and now has a small earphone lineup, has come out with their latest earphone - the 12 Classics. We would like to thank Meze for sending us this demo unit of the Meze...

Classy design and nice build quality, flat midrange makes it ideal for vocals and acoustic music.

Boosted midrange sounds slightly odd, driver sometimes sounds a little veiled. Highly microphonic cable. Not suitable for rock or bass heavy music.

Dec, 2016

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Meze 12 : An instant Classics

Intro The Meze 12 Classics has been provided to me by the Meze company as part of the official European review tour in exchange for my honest opinion. Later on Meze decided the participants can keep their headphones which I am grateful for....

comfort, great imaging, overall warm, enjoyable, non-fatiguing sound

average soundstage, not audiophile-like detail

Dec, 2016

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Another gorgeous wooden classic from Meze

Two things to get out of the way up-front: 1. this review was undertaken as part of the world-tour for the launch of the Meze 12 Classics, and the team @ Meze kindly sent me a pair of their new IEM's in exchange for my unbiased opinion and thoughts on...

Enjoyable warm sound profile; balanced; great design; accessories; price

Cable microphonics; not entirely snug fit (for me); L/R marking

Dec, 2016

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Meze 12 Classics: The Walnut Wonder

Greetings Head-fi! Today we will be checking out another wooden wonder from the brilliant minds at Meze, the aptly named 12 Classics. Hailing from Romania, Meze is a company that needs no introduction with the Head-fi crowd. Despite only being on the...

Design - Material Quality - Comforting Sound Signature

Cable Noise - Their Less Expensive Sibling

Nov, 2016

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12 Classics: another Meze punching above it's weight again.

Meze Classic 12 review November 2016 Intro…. I was lucky enough to recently review the Meze Classic 99's which were a big revelation for a sensible price which took on other headphones in the industry costing a fair bit more than Meze was asking for on...

Detailed musical signature, scalability, similar house sound to the 99 Classics, Build quality, real value.

Microphonic cable, - not detachable, recessed vocals, soundstage not as wide as other IEMs out there.

Nov, 2016

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A Great Sounding Pair Of IEM's And A

Hey, folks: Here's my "tour" review of the Meze 12 Classics IEM's. It's cut and pasted from my audio blog. Feel free to comment here and/or there. Enjoy! REVIEW: The Meze 12 Classics In Ear Monitors Posted on November 25, 2016 by rebbi1 Milestone This...

Nov, 2016

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