Your ears will thank you
927778
Just because the Knicks suck doesn't mean your snowdays have to as well.
1200300
this product is top shelf. First they look amazing, and expensive. the wood is all swirly wood grain, and it is very smooth and well made. Those little ear holders are a pain, but here is the trick. Get them exactly where you want them, adjusting here and there. This will take a few minutes. Then when you take them off just use your pointer finger to slide them off your ear. When you put them on lift your ear from the top, slide the bud in, and angle the metal so just at the point where your the top of your eat attaches to your head, in the direction in front of you. GENTLY keep a firm hold with your thumb on the ear bud itself and using your pointer finger rotate the metal over the top of your ear. Ok this probably makes no sense, but maybe it'll help someone. the point i am trying to make here is that, once you get a firm understand on how to do it, this really isn't that difficult to navigate. YOU CAN NOTTTTT feel those metal ear holders!

SOUND! wow. It comes w/ three interchangable filters. VERYYYY easy to switch, and yes they drastically alter the sound.

 Here is what Rockjaw says:

"The gold filters offer a natural sound, the black is treble and the silver is bass. They are there for you to use with different genres but no genre specific as everybody has a different taste."

I have had some really decent pairs, but nothing compares to this. I've done the silver and gold filters, but the black/grey is a winner. The black is like being at a local pub. the sound is fresh, airy, wholesome, and ive picked up sounds i haven't ever imagined, like a breath from the artist, or a chair moving, or a shuffle of a foot. Moreover, sounds are deeper, and things sound cleaner and clearer, with a real nice depth. this filter makes it seem like you are in an intimate room, and i love love it! It's very detailed!

I highly recommend these! exceptional product, and the costumer service is seriously amazing. I mean it, 5 minute or less wait between emails, and trust me i've bugged them endlessly.

The plastic didn't really isolate, so you may need to get some comply foam tips, but it's up to you. I didn't find the ear bud to be very comfortable when in my ear, but these are all because of my particular ear canal, so i cant really downgrade for that. Returned them because of my particular issues, but, like i said, this was a personal fit issue. I wish i could keep them because the sound is amazingness.
2153757
I read about these online, and had a friend tell me over and over again that I had to buy them. She was right. If you're listening to music, the soundscape is astonishing. There are many more technical reviews out there, but I'll just say that for me, this is undreamt of audio.
575790
Great sound all around. It says designed for audiophiles on the box and their marketing is not lying: these headphones are resolving and sound complete to me. They do not sound like DJ headphones to my ears. The upper treble is a bit rolled off like on the Sennheiser HD 598SE, but it makes them sound more warm and less analytical. Now, that does not mean these are not revealing: they are...but the highs are very smooth and controlled. The soundstage is wider than in other closed headphones. Velour pads make these sound a bit brighter and comfort levels go from torturous to acceptable.

These headphones were a deaf-buy, but the risk was worth it: they are truly a real smile bringer to my lips AFTER replacing the stock torture devices disguised as pads with some velour ones. Sound does not seem to be inside the head so much now, but in front and around it. They sound like semi-open cans compared to my Audio-Technica ATH-M70x, which sound flat and almost mono. =) Color-wise, stock pads or velour, they are devoid of any really obvious coloring; they do not sound colored and congested in the low mids like my HD 598SE, but very clear and clean. They are easy to drive for being 50 ohm and can sound good on portables, but they scale well with amplification and I highly encourage it. My LG V10's Hi-Fi DAC detects them as high impedance cans and raises the gain, making them sound great, but my Denon DA-300USB really transforms them and I get giddy. When I plug them to my Schiit Audio Asgard 2, the smiles come in waves.=D They have nothing to envy from the HD 598SE.

Why am I bringing the Sennheisers here? Because these are the two headphones I have in front of me plugged in. While the open HD 598SE have an almost holographic quality to them front to back and everything is presented in layers, these closed Technics RP-DH1250-S are no chumps. They sound to me just as good in terms of sound quality even if the stereo image is less 3D front to back and more of a traditional ghost center channel with left and right channels. I actually like these more, because they are more clear and revealing than the muddier HD 598SE. I love both and would not call one better than the other. I think it's a compliment to the Technics that with the velour pads, I am putting them on the same boat as the much fun HD 598SE. Thanks for reading and God bless you.
227670
i haven't purchased one of these fine tuned awesome sounding radios from amazon. but i have purchased 4 of them so far through bose directly, and each person that recieved them as a gift was amazed with the room filling sound from these elegant little masterpieces. you will not be dissapointed either when you hear the sound, from the bass to the and spine tingling highs as well as the subtle mids. exspensive? a little, but well worth it.
2366337
I bought these last week and cannot bear to take them out of my ears. Why?

The sound! I am absolutely amazed at the sound quality of these little gems.  The treble absolutely twinkles with prettiness, mandolins have never sounded so shimmering, it's amazing. And the bass is fantastic, full, warm and punchy without ever being intrusive. It adds the final piece to a wonderful jigsaw. I have been through so many headphones, Shure E4, SE310, SE210, E500, Westone UM2 UE super.fi 5 pro. . . the list goes on. I was never completely satisfied by any of them, and then along came the Denons and my search was over. For a canalphone they are astounding.

They sound beautiful. The midrange is clear, vocals are slightly forward and sound very natural, and the overall tone is beautifully balanced. I've listened to classical, folk, acoustic, flamenco, electronica, rock, and they sound amazing with everything. I use them with a Sony NW-S706 and NW-A8xx and the combination is magic. I don't even need to EQ, and I've always needed to before. The fit is fantastic. They fit like the Sennheiser CX300s, so they don't isolate like the Etymotic or Shure headphones - but despite that, the isolation is still extremely effective and sound leakage is absolutely minimal.

The earphone itself is made from spun aluminium which makes the phones feel nice and solid, plus they look fantastic, and it's so much nicer than plastic housing. The cable is constructed in such a way that it stays tangle free no matter what and microphonics do not exist at all. The earpieces feel almost weightless, and means I can wear them for several hours with no discomfort. They also stay very securely in the ear. With previous headphones, the slightest movement either broke the seal, or wiggled them out of the 'optimum' position for hearing bass. There is no such problem with these. Just make sure you have the right size silicon tip, and push them firmly into the ears, they should feel 'gripped' if you have in them far enough.

If you already know how the Shure SE310 sounds, then imagine it with a hugely-improved bass, improved fit, magical cable and weightless earpieces. The only thing missing is accessories. There are none. Whereas Shure include a carrying case, adaptor, selection of earpieces - Denon give you nothing at all except 3 pairs of silicon tips. As I was fortunate enough to buy a pair of Denons for $125, much less than the 310s - and as the sound quality, comfort and cable is so good, I don't mind living without the accessories. I would recommend buying these as they will really constantly surprise and delight you.
4244612
I purchased mine from an airport retailer that offered a demo before purchase and these blew me away. They are definitely worth the investment and will reward you with every track. They will let you see which musicians embrace high quality recordings and which tracks are lacking.

It made me appreciate the minute details of certain musicians and also realized how bad some modern recordings are.

If you're on the fence and have the means, make the purchase and youll love it.

Theyre great in the sense that they're accurate, separate the instruments perfectly, and reward you with clear sound. Its not necessarily a shocking experience but the perfection is in the details.

Id buy a pair again in a heartbeat.
3948375
Extrememly good music. It is pleasing to the ear, respectful and inspirational.
1844691
For those that won't read the full review: if you were sitting on the fence about purchasing these headphones, they are a definite buy.  You may not like them at first, especially if you prefer your bass sitting behind the vocals, but I suggest not listening to your other headphones for a while before popping these around your ears.  You will enjoy them.

BACKGROUND:
I have several headphones, all planar magnetics from higher price points.  These all have a certain sound signature that I prefer: great midrange with vocals that stand out, lots of slam on the bass but sits just behind the vocals, and a treble that isn't too sharp.  I was looking for a good pair of closed back headphones for around the $300 or less price point and stumbled across this product on the head-fi forums. Therefore I decided to give these puppies a go and ordered them.  At first I was not going to leave a review because I was unhappy with the sound, due to it having a heavier bass that muddles the vocals.

The problem with having listened to certain types of headphones for years is that if you do a direct comparison, the new type of headphones will always be a shock to the ears.  Therefore after having a good night sleep and having separated myself from my various planars, I decided to give them another test.  I decided to just listen to the Meze 99 classics without any undue influence from the other headphones and the following is my assessment. I am now a very happy customer.

SOUND:
The headphones can produce lots of detail in the sound: vocals are strong, still sometimes muddied by the bass on a track.  If you are listening closely to your music, each instrument is represented cleanly and are clearly distinguishable from one another.  If you are just listening to the tracks while doing other tasks such as working or reading,  you will find yourself occasionally pausing, staring off into space, and just enjoying the music.  These headphones like many other audiophile ones, usually much more expensive by an order of magnitude of 3x-10x the price point, will just transport you to another place surrounded by great music.

COMFORT:
The headphones are light and can be worn for hours without any fatigue or pinching with one caveat: I have medium sized ears and can't speak for my fellow listeners with large ears.  For those of you with larger noggins and ears, if you decide to get a pair, should write a review describing how they fit.

BUILD:
The Meze 99 Classics really do have an incredible build.  They are striking to look at.  They have an incredible finish and the wood used, is exquisite. With good care they look like they will be enjoyed for several years.

FINAL ASSESSMENT:
The Meze 99 Classics are beautiful to look at, built well, and are very comfortable for listeners with medium to small ears. At the end of the day they will be on your head, and unless you constantly look at yourself in the mirror, what does it matter how a pair of headphones look if the sound quality isn't great.  I can tell you that they sound fantastic.  If you are only used to big box company products or these will be your first pair of hi-end headphones then you will be amazed.  If you are an audiophile and are looking for a pair of closed back headphones(to save those around you from sound leakage) that are priced <= $300, you should try them.  You won't get a large soundstage -- hey they are closed back for a relatively reasonable price-- but you will get detail in spades.

THE BORING STUFF (EQUIPMENT)
Headphones used for comparison:
AUDEZE LCD-3
AUDEZE LCD-XC
AUDEZE EL-8
AUDEZE Sines
OPPO PM-3
SENNHEISER HD-800s

AMP/DACs:
Schiit Audio Vali 2 + Modi multibit (The main combo that the Meze 99 Classics will be used on)
Woo Audio W7 Fireflies Gen 2
PS Audio Directstream Jr. + Schiit Mjolnir 2
Audeze Deckard

Streamers:
PS Audio Directstream Jr.
Bluesound Node 2
2003402
Stays in your ears, allows you to hear what's going on around you and has great audio quality. Can't complain!
3284453
What is amazing about this beautiful piece is that it was a free download in June of 2009. If there
is a reason to listen to free downloads, it is the ability to sometime catch a gem. This is a five
minute gem that will honor your ears.

The overriding sound is more roots-type music. Something akin to Randy Newman's folksy album,
'Sail Away'. Whereas Newman's opus was satire at its finest using an older style simplistic sounding
music, the Avett Brothers are straight ahead and caring. The point is that the 'sound' helps convey
the emotion.

Gentle piano with backing cello, simple harmonies and a nuanced arrangement provide the lyrics a
wonderful conveyance to your ears and into your heart. The band seems very comfortable in this
mood and certainly translate their music to beautiful emotion.

This song creates the textures that needs to go with the words. The words seem melancholy and
that, "one foot in and one foot back", is the push and pull of live, love; emotions put to the test as
you must "jump the tracks". Most people know this emotion. You know you need to go and yet you
leave so much behind as well. Those feelings swell like the music.

This is all complex stuff and The Avett Brothers present it in a refined way with a flourish here or
there. The lyrics are spoken/sung so the tune seems conversational. But is this dialog with someone
else or himself? I suppose it doesn't matter because the result is a simply beautiful song that never
tires and never preaches.

I gave this song 5 stars because of its graceful presence. I can't sing more praise than that.
784692
I'm not an audiophile. I don't know how to appreciate every nuance of a given piece. After listening for a week I can say I have developed an appreciation for what audiophiles talk about. How can you not with these beauties?? After switch through the different ear tips, you'll find one that fits you best. They're comfortable and do an excellent job of isolating you from the environment. Not so much that you can't hear someone trying to talk to one, but once the music turns on you're in another world!

As a drummer (mediocre) these IEMs have saved my ears. I usually play listening to music off of my phone with some cheaper Bose ear phones but after any 10 min session my ears would be ringing. At baseline I have tinnitus, thank you very much Alice In Chains concert in 2007, so these provide me with incredible sound with no further damage to my ears. Honestly, that is priceless. So if you're a drummer like me looking for superb audio and ear protection, these are for you.

A great tip I read is checking out CDs from local libraries and ripping the files to your computer in FLAC or WAV formats, providing you with lossless audio quality, fit for these IEMs. Also, if you have Spotify, google how to use the Spotify Web Player (NOT APP!!!) that is available through Google Chrome only. This provides INCREDIBLE hifi streaming capabilities far superior to that of the Desktop app. You will need to be a premium member, but odds are if you have money for these, you'll have money to support their use.

So just like that, I've been converted into an audiophile, or at least a noob audiophile. I love these!
32229
This title speaks to the 'tone' this piece sets; knowing the title makes the experience of listening so much richer.  This is my fist experience with music by this artist, and I'm grateful for the tip to listen to it.  I'll be ordering more of her music.
1894762
Do you like your music from your iPod to sound sharp and clear with plenty of distinction between the treble, bass and midtones?  I think these earphones do an excellent job.  The bass comes through nice and strong and the treble has good clarity.  I've tried a lot of different earbuds over the years, Sennheiser, JBuds, Sony and Cresyn.  I would rate these above those for the richness of their sound and the feeling that they give you of being right there in the studio with the singer or in a symphony hall for classical music.

Music is important to me.  I love all different kinds from hip hop to classical and I want it to sound good.  The invention of mp3 players with the ability to take your music everywhere was huge for me.  My iPod sounded pretty good to me even with the earphones that came with it - until I tried a better set. Since then I've always been looking for something better, something that makes the sound more realistic.  I like to be able to close my eyes and feel like I'm there, where the music is being played.  So I've gone through a few sets of earphones over the past few years.

The first thing that I found was important is to have noise isolating earphones.  Otherwise I hear too many other sounds from the outside and they interfere more with my listening than I would have imagined.  I could definitely hear the difference when going between noise isolating and non-noise isolating.  The other thing that's really important is to have earbuds that are comfortable.  In the past, some have made my ears feel itchy after wearing them all evening or afternoon, especially if I'm walking or moving around a lot.  I would say that these silicone ear tips are the most comfortable and the best for noise isolating that I've used.  I often forget that I'm wearing them.  The earphones come with a hard little carrying case which is handy.  The wires are delicate so you have to be careful when closing it, but it's a nice size and easy to carry along when not using them.

The only earphones that I've found that are superior to these are also made by Ultimate Ears, the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ultimate-Ears-700-Noise-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B001NTFAOS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ultimate Ears 700 Noise Isolating Earphones</a>&nbsp;but these are almost double the price and close to professional quality earphones.  For most of my listening these MetroFi 220's are an excellent choice.  For me, Ultimate Ears is the "go to" brand for quality earphones.
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I think it's important for me to state where I'm coming from before I start the review. While I'm no master musician, I've been playing musical instruments since I was eight years old. I have always had a critical ear for a balanced sound in my music. I don't consider myself an audiophile, but at the same time I can't settle for second-rate sound quality. I'm kind of a casual critic, I guess you'd say. If you're a hardcore audiophile, maybe my opinion won't mean much to you.

Anyway.

When I was reading the other reviews for these headphones, I'll admit that I was a bit skeptical. Some of the other earphones/headphones on Amazon got great reviews when I found them to be unsatisfactory, so I was a bit wary about these as well. But my usual pair of earphones broke and I was hurting for money, so I needed something cheap to replace them. I usually go for the active-wear hook-type earphones because earbuds hurt my ears and headphones are too conspicuous, but since these Koss headphones got great reviews (for what they're worth) and were very cheap, I decided why not and decided to try these out.

I'll say that I'm really glad I made that decision. Sure, these headphones are conspicuous and frankly, a bit dorky-looking, but the sound quality is very much worth it. The bass is strong, but never overpowering (which was my main concern), and the sound is crisp on every level. It's a perfect balance of sound, in my opinion. I can hear every instrument loud and clear with these things -- even instruments I never knew were there. I'll tell you, I was falling in love with the older songs on my playlists all over again because I was hearing new things with every playthrough. These headphones seriously let you appreciate the music in ways you can't unless you invest in headphones that are at least double the price. I'll wear these things even when it's completely quiet and indoors because my laptop speakers are inferior.

I will note that these headphones are not soundproof. If you turn the music up too much, other people will be able to hear what you're listening to. Likewise, you'll be able to hear your surroundings provided you don't turn the volume up too high. Personally, I like it that way because I like to listen to music as I walk/bike and think it's a good idea to be able to hear traffic at the same time, so this is perfect.

Another nice touch is the volume adjuster (or whatever it's called) partway down the wire. If your mp3 player is in your pocket/purse/backpack, it's very handy.

I've seen a few reviews saying that these headphones are made only people with tiny heads. I'm not sure how big these people's heads are, but I'm a 5'4" Asian girl and they fit on my head at the smallest adjustment. Heh? The cord is pretty lengthy too. I have to rubber band a portion of it to keep it from slopping all out of my pocket, but that's really no problem.

And that's all I can think to comment on. If you have any doubts about getting these: don't. I promise you, you will be satisfied at the very least, but more than likely you will be blown away.
2877752
These headphones are hands down what you want. I have heard others and they are good. My pair of AKG's are good, but when I got these and started to listen...the difference in audio quality is amazing. The highs are highs, mids are mids, and the lows's...wow, this is a piece you need to get.
494063
One thing I also enjoy besides listening to music is headphones. I own over 20 different pairs, and these are one of my favorite choices for when I'm on the road, on a plane, or just at home. I do agree with the other  reviewers that these don't leave my ears feeling packed or pushed, a nice  airy feel most of the time. The sound is superb, especially with large  bands with lots of sound playing. When I try to figure out songs on my  guitar, these are usually what I use. I can hear every instrument so  clearly, it's so easy to enjoy a quality listening experience. I don't know  if any of you customers are metalheads like me, but try putting Fear  Factory's Obsolete on while you have these strapped on your head. It sounds  amazing with these on.