Supreme Sonic Presence and Evocative, Expressive Performance
The Meze Audio Strada closed-back headphones exist at the apex of the company’s multidisciplinary and holistic approach to design, where sonic accuracy, faithful reproduction, and multidimensional soundstages form the foundation for something grand and intimate: getting lost in the sounds of your favorite musical works, free from distractions. Magnesium, stainless steel, Alcantara, and zinc alloy complement the gorgeously figured Macassar ebony earcups, meticulous acoustical refinement, carefully custom-tuned dynamic drivers, and state-of-the-art diaphragm designs — a masterclass in form and function that has Sweetwater’s home audio aficionados positively floored. Ultra-low-distortion 50mm drivers, a carbon reinforced W-shaped dome, and a semicrystalline-polymer torus, carefully coated in beryllium, undergird a polychromic playback palette that immerses you in every detail: uncompromising transparency, natural passive-isolating properties, and a deeply intimate spatial presence. The preeminently sustainable Meze Audio Strada headphones are primed for premium performance and comfortable, all-day luxe listening — so much so that you’ll probably forget you’re even wearing them, and that’s the best way to get lost in the music!
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Premium performance and prismatic playback, by design
To achieve the Meze Audio Strada’s flexible yet focused and ferocious fidelity, the company’s engineers engaged in ceaseless R&D efforts to summit uncharted sonic peaks of precision and performance, starting with the architecture of the headphones’ diaphragm. Newly imagined, 50mm dynamic drivers give the Strada a vibrant and versatile voice that thrives with virtually every musical genre, courtesy of the drivers' unrivaled speed and dynamic range. Additionally, electing to use a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite in the W-shaped dome imbues these Strada headphones with resounding top-end transparency and definition, while simultaneously reducing driver weight and increasing driver durability, collectively mitigating harmonic distortion by the drivers’ resonance-reducing construction.
Stepping out another layer, we reach the torus that surrounds the dome. The semicrystalline-polymer torus is treated via PVD (physical vapor deposition) and coated with a near-imperceptible beryllium layer. This beryllium coating increases driver stiffness without compromising weight. Combine this with the fact that every groove in the torus is meticulously positioned at precise angles to prevent resonance-induced disruptions, and the result is an unmatched clarity and musicality throughout its immense 5Hz–30kHz range. Furthermore, Meze Audio has included a ring of copper-zinc alloy stabilizer, resulting in laser-focused basses, sonorous high-definition, trebles, and deceptively spacious soundfields that immerse you in the Strada’s superlative passive isolation.
Unwavering audiovisual excellence
Among the Strada’s most striking features are the headphones’ magnetic earcups, sculpted from eye-grabbing Macassar ebony, teeming with exotic aesthetics that offer more than outward-facing visual flair. Beneath the tiger-like striations, these magnetically detachable earcups reinforce the Strada’s circumaural closed-back design, enriching your sound space via intrinsic reflective properties that keep every register tight, present, and sealed in the headphones’ acoustic chambers. A hand-painted frame is crafted from lightweight magnesium, affixed to a stainless steel, Alcantara-lined headband that’s been painstakingly refined to fulfill an ergonomics-first sonic support, complementing the ultra-plush and padded cushions — the latter configured to maximize airflow control and eliminate wearing fatigue.
Sustainability and sonic clarity converge
At the center of Meze Audio’s fidelity-focused ethos, you’ll find something that’s all too often missing from the sound industry: sustainability. Meze Audio believes in premium performance for life — smaller-footprint designs that are built to last. This pledge goes beyond the material choices made with each of Meze Audio’s aural offerings, as the company’s commitment to sustainability proudly includes post-purchase support. Through a combination of environmental integrity and inventive engineering, Meze Audio has designed these headphones in a way that allows them to be disassembled and serviced endlessly, greatly extending the product's natural lifespan.
Meze Audio: embracing the fine art of now
Founded in 2011 by industrial designer Antonio Meze, Meze Audio continues to redefine personal listening. The company is devoted to building high-end headphones and earphones that meld timeless aesthetics, exceptional comfort, and uncompromising sound quality. Guided by a philosophy of originality and purpose, every Meze Audio product is a masterwork of engineering — visually striking and precision-crafted to exceed all expectations. Each design reflects a deep commitment to longevity and sustainability, fusing artistry, ergonomics, and technical excellence with an enduring passion for sound. At Sweetwater, we share Meze Audio’s belief that listening is more than hearing — it’s about being fully present, embracing the fine art of now.
Meze Audio Strada Features:
- Premier headphones fuse attention-commanding aesthetics and state-of-the-art playback technologies for hi-fi listening in a boundary-pushing, closed-back design
- Meticulous acoustic tuning ensures your soundstage is effortlessly engaging, teeming with spacious depth, and endlessly evocative — casual and critical listening are equally supported
- Macassar ebony wood, cast zinc alloy, magnesium, and Alcantara culminate in a lightweight yet resilient build that makes long-haul listening a breeze
- 50mm dynamic drivers are methodically refined and voiced to serve nearly every genre with fidelity and clarity, across the massive 5Hz–30kHz frequency range
- W-shaped dome is crafted from carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite to preserve the definition and details of the high end
- Semicrystalline-polymer torus features an ultra-thin beryllium coating applied via PVD, with precise corrugations, to dampen and prevent disruptive resonances with vivid sonic depth
- Copper zinc-alloy stabilizer surrounds the membrane to mitigate distortion and disruption by insulating your sound from vibration
- Self-adjusting, Alcantara-lined headband and padded earcups mean all-day listening is always comfortable
- Dedication to sustainability includes endless service support, extending the product's given lifespan
