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  • The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • 8th Dimension Audio — United Kingdom (website)
  • Acoustic Streams — in-store — Lower Drift, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Ajasom — online and in-store — Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal (website)
  • Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Apos Audio — online and in-store — Oakland, California, United States (website)

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Meze Audio 105 SILVA

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FUN AND DETAILED

Tuned with a keen balance between musicality and refinement, 105 SILVA delivers a sound that is clear, rich, and effortlessly engaging. Transients are fast and articulate, bringing out intricate details with a natural sense of ease. The treble extends gracefully, smooth yet revealing, while the bass remains tight and well-controlled, never overpowering but always present when needed.


SIMPLY TIMELESS

Rooted in the Mid-Century Modern movement, 105 SILVA’s design follows the core principles of clean shapes, functionality, and durability, while seamlessly integrating natural and modern materials in its construction. Fusing vintage charm with contemporary aesthetics, the radial grille sublimely intertwines with the walnut wood to form the ear cups, creating a feel that never truly ages. The spring steel headband and the PVD-coated cast zinc alloy hardware link everything into an extremely sturdy, yet highly flexible structure.

DRIVER DESIGN

In order to achieve a headphone voicing fit for audiophiles and music lovers alike, we went through countless 50 mm driver iterations, different materials, and tuning methods. The outcome is bound to satisfy all sides, on a very wide range of musical genres.

W-SHAPED DOME

Made of a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite, the dome can reproduce high frequencies with incredible detail, clarity, and definition. More durable than conventional alternatives used in dynamic drivers, yet lightweight, this composite helps reduce resonances that may lead to harmonic distortion.

TITANIUM-COATED TORUS

The torus surrounding the dome is composed of titanium-coated semicrystalline polymer, designed to optimize stiffness, speed, and tonal balance. The titanium coating, applied through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), reinforces the membrane’s structure while keeping it lightweight, ensuring a fast transient response and pleasantly textured bass.

The torus features precisely positioned grooves at a 45.5° angle, effectively controlling resonances and enabling the driver to reproduce sound with accuracy and fluidity.

STABILIZED

The copper-zinc alloy stabilizer, positioned around the membrane, improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion.

VIBRANT CONTRAST

105 SILVA offers a smooth blend of clarity and richness. Through a combination of perfected tuning methods and carefully selected materials, it distills the essence of what makes music so divine – virtuosic finesse paired with raw, unrestrained fun.

ALL-DAY LISTENING

Enjoy your music for hours on end due to our trademark ergonomic build philosophy – the self-adjusting PU leather headband spreads the weight out to deliver even pressure for any head shape and size.

SOFT EAR PADS

Velour cushions comfortably surround the ears, providing the optimal seal to create natural sound. Since velour is far softer and more breathable than leather, it prevents sweat and overheating during lengthy listening sessions.

ACCESSORIZED

The 105 SILVA comes with a new 1.8 m (5.9 ft) OFC cable, featuring a dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped main run, soft PVC-coated left and right wires, and anthracite aluminum housings. Built for durability, flexibility, and a tangle-free experience. Alongside it, a custom 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with an integrated DAC/AMP expands usability with mobile devices, while maintaining high-resolution playback on the go.

WHERE MUSIC TAKES ROOT

105 SILVA draws you into a soundscape that feels alive and organic. Every detail, from its sophisticated design to its finely tuned acoustics, works harmoniously to create a resonating cohesive experience. Like a forest teeming with life, music breathes here, it unfolds, and welcomes you with every note.

SUSTAINABLE THROUGH LONGEVITY

As our choices of today can greatly impact the world of tomorrow, we design products that last. We believe that a longer product lifespan means a smaller footprint. Following this philosophy, 105 SILVA can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if needed, making itas perennial as the forests it alludes to.

“With the 105 SILVA, we took what we learned from the 109 PRO and the 105 AER, giving it sound characteristics from both: richness and genre versatility combined with clarity and detail. However, it is not merely a combination of both, as we’ve introduced a more expressive midrange presentation for enhanced vocal presence and a more natural-sounding representation of acoustic stringed instruments.”

Alex Balazsi, Acoustic Engineer

105 SILVA offers a smooth blend of clarity and richness. Through a combination of perfected tuning methods and carefully selected materials, it distills the essence of what makes music so divine – virtuosic finesse paired with raw, unrestrained fun. Fusing vintage charm with contemporary aesthetics, the radial grille sublimely intertwines with the walnut wood to form the ear cups, creating a feel that never truly ages.

  • Dual focus sound signature: fun & detailed


  • Sophisticated design, reminiscing of Mid-Century Modern


  • 50 mm dynamic driver with bio-cellulose composite dome and titanium-coated torus


  • Dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped OFC cable


  • Custom 3.5 mm to USB-C adapter with integrated DAC/AMP


  • World-class ergonomic design for all-day comfort


  • Durability through longevity & premium materials


WHAT COMES WITH YOUR HEADPHONES

1.8 m Twisted OFC 3.5 mm jack

Cable pouch

6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter
and 3.5 mm to USB type C adapter

Hard EVA carrying pouch

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Professional Reviews 88/100

Rating for 105 SILVA

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

87/100

Comfort Fit

90/100

Build Quality

89/100

Features Usability

86/100

Value for Money

89/100

The 105 SILVA pairs natural, soulful vocals with smooth treble, strong positional imaging and a beautifully refined walnut-clad build. Joshua Valour highlights its convincing blend of singers and backing instruments, while Reviews By WaveTheory praises the mature midrange and treble tuning. A polished open-back choice for long, immersive acoustic, vocal and relaxed listening sessions.

What Reviewers Are Saying

"this is one of the best headphones for bass at this price point at $500."

— Amplify Audio Reviews

Pros

Natural, smooth midrange and treble give vocals a soulful, refined character.

Strong imaging provides convincing positional placement and clear lateral localization.

Premium-looking real-wood design with lightweight, plush-pad comfort for extended sessions.

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Cons

Bass authority and slam may feel limited, with deep sub-bass potentially distorting on demanding tracks.

Very busy music or unsuitable amplification can make the upper midrange sound harsh and fatiguing.

Detail retrieval and soundstage scale are good rather than class-leading at the price.

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100

The 105 SILVA is widely described as smooth, mature, warm-leaning and naturally voiced, with especially appealing vocal tone and strong spatial placement. Its main trade-offs are modest ultimate detail, variable bass authority, and a tendency to harden when pushed by demanding material or unsuitable amplification.

Bass

85/100

Bass impressions differ substantially. Amplify Audio Reviews praises unusually linear, extended sub-bass with tactile punch, while Reviews By WaveTheory finds the presentation leaner, with limited slam and audible distortion on a particularly deep bass passage; Joshua Valour also calls bass strength a potential downside.

Midrange

91/100

Reviewers are especially enthusiastic about the midrange. Vocals are described as soulful, saturated and less shouty, with natural tone and a notably improved upper-midrange balance; however, very busy music or excessive level can make that region turn glaring and fatiguing.

Treble

89/100

Treble is generally smooth, refined and naturally integrated with the midrange, with useful sparkle and air rather than obvious brittleness. Sensitive listeners should note the reported 10–15 kHz emphasis, which can occasionally become noticeable despite its quick, non-grating character.

Resolution Detail

84/100

Detail retrieval is good enough to separate vocals and accompanying instruments convincingly, but it is not presented as a class-leading strength. Joshua Valour and Amplify Audio Reviews both characterize its resolving ability as appropriate rather than exceptional for the price.

Soundstage Imaging

87/100

Imaging is a clear strength, with reviewers noting stable lateral placement, convincing positional cues and a spacious, tall presentation. The stage is moderately broad rather than huge, and separation or holographic depth does not quite lead the class.

Dynamics

84/100

The presentation has some punch and tactility according to Amplify Audio Reviews, particularly in bass-focused material. Reviews By WaveTheory hears less bass impact and only moderate dynamic expression through the rest of the range, so listeners seeking maximum slam may want more.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Comfort Fit

90/100

Amplify Audio Reviews finds the 354 g design exceptionally easy to wear and describes the plush pads as comfortable. Available comfort commentary is strongly positive, though limited in breadth across the review set.

Build Quality

89/100

Reviewers praise Meze's polished industrial design, real-wood elements and consistently refined-looking hardware. The comments support a premium perceived finish, although the reviews offer little direct evidence about long-term durability or mechanical wear.

Features Usability

86/100

The dual 3.5 mm TS inputs allow use of a broad range of replacement or aftermarket cables, a practical advantage for a wired headphone. Its high sensitivity is also reported to make it very easy to drive; reviewers do not identify any significant ownership inconvenience.

Value for Money

89/100

At $499, the 105 SILVA faces substantial competition, as Joshua Valour notes. Still, Amplify Audio Reviews calls it a particularly capable all-rounder below $1,000, and praises its bass performance as exceptional at this price; its less-than-leading detail tempers the value case slightly.

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Authorized dealers for Meze Audio 105 SILVA

  • The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • 8th Dimension Audio — United Kingdom (website)
  • Acoustic Streams — in-store — Lower Drift, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Ajasom — online and in-store — Amadora, Lisboa, Portugal (website)
  • Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Apollo HiFi — online and in-store — Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • Apos Audio — online and in-store — Oakland, California, United States (website)

and 159 more verified dealers