Description
The new Meze Audio STRADA closed back dynamic headphones are crafted for tonal balance and musical intimacy. With its full-bodied sound, excellent noise isolation, and natural sense of space, the STRADA delivers a harmonious acoustic experience where detail, texture, and dynamics come through with effortless precision.
The STRADA features a balanced tuning with a focus on control and precision. The low end is tight and well-defined, with a slight bass emphasis that adds punch and body. The midrange remains neutral and transparent, preserving natural timbre and separation across instruments and vocals. The treble extends with subtle energy in the upper region, revealing fine textures and spatial cues while maintaining a smooth overall presentation.
The STRADA inherits its design from the acclaimed LIRIC chassis, reimagined around a dynamic driver architecture. Brought to life by hand from premium materials and shaped for a natural, adaptable fit, it holds the same feeling of craftsmanship and comfort in a lighter, more versatile form. Created for long listening sessions wherever you choose to unwind.
At the STRADA’s core is the dynamic driver first introduced in the 109 PRO, tuned to perform within a closed-back chamber. We kept the driver’s natural character fully intact while refining its behavior to meet the acoustic demands of a sealed environment.
Made of a carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose composite, the dome can reproduce high frequencies with remarkable 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.
The torus surrounding the dome is composed of beryllium-coated semicrystalline polymer. By applying the beryllium coating through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), we increased the stiffness and durability of the driver, while still keeping it light enough to achieve a fast transient response. These qualities are also enhanced through the grooves on the torus, which are precisely positioned at a 45.5° angle.
Beryllium’s high damping qualities also help suppress unwanted resonances, giving STRADA its vivid and transparent character.
The copper-zinc alloy stabilizer, positioned around the membrane, improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion.
The STRADA benefits from our seamless magnetic ear pad mounting system, enhancing serviceability and providing an easier, more accessible pad-swapping experience without compromising proper sealing.
The ear cups are adorned in Macassar ebony – a heavy, dense, and aesthetically pleasing hardwood known for its deep, rich brown coloration punctuated by intricate golden-brown stripes.
By combining the precision-crafted frame of the LIRIC with a new dynamic driver system, the STRADA benefits from reduced weight. This translates into longer, effortless listening sessions.
The headband cushions are arranged around a symmetrical cross pattern, thus distributing pressure evenly across the head. This design provides a consistent clamping force and maintains airflow, thereby reducing heat and humidity during extended listening periods.
Our passion for design and well-made objects is reflected in the color chosen for the magnesium frame: a deep, refined shade of green with metallic particles that shimmer subtly as they catch the light.
Modern technology is no substitute for human meticulousness and soul, which is why each chassis is hand-painted by our in-house artisans. Four carefully applied layers of paint are needed to achieve the STRADA’s rich texture and depth.
From their resilient frame to the removable components, every part of the STRADA was crafted with long-term ownership in mind. By combining premium materials with a modular design, we've made it easy to repair or refresh, ensuring they stay in top form for years to come. This is our way of honoring the past, investing in the future, and building something you’ll want to pass down, not throw away.
Specifications:
| Driver Technology | |
| Type | Dynamic driver with composite architecture |
| Dome | W-shaped carbon fiber-reinforced cellulose |
| Torus | Beryllium-coated (PVD-applied) |
| Stabilizer | Copper-zinc alloy vibration damping system |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Weight | 332g (11.7 oz) |
| Frame Material | Magnesium alloy |
| Ear Cup Material | Macassar ebony hardwood |
| Finish | Hand-painted four-layer refined green |
| Design | Closed-back, over-ear |
| Acoustic Design | |
| Configuration | Closed-back dynamic |
| Sound Signature | Balanced with natural tonal accuracy |
| Noise Isolation | Excellent passive isolation |
| Frequency Response | (specify based on manufacturer data) |
| Impedance | (specify based on manufacturer data) |
| Sensitivity | (specify based on manufacturer data) |
| Comfort Features | |
| Headband | Soft-padded with optimized pressure distribution |
| Ear Pads | Magnetic attachment, soft memory foam |
| Adjustability | Multi-position headband sizing |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Handcrafted in Romania |
| Architecture | Modular, fully serviceable design |
| Durability | Premium materials selected for long-term use |
