Meze Audio doesn’t make headphones—they make precision-tuned status symbols for people who alphabetize their vinyl by mastering engineer. At High End Munich 2025, they’re rolling out the kind of gear that spikes blood pressure in audiophile forums: the 105 SILVA, an open-back heavyweight with vintage swagger, and the Ultra cable—a silver-laced overachiever engineered to convince you your last upgrade was a mistake.
Mid-Century Modern Meets Eastern European Mojo
The Meze Audio 105 SILVA is what happens when someone at Meze says, “What if the 105 AER had a design baby with the 109 PRO and gave it some titanium vitamins?”
The 105 SILVA’s got walnut wood earcups that are freshly milled, not just for looks, but for a solid, durable feel. The reinforced polymer frame isn’t just a cost-saving afterthought, either—it adds to the strength without making the whole thing feel like a tank. Meze’s clearly sticking to that “design it like it belongs in a museum” mantra, and they’re not wrong here.
It’s a sharp-looking piece, but the real kicker is that they actually made sure it sounds good, too. Something you don’t always see in designs this ambitious—sometimes it’s all style and no substance. Not here.
At the heart of the 105 SILVA is a 50mm dynamic driver featuring a cellulose composite dome and a titanium-coated semi-crystalline polymer torus (say that five times fast). There’s also a copper-zinc stabilizer tossed in there for good measure—because apparently plain copper just isn’t bougie enough anymore.
Given the design choices, we’re betting the 105 SILVA will lean into a sound profile that’s clear, precise, and maybe a bit warmer than its more industrial-looking siblings in the 105 series.
Meze’s been pretty consistent with their tuning, favoring a natural, balanced presentation—so don’t expect anything that’ll punch you in the face with bass or shrill highs. It’s probably going to sit somewhere comfortably between “audiophile reference” and “hey, I can actually enjoy this” without leaning too hard into either extreme.
Customers have been asking for something with a bit more sophistication, so if the SILVA doesn’t deliver that, Meze might have just designed a really expensive paperweight. But knowing them, they’ll probably pull it off.
105 Legacy: The Family That Plays Together
The 105 series has always carried itself like it had something to prove. The 109 Pro was the firstborn—refined, technically sharp, and confident enough to let the tuning do the talking. Then came the 105 AER, the high-value overachiever—warm, smooth, and so easy to drive it practically ran on vibes. Now there’s the 105 SILVA, the design-school sibling with a flair for drama and a titanium edge. It’s flashier, sharper, and, annoyingly, might actually be the most talented of the bunch.
Where AER was the all-rounder, SILVA is more refined and specialized. More focused midrange. More microdetail. More “we heard you upgraded your DAC, now hear this.”
And unlike its isodynamic cousins (hello, Empyrean II and Elite), the 105 SILVA keeps it dynamic and delivers a more classic driver sound—fast, punchy, human.
Ultra Cable: For the Audiophile Who Has Everything (Except Shame)
If the 105 SILVA wasn’t enough of a flex, Meze also introduced the Ultra cable—because what good is an expensive headphone if it’s shackled to a garden-variety cable?
Ultra is a 99.99999% pure silver, zero-solder, 40-conductor snake that promises to “minimize resistance” and “improve signal transmission.” And it might. Or maybe it just looks like a $500 silver necklace and gives your setup that “I summer in Bucharest” aesthetic. Either way, it’s gorgeous, over-engineered, and utterly flashy—which means audiophiles will eat it up.
It comes terminated in basically every flavor—3.5mm, 4.4mm, 6.3mm, and even 4-pin XLR if you’re that guy. And yes, it works with the Elite, Empyrean II, and probably your future regret.
Meze Audio 105 SILVA – Preview Specifications
As shown at High End Munich 2025 (advance preview; final product details may vary)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver Type | Dynamic, 50 mm |
| Dome Material | Cellulose composite |
| Surround | Titanium-coated semicrystalline polymer |
| Stabilizer | Copper-zinc |
| Impedance | 42 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 mW |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 30 kHz |
| Weight | 354 grams |
| Ear Cups | Walnut wood with PC-ABS polymer |
| Headband | Self-adjusting spring steel |
| Design Features | Fully serviceable and modular design for long-term durability and comfort |
Meze Audio Ultra Cable – Preview Specifications
Shown as a new accessory at High End Munich 2025; subject to change prior to release
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Conductors | 7N purity (99.99999%) high-purity silver |
| Configuration | 0.08 mm x 40 conductors, braided from 16 to 8 wires |
| Headphone-End Connectors | Dual 4-pin mini-XLR |
| Source-End Connector Options | 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm, 6.3 mm, 4-pin XLR |
| Shells and Y-Splitter | Cast zinc alloy with PVD coating |
| Dielectric | PVC |
| Lengths Available | 1.2 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 meters |
| Soldering | Jensen 5% silver |
The Bottom Line
Meze Audio doesn’t play it safe—and thank whatever’s left of good taste for that. The 105 SILVA proves they’re still swinging for the fences, blending design bravado with sonic precision in a way few brands dare to try. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, and we suspect that it sounds damn good—another reminder that Meze isn’t just in the headphone business. They’re in the business of making the rest of the industry sweat.
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