The closed dynamic headphone for a private listening space
STRADA uses a 50 mm dynamic driver and Macassar ebony cups for isolated, easy-to-drive listening throughout the day.
STRADA suits listeners who appreciate the construction of Meze's upper models but need a closed, practical headphone with fewer amplifier constraints. Its 40-ohm load and high sensitivity work with many sources, while the magnesium frame and magnetic pads bring long-life engineering to the dynamic range. A four-layer green finish gives it a clear identity beside the open-back 109 PRO.
Key features
- 40-ohm closed-back dynamic headphone
- 50 mm driver with bio-cellulose dome and beryllium-coated torus
- Macassar ebony cups and magnesium frame
- Magnetic pads and replaceable components
- 1.8 m OFC cables with 3.5 and 4.4 mm plugs
- Hand-applied four-layer green finish
Where it works best
STRADA should be chosen from the listening environment rather than price alone. Its acoustic architecture determines how much room noise enters and how much music reaches nearby people; impedance and sensitivity indicate how readily a phone, dongle, player or desktop amplifier can produce a useful level.
Built to last
Meze designs STRADA with replaceable cables and wear parts. Being able to renew pads, headband or connections extends useful life and separates a repairable product from one defeated by a single failed element. Materials and finishes therefore have a purpose beyond appearance.
Making the right choice in the range
The useful comparison is not an abstract ranking. STRADA makes sense when its balance of isolation, openness, portability and supplied equipment matches the source and listening place. Spending more may add materials or technology, but does not automatically make a headphone more suitable for travel, office work or home listening. A short trial with the intended device is therefore more informative than specifications considered alone.
