Meze Audio STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones

Naturally Dynamic. Effortlessly Engaging.
Sale price$799

CUP STYLE ℹ️ Open-back designs offer a natural, spacious sound but lack noise isolation and can leak sound. Closed-back designs provide better noise isolation and prevent sound leakage, ideal for noisy environments. Closed Back
WEARING STYLE ℹ️ Over-ear headphones surround your ears with a padded ring for a comfortable fit. On-ear headphones rest on top of your ears with cushioned padding. In-ear monitors fit snugly inside your ear canal for a secure and isolated listening experience. Over-ear
DRIVER TYPE ℹ️ Speakers and headphones rely on a "driver" to produce sound. Each type of driver—dynamic, planar magnetic, and electrostatic—has unique strengths and weaknesses but can deliver excellent audio quality. Dynamic
Connectivity ℹ️ Connectivity refers to how headphones link to an audio source, typically through wired or wireless options. Wired

Description

The Meze Audio STRADA is a premium closed-back dynamic headphone designed for listeners who want tonal balance, musical engagement, excellent isolation, and long-lasting comfort.

At the heart of STRADA is a 50 mm dynamic driver featuring a bio-cellulose composite dome and beryllium-coated torus. Its carefully engineered acoustic design delivers a full-bodied, refined presentation with impressive detail, texture, dynamics, and a natural sense of space.

Beautifully crafted from magnesium, zinc, Macassar ebony wood, and leather, STRADA combines Meze Audio's distinctive design language with a lightweight, serviceable construction intended for years of listening.

Key Features

  • Closed-back, over-ear dynamic headphone

  • 50 mm dynamic driver

  • Bio-cellulose composite dome with beryllium-coated torus

  • Balanced and refined sound signature

  • Full-bodied sound with excellent detail and dynamics

  • Excellent passive noise isolation

  • Natural sense of space for a closed-back design

  • 40 Ω impedance

  • 111 dB SPL/mW sensitivity at 1 kHz

  • Lightweight 330 g construction

  • Magnesium frame

  • Macassar ebony wood ear cup covers

  • Premium zinc and leather components

  • Hand-painted deep green finish with subtle metallic particles

  • Magnetic ear pad mounting system

  • Designed for extended listening comfort

  • Two included dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped OFC cables

  • 3.5 mm and balanced 4.4 mm cable terminations

  • Replaceable components for long-term serviceability

Full-Bodied, Balanced Sound

STRADA is designed to combine musical enjoyment with refinement and precision.

Its closed-back acoustic architecture delivers a full-bodied presentation while maintaining clarity, texture, and dynamic expression. The sound is balanced and engaging, allowing vocals and instruments to remain expressive while preserving the impact and energy that make music enjoyable.

Despite its closed-back construction, STRADA also creates a natural sense of space, helping individual elements within a recording remain clearly defined.

The result is a headphone designed not simply to reveal detail, but to keep the listener connected to the music.

50 mm Dynamic Driver

STRADA features a 50 mm dynamic driver with a bio-cellulose composite dome and beryllium-coated torus.

This sophisticated driver construction is at the center of STRADA's combination of tonal balance, detail, texture, and dynamic performance.

With an impedance of 40 Ω and sensitivity of 111 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, STRADA is also designed to be easy to drive, making it suitable for a wide range of quality headphone amplifiers, DAC/amps, and portable audio players.

Premium Closed-Back Design

For listeners who want high-end headphone performance while maintaining greater isolation from their surroundings, STRADA's closed-back architecture offers an excellent alternative to an open-back design.

Its combination of isolation and natural spatial presentation makes STRADA well suited for dedicated headphone systems, desktop listening, home offices, late-night listening, and other environments where an open-back headphone may not be practical.

Crafted from Premium Materials

STRADA reflects Meze Audio's focus on combining sound, comfort, and industrial design.

The headphone features a lightweight magnesium frame complemented by Macassar ebony wood ear cup covers, zinc components, and leather.

Its frame is hand-painted in-house in a deep, refined shade of green with fine metallic particles that subtly shimmer as they catch the light.

The combination gives STRADA a distinctive appearance while maintaining the understated elegance associated with Meze Audio headphones.

Designed for Long Listening Sessions

Weighing approximately 330 g (11.64 oz), STRADA combines premium materials with an ergonomic design engineered for extended listening comfort.

The headphone also features a magnetic ear pad mounting system, making the pads easy to remove and replace when necessary.

Whether used at a dedicated listening station or as part of a high-quality desktop system, STRADA is designed to remain comfortable through extended listening sessions.

Built for Long-Term Ownership

STRADA is designed with serviceability in mind.

Its modular construction allows components to be replaced, maintained, and refreshed over time rather than treating the headphone as a disposable product.

This approach supports long-term ownership and reflects Meze Audio's philosophy of creating products designed to remain part of a listener's system for years to come.

Why Choose the Meze Audio STRADA?

The STRADA is an excellent choice for listeners looking for a high-end closed-back headphone that combines musical engagement, isolation, premium craftsmanship, comfort, and long-term serviceability.

Its 40 Ω impedance and high sensitivity make it relatively easy to integrate into a variety of systems, while its 50 mm dynamic driver provides the refinement and dynamic expression expected from a serious audiophile headphone.

For listeners who want the privacy and practicality of a closed-back design without giving up a natural and engaging listening experience, the Meze Audio STRADA deserves serious consideration.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Meze Audio STRADA open-back or closed-back?
The Meze Audio STRADA is a closed-back, over-ear dynamic headphone designed to provide excellent passive isolation while maintaining a natural sense of space.
Is the Meze STRADA difficult to drive?
No. With an impedance of 40 Ω and sensitivity of 111 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, the STRADA is relatively easy to drive and can be paired with a wide range of quality headphone amplifiers, DAC/amps, and portable audio players.
Does the Meze STRADA need a dedicated headphone amplifier?
Not necessarily. Its 40 Ω impedance and high sensitivity allow the STRADA to work with many capable sources. However, pairing it with a quality DAC and headphone amplifier can help you get the most from its resolution, dynamics, and overall performance.
Does the Meze STRADA include a balanced cable?
Yes. STRADA includes a 1.8 m dual mono 3.5 mm to 4.4 mm cable for compatible balanced equipment. A separate 1.8 m dual mono 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable is also included.
Is the Meze STRADA suitable for long listening sessions?
Yes. STRADA weighs approximately 330 g (11.64 oz) and is designed with ergonomics and extended listening comfort in mind.
Are the Meze STRADA ear pads and components replaceable?
Yes. STRADA features a magnetic ear pad mounting system, and Meze Audio designed its components to be replaceable, supporting long-term ownership and serviceability.
What comes with the Meze Audio STRADA?
STRADA includes two 1.8 m cables with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminations, a 6.3 mm gold-plated jack adapter, PU leather cable pouch, and hard EVA pouch.
Who is the Meze Audio STRADA best suited for?
STRADA is an excellent choice for listeners who want high-end audiophile sound with the isolation and practicality of a closed-back headphone. It is particularly well suited for home, office, desktop, and late-night listening where an open-back headphone may not be ideal.

Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Driver Type Dynamic
Input Connector Dual 3.5 mm TS Jack
Driver Size 50 mm
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.1% at 1 kHz
Frequency Range 5 Hz – 30 kHz
Ear Cup Covers Macassar Ebony Wood
Impedance 40 Ω
Frame Magnesium
Sensitivity 111 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Weight 330 g (11.64 oz)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
In the Box Meze Audio STRADA Headphones
Dual Mono 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm Matte Black Fabric Cable — 1.8 m
Dual Mono 3.5 mm to 4.4 mm Matte Black Fabric Cable — 1.8 m
6.3 mm Gold-Plated Jack Adapter
PU Leather Cable Pouch
Hard EVA Pouch

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