{"product_id":"mezeaudio105silva","title":"Meze Audio 105 Silva Over-Ear Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meze Audio 105 Silva is an open-back over-ear headphone with a dynamic 50 mm driver and earcups made of genuine walnut wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the big brother of the 105 AER: same open DNA, but a further-developed driver with a titanium-coated torus and clever accessories straight out of the box. Warm, resolving and with a touch of understatement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 105 Silva?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core sits a dynamic 50 mm driver with a bio-cellulose composite diaphragm and a titanium-coated torus – that keeps resonances small and gives the treble more cleanliness and fine detail. The earcups are made from air-dried walnut wood, each grain pattern unique. Add a spring-steel headband and robust PC-ABS elements. A USB-C adapter with a built-in DAC\/amp is included as standard – unpack, plug in, start listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm, rich sound with cleanly drawn treble and an open, wide soundstage. The open-back design gives the music air and separates the instruments clearly. It's easy to drive – from a phone through the included USB-C DAC to a full home system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the 105 Silva for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who enjoys music at home or at the desk and wants a bit more fine detail than the 105 AER offers. Plain talk: \"open\" means open – sound escapes outward, ambient noise comes in. It's the wrong choice for the tram or an open-plan office; closed models like the 99 Classics or the Strada exist for that. If you're after the last step to high-end, look at the 109 PRO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 105 Silva refines the 105 recipe: titanium torus for cleaner treble, walnut wood for the eye and ear, USB-C DAC as standard. A warm, open all-rounder with understatement. Which source suits it best, we'll clarify at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e «An attractive set of open-back headphones with dynamic bass, good clarity, and sensitivity that allows it to sound clean and engaging with various portable and desktop sources.» – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/headfonics.com\/meze-audio-105-silva-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeadfonics\u003c\/a\u003e, 2025 (Award Score 8.4).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e open-back over-ear headphone (Open-Back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e dynamic, 50 mm (bio-cellulose composite, titanium-coated torus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Hz – 30 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 dB SPL\/mW at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.1% at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e dual 3.5 mm jack, detachable cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 m, dual-twisted, Kevlar-sheathed, OFC (3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e walnut-wood earcups, PC-ABS, spring-steel headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e headphone, 1.8 m OFC cable, cable pouch, 6.3 mm adapter, USB-C adapter with DAC\/amp, hard case (EVA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference to the 105 AER?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are open-back 50 mm dynamic headphones with walnut wood. The 105 Silva uses a driver with a titanium-coated torus for cleaner, more finely drawn treble and comes with a USB-C DAC\/amp as standard. The 105 AER is the more affordable, slightly warmer entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the 105 Silva open – does it isolate sound from outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 105 Silva is open-back: wide, airy soundstage, but no isolation. Sound escapes outward, ambient noise comes in. Ideal for home use, not for the train, office or library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a headphone amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot strictly no – at 42 Ω and 112 dB it already runs off a smartphone, and the included USB-C DAC\/amp helps on devices without a headphone jack. But a good headphone amp or DAC noticeably brings out more dynamics and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Meze Audio 105 Silva at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause headphones and source need to match. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we advise you on amplifiers, DACs and alternatives, you can compare models, and we take care of delivery and service. Call us (044 680 22 00), send us a message, or reach us on WhatsApp (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet more out of the 105 Silva with the right source: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorerverstarker\"\u003eHeadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDACs \u0026amp; D\/A converters\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kopfhorer\"\u003emore headphones\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/meze-audio\"\u003eMeze Audio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meze Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53304325865808,"sku":null,"price":498.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/meze-audio-105-silva-over-ear-kopfhoerer-seitenansicht.png?v=1786525669","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/mezeaudio105silva","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}