STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphone

Meze Audio
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STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphone

Name: STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphone
Brand: Meze Audio
SKU: Strada
Price: 799.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$799.00

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Headphone Cable:Required

Amplifier Connection Options:Required

Features

Advanced dynamic driver derived from the 109 PRO, optimized for closed-back architecture

Tight, impactful bass with transparent midrange and smooth extended highs

Natural timbre and tonal balance with exceptional detail retrieval

Full-bodied, controlled soundstage with minimal distortion

Lightweight magnesium frame for extended comfort (332g/11.7 oz)

Macassar ebony ear cups with distinctive natural grain

Hand-painted, refined green chassis with four-layer finish

Soft-padded headband with even pressure distribution and improved airflow

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What's in the Box?

STRADA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones
Premium cable (specify connector type and length based on model)
Magnetic replacement ear pads (installed)
Protective carrying case
Cleaning cloth
Documentation and warranty card

Warranty

2 Year Warranty

YOUR OWN SPACE WITHIN THE MUSIC

Meet the STRADA - a pair of closed-back dynamic headphones crafted for tonal balance and musical intimacy. With its full-bodied sound, excellent noise isolation, and natural sense of space, it delivers a harmonious acoustic experience where detail, texture, and dynamics come through with effortless precision.

IMPACTFUL AND CLEAR SOUND

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.

CLOSED-BACK BLISS

The STRADA inherits its design from our 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.

DRIVER DESIGN

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.

W-SHAPED DOME

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.

STRADA on a man leaning against a column

BERYLLIUM-COATED TORUS

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.

STABILIZED

The copper-zinc alloy stabilizer, positioned around the membrane, improves the absorption of vibrations to further reduce distortion.

MAGNETIC EAR PADS

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.

EXOTIC WOOD CHOICE

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.

LOW WEIGHT, PURE COMFORT

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.

SOFT-PADDED HEADBAND

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.

NATURALLY MODERN SHEEN

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.

BUILT TO LAST GENERATIONS

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.

Meze Audio STRADA Headphones Review: Premium Craftsmanship Meets Musical Balance

CAYLA MENGES | MOON AUDIO STAFF/JAN 21ST 2026

Read Time: Approx. 13 min.

TL;DR:

Sitting between the 99 Classics at $349 and the LIRIC II at $2,000, the STRADA delivers the LIRIC's ergonomic chassis, the 109 Pro's 50mm dynamic driver, and modular construction at an accessible price point for serious listeners
Naturally, dynamic sound quality that never fatigues, and instead delivers a tight, impactful bass, transparent and authentic mids, and smooth, extended highs
Four layers of hand-painted rich green finish, macassar ebony wood ear cups, and bronze tension rods give the STRADA a distinctive, retro aesthetic that stands out in a sea of plain headphones
Comfort you can wear all day thanks to a lightweight magnesium frame, a soft-padded headband, and memory-foam ear pads wrapped in PU leather
A true closed-back headphone that does it all, regardless of your environment. Whether you're unwinding after work, traveling with the included case, or logging long hours working from home, the STRADA all-day comfort and emotionally-engaging sound make it an ideal daily driver

The $799 Sweet Spot in Closed-Back Excellence

From the creator of the legendary Elite Headphones comes the STRADA, Meze Audio's latest closed-back over-ear headphones, delivering an intimately musical listening experience. STRADA, meaning "street" in Romanian, captures the essence of these headphones perfectly: your personal pathway to audio nirvana, wherever life takes you.

At $799, the STRADA Headphones blend heritage and innovation, pairing the LIRIC's precision-crafted chassis with an enhanced version of the 109 Pro's dynamic driver. The hand-painted, rich green chassis and macassar ebony wood ear cups give the STRADA a distinctive, retro-inspired aesthetic that stands out in the sea of black plastic alternatives. These aren't headphones that chase extremes or try to wow you with hyped frequencies. Instead, they focus on delivering a naturally dynamic, full-bodied sound that makes music come alive without fatiguing your ears during extended sessions. Combined with excellent passive noise isolation and all-day comfort, the STRADA promises an articulate, emotionally engaging experience for casual listening and critical sessions alike.

PROS

- Naturally engaging sound signature

- Signature Meze build quality

- Outstanding comfort for extended sessions

CONS

- Intimate soundstage; those seeking wide, expansive image may find it limiting

Design

While the STRADA bears the LIRIC's chassis, it's the rich green chassis and macassar ebony wood ear cups that give these headphones their distinct identity. Meze Audio consistently ranks among our top-selling high-end headphone brands, thanks to their unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Their attention to detail is evident in every step of the process, and they went the extra mile with the STRADA.

Each unit receives four layers of the rich green finish, carefully hand-painted on by in-house artisans. This in and of itself, is a highly meticulous, time-consuming task. Where a manufacturer might cut corners to save time, Meze Audio takes the long road because quality over quantity every time. When I opened the box, I couldn't help but think of the iconic Station Wagon and its wooden paneling. Though the macassar ebony wood on the STRADA is far more premium than the Station Wagon's variations.

Meze Audio has incorporated wood into its ear cup designs for many years, and the macassar ebony wood is another nod to the LIRIC Headphones. This heavy, dense hardwood–chosen for its excellent damping properties–sports a distinctive natural grain with a deep, rich brown color and intricate golden-brown stripes. Combined with the black headband, black ear pads, and bronze tension rods, the STRADA is striking and quite retro-looking. The use of premium materials throughout the construction reflects Meze's commitment to both acoustic performance and lasting durability.

Engineering a closed-back headphone means solving competing demands: structural integrity, acoustic seal, and all-day comfort. Meze addressed each demand methodically with technical precision. It starts with the rigid, lightweight magnesium frame optimized for extended listening sessions. From there, Meze incorporated a soft-padded black headband with smooth adjustment rods that deliver even pressure distribution, improved airflow, and a gentle clamping force. The ear pads feature Meze's seamless magnetic ear pad mounting system, extending the life of your headphones and relieving the headaches associated with pad swapping. The memory-foam ear pads are ultra luxurious, wrapped in a soft PU leather contact surface that provides a reliable acoustic seal, while the Alcantara-lined inner chambers manage heat and moisture buildup inside the ear cup.

Durable? Yes. Comfortable? Yes. Yes. Yes. By combining a lighter dynamic driver system with the LIRIC's proven ergonomic chassis, the STRADA delivers you long, effortless listening sessions. Not to mention its modular construction, which allows every component to be serviced or replaced.

The STRADA comes with two 1.8m dual twisted kevlar-wrapped OFC cables–a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable, and a 3.5mm to 4.4mm cable–a hard EVA carrying case, a 6.3mm gold-plated jack adapter, and a PU leather cable pouch. The hardshell carrying case is always a great perk, especially for those who plan to use these on the go.

Sound

Let's start with what matters most–what you're actually going to hear when you put these on, and how the STRADA fits into your real life.

The sound signature is what I'd call naturally dynamic with an effortless ability to make music come alive. They're not trying to impress you with exaggerated bass or artificial sparkle in the treble. They're focused on control, precision, and giving you a full-bodied, engaging listening experience that doesn't fade into the background, but also doesn't demand your attention and fatigue you.

It has a great level of energy and authority that makes songs like Sports Car from Tate McRae impossible not to dance to. The lows are tight and impactful. You get enough weight and extension without it becoming muddied.

During my listening session, there was a standout moment for me with The Kid Laroi's song Nights Like This Part 2. It's a synth-heavy track with moody, almost borderline LoFi beats and lots of emphasis on the low end. The STRADA articulated the weight of the track perfectly. The sound was visceral and deep, delivering that in your head experience.

It has the perfect amount of low-end response for that versatile listener who jumps around from hip-hop and pop to country, jazz, and soft rock. It delivers the perfect amount of energy.

The midrange is transparent and where the natural tonality of these headphones really shines. Vocals are authentic and emotive, but not rich or lush. This is where vocals, acoustic guitars, and other string instruments come to life without any added coloration. The highs are smooth and extended but never harsh or sibilant. Overall, the STRADA is a smooth, natural-sounding headphone with a soundstage that's intimate enough but not claustrophobic.

The STRADA compares favorably to headphones like the Dan Clark E3 and Meze Liric II. Obviously, all are at different price points and unique in their own regard, but the STRADA holds its own in this lineup. Compared to the E3, the STRADA delivers more definition and impact in the bass department, yet possesses the same organic and balanced midrange that made the E3 so popular. Both prioritize that balanced, musical, fatigue-free presentation where detail and accuracy never come second.

At $799, it sits between the 99 Classics at $349 and the LIRIC II at $2,000. This is where real value lives for serious listeners. You're getting the LIRIC's proven chassis, a driver built for closed-back tuning, modular design, and several accessories.

The STRADA is the headphone for relaxing and unwinding after a long day of work. Those times when you want to disappear into an album without being interrupted by outside noise. It's also your travel companion with an included hardshell carrying case for protection and closed-back isolation. And it's your daily driver if you work from home and need something comfortable enough to wear during long listening sessions or video calls.

The STRADA and LIRIC II's shared DNA spans beyond just aesthetics. Think of the STRADA as the LIRIC II's younger sibling. They've got mutual DNA, but unique identities. The LIRIC II's planar magnetic driver delivers that hallmark technical precision and speed, while the STRADA shines with its ability to deliver an authentic reproduction. Both headphones have a textured bass response that's alive and present in high-energy tracks. The STRADA is positioned perfectly in Meze's lineup. It's the sweet spot in high-end dynamic headphones, bridging the gap between entry-level and top-of-the-line performance, and rewarding you with audio nirvana.

Tennis

By Lily Allen

(West End Girl)

bad bunny debi tirar mas fotos album cover

NEUVAYoL

By Bad Bunny

(DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS)

Heat Waves

By Glass Animals

(Dreamland)

the kid laroi the first time album cover

Nights Like This Pt. 2

By The Kid Laroi

(The First Time)