Meze Strada
About This Headphones
The Meze Audio STRADA headphones are designed for everyday listening, blending refined sound tuning with signature Meze craftsmanship. Built around a carefully tuned dynamic driver in a closed-back design, STRADA delivers a natural, engaging sound with clear mids, controlled bass, and smooth, well-extended highs. Its closed construction offers isolation without sacrificing openness or musical flow. Crafted with premium materials and a lightweight, ergonomic structure, STRADA is made to be worn comfortably over long listening sessions. From its elegant design to its balanced sound signature, STRADA is a versatile choice for listeners seeking a high-quality closed-back headphone that fits seamlessly into daily life.
- IMPACTFUL AND CLEAR SOUND: Featuring 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.
- MACASSAR EBONY WOOD EAR CUP COVERS: 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.
- DETACHABLE MAGNETIC EARPADS: The STRADA headphones benefit from Meze Audio’s seamless magnetic ear pad mounting system, enhancing serviceability and providing an easier, more accessible pad-swapping experience without compromising proper sealing.
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Hard EVA headphone carrying pouch with velvet lining, two (2) detachable 1.8m dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped OFC cables with 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm connections, 3.5 mm to 6.3mm gold-plated jack adapter, PU leather cable pouch.
- DESIGNED FOR LIFE: Crafted with precision using high-quality fasteners instead of glue. Ear cups, headband, cables, or driver—every component is replaceable. These headphones are built to last. Timeless by design and functionality.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average social proof (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average sound (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Ear Cushion | Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Surround | MEZE Audio | Strada | Wired Over-Ear Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones for Audiophiles | Macassar Ebony Wood Earcups | Detachable Magnetic Earpads | 2 Twisted OFC Cables Included | MEZE Audio | Strada | |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Meze Strada | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meze Strada | 30.8 | 15.7 | 77.1 | 17.4 | 44.3 | 50.8 | 36.8 | 15.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.7 | 91.3 | 92.3 | 95.1 | 72.7 | 79.5 | 99.8 | 93.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.7 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.5 | 99 | 79 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.7 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.7 | 50.8 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.5 | 78.6 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 69.3 | 79.5 | 99.4 | 93.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.5 | 98.3 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.8 | 50.8 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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