In this video I’m talking about the Meze 105 AER and Meze’s optional Boom Mic, and why this combo ended up being one of my favorite gaming setups I’ve used in a while. Meze is a company I’ve gained a lot of respect for over the years because they actually seem to take feedback seriously, and the 105 AER feels like a real “sweet spot” in their lineup—priced around $400 between the 99 Classics and the 109 Pro. Build and presentation are classic Meze: stainless steel and aluminum hardware, a luxe look and feel, and even a hard travel case. The standout for me is comfort. The deep velour pads and lighter feel (thanks to the plastic cups) made long sessions easy—no clamp fatigue, no hot spots. I was grinding Trackmania while testing these, and the open-back spaciousness plus comfort made it a joy for hours. Sound-wise, the 105 AER isn’t a neutral reference tuning. There’s a dip in the ear gain region, with extra low end and top end—basically a slightly colored, energetic listen that I especially loved for gaming. Bass hits with good sub/mid-bass presence without the older “bloat/mud” I’ve heard from some past Meze stuff, though a few tracks can get harsh for me (I noticed some peaks around ~5 kHz and ~12 kHz). Overall: not my main pick for music versus my darker preferences, but for gaming I’m genuinely going to miss them when they go back on tour.