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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold

What ATH-R70xa does better (4) and where 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
4 advantages≈ $370
vs
Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold
0 advantages≈ $350
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is ATH-R70xa better than 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 15 Hz3×
  2. Weight199 g vs 260 g+31%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+60%
  4. Driver size45 mm vs 40 mm+12%

Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than ATH-R70xa?

99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance470 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB103 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight199 g260 g
ColoursBlack—
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