The world has become an increasingly noisy place. One no longer has to live near a freeway or in the heart of downtown to fall prey to the traps and snares of background noise, as the public domains of society have bumped up their collective decibel levels. For those that value the solitude and peace of silence, the race is on to acquire the most effective noise-cancelling headphones. Some are content to muffle surrounding sounds with a pair of mid-range earbuds, but for those that seek the quietest of the quiet, they could do far worse than to invest in a pair of 99 neo over-ear headphones by meze. So what makes the 99-neo so special? One of the most essential qualities of a top of the line set of headphones is its ease of wear and aesthetic comfort. This hip, streamlined take on the 99 series by meze weighs in at a respectable 260g, considerably lighter than over-ear models of competing brands. The 99-neo is perfect for people that prefer to enjoy their silence on the go, as its lightweight design lets the user feel like they are wearing nothing at all. The 99-neo comes with a 1.2m cable with a microphone, with a frequency range of 15hz to 25hz. This set of headphones also comes with a complimentary hard eva carrying pouch, ensuring that the product stays free of damage.