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Focal Elex vs Meze 109 Pro

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Focal Elex
9.0
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Meze 109 Pro
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9/10
SCORE
9.2/10
80Ω
IMPEDANCE
40Ω
104dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Focal Elex scores 9/10 with 80Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 80Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Meze 109 Pro scores 9.2/10 with 40Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 40Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Meze 109 Pro scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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