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Meze ALBA In-Ear Monitors

Meze ALBA In-Ear Monitors

$159.00

With a design based on the Meze Advar, the Meze ALBA brings quality sound to audiophiles on the go. Featuring a USB-C adapter, exciting tuning, and a beautiful finish, ALBA is sure to stun. Enhance your Alba with a 4.4mm Upgrade Cable today!

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Romanian History and Inspiration

ALBA is a Romanian word, signifying THE FIRST LIGHT. And this is precisely how we think of Alba within our portfolio: as the first touchpoint with the Meze Audio universe and the Meze sound. Designed for the curious and the free-spirited, for the stylish travelers and people on the move, ALBA comprises a perfectly accessible and qualitative introduction into the world of elevated audio enjoyment. ALBA features the unmistakable Meze sound: a neutral sound profile with an added touch of warmth, for a complete and immersive listening experience.

Based on Meze Advar

Alba shares the same design language as Advar, however he internal chamber of Advar has been modified to fit the 2-pin connection. Also, the materials and technologies are different: the Alba is made with zinc alloy and anodized aluminium, through diecast, compared to Advar's stainless steel, made through metal injection moulding.

Design

By preserving the Meze Audio design language, high levels of comfort, ergonomics, and noise isolation are assured. The combination of zinc alloy and anodized aluminum parts ensures a resilient build. Additionally, the shell feels precious due to the iridescent color finish, giving ALBA the appearance of a lustrous pearl.

Out-of-the-Box Compatibility

The included Meze Audio custom-designed 3.5mm to USB-C adapter lets you connect your earphones to any music source that has a USB-C connector. Made from the same high-quality materials as the headphone cable, this custom-made adapter has a built-in DAC/AMP (Digital-to-Analog Converter) to ensure an immersive audio experience.

Sound that sparks emotion.

Experience the unmistakable Meze sound. Possessing a neutral sound profile with an added touch of warmth, Alba can vividly emphasize both the rain and the thunder in your favorite songs. Reach for the light, close your eyes, and press play.

Built for comfort.

By preserving the Meze Audio design language, high levels of comfort, ergonomics, and noise isolation are assured. The combination of zinc alloy and anodized aluminium parts ensures a resilient build. Additionally, the shell feels precious due to the iridescent color finish, giving Alba the appearance of a lustrous pearl.

Radiant Compatibility

Take the light with you anywhere you go. The Meze Audio custom-designed 3.5mm to USB-C adapter lets you connect your earphones to any music source that has a USB-C connector. Made from the same high-quality materials as the headphone cable, this custom-made adapter has a built-in DAC/AMP (Digital-to-Analog Converter) to ensure an immersive audio experience. The adapter also features an LED indicator that turns on when properly connected.

FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES

The braided SPC 1.2m cable comes with a 3.5mm gold-plated jack termination, ensuring high durability, while not compromising on comfort. Specially designed silicone ear tips help improve comfort and enhance noise isolation to let your music shine in any scenario. Four sizes included: S, M, L, and XL. The eco-leather pouch is a stylish and practical solution to keep your earphones safe, and easily portable.

What's Included

• Meze ALBA IEM

• Braided SPC 1.2m cable with 3.5mm gold-lated jack

• 1x 3.5mm to USB-C cable

• 1x Eco-leather Pouch

• Specially designed silicone ear tips in S, M, L, and XL


The Specs

• Driver: 10.8mm Dynamic driver

• Frequency Range: 15 Hz - 25 kHz

• Impedance: 32 Ω at 1kHz

• SPL: 109dB SPL/V at 1kHz

• Distortion: <0.1% at 1kHz

• Construction: Zinc alloy and anodized aluminum, diecast

• High-gloss iridescent pearl on main shell finish

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Overall rating: 4.681818 / 5 from 22 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Meze ALBA In-Ear Monitors offer a neutral sound profile with warmth, ensuring an immersive listening experience. The headphones feature a resilient build with high levels of comfort and noise isolation. The Meze ALBA is compatible with USB-C devices and includes a custom-designed adapter for enhanced audio quality.

Summary topics

  • Sound Quality: 25%
  • Sound Experience: 30%
  • Bass Performance: 25%

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Review highlights

  • "A great IEM at the price, fit is good, clear mids and punchy bass." — Midas L.
  • "The unit give great timbre to the music, great mid bass, stunning midrange and excellent treble." — Melroy S.
  • "I love the sound and the build quality." — Daniel H.

Reviews

Fantastic Value, Great Sound

"I travel a lot for work, which means a reliable pair of travel IEMs is non-negotiable. Especially since I was replacing Moondrops that I lost. The Alba has become my go-to. Out of the box the sound was good. I ran them through Wavelet to dial in my exact preference and that was all I needed. For a single dynamic driver, the Alba hits well above its weight. What sold me almost instantly is the fit. These are small IEMS. I have other pairs that sound great but get uncomfortable after an hour. The Alba disappears in the ear. Long flights, long layovers, back-to-back travel days — I forget they're in. For how much time I spend in transit, that matters as much as the sound."

— Nick (5/5)

Best in ear monitor package for the money

"A very comfortable in ear monitor that feels durable in its aluminum construction and delivers excellent sound quality from one driver which is impressively tuned out of the box. Great package over all since it includes a zippered carrying pouch, four pairs of different sized ear cups, a usb-c to 3. 5mm DAC adapter and 2 pin cables."

— David B. (5/5)

Pearlescent Perfection

"The Meze Albas are my introduction to the world of IEMs. They pack a lot smaller than my headphones while still delivering clear and enjoyable sound. Their compact shape fits well into my ear, and the casing has a beautiful pearlescent finish. It also comes with high-quality accessories. There aren't many IEMs that offer this level of tasteful aesthetics and solid build quality at any price point. (Note: I utilized AI to assist with editing and phrasing of this review. The views expressed remain my own. )"

— Charles F. (5/5)

The fit, could be a bit better.

"I love the sound and the build quality. The adapter ear pads of different sizes could be a bit better."

— Daniel H. (4/5)

I love the 99 Neo & Classics…

"With the silver upgrade cables & the DDHIFI 4. 4mm cable. The Alba missed the mark for me. No low end. Too bright overall. Unpleasant listening experience for me. I sold them right away. IEMS with no bass kind of defeats the purpose. These have less bass than open back over ear headphones. HD650 & HD599 etc… My favorite iems are the blue Dunu Falcon Ultras. Highly recommend them. I prefer AirPods 3,4 & Pro 2 over the Albas. Very disappointing for me."

— Zim (3/5)

Meze Alba - Great Starter IEM

"The Meze Alba is a great starter IEM. The sound is as good as it is going to get at its price point. The build quality of the IEM and the included wires and adapters are what you would expect from a great company like Meze. My only warning is that if you start off with the Meze Alba, you will probably begin a long road of upgrades in a never ending quest to find the perfect sound."

— Anthony S. (4/5)

Mess alba

"These times are fantastic - so comfortable and excellent sound quality. Recommend to everyone. Really enjoying them. Stock tips are decent but I other aftermarket options can fit even better."

— Evan B. (5/5)

Great entry IEM

"A great IEM at the price, fit is good, clear mids and punchy bass. The only complain is its carry case is way to small."

— Midas L. (5/5)

"The First Light", ALBA IEMs

"My recent purchase of the most enjoyable Meze 105 AERs got me thinking about trying some new IEMs. After looking around and liking how the AERs sound, I thought, yeah, let’s get those new Meze ALBA’s. I did learn Alba translates to “The First Light” in Romanian. Is this any indication how they’ll sound? Meze is a little secretive about their building materials other than Alba’s dynamic driver is sized at 10. 8mm with an impedance of 32Ω (109dB/Vrms) resulting in a frequency response of 15Hz-25kHz. I did notice they perform well with any amount of power. One thing you will notice is the shell design. I like it because with its lightweight it fits very well and is comfortable, providing very good isolation. Their thin and supple stock cable comes with a 3. 5mm plug and a 2 pin connection. Included in their package is a USB C to 3. 5mm adapter with a built in DAC/amp. Nice touch. (Note: I used my Meenova USB C (female) to Lightning (male) OTG adapter for my iPhone with success. ) You also get a white leather type carry case and a pack of various sized ear tips. Upon listening I noticed the Alba’s provide a well-balanced sound, meaning the bass is ample, the mids are neutral and the treble delivers a clear detail. Overall, their musical sound is rich with no harshness in the treble region. I appreciate bass in my music since I believe it’s the foundation of a musical presentation. Well, the Alba’s bass is very well controlled. It works for me. The midrange comes through clean, neutral, lush with good clarity. Vocals are excellent, very natural. The treble comes through with energy and a bit of air, very smooth. The Meze ALBA’s don’t require much power, while delivering a natural music presentation. After listening to my new Alba’s I must say, they really do shine “The First Light” on music recordings."

— Will (5/5)

Great Value

"Very comfortable, and I love the included USB-C to Jack. The included wire is light and easy to manage. They sound good but have less bass than I have come to expect from a Meze. My big pro is I can wear them for long sessions."

— Mikael (5/5)

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