Meze Alba is actually really good! IEM Review

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[FrontyardSoccer]

I’ve had my set since the first orders were shipped. These are absolutely phenomenal for the price, and i’m still enjoying them even more than day one.

[erik-rwft]

Absolutely love my alba even compared to my full sized headphones

[calvinchann]

These and the IE200/600 are the best fit for my peculiar ears. Size is very important for me.

[venvedam]

Frequency response plots would aid your impressions Josh, please do include those in the video if you have measured

[davidjtorresii]

awesome review - as usual I love how you talk about headphones! Will you be doing a sperate review for the SR7000 or making a closed back headphones under 1000.00 review and including SR7000 in it?

[sushislimee]

Love the cinematography in your b roll

[sudipchatterjee]

I've been using it since launch and it's wonderful! It also came with a dongle-dac which is superb! Now I am waiting for the balanced cable that Meze launched for this IEM.

[spencerjeremiah]

My favorite Josh face is the "side profile pretending we're not watching him pretend to listen" face

[flourishingfog]

Looking forward to your Pietus Maximus review!

[ilyeshammadi]

Thanks for the review man. I'm wondering how it compares to some of the top sub 200 IEMs like PULA PA02, SuperMix 4 and the Aful 5.

[demometalico]

I noticed that you have the Apos Gremlin tube amp on desk. Really hype for the review on it.

This with a moondrop little white is a hell of a night 🤙🏻

[madsmix]

It really is strange how so many overlook the mid-forward nature of this IEM.
Trust me, this isn't brand-bashing, but I get the feeling that blind brand-adoration is playing a massive role in it's success.
I, for one, dislike my Alba.
I have tried so many different eartips but just could not get the strident upper-mids to tone down.
They are not harsh by any means, but really upsets the balance of the tuning.
The quest to find eartips that will correct its tuning still goes on.

That said, this is by far the most comfortable IEM I have tested, but 5 mins and the mids make me want to remove them.

[alejandroelcid]

The Meze Alba has replaced my Starfield in my backpack. While it is not neutral, it is also not as bassy as the 99 headphone series; I have been enjoying the included cable ending in 4.4mm (pre-order) along with the Moondrop Dawn. I had to switch the tips to Moondrop's version of Xlastic tips, but they fit well with no discomfort to my ears.

[CJDilag]

Had mine for a week already. I enjoy the sound signature as it's generally likeable/safe. Alternating between Spinfit W1 and Divinus Velvet Wide bore ear tips. Bought a Kinera Rum cable for the Alba. Not a fan of the tiny IEM case.

[peterandersson]

I ordered the Albas from USA to sweden onley couse they couldent deliver with the 4.4 balanced cabel in sweden. connected to a ifi hip dac 3. A wonderful couple!

[grahambinoreviews]

Thanks for the review, I'm definitely considering them. Although, did they send you a USB-C to 3.5mm? I know it wouldn't be stellar but that was a nice part of the value proposition for me as a primarily mobile user.

[-E-M-M-]

3:30 I did noticed too that the rigth side in my case feels more open than the left side, I think it migth be that the vents are uneven, maybe.

[vancebente]

First 2 links for Meze Alba Here and the Also Mentioned IE200 in the description are duplicated.

[Nightjar]

Funny as I ordered this last night. I hope it’s not as shrill in the treble like the KATO. It’s almost impossible to dial out from the Kato as well.
Cheers