Meze Audio - Alba
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Last updated: Dec 14, 2025 Scoring
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"Got it for 120 euros, and while I'm only sensitive to bad IEMs/headphones, they are at least on par with my FH5s, so I'm extremely happy with the purchase."
"The cable seems maybe a bit cheap and thin, but they include an USB-C dongle, which I think is a fair trade at this price. Got it for 120 euros, and while I'm only sensitive to bad IEMs/headphones, they are at least on par with my FH5s, so I'm extremely happy with the purchase."
"darn good for the money."
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"They have punchy bass just the right amount ... drum pedals and bass guitars sound full."
"They then have energy up top that make plucks sound crisp but shy of any sibilance."
"Got it for 120 euros, and while I'm only sensitive to bad IEMs/headphones, they are at least on par with my FH5s, so I'm extremely happy with the purchase."
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"They have punchy bass just the right amount ... drum pedals and bass guitars sound full."
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"they are the most comfortable pair I've ever worn."
"My fave for size is the Meze Alba. ... I have small ear canal syndrome, so I can relate."
"the most comfortable small iem I've ever tried is the meze alba. ... One of my friends who can't do iems at all could wear them comfortably and loved them. ... I don't remember what material the alba uses but I'm pretty sure it's a lighter metal because it's quite light."
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"Ooo DA, clar, 7Hz Zero 2 le bate grav, până și KZ Castor sună mai bine"
"Pretty sure the set I was demoing was likely broken. ... First time hearing a set of broken DD IEMs."
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"Meze Alba = confort + design Nimic mai mult, și la suprapreț ... Mai degrabă mai pui 90€ si te procopsești cu 4 căști în una și îți iei Simgot ET142 🤪"
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"The cable seems maybe a bit cheap and thin"
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"Someone told me the set has issues with power, that it loses bass the more power you give it. ... Not sure if that's true but it sounds like there was something wrong."
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"they are useless to me when using NYC public transit or on a plane."
"The Alba is the exception here, with a more open-style design that lets in more room noise."
If your looking for under 200 I suggest the Meze alba. If you’re looking for under 100 I suggest the moon drop chu 2 under 30 or the blo3 blon by Linsoul. If you wanna ball out get the Fatfreq hbb deuce.
r/DigitalAudioPlayer • My R4 finally arrived and I’m in love with it so far but need a good set of IEM’s. Could I get some recommendations from people? Something that sounds good, is comfy and doesn’t break the bank? Tia ->Buy the alba i got it couple months age for the same need and it is crazy good in every term especially for movies
r/iems • Help me choose please - Sennheiser IE200 VS Meze Alba - for music, videos and movies ->Coming back to you, I got the Alba, and the comfort is exquisite. They are super light, and I don't really feel them being in my ear like the S08 do. The cable seems maybe a bit cheap and thin, but they include an USB-C dongle, which I think is a fair trade at this price. Got it for 120 euros, and while I'm only sensitive to bad IEMs/headphones, they are at least on par with my FH5s, so I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Seems like the S08 will become "that backup pair" and I'm glad I didn't pay more for it.
r/headphones • The Fiio FT1 Changes How I Think about IEM's ->NiceHCK F1 Pro, ARTTI T10, Aful Explorer, and at just above that range at $159, Meze Alba (I found an open box set for $99).
r/iems • What's your favorite IEM under $50-$150? ->Luckily, I figured that out at 1/10th the cost as I quickly realized that almost everything over $200 ranges from a little on the large side to outright boulder sized. I only have 2 IEMs over $200 (I didn’t pay anywhere near that much for either of them) and I’m not going any further until I can be sure that anything new I get both sounds good to me and is small and comfortable. My current favorite IEMs are the Meze Alba and the NiceHCK F1 Pro because they combine really good sound with great comfort.
r/iems • What is your current IEM end game? ->I have small ear canal syndrome, so I can relate. My fave for size is the Meze Alba. They are $159 but do come with an excellent cable and a decent usb c to dongle dac adapter. It's worth saving up for in my opinion.
r/iems • Recommend IEMs for small ears in the budget up to 100 dollars ->Adding my experience here. They are really good, imho. They have punchy bass just the right amount, drum pedals and bass guitars sound full. Mids sound natural. They then have energy up top that make plucks sound crisp but shy of any sibilance. As comparison, my Moondrop S8 are way more resolving, but they lack a tad bit of mid bass and impact that makes the Alba great fun.
r/iems • Comparing the Meze Alba and Simgot Supermix 4 ->Try the Meze Alba … I really like the sound profile and comfort of these. The build quality also seems quite premium. Not that it should influence your decision, but you also get a usb-c dac dongle with it. I found it to be a nice addition.
r/iems • For under 200$, what should I get as the first IEM? ->I'd say the meze alba they have one of the most unique designs I saw on an iem with the bicolor scheme of Ecru and grey
r/iems • What is your favorite beautiful looking IEM? ->I found that the Meze Alba in ears work great with my iPod 5.5 Gen, when using the "Loudness" EQ setting. I have used many in ears and bigger headphones but I came across this combination and for my ears this works brilliantly.
r/ipod • What headphones do you use with your iPod? ->Meze Alba IEMs. They pair surprisingly well, especially with the Loudness EQ setting turned on.
r/ipod • What earbuds, IEM or headphones are you rocking with your iPod? ->I have small ears and the most comfortable have been the ie200 and meze alba.
r/iems • Recommend IEMs for small ears in the budget up to 100 dollars ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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