Meze Audio Alba wired earphones, with 3.5mm plug and matched usb-c adaptor.
***Black Friday Promo ends Dec 5 - Includes a 2nd cable at no extra charge. 1.2m BAL 4.4mm plug cable, silver plated copper. ($79 value)
Experience the unmistakable Meze sound. Possessing a neutral sound profile with an added touch of warmth.
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.
Ready to use with almost any device, the cable ends in a 3.5mm plug. The Meze Audio custom-designed 3.5mm to USB-C adapter is 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.
Meze ALBA includes a great accessories package - as seen below, 2-pin detachable cable w 3.5mm plug, usb-c adaptor w built in dac, 4 sizes of ear tips, matching carry case.
Meze Audio ALBA specs:
I bought the Meze Alba in early October, I tested it with my Samsung S23FE phone with the Meze custom-made USB C-3.5mm adapter with built-in DAC/AMP and found that the sound quality was good, I then tested with my iFi Zen DAC V2 and the sound quality was even better with much deeper bass and good sound image. The portable carrying case looks really nice but it's a bit too small for the Alba IEM,
Excellent build quality, appreciate the accessories provided. Can get a good fit, and sound is very good without being astounding. Vocals are pleasant. Resolves decent amount of detail and treble sounds are nicely balanced and detailed without being harsh.
This review has been written after only fifteen minutes of listening to a section of a dozen songs. I was just too excited to share. With its warmth and attention to detail, including a sub-bass that does not cause mud, but brings a better space and tonality to string instruments while being enjoyable for hip hop and RnB. I have been a Fiio and Final Audio IEM lover for years; Fiio always lacks emotion, and Final creates diverse drivers that excel beyond competition in certain areas but lack in others, with distinction (beyond the B2, which will forever be my greatest one). These Meze Albas seem to bring emotion, and amazing performance, in all categories. It is a pleasure for all listeners and will become my new daily driver. The cable is the lightest one that has come with an IEM, the IEMs themselves are as light and well-fitted as my Final Audio A4000, while being worlds ahead in tonality. The only part of this package that does not perform equally is the packaging itself, but hey, I am not paying for fancy foam inserts, let us get to the music. I can also imagine swapping the eartips for some Final Audio ones. These are on par with my Final Audio B2's for price to performance, and a needed IEM in any collection.