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ALBA

A LIGHT IN THE SHAPE OF SOUND

FIRST LIGHT

All beginnings are marked by the reverie of a bright light – its warm, hopeful rays soothe and energize, imprinting memories that define our journey ever after. Imagine being able to hold this light in the palm of your hand, taking it with you wherever you go.

ALBA Romanian noun | ‘alba — first light

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Warm. Hopeful. Universal. Light, even when not physically present, always manages to find its way into our lives. We never forget the first dawn and the energy it brings – it binds us to life. Let ALBA shine through and experience the magic of pure, natural sound. Anywhere. Anytime.

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Meze Audio Alba IEM Product Manager

“Coming from a musical background, having maintained direct contact with our customers on a daily basis, and also being an audiophile myself for the better part of a decade, really helped me understand the expectations for a complete and immersive listening experience. Designed for those who dance to their own beat, for the curious and the free-spirited, Alba comprises a perfectly accessible and qualitative introduction into the world of elevated audio enjoyment.”

Vlad Toca, Product Manager

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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.

Meze Audio Alba in ear headphones IEM great connectivity via USB-C dac/amp dongle
Meze Audio Alba in ear headphones IEM great connectivity via USB-C dac/amp dongle great for mobile phones
Meze Audio Alba in ear headphones IEM works great with any mobile phone thanks to its dac/amp dongle

RADIANT COMPATIBILITY

Take the light with you anywhere you go. The Meze Audio custom-designed 3.5 mm 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 & ACCESSORIES

Meze Audio Alba 3.5 mm jack

The braided SPC 1.2m cable comes with a 3.5mm gold-plated jack termination, ensuring high durability, while not compromising on comfort.

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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.

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The eco-leather pouch is a stylish and practical solution to keep your earphones safe, and easily portable.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer Type

Dynamic

Sensitivity

109 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz

Transducer Size

10.8 mm

Input Connector

2-Pin

Frequency Range

15 Hz - 25 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion

<0.1% at 1 kHz

Impedance

32 Ω

Weight

14 g (0.5 oz.)

The $159 Meze Audio ALBA boasts one of the most enjoyable bass performances for an entry-level IEM. It offers balanced tuning that covers every frequency range well, producing a musical and fun sound, ideal for long-term use.

Headfonics

The Meze Audio Alba is an excellent entry-level IEM, boasting remarkable design, comfort, and balanced sound. Its standout features include tight bass, refined treble, and superb build quality, bundled with a handy USB-C DAC/AMP. Perfect for audiophiles starting their journey.

Ear Fidelity

The Meze Audio Alba offers an elegant design with balanced, non-fatiguing sound and solid bass performance. With smooth mids and detailed treble, it delivers an engaging listening experience, perfect for audiophiles seeking a refined, entry-level IEM bundled with a USB-C DAC/AMP.

Headmania

The standout of this product is the sound which is very engaging, the build quality and the fit is fantastic, I really do want more IEMs to fit like this.

Super*Review

It's a solid IEM, really, really good job Meze I really hope you make more IEMs like this. Keep this as your gold standard if you will for your future projects and I'm going to be very excited to review every single one of them that comes out.

GizAudio

The new Meze Audio Alba IEM, will be the single most impactful item within its category, of all the products I'm aware of item in this entire video. It's extremely affordable, and its performance for the price is out of this world.

Jude Mansilla