ALBA
Designed for the curious and the free-spirited, for the stylish travellers and people on the move, the ALBA in-ear monitors are a perfectly accessible and qualitative introduction to the world of elevated audio enjoyment. ALBA [Romanian noun | ‘alba — first light] also features a custom-made 3.5mm to USB-C adapter with a built-in DAC/AMP for a complete and immersive listening experience on the go. Learn more>
* Estimated delivery mid-April.
Kindly note that slight visual variations may occur in our products, reflecting the complex painting process behind each item.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dynamic
Sensitivity
109 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
10.8 mm
Input Connector
2-Pin
15 Hz - 25 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.1% at 1 kHz
32 Ω
Weight
14 g (0.5 oz.)
WHAT COMES WITH YOUR EARPHONES
2-pin (0. 78 mm) connectors with 3.5 mm gold plated jack termination
USB-C to headphone jack adapter
4 pairs ear tips (S, M, L, XL)
Eco-leather carrying pouch
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MEDIA REVIEWS
After some research, I bought these IEM to couple with my Sony Walkman NW-A306, and the result is amazing! Accustomed to headphones, I am very surprised as crystal clear the sound is (obviously, from Hi-Res files) ! Very detailed instruments, good bass, and clear voices.
To not forget the packaging, which is really well made, and the carrying pouch (perfect pocket size).
Honestly, I could not be happier.
I wanted some IEMs to start in the HiFi world and they are just excellent. I love that they have a USB-C adapter, I use them from my laptop and they sound great. The delivery was quite delayed (to Germany) and the cable is microphonic, not against the friction of clothing but during movement. Apart from that, they are magnificent. I recommend them 100%.
Love the design, casing anf cable included.
Sound is great as well. Both with the dongle/usb-c-aux and a dac.
The earbuds are quite good. My ears do feel them after 4+ hours use. But that's the case with most earbuds(all that I have tried).
If there was one thing that would make me like them more I would be upgraded or more comfortable earbuds. But the stock ones aren't bad.
They look gorgeous, sound large and detailed out of the box and connected to an iPhone through the original dongle. But connect them with the 4.4mm balanced cable through the Ifi DAC, and play some nice Hi-Res files through a dedicated music player like Neutron, they completely transform, present what they are capable off and really shine. All this for a very reasonable price.
In fact, I'd never heard of this brand.
It was following some advice via Qobuz that I was tempted to buy and test.
Packaging-wise, nothing to complain about.
The contact with the people is good. Delivery was made as quickly as possible.
Soundwise, nothing to complain about. The earphones fit well in the ear and the sound level is OK. I can hear all the details of the music very well.
The only drawback is the USB-C-->Jack adapter. Too bad the chip is limited to 96Khz (what my smartphone tells me). Other brands allow you to go higher.
Emmanuel
ALBA
A LIGHT IN THE SHAPE OF SOUND
