Design and model identity
Zinc alloy and anodised aluminium; distinguish ALBA S accessories.
Meze Alba
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Product information
At a glance
Emphasis: Balanced bandsTimbre: Neutral toneListening: Versatile listening
A candidate for listeners seeking overall balance and continuity, a tone not classified as especially warm or bright and moving between genres.
Technical / Musical 85 / 91Retained editorial scores15 Source recordsSignature evidence · MediumPrice record date · 2026-10-10Evidence for the catalogue referenceListing price: USD 159.00 · 2026-10-25
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- Release month
- 2024-06
- Driver configuration
- 1DD (10.8mm Dynamic)
- Impedance
- 32Ω
- Earpiece connector
- 2-pin
- Stock plug
- Gold-plated 3.5 mm
- Cable length
- 1.2m
- Catalogue reference · KRW
- ₩220,648USD 160.00
- Emphasis · timbre
- Emphasis: Balanced bands · Timbre: Neutral tone
A recorded reference amount, not a live lowest price.
Basic specifications
Specifications retained from product records; missing values are not estimated. Korean source wording is preserved where no verified translation exists.
| Driver configuration | 1DD (10.8mm Dynamic) |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 32Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB SPL/mW |
| Weight and scope | Manufacturer lists 14 g without specifying per-side weight; do not interpret it as 14 g per side.Specification source ↗ · mezeaudio.com |
| Nozzle diameter | Reviewer caliper measurement: nozzle OD approx. 6.0mm Specification source ↗ · www.pragmaticaudio.com |
| Included accessories |
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| Cable conductor / material | Silver-plated copper (SPC) Specification source ↗ · mezeaudio.com |
| Cable cores / braid | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · mezeaudio.com |
| Cable length | 1.2m Specification source ↗ · mezeaudio.com |
| Earpiece connector | 2-pin |
| Source plug | Gold-plated 3.5 mm |
Retained product source ↗ · mezeaudio.com · Specification evidence · Research coverage
Package/cable records below retain the original source language. Purchase options, modular plugs and aftermarket accessories are distinguished; unverified counts and materials are not estimated.
ALBA S 구성은 보유 기본 ALBA와 구분. 케이블 소재·심수·길이는 이번 본문 미확인.
Meze Alba 기존 제품 자료 ↗ · mezeaudio.comMeze ALBA official included accessories ↗ · mezeaudio.comPrice and release evidence
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Listing price
USD 159.00
Checked: 2026-10-25 · Page-reported status: Reported in stock
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Catalogue reference · KRW
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₩220,648
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Reference conversion: US$160 × ₩1379.05/USD → ₩220,648 · 2024-06 monthly rate
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Pricing record date: 2026-10-10
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Driver and design evidence
1DD (10.8mm Dynamic)
Recorded model / design notes (original language): 아연 합금과 양극산화 알루미늄을 조합한 외함입니다. 네 사이즈 실리콘 팁으로 착용을 맞춥니다.
Product specifications / model-specific reference ↗ · mezeaudio.com
Additional product reference: Alba 자비 구매자 반례 댓글 · reddit.com
Linked references are the existing model-specific specification/design records. Manufacturer, retailer and review sources are distinguished in the original pages. Driver counts alone do not establish sound quality; model generations and variants must match.
Zinc alloy and anodised aluminium; distinguish ALBA S accessories.
A 10.8mm single-DD Meze with a supplied USB-C DAC on the original ALBA package. Frequency emphasis and timbre are listed separately.
Representative character: Versatile listening
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Sound, assessment & measurements
Technical evaluation 85 / 100
Bass89
Mids88
Treble82
Spatial presentation85
Evidence behind the technical assessment
Treble presentation: Clear and sometimes bright; smoothness and fatigue remain disputed. ↗
Stage and separation: Natural organization, with substantial disagreement on width and fine detail. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Musical enjoyment 91 / 100
Natural timbre95
Emotional expression91
Immersion90
Rhythm and dynamics88
Vocal and instrumental liveliness91
Long-session comfort95
Evidence behind musical enjoyment
Bass character: Quantity and firmness vary, from full and punchy to lighter or duller. ↗
Vocals and mids: Clear female vocals recur; lower-mid weight and distance vary. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Sound and listening impressions
Design, bass, mids, treble, stage and differing reviewer impressions are presented together.
Sound classification
Representative listening character
An all-round listening role rather than one narrow attraction. It does not imply flat frequency response or optimality for every genre. This editorial browsing category is drawn from retained model-specific reviews; it does not exclude other listening uses.
Similar listening character ↗Frequency emphasis: Balanced bands. Clear female vocals recur; lower-mid weight and distance vary. Overall timbre: Neutral tone. These are separate representative axes; fit, nozzle settings and contrary accounts remain in the reviewed evidence.
Differences by listening conditions: Reports range from strong bass to thinness, metallic sibilance to subdued treble, and wide to narrow space.
Concise English summaries distinguish product specifications, reviewed listening impressions and practical advice. Original source notes remain available below.
Bass quantity and texture
Quantity and firmness vary, from full and punchy to lighter or duller.
Vocal placement and midrange
Clear female vocals recur; lower-mid weight and distance vary.
Treble and fatigue
Clear and sometimes bright; smoothness and fatigue remain disputed.
Stage, separation and imaging
Natural organization, with substantial disagreement on width and fine detail.
Disagreement and listening conditions
The bass, vocal and treble descriptions summarise reviewed impressions, not measured quality. Tips, volume, nozzle settings and source conditions can explain differences. Sample relationships and duplicate authors remain disclosed in the source records.
Strengths and caveats from reviewed sources
Supplementary notes retain the original Korean research wording.
Alba 자비 구매자 반례 댓글 ↗ — 착용은 아주 편하지만 Violectric 281 LE에서도 얇고 음악적 즐거움이 부족하여 반품했다고 보고. 가격이나 비교 모델의 점수를 사용하지 않고 얇은 질감 반례로만 기록.
Listening suggestions and selection points
Alternate vocal-led and rhythm-heavy music. Focus on whether the relationship between bass, voice and treble stays appealing across different arrangements rather than relying on one striking first impression.
These are editorial starting points derived from the existing sound descriptions, not results of a genre-by-genre test. Recordings and arrangements vary even within one genre.
How to choose this product
Preferences that match
- overall balance and continuity · a tone not classified as especially warm or bright
- moving between genres
Consider alternatives first if you prefer
- a pronounced emphasis in one frequency band
- a deliberately warm or bright coloration
A preference guide based on the existing classification. Fit and enjoyment vary with listener, music and tips.
Products to compare
Candidates selected by classification and proximity of registered reference prices, not direct A/B auditions or performance rankings.
Fit and connection checks
Information retained from registered sources. Where verified wearing photos or individual fitting observations are unavailable, consult the product photo and the specification scope.
Listening checklist
- Compare vocal masking at matched volume.
- Use familiar music to separate bass quantity from decay.
- Check treble comfort after matching tips and seal.
Cable, plugs and drive
- Earpiece connector: 2-pin
- Source plug: Gold-plated 3.5 mm
- Cable length: 1.2m
- Impedance: 32Ω
- Sensitivity: 109 dB SPL/mW
Included accessories
- Included accessories: ALBA stock detachable cable4 silicone-tip pairs: S/M/L/XLEco-leather pouchUSB-C DAC/amp adapter for standard ALBA; not included with ALBA S
- Cable conductor / material: Silver-plated copper (SPC)
- Cable cores / braid: No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗
Frequency-response graph
MeasurementSource notes
Reading limits
These values are approximate digitization of a source image; small decimal differences should not be overinterpreted. Seal, tips, nozzle/filter, insertion and rig can change the shape. Bass speed, natural timbre, resolution, separation and stage are not established by FR alone.
Evidence at a glance
Registered source records
15
May include specifications, retail pages, reviews and notes. This is not a count of independent listening reviewers.
Specifications and sourcesMeasurement curve
Registered
Different fixtures, tips and insertion depths are not a controlled comparison. Check the recorded conditions.
Specifications and sourcesProduct video links
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Specifications and sourcesAssessment status
Retained editorial assessment
Signature evidence and certainty of the score are separate.
Specifications and sourcesHome / Balanced / Alba
Reviewed reviews
Listening review 7 · All records 18Listening review 7 · Owner account 5 · Reference 6
- 1 Meze alba 간단후기 입니다. ↗ · 0db.co.krReference
Exact-model title found in search. The body was not secured in this pass; listening details, author and supply relationship remain unconfirmed.
Reference link - 2 1. headfonics.com · Original source ↗ · headfonics.comListening reviewSource notes
Headfonics — Meze Audio ALBA Review
넉넉한 저음, 약간 따뜻한 중립 중역, 세부 표현이 있는 고역.
- 3 2. headphones.com · Original source ↗ · headphones.comListening reviewSource notes
Headphones.com — Meze Alba Review
탄력적인 저음을 긍정적으로 평가하며 고역은 대부분 음악에서 문제 없었다고 설명.
- 4 3. www.soundguys.com · Original source ↗ · soundguys.comListening reviewSource notes
SoundGuys — Meze Alba Review
깊고 강한 저음이 전체를 흐리지 않지만 고역이 때로 불편하다고 평가.
- 5 4. www.schezade.co.kr · Original source ↗ · schezade.co.krReferenceSource notes
MEZE ALBA 리뷰 — 입문용으로 좋은 육각형 이어폰
두텁고 부드러운 저음, 조금 뒤로 물러난 남성 보컬, 선명하고 가까운 여성 보컬과 상단 고역 강조를 보고. 전체를 듣는 재미가 있는 V자이면서 밸런스가 좋다고 평가.
셰에라자드 소정의 원고료 지급 명시. 소리샵 동일 작성자/내용 재게시와 중복 제외. 제품 취득 방식은 별도 명시 없음
- 6 5. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner accountSource notes
메제 알바 MEZE ALBA 간단리뷰 및 측정
묵직하고 두터운 저음과 선명하고 약간 금속성을 띠는 고역의 V자 음색으로 평가. 보컬이 반걸음 물러나지만 여성 보컬 윤곽이 또렷하며 약한 치찰음을 견딜 취향에 적합. 대편성 분리/공간 표현 호평. 얕은 삽입에서 고역 자극이 더 강해질 수 있다고 설명.
내돈내산 명시
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- 7 6. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening reviewSource notes
메제 ALBA, 예쁘고 소리 좋은 유선 이어폰으로 갈아탑시다
저음이 더 강조된 적당한 V자 음색으로 평가. 단단하고 명확한 저음, 넓고 깨끗한 극저음 배경, 굵고 가까운 낮은 중역을 보고. 고역이 상큼하게 자극하고 금속성 소리를 낼 수 있으나 음악의 균형을 과하게 바꾸지는 않는다고 설명.
자비 구매/대여/제품 제공·원고료 관계가 읽은 본문에 명시되지 않음
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- 8 7. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening reviewSource notes
Meze 알바 이어폰 후기
균형과 전반적 완성도를 긍정적으로 보지만 고역이 먹먹하고 초고역 피크가 불균일하며 저음이 둔탁해 큰 장점으로 느끼지 않았다고 평가. 작성자의 별도 등급/가격 비교는 사이트 등급으로 환산하지 않음.
유닛 취득·제공/금전 관계 미명시. 짧은 청취평.
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- 9 8. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner accountSource notes
메제 오디오에 대한 이런저런 얘기 겸 메제 알바 후기
풍부하고 힘 있는 저음, 따뜻하고 버터처럼 부드러운 음색과 편안한 장시간 청취를 호평. 고역이 얌전해 록/메탈의 거친 에너지에는 덜 맞고 무대가 매우 좁다고 평가. 선명한 보컬/악기 디테일은 긍정적. 밝은 고역·넓은 무대라는 다른 청취자와 차이를 보존.
여러 차례 청음 후 직접 구매 명시. Meze 브랜드 선호를 밝힘.
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- 10 9. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening reviewSource notes
직접 청취 보완 — 혀* / hyu***vox
IE200보다 저음이 탄탄하고 따뜻하며 풍성하되 전체 균형을 크게 무너뜨리지 않는다고 평가. 보컬이 저음에 묻히지 않고 반주와 자연스럽게 어우러짐. 초고역/해상도 정밀 비교는 없음.
제품 취득/제공·원고료 관계 미명시. IE200과 번갈아 직접 청취.
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- 11 10. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comListening reviewSource notes
[Mini-Review] Meze Alba - Relic Song
따뜻한 중립 성향, 믹스에 따라 나타나는 절제되고 깨끗한 초저음, 가까운 자연스러운 여성 보컬, 매끈하고 편안한 고역 및 넓고 깊은 공간을 호평. 모든 청취자의 합의로 단정하지 않고 같은 글 자비 구매자/사용자의 반례와 함께 기록.
Meze 제조사 제품 제공 및 내용 간섭 없음 명시. 프로필 제휴 링크 수익 문구도 존재.
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- 12 11. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comOwner accountSource notes
Alba 자비 구매자 반례 댓글
착용은 아주 편하지만 Violectric 281 LE에서도 얇고 음악적 즐거움이 부족하여 반품했다고 보고. 가격이나 비교 모델의 점수를 사용하지 않고 얇은 질감 반례로만 기록.
정가 직접 구매 후 반품 명시.
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- 13 12. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comOwner accountSource notes
Alba 사용자의 해상도·감쇠 반례 댓글
저음과 공간/이미징은 좋고 제품을 좋아하지만 다른 보유 IEM보다 해상도와 감쇠 표현이 부족하다고 평가. 제공 리뷰의 탁월한 미세 디테일 호평을 전원 합의로 일반화하지 않을 반례.
평소 사용 및 수면 청취 명시. 취득/제공·금전 관계 미명시.
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- 14 13. clearheadphones.com · Original source ↗ · clearheadphones.comOwner accountSource notes
Meze Audio ALBA 聴き込みレビュー
조금 밝지만 크게 치우치지 않는 균형, 가까운 여성 보컬, 적은 잔향과 부드러운 윤곽을 호평. 기존 따뜻하고 좁다는 후기와 차이를 기록.
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Personal purchase stated; affiliate links present.
- 15 14. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReferenceSource notes
닥터헤드폰 · 메제오디오 알바 일주일 후기
일주일 정도 알바를 사용한 입문자가 공연장 가운데 있는 듯한 몰입감을 기록한다. T-SQUARE의 Bad Moon으로 밴드 악기를 살펴 들었지만, 대역별 구체적인 강약이나 비교 기준은 제시하지 않는다.
직접 구입 명시; 제공·광고 관계 추가명시 없음
카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 약1주 소유; T-SQUARE BadMoon; 기기·팁·음량미명시. 공간감표현은입문자의비유이지객관무대크기아님.
After roughly a week with Alba, a newcomer describes an immersive, concert-like experience. They listen to band instrumentation in T-SQUARE’s Bad Moon, without providing a detailed tonal breakdown or a controlled comparative baseline.
Original setup and disclosure (Korean)약1주 소유; T-SQUARE BadMoon; 기기·팁·음량미명시. 공간감표현은입문자의비유이지객관무대크기아님. · 직접 구입 명시; 제공·광고 관계 추가명시 없음
- 16 Naver · ec***09 ↗ · blog.naver.comReference
Bright, transparent mild V shape, but cautions about female-vocal friction and upper-treble irritation. Numbers/peaks are not established as independent measurements.
2026-10-25 - 17 Search scope and exclusions ↗Reference
- 18 Full Naver review scope ↗Reference
YouTube videos for this product
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