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MEZE AUDIO
MEZE AUDIO ALBA
Sound
4.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
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Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
Resin29%Plastic24%Aluminum18%Metal16%
Aluminum appears on 18% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost commonSilicone65%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%
Silicone is the most common — on 65% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Has Microphone
NoMost commonFalse68%True32%
False is the most common — on 68% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Zinc alloy, aluminum
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, 2-pin detachable
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Color Options
- White
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L, XL
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Wearing Style
- Over-ear (cable up)
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- No
Sound
- Driver Size
- 10.8 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 15-25000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 25000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 15 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- U-shaped
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 109 dB/mW
Features
- Inline Controls
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- ALBA
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 159 USD
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
MEZE AUDIO ALBA Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 3.8 |
| 25 | 3.9 |
| 32 | 3.7 |
| 40 | 3.2 |
| 50 | 2.6 |
| 63 | 1.9 |
| 80 | 0.8 |
| 100 | 0.2 |
| 125 | -0.2 |
| 160 | -1.6 |
| 200 | -2.5 |
| 250 | -2.8 |
| 315 | -4.1 |
| 400 | -5.0 |
| 500 | -3.6 |
| 630 | -1.4 |
| 800 | -0.9 |
| 1000 | 0.2 |
| 1250 | 1.8 |
| 1600 | 3.8 |
| 2000 | 5.6 |
| 2500 | 7.8 |
| 3150 | 9.3 |
| 4000 | 8.6 |
| 5000 | 7.1 |
| 6300 | 6.9 |
| 8000 | 5.6 |
| 10000 | -2.2 |
| 12500 | 5.4 |
| 16000 | 3.4 |
| 20000 | -14.6 |
MEZE AUDIO ALBA Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.5 |
| 26 | -7.9 |
| 33 | 3.6 |
| 41 | 6.9 |
| 52 | 4.4 |
| 65 | 5.8 |
| 82 | 6.4 |
| 103 | 6.7 |
| 130 | 9.3 |
| 163 | 8.5 |
| 205 | 7.2 |
| 259 | 10.4 |
| 325 | 7.5 |
| 410 | 12.5 |
| 516 | 8.8 |
| 613 | 10.3 |
| 772 | 15.2 |
| 972 | 18.5 |
| 1220 | 20.1 |
| 1540 | 22.3 |
| 1940 | 27.9 |
| 2440 | 33.1 |
| 3070 | 24.7 |
| 3870 | 21.8 |
| 4870 | 21.6 |
| 6130 | 22.1 |
| 7720 | 22.9 |
| 9720 | 44.0 |
| 12200 | 27.8 |
| 15400 | 42.5 |
| 19400 | 34.3 |
MEZE AUDIO ALBA MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Mean opinion score
4.9
4.6
3.3
4.8
TimbreDistortionImmersivenessOverall
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed April 2025
8.5/ 10
Highly recommendedIsolation7.7
Comfort & fit8.0
Design9.0
Portability9.0
Value9.0
The verdict
The Meze Alba are an interesting pair of earbuds, especially if you're looking for a refined bass experience. It feels like a huge step up in terms of sound compared to general consumer earbuds. However, it doesn't have general consumer-facing features such as a microphone.
✓Liked: Price, Small size, Deep bass, 3.5mm to USB-C adapter
✕Could be better: Fragile paint finish, No playback controls, No microphone, Treble is painful at times
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