The Meze Audio Alba in-ear headphones are designed to offer an accessible introduction to the Meze sound signature. Aimed at music lovers on the go, the Alba stands out with its neutral sound with a slight touch of warmth, providing a precise and pleasant listening experience.
Sound Performance
The Alba is equipped with a 10.8 mm dynamic driver, a key feature that contributes to the exceptional sound quality of these headphones. This driver is capable of producing deep and rich bass, clear and detailed mids, as well as crisp and precise highs.
With a sound pressure level (SPL) of 109 dB, the Alba can produce high volume without distortion, ensuring an immersive and dynamic listening experience. This feature is particularly appreciated by music enthusiasts who want to hear all the sonic details of their favorite tracks.
Sound Signature
Their sound signature is intended to be neutral and balanced, with a slight touch of warmth. The goal is to offer a natural, detailed, and immersive reproduction, highlighting the harmonic richness of the instruments. The Alba focuses on realistic soundstage spatialization, with a beautiful sense of openness and depth. Each element is well distinct and localized, whether in width or depth. The dynamics are on point, with sharp and precise attacks.
In the bass, the Alba delivers fast and textured lows, without masking the lower mids. Vocals are clear and nuanced, with a beautiful presence across the spectrum. In the highs, the reproduction is detailed and airy, without excessive emphasis or harshness.
USB-C Adapter and Integrated DAC
To adapt to the latest generations of smartphones and other modern devices, the Alba comes with a USB-C adapter including a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This integrated DAC significantly improves sound quality, offering a superior audio experience compared to a direct connection via the traditional headphone jack. This feature makes the Alba compatible with a wide range of devices, including those with a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Materials and Construction
The Alba is designed with a blend of zinc and anodized aluminum, giving the headphones exceptional robustness while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic. The iridescent white finish adds a touch of luxury and modernity. This choice of materials ensures not only the durability of the product but also an appearance that remains impeccable even after prolonged use.
Ergonomics and Comfort
Ergonomics were a central focus in the design of the Alba. The headphones come with silicone tips available in four different sizes (S, M, L, XL), ensuring a perfect fit for every user. This variety of tips ensures not only optimal comfort but also effective sound isolation, allowing you to enjoy music without being disturbed by external noise.
Comparison with Competitors
With a price point around €150, the Meze Audio Alba earphones face stiff competition. However, they stand out with their refined design, the inclusion of a USB-C adapter with an integrated DAC, and the promise of high-end sound quality inherited from the brand’s more premium models.
Compared to the Sennheiser IE 300, for example, the Alba offers a warmer and more enveloping sound, whereas the German earphones prioritize neutrality and transparency. The Final Audio A4000 adopts a more analytical signature with greater clarity in the high spectrum.
Key Features of the Meze Audio Alba Earphones
Elegant and timeless design with a pearlescent finish
Robust construction with zinc alloy and anodized aluminum
10.8 mm dynamic driver with extended performance
Neutral and natural sound signature with a touch of warmth
Realistic soundstage spatialization
Fast and precise dynamics across the spectrum
Comfortable use with a wide selection of ear tips
Included USB-C adapter with integrated DAC
Convenient carrying case for on-the-go use
What the press says
The Meze ALBA offer excellent audio reproduction accuracy. Their frequency response hardly deviates from their balanced sound profile, although a dip in the treble can make upper harmonics sound dull or shrill, with neighboring frequencies being either under- or over-emphasized relative to each other. The headphones deliver outstanding harmonic distortion performance, reproducing sound with clarity even at high listening levels.
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Les Meze ALBA offrent une excellente précision de reproduction audio. Leur réponse en fréquence ne s'écarte guère de leur profil sonore équilibré, même si une baisse dans les aigus peut rendre les harmoniques supérieures ternes ou sifflantes, les fréquences voisines étant sous- ou sur-accentuées les unes par rapport aux autres. Le casque offre d'excellentes performances en termes de distorsion harmonique, reproduisant le son avec netteté, même à des niveaux d'écoute élevés.
Built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and amplifier
User manual
User reviews
Jean luc
The in-ear headphones are very well presented, which is very impressive. As for the listening experience, the sound is very detailed with a focus on the mids, while the bass is slightly recessed. I recommend adjusting your player settings carefully (in this case, an iPhone) and you’ll get an ideal and very personalized sound.
Comment from August 02, 2025 — Experience from June 13, 2025
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Casque intra auriculaire très bien présenté, c’est très valorisant.
Coté écoute, le son est très détaillé avec une prédominance au médium, le gravé en léger retrait.
Je recommande de bien régler son lecteur (en l’occurrence un IPhone) et vous aurez ainsi un son idéal et très personnel.
Pierric
a flat sound with no warmth, the cable is unbearable, only the packaging matches the price... best to avoid.
Comment from June 09, 2025 — Experience from February 03, 2025
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un son plat sans rondeur, le câble est insupportable, seul le packaging est à la hauteur du prix...a fuir.
Stephane
Very good sound, much more detail than my Samsung headphones.... Positioning on the ear is not obvious to my taste, especially the left ear, I even wonder if the left cable is mounted the wrong way around... Correction, I just realized I had mounted the left plug the wrong way around...... it changes everything. Perfect
Comment from February 13, 2025 — Experience from January 28, 2025
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Très bon son, beaucoup plus de détails que mes écouteurs Samsung.... Positionnement sur l'oreille pas évident à mon goût, surtout oreille gauche me demande même si le câble gauche n'est pas monté à l'envers... Rectificatif, je viens de m'apercevoir que j'avais monté la fiche gauche à l'envers...... ça change tout. Parfait
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