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Meze Audio Alba - This is How a Single Dynamic Should Sound?! - Honest Audiophile Impressions

the Honest Audiophile 10,783 8 months ago
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A BIG thank you to Meze Audio for providing the Alba for review, much appreciated. The Meze Audio Alba is the epitome of how a single dynamic IEM should sound in my opinion. The Alba is like the early morning sun shining through your window. How does the Meze Alba compare to the Moondrop Kato and the Meze Advar? More Information: https://mezeaudio.com/products/alba?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=35&affid=62 Purchase: https://apos.audio/products/meze-audio-alba-iems?_pos=1&_sid=8dd46f0b2&_ss=r Chapters: 00:00 Introduction/Specs/Box/Contents 01:45 USB-C Adapter/Extra 4.4mm Cable 03:05 Design/Build 04:10 Cable 05:20 Comfort/Isolation 07:05 Source Pairings 07:47 Bass 09:15 Mids 10:45 Treble 12:45 Technical Abilities 16:25 vs Moondrop Kato 18:30 vs Meze Advar 20:15 Conclusion 21:08 Leaving I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician. Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4LG7Kqp_7f/?igshid=1pj7fm78gz0h2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkDbs @TalkDbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehonestaudiophile Website: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/theHonestAudiophile YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMj7xJ1SDxGqqxZ5l3g_jg/join The Honest Audiophile research/review process: https://youtu.be/UkSnoZZNyYc Tierlist:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing Audio Terms/Definitions: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide Test Tracks: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/does-your-music-preference-impact-your-sound-impressions Amazon playlist: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/afb5506483ba4ae3be17c2184797ebb6sune?ref=dm_sh_ycUHvBw1lOkeqCrwPFcc45NAl Tidal Playlists: Jazz: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/ea7f58ba-f05d-466f-9714-936d0ab7fa0f Soundtracks: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/bd11187e-1811-43a7-a065-26e806f60efd Bass: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/0ba4d6a8-9d95-4f16-b79e-ef084a091d73 Mids & Treble: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/c5bc66bd-a907-4a0e-a976-9f02e75c126f Tone & Timbre: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/0915f654-6962-4ff5-ae6a-ee8287b6a81b Favorites: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/4e9fdf64-df26-4d06-ae4d-273ed04e4550 Recommended Gear: Audeze LCD-5: https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-5 Rosson Audio Design RAD-0: http://www.rossonaudiodesign.com/ Meze Empyrean: https://mezeaudio.com/products/meze-empyrean Hifiman Ananda: https://hifiman.com/products/detail/290 Sennheiser HD600: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/best-audio-headphones-high-end-stereo-hifi-hd-600 Sennheiser HD660s2: https://www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-660s2/clcrij55r0b570bw9bubufphu/ Austrian Audio Hi-X60: https://austrian.audio/headphones/hi-x60/ Audeze LCD 2 Closed: LCD-2 Closed Back (audeze.com) ADV. M5-12D: https://www.adv-sound.com/collections/pro-audio/products/m5-12d-universal CTM Da Vinci X: https://cleartunemonitors.com/products/da-vinci-x-universal Tin Hifi T2: https://www.linsoul.com/products/tinhifi-t2?_pos=1&_sid=7cddd72dc&_ss=r&variant=34447375302811 Sony NW-A105: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwa105-b Sony NW-WM-1a: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwwm1a Mytek Liberty DAC ii: https://mytek.audio/shop/lbrt-dac-ii-287#attr= HeadAmp GSX-Mini: https://www.headamp.com/products/gs-x-mini Tor Audio Roger: https://toraudio.com/main.html# Schiit Audio BiFrost 2: https://schiit.com/products/bi-frost-1 Massdrop THX AAA 789: https://drop.com/buy/drop-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier?utm_source=linkshare&referer=FTSS2S Massdrop THX AAA One Linear: https://drop.com/buy/drop-thx-aaa-one-linear-amplifier?utm_source=linkshare&referer=FTSS2S If you like the content of this channel and want to see more like this in the future, please consider donating. All funds donated to the channel will be used to purchase headphones and audio gear for the channel. Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/dbsylvia Venmo: @David-Sylvia-6 Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/theHonestAudiophile If you would like to contact the channel please send an email to: [email protected] Affiliate links: Drop: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=4pEFW3GzSkg&offerid=1325730.4&type=3&subid=0 Apos Audio: https://apos.audio?sca_ref=45218.8XN5h6dArS

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