Honestly speaking, SEA (South East Asia) made iem is on boutique side and their price tag astronomically on the summit level (Elysian, Subtronic, etc) so they are not belong in the Chi-fi category.
No, he doesn't mean every brand from Asia. He's specifically talking about the budget/value brands from Asia, not the premium brands. For example, AuR audio is a more budget/value focused company from Singapore. Penon is a more budget/value focused company from China. He isn't saying Chi-fi equals cheap, or Asia equal cheap. He's saying there are more emerging brands from Asia focused on budget/value, that's all. For example, Subtonic Storm was priced at $5,200, Cayin DAPs are astronomically priced premium offerings, Lotoo has one of the most recognized endgame DAPs, QDC has a $13,700 Sea Dragon IEM, Unique Melody's flagship is $8.5k and Amber Pearl is $8,000. He wasn't referring to any of these brands. He was actually just specifically talking about actual budget/value brands from Singapore, China, Malaysia, Philippines, etc.
Yeah - to clarify, there's a huge range of brands coming out of China and SEA right now. Between brands from China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, etc. that I've demoed, it seems like there's a really good spread of high value and price/performance products, and more luxury/boutique type products, but even boutique brands like DITA and FATfreq seem to be able to deliver on their budget friendly products (like Project M or Maestro Mini.) On the other hand, many Western brands don't even offer anything under $500, and if they do, they're outclassed by Asian products at the same (or lower) price points.
And maybe they are perfect for people who have wireless iems, and want some wired iems to have in backup, when you want that analog sound and are tired of the cons of bluetooth.
So it doesn't sound like a Meze, it does what many chifi iem's do, and you reccomend it as a back up for traveling, why should anyone buy it? I think Meze missed the boat here.
I'd most likely take Project M, but Alba is a little more relaxed, and doesn't have the same potential for fatigue that some people have found in Project M.
How are these for trance, rock/metal, pop, electronica, classical ect... ? I listen to a wide range of genres. I like detailed, wide, punchy and a little warm sound. It must be enganging and musical. Not Fatigue. And of course comfortable. The most comfort iems ive had, is the beyerdynamic xelento. A good iem. But to pricey
@@Rorensuwl8 Tnx for answer. I actually ordered them. Will get them next week. Also sold my Sennheiser mtw 4s. They are great sounding, but had some problems with them. So keept my Sennheiser momentum sport wich has more bass. Also ordering the fiio fh1. Its great to see companies delivering great products at "affordable" prices. Im a little tired of expensive high end stuff. 😒
@@or1on89 but if you listen to this review, that's basically not huge praise for the Alba. He said Alba is only for (1) if you have $50 IEMs at the moment, you can consider the Alba being an upgrade on the tech side (2) if you have better IEMs, get the Alba because you can rough it up or lose it outside instead of your better stuff. Also, I watched several other Alba reviews and they all say "good for the price" or "good for an IEM coming from Meze", etc. which are all very limiting praises. This review was actually kinda ruthless in comparison to those other hype reviews.
Honestly speaking, SEA (South East Asia) made iem is on boutique side and their price tag astronomically on the summit level (Elysian, Subtronic, etc) so they are not belong in the Chi-fi category.
Yeah, none of those companies are in the chi-fi race to the bottom lol
No, he doesn't mean every brand from Asia. He's specifically talking about the budget/value brands from Asia, not the premium brands. For example, AuR audio is a more budget/value focused company from Singapore. Penon is a more budget/value focused company from China. He isn't saying Chi-fi equals cheap, or Asia equal cheap. He's saying there are more emerging brands from Asia focused on budget/value, that's all.
For example, Subtonic Storm was priced at $5,200, Cayin DAPs are astronomically priced premium offerings, Lotoo has one of the most recognized endgame DAPs, QDC has a $13,700 Sea Dragon IEM, Unique Melody's flagship is $8.5k and Amber Pearl is $8,000. He wasn't referring to any of these brands. He was actually just specifically talking about actual budget/value brands from Singapore, China, Malaysia, Philippines, etc.
Yeah - to clarify, there's a huge range of brands coming out of China and SEA right now. Between brands from China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, etc. that I've demoed, it seems like there's a really good spread of high value and price/performance products, and more luxury/boutique type products, but even boutique brands like DITA and FATfreq seem to be able to deliver on their budget friendly products (like Project M or Maestro Mini.) On the other hand, many Western brands don't even offer anything under $500, and if they do, they're outclassed by Asian products at the same (or lower) price points.
These are made in China
And maybe they are perfect for people who have wireless iems, and want some wired iems to have in backup, when you want that analog sound and are tired of the cons of bluetooth.
I've been waiting for this review (not to mention the twelve OTHER Alba reviews published on TH-cam today ;)
yes that is how a good product roll out is organized, Hifiman could, and SHOULD learn from that, the launch of the Susvara Unveiled is a disaster
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😇 May God Bless You Always, Stephen! 😇
So it doesn't sound like a Meze, it does what many chifi iem's do, and you reccomend it as a back up for traveling, why should anyone buy it? I think Meze missed the boat here.
I have made good experiences with Audio and Chinese products
how do these compare to the Project M
I'd most likely take Project M, but Alba is a little more relaxed, and doesn't have the same potential for fatigue that some people have found in Project M.
What do you think about this bs the simgot supermix 4
I prefer Jessica Alba...
How are these for trance, rock/metal, pop, electronica, classical ect... ? I listen to a wide range of genres. I like detailed, wide, punchy and a little warm sound. It must be enganging and musical. Not Fatigue. And of course comfortable. The most comfort iems ive had, is the beyerdynamic xelento. A good iem. But to pricey
Go for Alba
@@Rorensuwl8 Tnx for answer. I actually ordered them. Will get them next week. Also sold my Sennheiser mtw 4s. They are great sounding, but had some problems with them. So keept my Sennheiser momentum sport wich has more bass. Also ordering the fiio fh1. Its great to see companies delivering great products at "affordable" prices. Im a little tired of expensive high end stuff. 😒
@@gertost got mine today! It has extended treble + tuning that is good for any genre
I didn't like the cable and its case
@@Rorensuwl8 The case looks simple in photos. But the cable can always be changed to another one 😃
@@gertost yeah but you're spending 150 euros not 50
Alba vs Hexa ? what's better
Hexa is like half the price
Why use the expression, “What’s going on?” What’s the point?
not worth the asking price
lol, fanboys
@@or1on89 but if you listen to this review, that's basically not huge praise for the Alba. He said Alba is only for
(1) if you have $50 IEMs at the moment, you can consider the Alba being an upgrade on the tech side
(2) if you have better IEMs, get the Alba because you can rough it up or lose it outside instead of your better stuff.
Also, I watched several other Alba reviews and they all say "good for the price" or "good for an IEM coming from Meze", etc. which are all very limiting praises. This review was actually kinda ruthless in comparison to those other hype reviews.
What is?