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

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  • @lordlopes2424
    @lordlopes2424 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Nice review
    Not the first one I see of the Alba but it's good to see others talking about it.
    Meze really work well on the Alba,and for the price it looks good.

  • @iAmCodeMonkey
    @iAmCodeMonkey 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love your review! Yours convinced me to purchase this IEM, sadly the right side driver has failed already after a month. Hopefully customer service will be good for me. Fingers crossed! 😊

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Bummer, sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get a warranty replacement.

  • @tomcravens1628
    @tomcravens1628 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ... Good review by a pro of excellent description of sound
    --bought 2 units today (for wife and myself)

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  หลายเดือนก่อน

      awesome 😎 Look forward to hearing your impressions.

  • @sockhopsinger
    @sockhopsinger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for helping me make up my mind. Was hoping you would review it. Hoping you are well.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome. I'm doing well, enjoying the warm weather.

  • @DragnetSound
    @DragnetSound 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks! Great review Dave

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the gift, much appreciated.

  • @tedthomas9809
    @tedthomas9809 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Dave! Great review as always. When this iem popped up on reviews and promotions from sellers, I went with the flow ( can't afford the Empyrian) but do like the Meze sound. Still rock my old 99 headphones. As you are reviewing, it is making my decision to have ordered early feel like I did a good thing. Thanks again😅

  • @nasirrahmatullah141
    @nasirrahmatullah141 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I Only watch the video because he took time to make it, rather than lame and similar reviews. This could have been much interesting if he had included other veriations, but I'm satisfied. It was a great review

  • @saint_odonnell
    @saint_odonnell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Such a great review! Thank you ☺️

  • @7quidstudio
    @7quidstudio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gonna buy these on the back of the reviews. Should sound good on my Chord mojo 2

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Awesome 😎 Look forward to hearing your impressions.

  • @papoosee
    @papoosee 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I demoed both the alba and advar and your description is very accurate. Although, I ended buying the advar over the Alba because of what you described. The advar has one of the best soundstages I’ve ever heard on an IEM and the bass was incredible. I didn’t feel that it was too bright though. Alba’s are great for the price, but between the two, the advar is by far the better

  • @Trubus2012
    @Trubus2012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review. Getting mine soon!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look forward to hearing your impressions.

  • @suntanglory
    @suntanglory 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice one Dave!Cheers.

  • @vikrambhaskar7976
    @vikrambhaskar7976 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love your honest to god subjective take on audiophile products! Do you prefer the alba over tin T3 plus? The alba is slightly more expensive but is it worth the extra cost?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, the Alba is an upgrade to the T3 Plus.

  • @audio_tron
    @audio_tron 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for comparing to Advar. I think more reviews would benefit from going beyond price brackets. Oftentimes those comparisons are more than warranted in this funny hobby of ours.
    Between Alba and Advar, which had the most preferable, realistic vocals?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Alba has more note weight and realistic vocals in my opinion.

  • @apollomoonlandings
    @apollomoonlandings 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really liked the pleasant sunrise analogy. It sounds like the Alba is an exceptionally pleasant IEM to listen to. Thank you for the review. I am curious. Do you think that the Alba might be a direct upgrade path for those who really like the overall tuning of the Kiwi Ears Cadenza? I ask since some people prefer single DD IEMs in order to avoid any BA timbre issues.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Cadenza is more bassy, not as much clarity. The Alba is a big upgrade in my opinion.

  • @bencherian
    @bencherian 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I need a fun sounding iem. Enough with analytical thing
    I hope Alba is fun sounding one

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Look forward to hearing your impressions of the Alba.

  • @LSDScreen
    @LSDScreen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    The review I was looking for.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Glad you enjoy the channel content.

    • @dalemason5970
      @dalemason5970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi buddy. You going to bite the bullet then? Think I may

    • @LSDScreen
      @LSDScreen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dalemason5970 The hype seems too strong not to.

    • @LSDScreen
      @LSDScreen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@dalemason5970just pulled the trigger

    • @mikesoke
      @mikesoke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LSDScreen did you order straight from meze?

  • @VjRocker007
    @VjRocker007 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the review Dave!! I have the FIIO FH3, how would you say the Alba's compare to them in terms sound signature? Would the Alba's be a substantial upgrade?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've not heard the FH3 since I reviewed it and honestly don't remember how it sounded.

  • @AronAddams7
    @AronAddams7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I donny why Meze IEMs remind me of record players. Excellent review!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think they look like an enclosed horn speaker.

    • @AronAddams7
      @AronAddams7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile that makes more sense.

  • @wundyboy
    @wundyboy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It seems you and all the other reviewers are quite impressed with the Meze Alba... they will sell like hotcakes!

    • @davidcoons89
      @davidcoons89 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is your title a question or an exclamation? ‘This is how..?!’ Rather than ‘is this how..?!’

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @davidcoons89 Why don't you watch the video and find out 😉

    • @davidcoons89
      @davidcoons89 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@TheHonestAudiophile I did! Thanks for a great video as well btw!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My pleasure, you're welcome

  • @CoffeeXmusic
    @CoffeeXmusic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review as usual ❤

  • @garenyo
    @garenyo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Dave, thanks for the video review. How does it compare to IE200 ?

  • @hishighnes5474
    @hishighnes5474 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Dave, i am looking an upgrade over my Blon bl03. My initial plan was tin hifi t3 plus. Then I See Alba review and it coming with dac which would be the best upgrade. Kindly guide me

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Meze Alba significant upgrade to both .

    • @hishighnes5474
      @hishighnes5474 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you Dave

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @hishighnes5474 my pleasure, you're welcome

  • @manuelayala3799
    @manuelayala3799 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Disculpa, me gustaría saber ya que estan en el mismo precio y sin embargo hay en TH-cam demos sound test del truthear nova y no del Meze Alba, tú opinión entre estos dos iem, gracias, un saludo desde Valencia 👍

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Nova doesn't have as much mid bass impact, the main mids are thin and boring but the upper mids are forward and shouty, lower treble is spicy, stage isn't as wide or deep, imagingi is not as good. Detail retrieval and resolution are similar, slight edge to Alba. Here is a link to my TruthEar Nova review: th-cam.com/video/BA6rhSRuuFg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NlIKuwUQzSNz7dOP

    • @manuelayala3799
      @manuelayala3799 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Una cosa más, gasta mucha batería el amplificador que viene incluido en el Alba? O conviene otro amplificador con batería propia? Ya la acabo de ver. Otro auricular que me ha llamado la atención es el Fiio FH3, qué te parece respecto al Meze Alba?. Desde ya muchas gracias y un saludo desde España 😊👍​@@TheHonestAudiophile

  • @quantumcreator8888
    @quantumcreator8888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great ❤ thank you Dave 😁

  • @zionrobotikz3841
    @zionrobotikz3841 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Dave! Do you prefer the Alba over the Myer Audio CKLVX-D41? Your help would be appreciated 🙏

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My CKLVX D41 is out on loan to another reviewer so I can't do a direct comparison. Going off memory, the D41 very similar to the Alba but isn't quite as detailed and resolving.

  • @mehmetsahin4130
    @mehmetsahin4130 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video content! If you compare with Moondrop Variations interms of details, resolution and sound stage, which one is better? thanks!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've not heard the Variations since I reviewed them quite a while ago. Going off memory, the Variations is better detailed and resolution. I don't recall the staging.

  • @rf_wbg
    @rf_wbg หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi love your dedication and channel. I have a question. This or titan s2 ? I love to hear works by ennio morricone, pinkfloid, beegees, cold play, u2, bonjovi, these may tell something about my musical inclination. Can you pls suggest one between them or even something you would suggest on the same price range.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      DUNU Titan S2 review coming soon.

    • @rf_wbg
      @rf_wbg หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheHonestAudiophile eagerly waiting 🫡

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good afternoon Dave.
    Hopefully this is a sign of things to come .
    A “downmarket “ iem from them ..could a sub 2K Emp’s be on the horizon?
    I don’t think they give me something different enough to get a place in my IEM stable.
    The S12 ,KATO and the WU’s I think cover this performance 🎭.
    A great review..but I’m good ..that being said I think they would make a great addition to someone who’s just stating out in the IEM hobby.
    Have a fabulous weekend.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It would be great to have some more budget friendly Meze products for sure.
      Have a great weekend.

  • @fransvankershaver3210
    @fransvankershaver3210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is some information I would like, but could't find. Any idea what the specs of the DAC are?

  • @paultomaszewski1964
    @paultomaszewski1964 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As long as the cable for any IEM is built well, I don't care so mush what it looks like or feels like. I prefer a lighter cable so it doesn't pull down on the IEM's while I'm using them. I know the ear hooks design is suppose to take care of it, but the less weight pulling the better. They sound like a set I may have to get when the the budget allows.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The biggest gripe for me is the tangling and twisting, drives me nuts.
      I hope you get to hear the Alba.

  • @prithvi9727
    @prithvi9727 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent review .. useful one at that. Thanks. [ Just wondering why you pronounced it as Elba & not as Alba as it should be :) ]

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm sorry my accent "mispronounced" the name slightly. I'm not Romanian.
      Glad you found the video helpful.

    • @prithvi9727
      @prithvi9727 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Cool .. appreciate it.

  • @epiphica
    @epiphica 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Dave! I am on a hunt for an affordable (under $200 would be best, but i could stretch to $300) pair of cans for competitive gaming. I am going to be in a noisy environment with a roommate, so I would like the headphones to isolate noise well, but also offer a great soundstage with good imaging to hear footsteps and identify them directionally. I am going to be coming from the Phillips SHP9500s, and I love them but they are open and don’t block any sound whatsoever. Your input would be really valuable to me, thanks in advance and keep the good reviews up!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Keep in mind I don't game much anymore and I play sports ans racing games for the most part. To be honest, I mostly use IEM for gaming. The over ear closed back headphone I do use sometimes for gaming is the Rode NTH-100.

  • @trubadyr99
    @trubadyr99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I was listening to your treble description I wished you'd offered a graph.

  • @peterandersson6762
    @peterandersson6762 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Im waiting for those from the USA to sweeden, couse in sweden they couldent provide a 4.4mm balanced cable. Im having it here for almost a little less than the swedish price. I have a ifi hip dac 3, so I think im covered there, stroling around in town👍🏼

  • @darrencotter8206
    @darrencotter8206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the review. I've just got mine. Would the 4.4mm cable be a good upgrad? Also, on the FiiiO M11 Plus ESS, would it be better to use the dongle, or straight into the DAP.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends on the source your using. The Alba responds well to the additional power provided by balanced.
      M11 Plus is an upgrade over most dongles, yes.

    • @darrencotter8206
      @darrencotter8206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the reply. I have a 3.5 to 4.4 adapter, but I think it takes something away. I also use a FiiO BTR7, so a 4.4mm would work well on that too. Any other 4.4mm cables you recommend over Meze's own, as I can't see it on their site.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DUNU Lyre Mini is excellent. I also like Rose Technic, Kotori Audio and Effect Audio cables.

    • @darrencotter8206
      @darrencotter8206 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks again. Bought the Mini.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @darrencotter8206 awesome 😎

  • @dragonfire61
    @dragonfire61 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hopefully you can get your hands on the Dita Project M. I have them about a week and they punch wayyyy above their price. Best IEM's I have ever heard.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the suggestion

    • @diamondhellspawnscorpion
      @diamondhellspawnscorpion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm thinking to decide between Dita M & Alba.. But Dita M is thrice as expensive..

    • @poirotsknight9850
      @poirotsknight9850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have both alba and dita...dita project m is worth twice or even thrice it's price...alba is very very good, but dita is phenomenal

  • @fransvankershaver3210
    @fransvankershaver3210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for your "poetic" review. Your review convinced me; I ordered the Alba. So with my 99 Classic my Meze family is complete.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome 👍 I look forward to hearing your impressions.

    • @nitraM321
      @nitraM321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's not nearly complete

  • @guillermobrito4987
    @guillermobrito4987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot Dave, i'll out the alba in my shortlist, now that i want to make the jump to the $100-$200 tier. Have another recomendation.?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here is a link to my ranking grade/tier list, please make sure to read the ranking grade tab first as I don't grade like everyone else.
      docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing

    • @guillermobrito4987
      @guillermobrito4987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks to care about it.
      have a great weekend

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure, you're welcome. Have a great weekend.

  • @bklynrickel
    @bklynrickel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you Like it David, I have to try it! :)

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Look forward to hearing your impressions after you get it.

  • @gertost
    @gertost 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @guybrushtwood
    @guybrushtwood 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think the word to sum up the Alba is “natural”

  • @bencherian
    @bencherian 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you compare Alba with Simgot EA 1000 please in terms of sound quality only ?
    I dont have specific genre
    Edm
    Indie
    Old school rock
    Atmosphere
    Synthwave
    Almost everything except heavy metal I listen

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      EA 1000 is more v-shaped, has more bass presence, has more elevated upper mids and treble, is not as resolving and is not as natural with tone and timbre.

  • @gwine9087
    @gwine9087 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well, another review that just adds to my confusion. Too any differing opinions, especially about the treble.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Everyone hears different. The treble is special in my opinion. Thanks for watching.

    • @Zorzek
      @Zorzek 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well this is a subjective hobby, so it's only natural that you will get many different takes on the subject. Helps to keep this in mind and never taking another's view on something an IEM / headphone as hard truth.

  • @Gilliboy82
    @Gilliboy82 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you compare it to the Tanchjim origin? Which one is the most resolving, natural and has the best timbre, tonal qualities?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry haven't heard the Tanchjim Origin, hope to get one at some point for review.

  • @wtfgebeurdmij2991
    @wtfgebeurdmij2991 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey i have one question!
    The blon bl 03 has a small dip in the typical harman target upper mids ( 3khz/4khz) section which makes them seriously perfect for me in the ear/pinna gain region.
    Mids and vocals still forward sounding in the other frequencies ( so they are not overshadowed by the bass and especially the treble ) but never dry, rough, harsh or breathy.
    They sound almost like liquid gold if you know what i mean.
    would you still suggest the meze for my preference? the bl05s where almost perfect upgrade for me but they miss this important dip at 3khz/4khz and sound a little nasally/harsh

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alba is a significant upgrade to the Blons but it is a touch elevated in the uppers.

    • @wtfgebeurdmij2991
      @wtfgebeurdmij2991 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile thank you very much for reading my comment, now i know its just a touch elevated i am happy to take the leap and pre order them in my country.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @wtfgebeurdmij2991 I look forward to hearing your impressions.

  • @diamondhellspawnscorpion
    @diamondhellspawnscorpion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave.. Considering that you have also done a review on Etymotic ER2XR before, how would Alba compare to ER2XR in terms of detail retrieval, tonality, instrument separation.. Which one would you pick?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Alba has better bass extension, impact and control. The mids aren't as forward as the ER2XR. Treble is more extended and airy. The soundstage is wider, deeper and better layered. The ER2XR is more mid forward focused and not as balanced. The Alba has a slight advantage with detail retrieval and resolution. Tone and timbre is similar.

    • @diamondhellspawnscorpion
      @diamondhellspawnscorpion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheHonestAudiophile thanks Dave. Did you happen to try Dita Project M iems?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I e not had the opportunity to hear DITA Project M

  • @KashanArtist
    @KashanArtist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi dave.. please suggest me iem $80 & $100.. I am so confuse, your suggestion will help me a lot.. Thanks

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here is a link to my ranking grade, please read the ranking grade tab first as I don't grade like all the other channels.
      docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing

    • @KashanArtist
      @KashanArtist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks 👍

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @KashanArtist my pleasure, you're welcome

  • @nashdiz
    @nashdiz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any comparison between the Meze Alba and the Aful Performer 5?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I sold the P5 a year ago so can't do a side-by-side comparison. If memory serves me correctly, the Alba has more accurate tone and timbre, better details and resolution.

    • @masud79
      @masud79 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile the P5 are still the most perfect sounding IEMs imo, and i cannot figure out what makes them so special. Everytime i hear them its just wow

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @masud79 glad you enjoy them.

  • @brano5006
    @brano5006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10:45 - 16:25 Did you get that opinion using the Alba with an existing Meze USB DAC or with some other portable DAC?
    Be that as it may, I enjoyed your opinion, as always 💕

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mention my thoughts about the Meze dongle in the beginning of the video. All opinions mentioned are how it sounds based on my experience with all my source gear.

    • @brano5006
      @brano5006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheHonestAudiophile
      The conclusion based on your answer is that such experience and opinion cannot be gained using Alba with the attached Meze USB Dac
      Thanks for answering

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes, in my humble, honest opinion, the Meze dongle holds the Alba back a little bit. It isn't a bad sounding dongle but the Alba performs better on more quality dongles and desktop gear.

    • @brano5006
      @brano5006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@TheHonestAudiophile
      Your presentation of Alba's ability to provide sound is excellent, of course with the appropriate DAC according to personal taste
      👍🏼

  • @tradehut2782
    @tradehut2782 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey dave,
    Alba vs Timeless?

  • @lalitmehta6969
    @lalitmehta6969 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thumbnail remind me 90 80s 😂 when TH-cam doesn't exist.

  • @saechaoboi416
    @saechaoboi416 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey honest audiophile
    Kotoriaudio is releasing their new vampire iem and I was wondering if you will be reviewing them soon or not

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, a Vampire review is in the planning.

  • @ahraziqbal9
    @ahraziqbal9 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is the detail retrieval better than Truthear Hexa.. how to does it compare to Hexa?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Hexa presents the details in a more aggressive and forthright manner but the Alba is similar in amount and better resolving.

  • @EduardTeodorescu
    @EduardTeodorescu หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi! how does these compare to Fiio FH7? Thanks!

  • @stefi7318
    @stefi7318 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of connector have the iem? Standard, 078 or 0.75mm?

  • @gprider1525
    @gprider1525 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No one else is saying this has good detail resolution, could you give an example of music where you heard this compared to another iem please

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Music link in description and on my website.

  • @bencherian
    @bencherian 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you compare it with Artti T10 please ?
    Although both have different drivers both are near same price at my place

  • @sheikhmkrifat7749
    @sheikhmkrifat7749 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is it worthy to upgrade from Kefine delci?

  • @TheVeganVicar
    @TheVeganVicar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for the review, David!
    SHABBAT SHALOM! 🕎
    HAPPY SABBATH! ✡️

  • @dennisalarcon9175
    @dennisalarcon9175 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would you compare this to the cklvx?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My CKLVX D41 is out on loan to another reviewer so I can't do a direct comparison. Going off memory, the D41 very similar to the Alba but isn't quite as detailed and resolving.

  • @brunoserwaczek5232
    @brunoserwaczek5232 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir, glad you didn’t say “elbow.”

  • @siv1474
    @siv1474 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Theese are out of stock :/ I enjoy bass, so Meze Alba or 7hz Legato?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Legato is a true basshead IEM the Alba is more refined and fun leaning instead of basshead.

  • @coprfowe2666
    @coprfowe2666 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you compare alba to rai solo? Which one is better?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've not heard Rai Solo in 3 years or more. Sorry I don't recall enough to give comparison.

  • @nonchalantd
    @nonchalantd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @ravikumarjha8886
    @ravikumarjha8886 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How it compares with ea1000 simgoat

  • @Intmemo
    @Intmemo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, I would like to know ,wich sound is better IE200 or ALBA MEZE?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry I've not heard IE200

    • @Intmemo
      @Intmemo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Intmemo my pleasure, you're welcome

  • @SileDevil
    @SileDevil 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    alba means white actually

  • @SuperEnforcer88
    @SuperEnforcer88 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't need to watch the review to know that'll be great.

  • @caribtor
    @caribtor 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't now what "first light" has to do with earphones,- but "alba" is latin for "white", and everything on and around these phones is white.

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    uh huh huh...you said dongle...

  • @bogdanflorea6116
    @bogdanflorea6116 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “Alba” doesn’t mean “first light”, it is a region in Romania, and it translates as “the white one”

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@bogdanflorea6116 From the Meze website:
      ALBA [Romanian noun | ‘alba - first light]

  • @dalemason5970
    @dalemason5970 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @Thehonestaudiophile you keep calling it E lba! Its A lba...just saying bud..🙌

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry I don't speak Romanian so.....Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @Lapos.
      @Lapos. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, a bit jarring. I was wondering maybe its Napoleons iem?

  • @brunis_m
    @brunis_m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why would you ever wear an IEM for 4-6h 😫. Sounds like a nightmare.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wear them while I am working or just around the house doing various stuff. I have music on all the time.