Alba
Lab summary
"Artistic tuning with airy highs and elegant design."
Measurement Context
Meze Audio Alba sits in the $100-$200 IEM range with a Dynamic layout built around 10mm Dynamic. That combination matters because driver topology, impedance, and sensitivity decide how easy the set is to drive and what kind of transient behavior listeners should expect before looking at measurements.
On paper, this unit lists 32Ω impedance and 109dB sensitivity, so source matching should be judged alongside its Musical Signature tuning reference. The GK AudioLab database keeps these fields visible on one page so shoppers can compare electrical load, target curve, and driver count without relying on marketing names alone.
Artistic tuning with airy highs and elegant design. Use this page as a neutral spec sheet, then jump into a pairwise comparison when you need to see how Alba differs from another model in the database.
Where It Fits
Driver architecture
Alba combines 10mm Dynamic hardware with a Dynamic category target, so it should be compared against models with similar topology before brand preference is considered.
Drive behavior
32Ω impedance and 109dB sensitivity make source matching part of the buying decision, especially for phone, laptop, USB-C dongle, and small desktop DAC setups.
Tuning reference
The Musical Signature reference gives this page a repeatable measurement anchor, while the verdict field captures the practical listening angle GK AudioLab uses for database comparisons.
Database Fingerprint
Related Spec Map
Alba vs EW300 (Love & X)
$50-$100Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Tribrid / 28Ω / 121dB/Vrms / Simgot-Golden 2023
Exacting technical performance and versatile tuning tubes.
Alba vs PRX
$50-$100Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Planar / 15Ω / 94±3dB / V-Shape / Detail Neutral
High-speed planar transients and wide holographic soundstage.
Alba vs EDC Pro
$0-$50Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Dynamic / 26Ω / 108dB / Harman Target 2019
Budget-conscious listeners who prioritize bass impact and fun factor.
Alba vs Kunten (坤腾)
$100-$200Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Hybrid / 32Ω / 108dB/Vrms / Balanced Reference
Neutral reference monitoring with natural timbre.
Alba vs Zero: RED (Crinacle)
$50-$100Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Dynamic / 17.5Ω / 117.5dB / Harman Neutral
Objectivist listeners tracking a perfect Harman-neutral target.
Alba vs Chu II
$0-$50Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Dynamic / 18Ω / 119dB / VDSF Target
Entry-level daily use with a safe, balanced signature.
Alba vs G3
$0-$50Dynamic / 32Ω / 109dB / Musical Signature -> Dynamic / 24Ω / 112dB / Dynamic V-Shape
Everyday commuters seeking reliability and energetic sound.
Compare with Alternatives
Meze Audio Alba is easier to evaluate when its driver layout, impedance, and target curve are placed beside another model.