AFUL MagicOne VS Meze Alba

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AFUL MagicOne and Meze Alba use 1BA and 1x Dynamic (10.8mm) driver setups respectively. AFUL MagicOne costs $140 while Meze Alba costs $160. Meze Alba is $20 more expensive. AFUL MagicOne holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 6.2). AFUL MagicOne has significantly better mids with a 2.2-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge and AFUL MagicOne has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric AFUL MagicOne Meze Alba
Bass 6.8 6.2
Mids 7.2 5
Treble 6.2 4
Details 7 6.2
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 6 6.2
Dynamics 5.3 5
Tonality 6.6 4.5
Technicalities 6.5 4
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AFUL MagicOne Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Smirk Audio Jaytiss Audio Amigo Super* Review Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Z-Reviews Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

Meze Alba Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Audio Amigo Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Meze Alba reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
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Meze Alba reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Aceptable, but not great value.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
A prettier, more premium Hexa. Engineering tour-de-force. Try and get it for $100 or less

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Meze Alba reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Middle-ground tuning when compared to the rest of the $200 single DD Sets. Not as bright as Simgot, not as relaxed as Kato. Super small, comfy shells. Included Dongle DAC is nice.

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is

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Meze Alba reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Build Quality and Fit are stand out. Fantastic Fit. Sound-Wise very engaging. Cons: Little bit sharp and contrasty.

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8 good tonality and treble slight pressure build up

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

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Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B

AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals are bit congested, not the most open need the right tips (CLARION). Stage is average, and treble is smooth with solid extension for the most part, tech is around Hexa/EM6L level which is great for a single BA. Great neutral-warm/all-rounder overall, it's pretty much an adjusted diffuse-field with more mid-bass. I personally don't get the hype/"magic" behind these.

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.1 * score rescaled + normalized
34 community members have rated the AFUL MagicOne at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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AFUL MagicOne Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Meze Alba Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

AFUL MagicOne Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B
Treble response is good, delivering clarity and sparkle without fatigue. Hi-hats sound lively without sting.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details A-
Resolution feels both high and relaxed, capturing nuance with ease. There's zero smearing even at high volume.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Meze Alba Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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