Fiio FD 15 VS Meze Alba

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Fiio FD 15 and Meze Alba are in-ear monitors. Fiio FD 15 costs $150 while Meze Alba costs $160. Meze Alba is $10 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 6.2). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Fiio FD 15 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FD 15 Meze Alba
Mids 7 5
Treble 6 4
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.3 4.5
Technicalities 6 4
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Fiio FD 15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally 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

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Meze Alba reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Meze Alba (more reviews)

Meze Alba reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized

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.

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

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.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Fiio FD 15 User Review Score

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Fiio FD 15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Meze Alba Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Fiio FD 15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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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