Shure Aonic 5 VS Meze Alba
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Shure Aonic 5 and Meze Alba use 3BA and 1x Dynamic (10.8mm) driver setups respectively. Shure Aonic 5 costs $450 while Meze Alba costs $160. Shure Aonic 5 is $290 more expensive. Meze Alba holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 6.2).
Insights
| Metric | Shure Aonic 5 | Meze Alba |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 4.5 | 5 |
| Treble | 4.5 | 4 |
| Soundstage | 4.5 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 4.5 | 5 |
| Tonality | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Technicalities | 4.5 | 4 |
Shure Aonic 5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.5Generally Unfavorable
Meze Alba Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.2Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
Shure Aonic 5 (more reviews)
Shure Aonic 5 reviewed by Crin
4.5
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Meze Alba (more reviews)
Meze Alba reviewed by Z-Reviews
7.2
* score rescaled + normalized
Meze Alba reviewed by Audio Amigo
6
* score rescaled + normalized
Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
Meze Alba reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score rescaled + normalized
Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
Meze Alba reviewed by Jaytiss
5.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Shure Aonic 5 Details
Driver Configuration: 3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Shure Top Shure IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Meze Alba Details
Driver Configuration: 1x Dynamic (10.8mm)
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $160
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Shure Aonic 5 User Review Score
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Shure Aonic 5 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.6Gaming Grade
CMeze Alba Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
4.2Gaming Grade
C-Shure Aonic 5 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
C- Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
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.
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