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 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5.5). 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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Jaytiss Score
Fiio FD 15
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Meze Alba
5.5 /10
Score gap: 1.8
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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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by

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

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

Meze Alba reviewed by

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

Fiio FD 15 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Meze Alba Details

Driver Configuration: 1x Dynamic (10.8mm)

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $160

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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.

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.

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