Alba —vs— Zero: RED (Crinacle)
Meze Audio Alba and Truthear Zero: RED (Crinacle) share the published Dynamic category, but their listed configurations are 10.8mm Dynamic and 10mm + 7.8mm Dynamic. Check the actual driver description for each version; a shared category is not evidence of the same tuning or sound.
Alba
Zero: RED (Crinacle)
Comparison Notes
Alba lists 32Ω and 109dB SPL/mW @1kHz; Zero: RED (Crinacle) lists 17.5Ω ±15% @1kHz and 117.5dB/Vrms @1kHz. These are the source's original fields. A missing value or measurement basis must stay missing; do not convert it into a phone-volume or amplifier verdict.
Side-by-Side Specifications
Fields to Compare Next
The sensitivity figures use different voltage/power references. Do not compare their numerical values directly; verify the same reference, frequency and measurement conditions first.
Alba's record cites Meze Audio (checked 2026-09-09); Zero: RED (Crinacle)'s cites Truthear (checked 2026-09-09). The linked source records below preserve the exact URLs and model-specific limitations. A retailer listing and a manufacturer sheet are not independent matched measurements.
Alba appears in the historical $100-$200 band and Zero: RED (Crinacle) in $50-$100. Compare the exact edition, accessories and current delivered price before treating the bands as a budget difference; neither band proves better value.
Sources and specification limits
GK AudioLab publishes GK product information. Comparisons involving GK models are brand-authored; source specifications are not independent listening tests.
Meze Audio Alba
Manufacturer: Meze Audio · Source checked:
Sensitivity is stated per milliwatt. Preserve any stated test frequency and tolerance; it is not directly comparable with a per-volt figure.
Truthear Zero: RED (Crinacle)
Manufacturer: Truthear · Source checked:
Sensitivity is stated per RMS volt. Preserve any stated test frequency and tolerance; it is not directly comparable with a per-milliwatt figure.
— means the inspected source does not establish a reliable value.
Price bands are historical directory categories, not current offers. Confirm the exact model, nozzle, cable, local price and return terms with the seller.