Comments on: Meze Audio Advar IEM Review – An Ugly Duckling Earphone?

By: James Cygnus

James Cygnus — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:00:59 +0000

It looks like Meze has no options for returns once you’ve tried their products so you’d better be really sure you want them or comfortable with the possibility of tossing away $700…For me it’s a deal killer that Meze has such little confidence in their products.

By: Peter Paul

Peter Paul — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:10:04 +0000

In reply to Tom F. I'm glad it helped! Sorry I don't have any experience with the Fiio FD7.

By: Tom F

Tom F — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:08:05 +0000

In reply to Peter Paul. It does! (And sorry to hear about your Andromeda) I’m wrestling with a choice between the Advar and Fiio FD7. Your review has helped to draw distinctions between the two.

By: Peter Paul

Peter Paul — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:29:00 +0000

In reply to Tom F.

Thank you for reading!
Sadly my Andromeda broke. But based on memory, the Andromeda may sound more linear or less “colorful” compared to the Advar.
The Advar has the upper hand when it comes to bass presence.
But I think Andromeda wins when it comes to treble response. The Andromeda was never sibilant or ear-piercing, at least for me.
And I never find it fatiguing as well. However, the Advar tends to be somewhat sibilant and fatiguing.
I hope this helps.

By: Tom F

Tom F — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:31:36 +0000

Enjoyed the review. Any thoughts about how it compares to the CA Andromeda? Thanks