Image © MezeReminiscing of a lustrous gem that transports you through a mystical folktale, ADVAR hides a powerful, detailed, lifelike sound behind a uniquely designed stainless steel chassis. A balanced blend of function and beauty, ADVAR is an IEM like no other.
The Meze ADVAR is a single 10.2mm dynamic-driver IEM that delivers a warm, musical, and full-bodied sound with textured bass and natural timbre. It combines a well-crafted, comfortable design with an engaging, spacious presentation, making it a versatile all-rounder for various genres. While its technicalities like soundstage and imaging are solid, they are not the absolute best in its price class, and bass control can be slightly limited at times.
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Driver | 10.2 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Impedance | 31 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB/mW |
| Driver | 10.2 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Impedance | 31 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB/mW |
| Weight | 21 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
Retailers we matched to this exact model. Prices are periodic snapshots - the link always opens the retailer's current listing.
4 source(s) feeding this product's score.
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
Reviewers consistently praise the Meze Advar's premium stainless steel build, comfortable fit, and rich, musical sound, especially with acoustic, classical, and jazz genres.
28:41The reviewer compares three IEMs in the $600-700 range, including the Meze Advar, and concludes that while the Advar is beautifully built and comfortable, its sound is not as impressive as its price suggests, especially when compared to the more versatile and better-sounding FiiO FH9. The HiFiMan RE800, despite its low current price, does not compete well sonically with the others. Overall, the reviewer finds the FH9 to be the best value and performance among the three.
13:00The reviewer finds the Meze Advar IEMs to be well-constructed and visually appealing, with a comfortable fit and good accessories. They perform best with acoustic, classical, and jazz music, offering a pleasant soundstage and believable instrument texture, but the treble can be sizzly and harsh with modern pop, and bass is not excessive. The sound improves significantly with higher-end gear, though the treble remains slightly imperfect even then.
18:20The reviewer is highly impressed with the Meze Advar IEMs, praising their rich, creamy, and detailed sound that resembles a studio monitor, and considers them a significant improvement over the previous Ray Penta model. However, they note significant comfort issues with the stock tips and a slightly elevated treble, and the IEMs are also inefficient and hard to drive, requiring more power than expected.
12:24The reviewer highly praises the Meze ADVAR, describing it as a beautifully crafted IEM with a warm, engaging, and musical sound signature. He highlights its exceptional bass, natural midrange, and well-extended treble, along with excellent imaging and technical performance. He strongly recommends it, even suggesting a blind buy for most listeners, while noting it may not suit those sensitive to treble.
21:54The reviewer finds the Meze Advar to be a unique-sounding IEM with powerful, well-controlled bass, natural mids, and airy treble, plus an outstanding soundstage that presents music in front of the listener. However, comfort is a significant drawback due to the short nozzle and weight, causing discomfort after about 45 minutes. Overall, the sound is highly enjoyable, but the fit issues prevent it from being a perfect recommendation.
4:21The reviewer finds the Meze Advar IEMs to be a premium, beautifully designed product with excellent sound quality, particularly praising the coherent single-driver sound, well-controlled bass, and detailed treble. Despite minor drawbacks like average noise isolation and needing more power, the reviewer concludes they offer great value at their price point.
Summaries are AI condensations of each video's own conclusion, not transcripts. Titles, thumbnails and view counts belong to their channels.
A minute of your experience with the Meze ADVAR helps the next person shopping for them.
Other wired iems models at a comparable price, ordered by HearWiki score.
Other Meze models in the database, same category first.
The data-driven guides this model qualifies for.
