Meze Audio claims to have designed the new Astru for listeners who want truly high-performance headphones without the high price of a flagship model. However, the device sits at the opposite end of the spectrum compared to the Alba model . And that's hardly surprising, given its CNC-milled titanium housing.
With the Astrru in-ear , Meze Audio aimed to develop a single-driver wired in-ear headphone that could match the layering, stereo imaging, and resolution typically found in multi-driver models. Meze claims the 10mm driver features an advanced multi-layer composite diaphragm designed to balance speed, control, and musical depth.
The diaphragm dome features over 80 ultra-thin gold layers, vacuum-formed for 48 hours, bonded to titanium, and mounted on a PEEK base. This design is designed to deliver fast response, clear highs, and the warm sound that dynamic drivers are known for.
According to the designers, the shape of the Astru earbuds has been improved for greater comfort during long listening sessions. Each housing is CNC-milled from a single solid block of pure titanium and then undergoes multiple electroplating steps to achieve a smooth satin finish.
Meze states that the Astru offers a frequency response of 5 Hz to 35 kHz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, a sensitivity of 111 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, and a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.1% at 1 kHz.
Designed for high-quality portable listening, these in-ear monitors (IEMs) come with a premium balanced cable with CNC anodized aluminum parts and a gold-plated 4.4mm balanced connector. The package also includes a 4.4mm to 3.5mm adapter, five eartip sizes (XS to XL), and two storage options—a protective pouch and a soft PU leather carrying case.
The Meze Audio ASTRU will be available from March 20, 2026, for a suggested retail price of just under $900.
