The Meze Astru ranks #512 out of 1061 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Meze
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#512 Meze Astru: $899.00 Headphones.com $899.00 eBay
Pros: A single dynamic IEM from Meze. Measurements show bass right on the Harman target and full sub-bass to 20 Hz (score 71 across four measurements).
Cons: Expensive for its rating.
Is the Meze Astru right for you?
Buy it if
- your taste runs warm: it scores 82 for that sound.
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 2.4 dB below target).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 20 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $875 less.
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.98 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB SPL/mW @1kHz |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.75 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 71.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 214 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 1,307 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.03 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +3.8 dB | 0.92 |
| Peak | 5,729 Hz | +2.2 dB | 4.29 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -3.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 34.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.53 |
| Peak | 1,317 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.28 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +3.8 dB | 0.92 |
| Peak | 5,728 Hz | +2.2 dB | 4.27 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 13.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 197 Hz | -4.4 dB | 0.63 |
| Peak | 1,287 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 2,272 Hz | +1.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 2,773 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.54 |
| Peak | 5,954 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.14 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -2.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 204 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 2,719 Hz | +2.9 dB | 1.84 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 74.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 42 Hz | +0.8 dB | 1.88 |
| Peak | 219 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.73 |
| Peak | 1,305 Hz | -1.2 dB | 2.97 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +3.8 dB | 0.92 |
| Peak | 5,729 Hz | +2.2 dB | 4.30 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -5.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 22.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.57 |
| Peak | 1,282 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.40 |
| Peak | 2,522 Hz | +2.1 dB | 3.49 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +5.5 dB | 0.77 |
| Peak | 6,937 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 64.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,148 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.83 |
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Frequency Response
How the Meze Astru measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is the median of 4 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 4 measurements from the squig.link databases of aden, animagus, atechreviews and superreview. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.