Best Moondrop IEMs

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

Jays Audio: Inoffensive safe tuning, less fatiguing uppermids good for jpop/kpop. Vocals lack the last bit of extension, detail, and power. DSP APP is a shit show. Heavy competition from Nova, Cincotres, Hype 4.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent tuning and a highly detailed, all-around performer. Great bass quality, rich vocals, balanced tonality, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.
Jaytiss: Just a tad on the bland side.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced tuning with world class timbre decay.
Super* Review: Overall high engagement factor.
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: The most neutral of the triple threat, caters to the safest of tunings
Audionotions: I came close to writing this off because it relies on DSP to achieve the target tuning. Thankfully my curiosity got the best of me. Putting aside any issues pertaining to the DSP cable, this is a...
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 natural and elevated vocals dusk dsp exist. thin lower mids.

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A

n/a 2DD+2BA+2PLA

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Jays Audio

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Jaytiss

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Tim Tuned

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Super* Review

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Fresh Reviews

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Shuwa-T

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Bad Guy Good Audio

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Audionotions

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by Kois Archive

7.7

7.6

7.7

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$299

Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua

Jaytiss: Great balance, really enjoyable.
Web Search: The Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua retains the Blessing 3’s 2DD+4BA hybrid platform with Moondrop’s horizontally-opposed dual-dynamic bass module, then applies a light retune and a deep-sea blue...
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 natural midrange. easy to listen. it can be hard to buy this. relaxed treble.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua review by Jaytiss

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7.7

7.9

A

$700

Moondrop S8

Gizaudio Axel: Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.
Crin: More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.
Jaytiss: Special set.
Precogvision: Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.
Tim Tuned: The Moondrop S8 mirrors the tonal balance of the Blessing 2 Dusk —similar bass level, natural mids, solid upper-mid presence, and extended treble—but distinguishes itself in execution . Bass... Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre
Super* Review: Striking design meets smart ergonomics: a crystal-clear acrylic shell that looks glass-polished , with noticeably cleaner clarity than Blessing 2/Dusk. The fit is more contoured and effortless,...
Smirk Audio: Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
Bad Guy Good Audio: Moondrop S8 makes a strong first impression: a gorgeous build , clean shells, and a presentation that feels premium without pretending to be leather-clad luxury. The design keeps it simple—no... Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8
Audionotions: Very resolving and well tuned. Note weight leans thin. First IEM that I can say I definitely hear the BA timbre. Could use more down low. Pressure build is uncomfortable.

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A

U-Shaped 8BA

Moondrop S8 review by Bad Guy Good Audio

7.6

6.9

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Moondrop Psyche

Jaytiss: Well at leas the faceplate is pretty.
Web Search: The Moondrop Psyche impresses with a remarkably detailed and smooth treble response, thanks to its four miniature planar-magnetic drivers, which deliver lower distortion and a sense of **airiness**...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral 2DD+4BA+4Planar

7.5

6

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Moondrop Variations

Jays Audio: Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and...
Gizaudio Axel: A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.
Crin: Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.
Jaytiss: I like it, but don't love the lower mids.
Precogvision: A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.
Tim Tuned: Packaging brings typical Moondrop flair—an anime-clad box , a large but well-built carrying case , assorted foam and silicone tips , and interchangeable plugs (3.5/2.5/4.4). The shells look ... Great separation and details Thin lower midrange
Super* Review: Moondrop Variations enters the $520 bracket as a sleek tribrid (DD bass, BA mids, dual EST treble) that mirrors the Blessing 2 shell and fit—complete with the familiar large nozzle—while...
Smirk Audio: Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
Nymz: Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.
Audionotions: Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble...
Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the Moondrop Variations at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 7 good subbass and female vocal missing midbass and lowermids

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

U-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

Moondrop Variations review by Jays Audio

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Moondrop Variations review by Precogvision

Moondrop Variations review by Super* Review

Moondrop Variations review by Smirk Audio

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Moondrop Variations review by Head-Fi.org

Moondrop Variations review by Kois Archive

7.5

7.1

7.5

A-

Moondrop Meteor

Jays Audio: Neutral, clean and clear vocals, vocals pop out, good tech. Next to no planar timbre - one of the least planar like planars. Treble isn't sizzly and bright, but vocals can get shouty on energetic...
Gizaudio Axel: I need more bass! Forward vocals, super smooth treble. Bass lacks weight, impact, and slam.
Jaytiss: Bright leaning. But very nice when it hits.
Super* Review: Objectvly great but unengaging. Not a set I reach for often. Maybe I am underrating it a bit.

Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Neutral 1DD+4BA+4PLA

7.3

7.7

A-

Moondrop Blessing 3

Jays Audio: Bright-neutral. Slight resolution bump over the B2 Dusk, but at the cost of weak bass and sharp 6K.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent resolution. Neutral, vocal-focused sound with great treble extension and detail. Light bass, can sound lean, thin and technical.
Jaytiss: A little lean, but if you eq it's one of the best sets out there for the price.
Precogvision: Detail-oriented signature at the expense of sounding quite anemic.
Tim Tuned: Moondrop Blessing 3 steps up as the most complete Blessing yet—cleaner and more controlled than the Blessing 2: Dusk , with less bass quantity but sharper dynamics and a tidier... Brighter, slightly more detailed version of B2 Dusk Bass a little light
Super* Review: Moondrop Blessing 3 sticks to the family recipe—clean, neutral , vocal-centric—while fixing the Blessing 2’s soft spot: treble extension . Cymbals finally have proper metallic...
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Overall clarity, lower treble detail with smooth extension Thin lower midrange and note weight in general
Nymz: Fantastic detail and clarity. Bass is quite an upgrade from its predecessors, but still lacking some salt to its lower mid-range. Not the easiest to love, but also hard to fault. Tiring after a...
Z-Reviews: Moondrop Blessing 3 ditches the old vibe for a fresh hybrid recipe: H.O.D.D.U.S. (two horizontally opposed 10 mm dynamics) plus 4× BA at around $320 . The stage isn’t huge, by design—this...
Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the Moondrop Blessing 3 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Yifang: Moondrop Blessing 2:Dusk brings a rock-solid build with clear acrylic shells that show off the 1DD+4BA internals and that cheeky anime engraving . Fit skews large— big nozzles and a bulky...

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: B+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by Jays Audio

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Moondrop Blessing 3 review by Head-Fi.org

7.1

6.6

A-

$279.99

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DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

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DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

Jaytiss: Super lack luster trebble and upper air.
Z-Reviews: The ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface screams premium from the jump: a waifu-heavy unboxing, a machined-looking presentation, and shells that mix a metallic “coach pattern” faceplate with a fully ...

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

n/a 1DD+4BA

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface review by Jaytiss

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface review by Z-Reviews

7

5.2

B+

Moondrop Kadenz

Jays Audio: Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah
Jaytiss: Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.
Super* Review: Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Moondrop Kadenz at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Neutral, timbre-first single DD with natural mids and pulled-back bass/treble; great for acoustic and slower tracks, less engaging for EDM. Stage is intimate and resolution is not the focus. Natural, emotive mids with coherent neutral-neutral tuning; three nozzle lengths help fine-tune treble to ear geometry. Upper-treble energy and sub-bass lift are restrained, making resolution, dynamics and stage feel smaller; heavy shells may challenge comfort for some users.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B

Neutral n/a

6.9

6.7

B+

$330

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

Jays Audio: Great resolution and separation. Vocals can sound recessed/thin, and is sibilant at higher volumes. Uneven and grainy treble. Clinical, thin, and not as musical as others sets.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned with great bass responsse.
Smirk Audio: Great midrange with a natural timbre. Could use better bass and treble quality/extension. Mids may be too forward for some.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Bassier B2. Extremely well tuned Treble extension, slightly thinner mids
Nymz: A slightly more refined B2 with more bass sub-bass elevation and better control on lower mid-range, with the cost of sounding thinner. (check B2)
Audionotions: Close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Jays Audio

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Tim Tuned

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Super* Review

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Smirk Audio

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Shuwa-T

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Audionotions

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Head-Fi.org

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by Yifang

6.9

6.6

B+

$320

Moondrop Blessing 2

Crin: Very well tuned from bass to treble, perhaps lacking in the last octaves of extension.
Tim Tuned: Very well tuned neutral signature
Shuwa-T: Comment: Less bass than expected for DD bass. Extremely well tuned Treble extension
Nymz: Bad timbre, coherency and bass texture, but great resolving power and stage for price bracket. Tuning is a hair too bright for me but very balanced nonetheless with great mids.
Audionotions: Good resolution. Very well tuned from top to bottom, perhaps only lacking a bit of bass and treble.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Moondrop Blessing 2 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: B+ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 7 fairly balanced slightly too much treble

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Neutral 1DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 2 review by Gizaudio Axel

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Moondrop Blessing 2 review by Kois Archive

6.9

6.8

B+

Moondrop Illustrious

Jays Audio: Basically the Softears Twilight with less sub-bass extension, alot more neutral and monitor like, and very pricy since Twilight goes on sale for $700 with a more musical playback. This is just...
Gizaudio Axel: Open-back IEM with a mellow sound. Good for long listening but not for those seeking strong bass or high resolution. Warm, full-bodied mids with natural timbre and safe treble. Light bass with low sub-bass, lacking treble air and sparkle, and underwhelming detail.
Jaytiss: Nice single DD, not a benchmark, but very nice.
Precogvision: Sounds like it has metallic timbre. Percussino compression around 5kHz due to lack of treble extension and generally bad tuning.
Super* Review: Sounds like an open-back IEM. It delivers on open design. Something to consider if you are looking for that.
Paul Wasabii: Gorgeous shell and high end driver with a neutral bright tilt; stock upper mids and 5 kHz energy flatten the stage. With light EQ and some volume it comes very close to Twilight. Stunning build and fit with superb vented bass shelf and rock ready mid bass. Lower treble and 5 kHz emphasis flattens stage and needs volume or EQ; not ideal for sub bass heavy genres.

Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B+ Dynamics: B- Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B

Neutral 1DD

Moondrop Illustrious review by Jays Audio

Moondrop Illustrious review by Gizaudio Axel

Moondrop Illustrious review by Precogvision

Moondrop Illustrious review by Super* Review

Moondrop Illustrious review by Paul Wasabii

6.6

5.8

B+

Moondrop May

Jaytiss: A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.
Super* Review: The May is the way to go if you have 80 bucks. Standard EQ sounds great. Nice low contrast neutral sound
Web Search: The Moondrop May offers a convenient USB-C DSP cable with multiple EQ presets accessible via the Moondrop Link app, though the app suffers from connectivity issues and requires invasive permissions...
Z-Reviews: Moondrop May shows up like a fashion accessory: smoked acrylic shells with that repeating clover motif, secure 2-pin sockets, and a surprisingly nice round case in the box. The stock 4-core cable...
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the MOONDROP MAY at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio Amigo: A DSP IEM that sounds fantastic with both the Default DSP cable, and a standard 3.5mm analog cable. Great build, good case, and the ability to change the tuning using the Moondrop Link App add up to...

Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Neutral 1DD+1Planar

6.5

5.6

B+

$2,699

Moondrop Solis 2

Gizaudio Axel: I prefer more bass. Great bass quality, vocal clarity, and detail.
Precogvision: Very mediocre sounding overall and build quality is reminiscent of a $20 IEM.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+

Neutral 2DD+2BA+4EST

Moondrop Solis 2 review by Gizaudio Axel

6.5

5.2

B

$190

Moondrop KXXS

Crin: Well-tuned single DD with proper timbre and decent technicalities.
Precogvision: Excellent timbre; not the most resolving set, but very easy on the ears.

Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-Shaped 1DD

6.4

5.8

B

$30

Moondrop Crescent

Crin: Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.
Web Search: The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and...

Tuning: A- Tech: B-

U-Shaped 1DD

Moondrop Crescent review by Super* Review

6.3

6.1

B

Moondrop Kato

Jays Audio: Good detail, clarity, and imaging, but can sound thin. Similar tuning as Hana, but I found Hana to have better note-weight and bass.
Jaytiss: For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.
Precogvision: A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.
Tim Tuned: KXXS with better vocals and details
Shuwa-T: Comment: Moondrop's best "budget" single DD iem. Solid tuning, backed with surprising clarity that is a step up from the kxxs bunch Lower mids thin sounding
Nymz: A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.
Audionotions: Decent bass, decent mids, vocals presented nicely (tastefully forward), treble is non-fatiguing but a little darker but maybe a bit weird. Sounds a little blunted to my ears. Fit may be an issue for...
Head-Fi.org: 25 community members have rated the Moondrop Kato at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 nice female vocals treble a little lacking

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

V-Shaped 1DD

6.3

6.2

B

Moondrop Harmon

Jays Audio: Clean Harman 2019 sound. Clear and balanced, but can still be shouty in the vocals. New Crossover and 3DD talk is marketing jargon not that much difference vs other DDs. You can just buy Nova or...
Jaytiss: While fun, and a nice tune, it's not the best value to be had.
Super* Review: Does not actually sound as it graphs. More dominant Bass than you might expect. Warm tilted slightly contrasty sound signature. Kind of a fine IEM.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

U-Shaped 3DD

6.3

6.1

B

Moondrop Aria 2

Jays Audio: A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300
Gizaudio Axel: A solid set. Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail. Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.
Jaytiss: Nice package for the price.
Tim Tuned: Moondrop Aria sets a brutal value bar at $79 , pairing elegant presentation with no-nonsense accessories: a tidy case, comfy fabric cable with zero microphonics, and serviceable tips. Build and...
Z-Reviews: Moondrop switches up the formula with Aria 2’s single dynamic “dome” driver , creating a presentation that feels set back from the head with surprising soundstage depth and precise...
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Moondrop Aria 2 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B-

n/a n/a

6.2

B

Moondrop Lan 2 Pop

Super* Review: An engaging, punchy, and fairly technical listen for ~$60 that runs a bit “spicy” up top but acceptable if you tolerate brightness (3/5).
Web Search: The Moondrop LAN 2 Pop is a single-dynamic IEM built around a 10 mm dual-cavity driver in a stainless-steel (MIM) shell. Retailers list identical hardware to the Ref version—30 Ω impedance, ~118...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Vocal-focused 1DD (10mm)

Moondrop Lan 2 Pop review by Super* Review

6.2

7.4

B

Moondrop Marigold

Super* Review: Warm-neutral tuning and powerful on-cable PEQ, but the loud pop when applying EQ and the awkward cable/fit undercut daily use. Very good stock tuning for the price with flexible built-in parametric EQ. Loud pop when saving EQ, asymmetric and unwieldy cable with no L/R swap and a shallow down-wear fit.
Web Search: The Moondrop Marigold is a budget, USB-C IEM with a built-in DAC/DSP and an asymmetric neckband cable. It uses a single 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver and is sold around $39.99; specs list 32 Ω...

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Warm 1DD

Moondrop Marigold review by Super* Review

6.2

B

$80

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition

Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Moondrop Aria: Snow Edition at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

V-Shaped n/a

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition review by Tim Tuned

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6.1

6.4

B

$180

Moondrop Kanas Pro

Crin: Somewhat Harman-esque in tuning, not the best in terms of resolution.
Precogvision: A KXXS with less treble extension and slightly poorer resolution.

Tuning: B Tech: C Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

V-Shaped 1DD

Moondrop Kanas Pro review by Precogvision

Moondrop Kanas Pro review by Super* Review

6.1

5.1

B

$400

Moondrop Blessing

Crin: All rounder that comes the closest to the Harman Target.
Precogvision: Harman target hitter with surprisingly poor bass for a DD. Get the Blessing 2 instead.

Tuning: B Tech: B+

Neutral 1DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing review by Precogvision

6

6.2

B-

Moondrop Rays DSP

Jays Audio: A more neutral version of the May with less bass and treble, very neutral sounding, inoffensive and boring, overpriced, many cheaper options with similar tuning and performance
Gizaudio Axel: Good for customizable sound (EQ) and gaming. Balanced tonality, with deep bass, forward vocals, clear treble. Overall detail.
Super* Review: When People ask me for the best IEM for gaming, I would probably point them to these.
Fresh Reviews: Borders B (Val) - Borders C+ (COD)
Audio Amigo: Essentially a Moondrop May in a "Green Goblin" Purple/Green Paint Scheme that gives you access to Moondrop's online DSP tool. Really hard to justify the extra cost Vs. The May when the sound is...
Paul Wasabii: Gaming-focused USB-C DSP IEM where curated presets do the heavy lifting; default profile is mediocre for music or games. Curated DSP presets and slick web app make gaming-focused tuning easy and effective. Default tuning is mediocre and the loose DD can muddy bass and mask the planar, limiting pure-music performance.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B- Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

V-Shaped 1DD+1Planar

Moondrop Rays DSP review by Gizaudio Axel

Moondrop Rays DSP review by Super* Review

Moondrop Rays DSP review by Fresh Reviews

Moondrop Rays DSP review by Paul Wasabii

5.9

6.1

5.7

B-

Moondrop Chu II

Jays Audio: Another harman-ish tuning. Similar to Tanchjim One but not as smooth.
Super* Review: Moondrop Chu II keeps the tiny, all-metal shells from the original and fixes the biggest gripe: a replaceable 2-pin cable . The new cable is thin , lightweight , and very well-behaved with...
Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the Moondrop Chu II at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio Amigo: All metal build, fantastic all rounder. Watch out for Corrosion in humid environments.

Tuning: B+ Tech: C

V-Shaped 1DD

5.8

5.3

B-

$1,100

Moondrop Solis

Crin: A good implementation of the EST drivers with Moondrop's signature tuning specialties.
Precogvision: Very plasticky and thin transients. Not very impressive.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: B

Neutral 4BA+2EST

5.8

4.9

B-

Moondrop Starfield 2

Jays Audio: Bright harman/DF, great detail, but a bit sharp and shrill
Jaytiss: It's just not great, but some might like it.
Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Moondrop Starfield 2 at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

Tuning: C Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

Bright n/a

Moondrop Starfield 2 review by Jays Audio

Moondrop Starfield 2 review by Super* Review

Moondrop Starfield 2 review by Z-Reviews

Moondrop Starfield 2 review by Head-Fi.org

5.8

5.4

B-

$110

Moondrop Starfield

Crin: A cheaper KXXS.
Precogvision: See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange.
Tim Tuned: Might be too relaxed
Shuwa-T: Well tuned, arguably the one who started the chifi wave of decent tuning
Audionotions: Like Aria but less fun and slightly improved stage.

Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B Details: C+ Imaging: B-

V-Shaped 1DD

Moondrop Starfield review by Precogvision

Moondrop Starfield review by Super* Review

Moondrop Starfield review by Audionotions

5.7

5.8

B-

$25

Moondrop Jiu

Jays Audio: Another one
Tim Tuned: Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Moondrop JIU at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

U-Shaped n/a

5.6

6

B-

$180

Moondrop KXXX

Precogvision: See KXXS. Just slightly bassier.

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-Shaped 1DD

5.6

5.2

B-

$15

Moondrop Quarks DSP

Jays Audio: Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.
Tim Tuned: Very well-tuned, natural timbre mushy details, noise floor, USB-C
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks DSP at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

U-Shaped n/a

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5.6

5.7

C+

$110

Moondrop Stellaris

Jaytiss: Needs EQ to shine.
Precogvision: Shrill and thin sounding to the point of unnaturalness.
Shuwa-T: Comment: It's not winning any planar wars. Good technicalities Everything else especially the fit
Nymz: Upper-mid range focused planar with good resolving capabilities, that sadly aren't enough. Thin and agressive sound - probably 1 filter away from excelence. Nozzles and weight might be a problem for...
Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the Moondrop Stellaris at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: C Treble: D+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

Neutral n/a

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5.4

5.1

C+

$80

Moondrop Aria

Crin: A cheaper Starfield.
Precogvision: See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange and more bass.
Tim Tuned: Pleasing neutral tuning with impressive wide stage
Shuwa-T: Comment: Starfield with less technical performance but better build quality. Well tuned with no jarring issues Clarity Clarity
Nymz: Nothing wrong, nothing good as well. I'd rather buy other stuff around this price that perform much better, like Olina or Titan S. Over-hyped.
Audionotions: Used to be a great intro into IEMs. Safe recc but there are betters at this price point these days
Head-Fi.org: 30 community members have rated the Moondrop Aria at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: C Imaging: C-

V-Shaped 1DD

5.3

5.2

C+

Moondrop Lan

Jays Audio: Another one
Jaytiss: It's a 40 dollar Chu.
Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the Moondrop LAN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: C Tech: D+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C-

Neutral n/a

5.3

3.4

C+

$90

Moondrop Sparks

Crin: A tad too shouty and lacking low-level detail, but nothing too egregious as a whole.
Precogvision: Solid tonal balance and great bass for a TWS.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Bass and treble focused. Good tonality with moondrop house sound Bass bloom, subpar imaging and soundstage

Tuning: B- Tech: C Bass: B- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C Details: C+ Imaging: D+

Neutral 1DD

5.3

4.9

C+

$50

Moondrop Droplet

Jays Audio: Another one
Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Moondrop Droplet at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: B+ Tech: C+

n/a n/a

5.3

5.5

C+

$799

Moondrop Dark Saber

Jaytiss: It has it's moments, but it is a massive please demo first style iem.
Precogvision: Basically the Moondrop S8 with a dynamic driver for the bass. Negatively affects the coherency of the presentation.

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A-

n/a 2DD+8BA

Moondrop Dark Saber review by Precogvision

5.2

5

C+

Moondrop Lan 2 REF

Super* Review: Technically sharper with better separation and imaging but pushed too bright/splashy to enjoy broadly, making it fatiguing (2/5).
Web Search: Moondrop Lan 2 REF is the reference-tuned variant of the Lan 2 line, priced around $59.99 and built with a stainless-steel shell housing a 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver. Retailer specs list 30 Ω...

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+ Details: A- Imaging: B

Neutral 1DD

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5.1

6.6

C+

$20

Moondrop Chu

Crin: An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.
Precogvision: A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.
Tim Tuned: Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness
Shuwa-T: Comment: Moondrop's best budget IEM. Neutral bright tuning, decent clarity at this price Technical performance in the absolute sense without price considered, gritty treble
Nymz: Beaten by Salnotes Zero for my library. Good tuning, medriocre techs, but throwing punches up to 100$. Hard to fault. Cable is bad but workable.
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Moondrop Chu at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Kois Archive: Rating: D | Comfort: 6 intro to moondrop sound sharp timbre

Tuning: C+ Tech: C Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+ Details: C- Imaging: C-

Neutral 1DD

5

4.9

C+

$800

Moondrop Illumination

Crin: Well-tuned with natural timbre, ultimately marred by subpar detail retrieval and definition.
Precogvision: Mushy transients and imaging, basically par with their other single DDs for techniclaities.
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Moondrop Illumination at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Neutral 1DD

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5

4.9

C

$13

Moondrop Quarks

Precogvision: Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Costs next to nothing. Everything else
Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tuning: C- Tech: D+ Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: C Details: D+ Imaging: D+

Neutral 1DD

4.9

4

C

$20

Moondrop Spaceship

Crin: Shouty with a slight warm tilt as a counterbalance. Not the worst DF-ish IEM out there.
Precogvision: Slightly more balanced than the Quarks in the midrange, but not by much.

Tuning: C Tech: C- Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

Neutral 1DD

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4.8

4.3

C

$190

Moondrop Alice

Tim Tuned: Lively vocals and balanced tuning Poor User Experience....
Shuwa-T: Tuned well for TWS with decent clarity

Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C+

Neutral n/a

4.5

6

C

$40

Moondrop SSR

Crin: Probably as close as one can get to "true DF", though it's extremely shouty as a result.
Precogvision: Shouty thanks to 13dB of pinna compensation, but excellent note definition and imaging for the price.
Shuwa-T: Overly spicy upper midrange and treble
Nymz: Shoutfest and too much energy uptop for my likes, but good bass and technicalities for the price.

Tuning: D+ Tech: C- Bass: C- Mids: D+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+ Details: C- Imaging: C-

Neutral 1DD

4.5

4.1

C

$40

Moondrop SSP

Crin: Extra bass on top of the SSR does help it a little, but also results in a more hollow presentation.
Jaytiss: Very tiny. Good for sleeping with at night, maybe not as a daily driver.
Precogvision: See SSR. Just more bass.