AR Neon VS Moondrop Variations
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
AR Neon and Moondrop Variations use 10BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. AR Neon costs $600 while Moondrop Variations costs $550. AR Neon is $50 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (3.9 vs 7.5). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 3.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | AR Neon | Moondrop Variations |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 4 | 7.3 |
| Mids | 4 | 7.3 |
| Treble | 4 | 7.5 |
| Details | 4 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 3.9 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 4 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 3.9 | 6.2 |
| Gaming capabilities | 3.5 | 7 |
AR Neon Aggregated Review Score
AR Neon Average Reviewer Scores
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
Moondrop Variations Average Reviewer Scores
AR Neon Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $600
Support our free service! Buying through our affiliate links costs you nothing extra:
Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $550
Support our free service! Buying through our affiliate links costs you nothing extra:
AR Neon User Review Score
AR Neon Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
Based on 0 user reviews
No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!
Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Moondrop Variations Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
AR Neon Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.5Gaming Grade
D+Moondrop Variations Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-AR Neon Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C-- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Moondrop Variations Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
AR Neon Reviews
AR Neon reviewed by: Nymz
3.9
Reviewer Score
V-Shaped and VERY loud. Good bass for a BA - extension and texture with some punch. Mids are lost. Some BA timbre. Lacks stage depth. Doesn't feel that technical for a 10BA, let alone for price.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
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 male vocals. Note-weight can be light. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great separation and details Thin lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.3
Reviewer Score
The more I listen the more perfect I find it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids. Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
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.
AR Neon User Reviews
"This is an example review"
Pros
- Example pro 1
- Example pro 2
Cons
- Example con 1
- Example con 2
Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.
You need to be signed in to write your own reviewMoondrop Variations User Reviews
Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.
You need to be signed in to write your own reviewThis was one of my first IEMs. I loved it and hated it. It is still the cleanest sounding IEM I own - also compared to something much more expensive.