Moondrop Variations VS Audiosense AQ7

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Moondrop Variations and Audiosense AQ7 use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Audiosense AQ7 costs $500. Moondrop Variations is $50 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 4.5). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 5.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 5.1-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 5.5-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better dynamics with a 2.2-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop Variations	Audiosense AQ7
Bass	7.3	2
Mids	7.1	2
Treble	7.5	2
Details	7.3	5
Soundstage	7.8	4.5
Imaging	7	5
Dynamics	6.2	4
Tonality	7.4	2.8
Technicalities	7.5	4.9

Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

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Audiosense AQ7 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $550

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA

Tuning Type: V-shape

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Moondrop Variations User Review Score

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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Moondrop Variations Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

Audiosense AQ7 Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Variations Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Soundstage A

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details A-

Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.

Imaging A-

Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Audiosense AQ7 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

D-

Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.

Bass E+

Noticeably thin bass presence. Lacks body and texture, leaving low frequencies feeling hollow and underdeveloped.

Mids E+

Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.

Treble E+

Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.

Dynamics C-

Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.

Details C+

Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.

Imaging C+

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming C-

Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Moondrop Variations Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

I like it, but don't love the lower mids.

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A Tech

A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.

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Reviewed by: Crin

8 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A Tech

Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

7.5 Reviewer Score

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 extension is decent. Might be a little shouty for some, but not for me! Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

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.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Great separation and details Thin lower midrange

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.3 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A Tech

Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.

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Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

6.7 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

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.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

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