Custom Art FIBAE 3 VS Moondrop Variations

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Custom Art FIBAE 3 Aggregated Review Score

Custom Art FIBAE 3 Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Negative

Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop Variations Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jays Audio Precogvision Tim Tuned Smirk Audio Shuwa-T
Gizaudio Axel Crin Jaytiss Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Generally Favorable

Custom Art FIBAE 3 User Review Score

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Moondrop Variations User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.8

Generally Favorable

Custom Art FIBAE 3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

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

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Custom Art FIBAE 3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Competent but unremarkable. Decent detail retrieval in quieter tracks, though busy sections challenge cohesion. Imaging is average, lacking depth.
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 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
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+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
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

Custom Art FIBAE 3 Reviews

Custom Art FIBAE 3 reviewed by:

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
A clarity-focused IEM. Weak in staging, perhaps too thin on the note weight.

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Moondrop Variations Reviews

Moondrop Variations 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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Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin. A solid benchmark.

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Moondrop Variations 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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Moondrop Variations reviewed by:

Jaytiss 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
The more I listen the more perfect I find it.

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Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: B Soundstage: S

Moondrop Variations 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

Moondrop Variations reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Great separation and details. Cons: Thin lower midrange.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

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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-

Moondrop Variations reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.3 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech
Strengths: Clarity. Weaknesses: Subbass overpowers lower mids. Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids.

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

Moondrop Variations 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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Endoki 2025-06-17 11:27:37
7.8

This 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.

Pros
Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songs
Cons
Thin mids and poor note weight in some songs

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