Moondrop Variations VS Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI costs $475. Moondrop Variations is $75 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 5.8). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better soundstage with a 1.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 5 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 4 |
| Details | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7 | 5.8 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 4 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Details
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Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $475
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI User Review Score
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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-Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4Gaming Grade
C-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.
Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI 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 Reviews
8.3
Reviewer Score
The more I listen the more perfect I find it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8*
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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
8
Reviewer Score
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids. Crin Youtube Channel
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
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great separation and details Thin lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
7
Reviewer Score
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
7
Reviewer Score
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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.
Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Reviews
5.8
Reviewer Score
At this price I'd recommend the Scarlet mini. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations User Reviews
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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.
Pros
Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
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