Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk VS Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk and Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI are in-ear monitors. Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk costs $400 while Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI costs $475. Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI is $75 more expensive. Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 5.8). Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk has significantly better mids with a 2.1-point edge, Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge, Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk | Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 5 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 4 |
| Details | 8 | 5.8 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 4 |
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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+2PLA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $400
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Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $475
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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.4Gaming Grade
A-Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Gaming Score
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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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4Gaming Grade
C-Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk 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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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 x Crinacle Dusk Reviews
8.5*
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8
Reviewer Score
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 fantastic IEM in either DSP or analog set up. This IEM checks off so many boxes and I'm hardpressed to think of another IEM that does timbre, techs, and engagement as well as Dusk. I do prefer the Default DSP tuning slightly in most cases but even in analog set up, it's still very capable and sometimes I would take this tuning over DSP. In Analog, bass has a very satisfying, tactile/physical character, with good subbass extension and rumble. Mids are clean very crisp sounding, and treble is well extended with a lot of air. There is a slight thinness/metallic character in analog mode but it's not unpleasant and isn't really noticeable except on A/B. Switching to DSP retains the phsyical character while adds a very nice richness and weight to instruments and vocals, balances out the treble a bit, and eschews that smidge of unnatural/metallic sheen, becoming, quite frankly, one of the more natural sounding IEMs I've heard. In either configuration, techs are fantastic. Imaging and instrument separation are phenomenal. Dynamics are excellent. Transients are very well defined and there is an incisiveness to the sound that is super engaging. Details are very good for the price. This is the IEM to beat in 2024 and of the recent wave of fantastic releases. Leans a bit to the clinical side. I'd rank this higher if it didn't rely on DSP. Previously Owned
7.9
Reviewer Score
check links for more info:Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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7.8
Reviewer Score
Just a tad on the bland side. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Pros: Balanced tuning with world class timbre decay. Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
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.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.2
Reviewer Score
The most neutral of the triple threat, caters to the safest of tunings
7
Reviewer Score
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Reviews
5.8
Reviewer Score
At this price I'd recommend the Scarlet mini. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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