Final Audio E500 and Moondrop Quarks are 1DD in-ear monitors. Final Audio E500 costs $25 while Moondrop Quarks costs $13. Final Audio E500 is $12 more expensive. Final Audio E500 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 4.4). Final Audio E500 has significantly better bass with a 2.3-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better mids with a 1.7-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better treble with a 1.9-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Final Audio E500 has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Final Audio E500 | Moondrop Quarks |
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Bass | 5.5 | 3.3 |
Mids | 5.7 | 4 |
Treble | 5.2 | 3.3 |
Details | 5.3 | 3.5 |
Soundstage | 6 | 4.5 |
Imaging | 5.5 | 3.8 |
Dynamics | 4 | 3 |
Tonality | 5.6 | 4 |
Technicalities | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed to Negative
Moondrop Quarks Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.4Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Super* Review
Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Super* Review
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Crin
Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Crin
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Precogvision
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Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Precogvision
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Final Audio E500 (more reviews)
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Smirk Audio
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Audionotions
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Jaytiss
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Moondrop Quarks (more reviews)
Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Shuwa-T
Final Audio E500 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Final Audio Top Final Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $25
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Moondrop Quarks Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $13
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Final Audio E500 User Review Score
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Final Audio E500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CMoondrop Quarks Gaming Score

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4Gaming Grade
C-Final Audio E500 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Moondrop Quarks 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
D+- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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