Moondrop Variations and Kinera Norn use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Kinera Norn costs $510. Moondrop Variations is $40 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 3.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 3.7). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 4.1-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 4.5-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better dynamics with a 2.2-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 3.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.
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Metric | Moondrop Variations | Kinera Norn |
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Bass | 7.3 | 4 |
Mids | 7.1 | 3 |
Treble | 7.5 | 3 |
Details | 7.3 | 4 |
Soundstage | 7.8 | 3.7 |
Imaging | 7 | 4 |
Dynamics | 6.2 | 4 |
Tonality | 7.4 | 3.7 |
Technicalities | 7.5 | 4.3 |
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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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Kinera Norn Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs
Price (Msrp): $510
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
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Moondrop Variations 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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7Gaming Grade
A-Kinera Norn Gaming Score

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3.6Gaming Grade
D+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.
Kinera Norn 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
C-- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
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Reviewed by: Nymz
Kinera Norn Reviews
Reviewed by: Crin
Reviewed by: Precogvision
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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.
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Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
Thin mids and poor note weight in some songsKinera Norn User Reviews
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