Kotori Audio Dauntless VS Moondrop Aria 2

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Kotori Audio Dauntless and Moondrop Aria 2 are in-ear monitors. Kotori Audio Dauntless costs $93 while Moondrop Aria 2 costs $79. Kotori Audio Dauntless is $14 more expensive. Moondrop Aria 2 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 6.2). Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better mids with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge and Moondrop Aria 2 has better details with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Kotori Audio Dauntless Moondrop Aria 2
Bass 3.5 6.5
Mids 3.5 6.8
Treble 4.5 6.7
Details 6 6.5
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 5.5 5.5
Dynamics 5 5
Gaming capabilities 5 6.4

Kotori Audio Dauntless Aggregated Review Score

Kotori Audio Dauntless Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Aria 2 Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop Aria 2 Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


Kotori Audio Dauntless User Review Score

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Kotori Audio Dauntless Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Aria 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Kotori Audio Dauntless 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-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass D+
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Aria 2 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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kotori Audio Dauntless Reviews

Kotori Audio Dauntless reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.7 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Bright-sounding. Somewhat spherical 3-D soundstage Strange midrange, shouty female vocals

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: D+ Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B Imaging: B-

Moondrop Aria 2 Reviews

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

2025-07-31
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
A solid set. Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail. Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.

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Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Nice package for the price.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: B Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B-
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