KZ CRN VS Moondrop Lan

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KZ CRN and Moondrop Lan are in-ear monitors. KZ CRN costs $35 while Moondrop Lan costs $40. Moondrop Lan is $5 more expensive. Moondrop Lan holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (2.9 vs 5.3). Moondrop Lan has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, KZ CRN has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and KZ CRN has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric KZ CRN Moondrop Lan
Bass 2 5.3
Mids 3.5 5
Treble 2 2
Details 2 5.3
Soundstage 5 4
Imaging 2 5.3
Dynamics 2 1
Tonality 2.9 4.8
Technicalities 2 3.5
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KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

Moondrop Lan Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews
Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
It's a 40 dollar Chu.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C-

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KZ CRN (more reviews)

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Moondrop Lan (more reviews)

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Lan reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Moondrop Lan reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Another one

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Lan reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
9 community members have rated the Moondrop LAN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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KZ CRN User Review Score

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KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Moondrop Lan Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop Lan Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
You get decent separation, though instruments still stand shoulder to shoulder on a shallow plane. Instrument placement is just adequate.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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