Moondrop Crescent VS KZ DQ6

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Crescent and KZ DQ6 use 1DD and 3DD driver setups respectively. Moondrop Crescent costs $30 while KZ DQ6 costs $30. Moondrop Crescent holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 3.2).

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Metric Moondrop Crescent KZ DQ6
Bass 6.3 3
Mids 6.3 2.5
Treble 6.3 2.5
Details 6.3 3
Imaging 6.3 3
Dynamics 6.3 3
Tonality 7 2.7
Technicalities 5.8 2.9

Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


KZ DQ6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor


Moondrop Crescent User Review Score

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Moondrop Crescent Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

KZ DQ6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.8

Gaming Grade

D-

Moondrop Crescent 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

KZ DQ6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
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 thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop Crescent Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and basic accessories—including subpar stock eartips that often require replacement—highlight cost-cutting compromises. Isolation is mediocre due to vented designs, though build quality otherwise feels robust for the price.

Sonically, the Crescent adheres closely to the Harman target response, delivering a balanced signature with a slight bass boost that avoids bloat while maintaining textured lows. Its midrange leans transparent but can thin male vocals, and treble extends cleanly without harshness, though upper-mids occasionally verge on shouty. Technical performance impresses for its tier, with strong imaging and a wide soundstage, though detail retrieval lags behind pricier hybrids.

Discontinued and increasingly hard to find, the Crescent remains a value standout for its natural timbre and cohesive tuning, outperforming many peers under $50. Its need for aftermarket tips and amplification to maximize potential are notable drawbacks, but it retains cult appeal for its musicality.


KZ DQ6 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Typical KZ IEM that didn't stick to the wall.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 2.5 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
D- Tech
Treble too hot and mids are bad. Slam and stage are GREAT. Everything else is below average. Good for prog metal. Get CCA CRA instead.

Nymz original ranking

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

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