KZ EDC PRO VS Moondrop Quarks DSP

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KZ EDC PRO and Moondrop Quarks DSP are in-ear monitors. KZ EDC PRO costs $12 while Moondrop Quarks DSP costs $15. Moondrop Quarks DSP is $3 more expensive. KZ EDC PRO holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5.2). Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better mids with a 2.7-point edge and Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge.

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Metric KZ EDC PRO Moondrop Quarks DSP
Bass 5.8 7
Mids 5.3 8
Treble 5.3 8
Details 5.5 5.2
Soundstage 5 5.2
Imaging 4.5 5.2
Dynamics 5 5.2
Tonality 6.2 6
Technicalities 5.2 5.5

KZ EDC PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Moondrop Quarks DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


KZ EDC PRO User Review Score

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KZ EDC PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Quarks DSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

KZ EDC PRO 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Moondrop Quarks DSP 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

KZ EDC PRO Reviews

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Tonality, inoffensive tuning BA bass

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-
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Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: C- Treble: C+ Soundstage: C- Details: B- Imaging: C
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

Moondrop Quarks DSP Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Very well-tuned, natural timbre mushy details, noise floor, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

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