Moondrop Variations VS Mangird Xenns Top
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Moondrop Variations and Mangird Xenns Top use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+8BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Mangird Xenns Top costs $530. Moondrop Variations is $20 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 7.3). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has better details with a 0.6-point edge.
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| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Mangird Xenns Top |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 7 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Details | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6.8 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7.2 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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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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Mangird Xenns Top Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA
Tuning Type: Bassy Neutral
Brand: XENNS Top XENNS IEMs
Price (Msrp): $530
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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
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Mangird Xenns Top Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.7Gaming Grade
AMoondrop 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.
Bass
A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids
A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage
A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details
A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging
A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming
A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Mangird Xenns Top 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.
Bass
A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids
A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble
A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming
A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Moondrop Variations Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
I like it, but don't love the lower mids.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Dynamics: C+
Soundstage: A+
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
A solid benchmark.
Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail.
Can sound thin.
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
S
Tuning
A
Tech
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.
Crin Youtube Channel
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble extension is decent. Might be a little shouty for some, but not for me! Previously Owned
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and male vocals. Note-weight can be light.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Great separation and details
Thin lower midrange
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: S
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
A
Tech
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids.
Clarity
Subbass overpowers lower mids
Bass: A
Mids: B
Treble: A-
Soundstage: A
Details: A+
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
B+
Tech
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Bass: A-
Mids: A
Treble: A-
Dynamics: B+
Details: A-
Imaging: A-
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
B+
Tech
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A-
Treble: A-
Dynamics: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: B
Reviewed by: Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.
Bass: B
Mids: A-
Treble: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: A-
Mangird Xenns Top Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
7.7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A-
Treble: A-
Reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
7.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Variation's more fun, twin sibling. Similar technical capabilities to Vari - resolution, instrument separation and imaging are great. Thicker, meatier note weight than Variations and better vocal quality. Less shouty than Vari but also has a better treble extension. The Bass shelf is Harman-ish but with a delayed slope compared to the Variations, which not only helps with male vocals, kick drums, and bass guitars but also adds a lushness to the sound that the Vari was lacking. This sounds more alive than Variations! The one thing that is holding this set back is the slightly pillowy bass. Bass lacks a bit in tactility and punch. Previously Owned
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A+
Tech
What the Variations should've been. Fantastic tehcnincalities. Neutral-bright leaning. Nothing wrong with it at mid-volume, but I can see treble can be too much at highet volumes.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Exceptionally tuned, full range and detailed
Treble might be too much for some
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: S
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.4
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A
Tech
Comment: What Variations aspired to be.
Layered bass slam, full midrange
Lower treble gets a little hot, cymbal strikes too prominent
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A
Soundstage: A
Details: A+
Imaging: A
Reviewed by: Nymz
6.6
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
B
Tech
Best Mangird has ever done - a slightly more fun Variations. Very clean and technical with a boomier bass. Lower mid-range is still somewhat dry.
Bass: B
Mids: A-
Treble: A-
Details: B
Imaging: A-
Reviewed by: Precogvision
6.1
Reviewer Score
B
Tuning
B
Tech
Very inofffensive tonality with a soft treble response, sounds like lower and mid-treble are too recessed.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A-
Treble: B
Dynamics: B
Details: B
Imaging: B
Moondrop Variations User Reviews
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7.8
This 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.
Pros
Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
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