Moondrop Aria VS KZ D-Fi

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

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Moondrop Aria and KZ D-Fi are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria costs $80 while KZ D-Fi costs $33. Moondrop Aria is $47 more expensive. KZ D-Fi holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 5.7). Moondrop Aria has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, KZ D-Fi has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and KZ D-Fi has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Aria KZ D-Fi
Bass 5 5
Mids 5.9 5.5
Treble 4.6 5
Details 4.5 5.5
Soundstage 5.5 5.5
Imaging 4.3 5.5
Dynamics 5 5.7
Tonality 5.2 5.2
Technicalities 5.3 5.5

Moondrop Aria Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Drew / Audionotions
Precogvision Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


KZ D-Fi Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Moondrop Aria User Review Score

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Moondrop Aria Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ D-Fi Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Aria Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ D-Fi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
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.
Soundstage B-
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 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 Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange and more bass.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+
Shuwa-T 5.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Starfield with less technical performance but better build quality. Well tuned with no jarring issues Clarity

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: C+
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pleasing neutral tuning with impressive wide stage

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B
Drew / Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Used to be a great intro into IEMs. Safe recc but there are betters at this price point these days Previously Owned

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Drew / Audionotions
Nymz 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Nothing wrong, nothing good as well. I'd rather buy other stuff around this price that perform much better, like Olina or Titan S. Over-hyped.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

KZ D-Fi Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B-

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