Moondrop Aria VS Moondrop Aria 2 RED

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Moondrop Aria and Moondrop Aria 2 RED are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria costs $80 while Moondrop Aria 2 RED costs $100. Moondrop Aria 2 RED is $20 more expensive. Moondrop Aria 2 RED holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6).

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Metric Moondrop Aria Moondrop Aria 2 RED
Bass 5 6
Mids 5.9 6
Treble 4.6 6
Details 4.5 6
Soundstage 5.5 6
Imaging 4.3 6
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.2 7.5
Technicalities 5.3 6.5
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Moondrop Aria Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions
Precogvision Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Aria 2 RED Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Aria (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Precogvision

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
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

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

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pleasing neutral tuning with impressive wide stage

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Audionotions

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

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Nymz

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

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

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
30 community members have rated the Moondrop Aria at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Aria 2 RED (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria 2 RED reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
A slightly more vocal centric Aria 2, slightly less soft in the overall texture due to less air. Balanced-clean all-rounder. A bit pricy at $100, wait for sale.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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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+

Moondrop Aria 2 RED Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop Aria Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids B-
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Aria 2 RED Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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