Moondrop Aria 2 VS EPZ X Tipsy Star One

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Moondrop Aria 2 and EPZ X Tipsy Star One are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria 2 costs $79 while EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $11 more expensive. Moondrop Aria 2 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 6). Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Moondrop Aria 2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Aria 2 EPZ X Tipsy Star One
Bass 6.5 6
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 6.3 3
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 5.5 6
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 6.1 6
Technicalities 6.3 4.8

Moondrop Aria 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Tim Tuned Jays Audio
Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Moondrop Aria 2 User Review Score

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Moondrop Aria 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Aria 2 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 B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One 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
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Aria 2 Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized
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Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Nice package for the price.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Gizaudio Axel

2025-07-31
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
A solid set. Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail. Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.

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Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: B Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B-
Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Vocal focused set. Female vocals are sweet and clean with subtly air and sparkle. Treble and bass is decent, does the job. Harman but with a twist.

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Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
I like this set a lot for the price. Good value and vocals.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

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