Moondrop Aria 2 VS Simgot EA500LM

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Moondrop Aria 2 and Simgot EA500LM are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria 2 costs $79 while Simgot EA500LM costs $90. Simgot EA500LM is $11 more expensive. Simgot EA500LM holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 6.3). Moondrop Aria 2 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Simgot EA500LM has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Aria 2 Simgot EA500LM
Bass 6.5 6.5
Mids 6.5 6
Treble 6.3 5.7
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 6.5 6.3
Imaging 5.5 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.1 6.1
Technicalities 6.3 6.9

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


Simgot EA500LM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

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

Simgot EA500LM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

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.

Simgot EA500LM 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-
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 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
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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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Shuwa-T original ranking

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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

Jays Audio original ranking

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Simgot EA500LM Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the EA1000s, treble is a little sharp/not as refined, but a better all-rounder. Has unit variance, lots of brighter units.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

IEMRanking AI

2025-08-15
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech

The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the tuning leans warm and smooth, reducing treble harshness, while the silver nozzles with black rings emphasize clarity and detail at the risk of sibilance in upper mids. The bass is controlled and textured, though sub-bass extension rolls off slightly, and the midrange remains clean but recessed in the U-shaped profile.

Technical performance is competitive for the price, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging, though complex tracks can challenge separation. The treble energy varies by nozzle: the black-ring silver nozzles deliver the most sparkle but may fatigue, while the gold nozzles offer greater balance. Despite the driver's quick transient response, some users note graininess in cymbals and a lack of refinement compared to hybrids like the Truthear Hexa.

Comfort and build are highlights, with an all-metal shell that fits securely despite being a fingerprint magnet. Isolation is average due to venting, making it less ideal for noisy environments. While the included cable and tips are functional, tip rolling improves fit and tonal balance. The EA500LM excels with genres benefiting from its vocal clarity and airiness, though its tuning inconsistencies and treble quirks limit universal appeal.

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