Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS Moondrop Aria Snow Edition

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and Moondrop Aria Snow Edition are in-ear monitors. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while Moondrop Aria Snow Edition costs $80. Moondrop Aria Snow Edition is $8 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6.1). Moondrop Aria Snow Edition has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Moondrop Aria Snow Edition has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Moondrop Aria Snow Edition
Bass 6.5 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 6
Soundstage 5 6.1
Dynamics 6 6.1
Tonality 5 5
Technicalities 5 7
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
21 community members have rated the Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Moondrop Aria: Snow Edition at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A slightly brighter Hexa, Includes Dongle DAC and hard case. Cool Looks. Slight Vocal Forwardness

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Aria Snow Edition reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review Score

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition 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

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids A-
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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