Moondrop Chu VS Moondrop Spaceship

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Moondrop Chu and Moondrop Spaceship are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu costs $20 while Moondrop Spaceship costs $20. Moondrop Chu holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 4.8). Moondrop Chu has significantly better bass with a 1.4-point edge, Moondrop Chu has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Chu has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Chu has significantly better details with a 1.2-point edge and Moondrop Chu has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Chu Moondrop Spaceship
Bass 4.4 3
Mids 5.5 4
Treble 5 4
Details 4.2 3
Soundstage 5 4.8
Imaging 4.3 3
Dynamics 3 3
Tonality 5.1 4.5
Technicalities 4.6 4.3

Moondrop Chu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Super* Review Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Spaceship Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Chu User Review Score

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Moondrop Chu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Moondrop Spaceship Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Chu 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
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
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.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
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
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop Spaceship Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop Chu Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.

Crin original ranking

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Moondrop's best budget IEM. Neutral bright tuning, decent clarity at this price Technical performance in the absolute sense without price considered, gritty treble

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Beaten by Salnotes Zero for my library. Good tuning, medriocre techs, but throwing punches up to 100$. Hard to fault. Cable is bad but workable.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Moondrop Spaceship Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Shouty with a slight warm tilt as a counterbalance. Not the worst DF-ish IEM out there.

Crin original ranking

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Slightly more balanced than the Quarks in the midrange, but not by much.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

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