Moondrop Chu VS Sennheiser IE200

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Moondrop Chu and Sennheiser IE200 are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu costs $20 while Sennheiser IE200 costs $150. Sennheiser IE200 is $130 more expensive. Sennheiser IE200 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 5.7). Sennheiser IE200 carries a user score of 5. Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better bass with a 2.6-point edge, Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Sennheiser IE200 has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Chu Sennheiser IE200
Bass 4.4 7
Mids 5.5 6.5
Treble 5 7
Details 4.2 6
Soundstage 5 5.7
Imaging 4.3 5
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 5.1 6
Technicalities 4.6 6.4

Moondrop Chu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative

Sennheiser IE200 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jays Audio
Audionotions Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Chu 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-

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
IE600 style tuning with less upper mids and treble details Stock tips and gimmick sucks

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Redefines expectations in its price bracket for single-DDs. Impressive treble extension and technicalities if a bit dry sounding.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Chu (more reviews)

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
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Moondrop Chu 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

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop Chu 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+

Moondrop Chu 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 Chu reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
18 community members have rated the Moondrop Chu at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Sennheiser IE200 (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
Energetic, great quality bass. Mids are not the best but also not bad. Fun to listen to. Fit is amazing. Unfortunately, plagued by QC issues and I cannot reccomend this. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Great dynamics and scaling. Very good treble timbre and extension... but $150?? Low-end is soft, boring, and pushed back. Mid-range and vocals are recessed. Same level of clarity and tech as cheaper sets like DSP and Khan. Gets outdoned by the Hexa, Olina, Dioko for $50-70 cheaper. Horrible pricing. NEEDS EQ or MOD.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Moondrop Chu User Review Score

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Sennheiser IE200 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

5

Mixed to Negative

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

Sennheiser IE200 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

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.

Sennheiser IE200 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging C+
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.

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Makavelian
5

Better options for the price.

Pros
Sense of clarity, comfortable fit that should fit any set of ears.
Cons
lack of body from recessed low mids/upper bass, bass texture could be better.

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