Moondrop Chu II VS Kiwi Ears Quartet

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Chu II and Kiwi Ears Quartet use 1DD and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Chu II costs $19 while Kiwi Ears Quartet costs $110. Kiwi Ears Quartet is $91 more expensive. Moondrop Chu II holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 4.8).

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Metric Moondrop Chu II Kiwi Ears Quartet
Bass 5.5 4.5
Mids 5.5 4.5
Treble 5.5 2.7
Details 5.5 4
Soundstage 5.5 5.8
Imaging 5.5 4.3
Dynamics 5.5 4
Tonality 6.8 4.8
Technicalities 4.8 3.8

Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Kiwi Ears Quartet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Super* Review
Fresh Reviews Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Another harman-ish tuning. Similar to Tanchjim One but not as smooth.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech

Moondrop Chu II (more reviews)

Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech

Kiwi Ears Quartet (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E- Tech
Silly fun V shaped set, but very not neutral.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Quartet reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Overly extended bass that bleeds into the mid-range (very warm).

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

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Moondrop Chu II Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Kiwi Ears Quartet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Chu II 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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears Quartet 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

D+
  • 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 C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B-
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.

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