Moondrop Chu II VS Moondrop Rays DSP

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Moondrop Chu II and Moondrop Rays DSP use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Moondrop Chu II costs $19 while Moondrop Rays DSP costs $99. Moondrop Rays DSP is $80 more expensive. Moondrop Rays DSP holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5.7). Moondrop Rays DSP carries a user score of 5.7.

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Metric Moondrop Chu II Moondrop Rays DSP
Tonality 6.8 6.8
Technicalities 4.8 5.8

Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Moondrop Rays DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Moondrop Chu II User Review Score

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Moondrop Rays DSP User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

5.7

Mixed

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+

Moondrop Rays DSP 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 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.

Moondrop Rays DSP 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.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech

Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

2025-07-31
Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Good for customizable sound (EQ) and gaming. Balanced tonality, with deep bass, forward vocals, clear treble. Overall detail.

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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.

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
A more neutral version of the May with less bass and treble, very neutral sounding, inoffensive and boring, overpriced, many cheaper options with similar tuning and performance

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

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5.7

A well-built gaming-focused IEM with practical DSP features but modest technical finesse

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B- Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B-
Pros
Balanced and non-fatiguing sound; comfortable fit; excellent USB-C DSP cable with mic and EQ control
Cons
Weak sub-bass and limited clarity/detail; somewhat overpriced for performance

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