Moondrop Dark Saber VS SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Dark Saber and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Dark Saber costs $799 while SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE costs $679. Moondrop Dark Saber is $120 more expensive. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE holds a decisive 2.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 8.1). SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Dark Saber has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Dark Saber | SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 8.1 |
| Mids | 6 | 7 |
| Treble | 5.5 | 5 |
| Details | 7 | 8.1 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 7 | 8.1 |
| Dynamics | 4 | 8 |
| Tonality | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Technicalities | 5.4 | 5 |
Moondrop Dark Saber Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.2Mixed to Negative
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Dark Saber reviewed by Jaytiss
4.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-07-20
8.1
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Dark Saber (more reviews)
Moondrop Dark Saber reviewed by Precogvision
6.9
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Dark Saber reviewed by Z-Reviews
4
* score rescaled + normalized
Moondrop Dark Saber Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+8BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $799
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SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $679
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Moondrop Dark Saber Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.1Gaming Grade
C+Moondrop Dark Saber Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
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.
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
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