Moondrop Jiu VS KZ Duet
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Jiu and KZ Duet are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Jiu costs $25 while KZ Duet costs $30. KZ Duet is $5 more expensive. KZ Duet holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 6.4). KZ Duet has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Jiu has significantly better mids with a 2.1-point edge and Moondrop Jiu has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Jiu | KZ Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 | 6.5 |
| Mids | 8 | 5.9 |
| Treble | 8 | 6 |
| Details | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Soundstage | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Imaging | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Dynamics | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Tonality | 6 | 5.9 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 6.1 |
Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.6Mixed
KZ Duet Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Jiu (more reviews)
Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score rescaled + normalized
Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Tim Tuned
5.5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ Duet (more reviews)
KZ Duet reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.8
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
KZ Duet pairs a 10 mm driver with an 8 mm unit in an earbud form factor, plus an in-ear sleeve that improves seal and isolation. The result is a dual feast of music and gaming: fuller low end from the big driver and Libra X-style clarity up top. It scales with a better source, while the cheap DSP dongle adds usable presets, making the package practical and comfortable.
Bass is tight and fast rather than rumbly, trading sub-bass slam for cleanliness that helps imaging. The mids carry some warmth to ~300 Hz and then tilt toward a sharper, BA-like clarity that favors voices and positional cues. Treble is boosted for energy but kept non-peaky, yielding a fun V-lean that suits EDM and shooters alike. Stage projects big, with crisp edges and stable placement; overall balance feels more polished than recent KZ gaming-centric releases.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
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KZ Duet reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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Moondrop Jiu Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $25
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KZ Duet Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $30
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Moondrop Jiu User Review Score
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Moondrop Jiu Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6Gaming Grade
BKZ Duet Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+Moondrop Jiu Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
KZ Duet Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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