Moondrop Kato VS HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA

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

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Moondrop Kato and HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kato costs $190 while HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA costs $240. HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA is $50 more expensive. Moondrop Kato holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 6.2). HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Kato has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Moondrop Kato has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Kato HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA
Bass 5.5 6.5
Mids 6.4 6
Treble 5.9 5.5
Details 5.7 7
Soundstage 6.5 6.5
Imaging 5.7 6.5
Dynamics 4.3 6.2
Tonality 6.5 6.8
Technicalities 6.2 6.9
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Moondrop Kato Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel Crin Jaytiss Shuwa-T Yifang
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Kato reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Moondrop's best "budget" single DD iem. Solid tuning, backed with surprising clarity that is a step up from the kxxs bunch Lower mids thin sounding

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

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HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Price defining (for now). Coherent with very good technicalities. Vocal forward with no shoutiness. Bass slam has impact unlike the Blessing2 Treble extension, affects some instrumental harmonics. Subbass is on the sluggish side.

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Moondrop Kato reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Good detail, clarity, and imaging, but can sound thin. Similar tuning as Hana, but I found Hana to have better note-weight and bass.

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HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A mini EJ07M with more forward vocals and less technical, good all-rounder, vocals can be a bit much at higher volume

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 nice female vocals treble a little lacking

Kois Archive original ranking

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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

Moondrop Kato reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B- Tech
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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.8 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C Details: B- Imaging: B
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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Decent bass, decent mids, vocals presented nicely (tastefully forward), treble is non-fatiguing but a little darker but maybe a bit weird. Sounds a little blunted to my ears. Fit may be an issue for some, but tip-rolling can fix that. Build quality is excellent. The replaceable nozzles are a gimmick - they don't sound any different. Matte one is beautiful - it's a literal work of art - but be wary of the sharp edges if you have large conchas. Better than Aria, but not by much.

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Moondrop Kato reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
KXXS with better vocals and details

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Moondrop Kato reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Moondrop Kato reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.9 * score rescaled + normalized
25 community members have rated the Moondrop Kato at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Moondrop Kato User Review Score

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Moondrop Kato Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop Kato 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

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B-
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B-
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C-
Volume swings are adequate, though they rarely feel dramatic. It won't offend, yet it won't thrill.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Details B-
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging B-
Complex mixes stay organized thanks to the improved spatial discipline. Complex passages stay intelligible.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

HISENIOR MEGA5P ULTRA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B+
You get a lively bass response that balances energy with discipline. It balances punch with respectable control.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble B-
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Soundstage B+
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Details A-
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging B+
Depth cues step forward, giving performances a dimensional presence. Front-to-back cues become more immersive.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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