Moondrop Kato VS Pula PA02
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Moondrop Kato and Pula PA02 use 1DD and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Kato costs $190 while Pula PA02 costs $170. Moondrop Kato is $20 more expensive. Pula PA02 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 7). Pula PA02 has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Pula PA02 has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Pula PA02 has better treble with a 0.6-point edge, Pula PA02 has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge and Pula PA02 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
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| Metric | Moondrop Kato | Pula PA02 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.5 | 7 |
| Mids | 6.4 | 7 |
| Treble | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Details | 5.7 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 6.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 5.7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 4.3 | 5 |
| Tonality | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 6.6 |
Moondrop Kato Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Kato Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $190
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Pula PA02 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $170
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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
6Gaming Grade
BPula PA02 Gaming Score
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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Moondrop Kato 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.
Bass
B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids
B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble
B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics
C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage
B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details
B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging
B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming
B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.
Pula PA02 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.
Bass
A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids
A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble
B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics
C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage
A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming
B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.
Moondrop Kato Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8.5*
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
B+
Tech
Reviewed by: Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
B+
Tech
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
C+
Tuning
C+
Tech
For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.
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Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B
Treble: C+
Dynamics: C-
Soundstage: A-
Reviewed by: 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
Bass: B
Mids: B
Treble: B+
Soundstage: B
Details: B+
Imaging: B
Reviewed by: Precogvision
5.8
Reviewer Score
B
Tuning
C+
Tech
A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+
Mids: A-
Treble: B
Dynamics: C
Details: B-
Imaging: B
Reviewed by: 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. Previously Owned
Reviewed by: 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.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
5.5
Reviewer Score
B-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Reviewed by: 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.
Bass: C-
Mids: C+
Treble: C+
Details: C+
Imaging: C+
Pula PA02 Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
8.5
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A-
Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy. 10K can be jarring with energetic genres like kpop/jpop/edm.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
B-
Tuning
C+
Tech
Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A-
Treble: C+
Dynamics: C+
Soundstage: A-
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
B+
Tech
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
6
Reviewer Score
B
Tuning
A+
Tech
Great across the board
Bass decay slightly too short
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
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