Moondrop Kato VS TWISTURA WoodNote

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Moondrop Kato and TWISTURA WoodNote are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kato costs $190 while TWISTURA WoodNote costs $189. Moondrop Kato is $1 more expensive. TWISTURA WoodNote holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.9). TWISTURA WoodNote has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Moondrop Kato has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, TWISTURA WoodNote has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge and TWISTURA WoodNote has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Kato TWISTURA WoodNote
Bass 5.5 6.9
Mids 6.4 7
Treble 5.9 5
Details 5.7 6.9
Soundstage 6.5 7
Imaging 5.7 6.9
Dynamics 4.3 5
Tonality 6.1 6
Technicalities 6 5

Moondrop Kato Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel Crin Jaytiss Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

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TWISTURA WoodNote Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

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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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TWISTURA WoodNote Details

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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

Gaming Grade

B

TWISTURA WoodNote Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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.

TWISTURA WoodNote 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
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 C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Kato Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

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

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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C Details: B- Imaging: B
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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. Previously Owned

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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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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

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

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

TWISTURA WoodNote Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

2025-09-05
Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Lively V-shape with a bit of lower-treble presence, plus good imaging and a decent sense of space. Forward but not sharp; engaging and easy to listen to.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Great overall sound and packing, easy recomendation.

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

2025-07-25
Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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