Moondrop KXXS VS Tripowin Piccolo

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

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Moondrop KXXS and Tripowin Piccolo are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop KXXS costs $190 while Tripowin Piccolo costs $10. Moondrop KXXS is $180 more expensive. Moondrop KXXS holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 3.2). Moondrop KXXS has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Moondrop KXXS has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Moondrop KXXS has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Moondrop KXXS has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Moondrop KXXS has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop KXXS Tripowin Piccolo
Bass 5 4
Mids 7 3
Treble 5 3
Details 5 3
Imaging 5 3
Dynamics 5 3.2
Tonality 6.4 4.9
Technicalities 5.5 4

Moondrop KXXS Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Tripowin Piccolo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Nymz
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor


Moondrop KXXS User Review Score

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Moondrop KXXS Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Tripowin Piccolo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop KXXS 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
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.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Tripowin Piccolo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop KXXS (more reviews)

Moondrop KXXS reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Moondrop KXXS reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Well-tuned single DD with proper timbre and decent technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop KXXS reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Excellent timbre; not the most resolving set, but very easy on the ears.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tripowin Piccolo (more reviews)

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Permanently on sale for $10, a steal at that price given the build and tuning is nice as well. Had some fit issues at first, but ya, another all-rounder.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.2 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Solid pick with minor tonality problems around the upper mid-range. 2pin sockets are loose and prone for drops.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 2.5 * score normalized

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