Pula PA02 VS Moondrop KXXS / KXXX

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Pula PA02 and Moondrop KXXS / KXXX are in-ear monitors. Pula PA02 costs $170 while Moondrop KXXS / KXXX costs $189. Moondrop KXXS / KXXX is $19 more expensive. Pula PA02 holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5). Pula PA02 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Pula PA02 Moondrop KXXS / KXXX
Bass 7 7
Mids 7 7
Treble 6.5 6
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.7 5
Technicalities 6.6 7

Pula PA02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel Tim Tuned
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


Moondrop KXXS / KXXX Aggregated Review Score

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Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

5

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Pula PA02 User Review Score

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Pula PA02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop KXXS / KXXX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

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 KXXS / KXXX Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Pula PA02 Reviews

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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.

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Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Great tuning, fantastic vocals.

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Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+
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Moondrop KXXS / KXXX Reviews

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great bass control Out performed by Kato

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

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