Simgot EW200 VS Moondrop Marigold

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Simgot EW200 and Moondrop Marigold are in-ear monitors. Simgot EW200 costs $39 while Moondrop Marigold costs $40. Moondrop Marigold is $1 more expensive. Moondrop Marigold holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.2). Moondrop Marigold has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Marigold has significantly better mids with a 1.4-point edge, Moondrop Marigold has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Marigold has significantly better dynamics with a 1.2-point edge, Moondrop Marigold has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Marigold has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Moondrop Marigold has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Simgot EW200 Moondrop Marigold
Bass 5.5 6.3
Mids 5.3 6.7
Treble 5.3 6.1
Details 5.5 6
Soundstage 5 5.8
Imaging 5.5 6
Dynamics 5 6.2
Tonality 5.7 6.8
Technicalities 5.4 6
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Simgot EW200 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Audio Amigo Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Moondrop Marigold Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Simgot EW200 (more reviews)

Simgot EW200 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
The "Gatekeeper" of the $40 price range. Bracket defining technical performance and driver quality. A little bright and fatiguing for some. All metal shells and carry pouch are nice for $40. DSP version is a little cleaner in the midrange

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Simgot EW200 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6 * score rescaled + normalized
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Simgot EW200 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
This never disapoints. You need one.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Simgot EW200 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.4 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Bass: B- Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

Simgot EW200 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Borders B-

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Simgot EW200 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A cheaper Aria 2 with less mid-bass, basically same driver and technical performance - depends on qc and unit variance between the two.

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Simgot EW200 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
40 community members have rated the Simgot EW200 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Moondrop Marigold (more reviews)

Moondrop Marigold reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 5.8* * score rescaled + normalized
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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Warm-neutral tuning and powerful on-cable PEQ, but the loud pop when applying EQ and the awkward cable/fit undercut daily use. Very good stock tuning for the price with flexible built-in parametric EQ. Loud pop when saving EQ, asymmetric and unwieldy cable with no L/R swap and a shallow down-wear fit.
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At $40, Marigold is a tiny bullet-style single-dynamic with a fixed USB-C DSP cable and built-in parametric EQ. The shells are light, but the asymmetrical cable has an unusually long right branch and the down-wear only fit can be shallow, which increases microphonics and makes channel orientation easy to mix up.

The Moondrop app exposes a powerful PEQ suite: six filters with frequency, Q and gain control and roughly +12 dB / −18 dB range, plus simple presets (Reference, 3A, FPS). However there is no channel-swap option, and writing EQ settings triggers a very loud pop each time, turning iterative tuning into a remove-earpieces-first chore.

Stock tuning is warm-neutral (a kind of Harman-light) with a modest bass boost, natural mids and definition that is crisp enough for the price. It can sound incisive and well defined, but usability drawbacks outweigh the strengths, so the package feels close to something great rather than fully realized.

Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B-

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Moondrop Marigold reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 6.6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech

The Moondrop Marigold is a budget, USB-C IEM with a built-in DAC/DSP and an asymmetric neckband cable. It uses a single 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver and is sold around $39.99; specs list 32 Ω impedance, THD ≤ 0.5% (1 kHz/94 dB), and an in-line MEMS mic. The package includes eartips, a storage case and documentation, and the non-detachable cable terminates in USB-C.

By default, Marigold is tuned to Moondrop’s VDSF target (Harman-like), aiming for a neutral balance with a mild sub-bass lift and controlled treble; the DSP via MOONDROP Link allows on-device EQ and preset sharing. Early user impressions describe a smooth, balanced presentation with agreeable vocals for the price bracket, consistent with the stated tuning goals.

Technical performance is serviceable for the segment: detail retrieval and imaging are adequate, and the soundstage is average, while bass impact is respectable without obvious bloat. The integrated DAC/NPU brings conveniences like AI noise reduction for calls and platform-agnostic plug-and-play, but the fixed cable limits modularity compared with 2-pin/MMCX sets. Overall, Marigold is a practical, all-in-one daily driver whose tuning stability and app-based DSP elevate value, though its raw technicalities remain in line with expectations at this price.

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

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Simgot EW200 User Review Score

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Simgot EW200 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Marigold Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Simgot EW200 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B-
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Details B-
It rides the line between musicality and analysis, occasionally letting micro-detail slip by. Complex mixes stay organized for the most part.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy provides good left/right placement with an acceptable center image. Instruments stay anchored once placed.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Marigold 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
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B+
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B
Expect crisp, well-balanced treble that keeps shimmer intact. You hear reverbs decay naturally.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage B-
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details B
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Positions lock in with confidence, sketching a believable stage map. There's a tangible sense of stage geometry.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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