Moondrop Nekocake VS TINHIFI C5

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

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Moondrop Nekocake and TINHIFI C5 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Nekocake costs $43 while TINHIFI C5 costs $50. TINHIFI C5 is $7 more expensive. TINHIFI C5 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (4.3 vs 6.1).

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Metric Moondrop Nekocake TINHIFI C5
Bass 4 6.1
Mids 5 6.1
Treble 4 6.1
Details 4.5 6.1
Soundstage 4.5 6.1
Imaging 4 6.1
Tonality 4.7 6.5
Technicalities 4.4 5.5
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Moondrop Nekocake Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Shuwa-T Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.3

Unfavorable

TINHIFI C5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Nekocake (more reviews)

Moondrop Nekocake reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
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Moondrop Nekocake reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Decent midrange and vocals. Price for ANC TWS unit that isn't bass boosted Technical performance is subpar

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Moondrop Nekocake reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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TINHIFI C5 (more reviews)

TINHIFI C5 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
A harman/df or waner with a better driver, and more vocal emphasis.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

TINHIFI C5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the Tinhifi C5 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Nekocake User Review Score

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Moondrop Nekocake Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

TINHIFI C5 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-

Moondrop Nekocake Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage with adequate width but a flat presentation that lacks meaningful layering. Width is acceptable but not exciting.
Details C
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

TINHIFI C5 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-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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