Moondrop Quarks VS Kinera Celest Rue

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

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Moondrop Quarks and Kinera Celest Rue use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (6mm) driver setups respectively. Moondrop Quarks costs $13 while Kinera Celest Rue costs $13. Moondrop Quarks holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 3.9). Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better bass with a 3.4-point edge, Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge and Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better dynamics with a 2.8-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Quarks Kinera Celest Rue
Bass 3.3 6.6
Mids 4 6
Treble 3.3 5.9
Details 3.5 3.9
Soundstage 4.5 3.9
Imaging 3.8 3.9
Dynamics 3 5.8
Tonality 4 6
Technicalities 3.9 5.8
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Kinera Celest Rue reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Moondrop Quarks Aggregated Review Score

IEMR Normalized Score

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

IEMR Normalized Score

5

Mixed to Negative

Reviewer Average Score

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

Kinera Celest Rue Aggregated Review Score

IEMR Normalized Score

Audio Amigo
Paul Wasabii

IEMR Normalized Score

3.9

Poor

Reviewer Average Score

4.2

Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Quarks (more reviews)

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Crin

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

Shuwa-T 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Costs next to nothing. Everything else

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.1 * score rescaled + normalized
19 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Kinera Celest Rue (more reviews)

Kinera Celest Rue reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.3 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Tiny shell, ultra-budget price and a big bass shelf make it a fun entry-level pick. Vocals stay acceptable but bass dominates when present. Very small and comfortable shell with fun, bassy tuning at around $13, easy to drive. Bass frequently overwhelms mids and treble; limited technicalities and dynamics with basic accessories.
Youtube Video Summary

Celest Rue targets the tiny-shell, tiny-budget crowd: a 3D-printed resin shell that disappears in the ear, a basic SPC cable and white silicone tips, and a claimed 6 mm micro dynamic driver. Tuning is unapologetically bass-forward with a big shelf; when a track carries kick or sub, that becomes the focus. Vocals remain intact but thicker, and because the small driver is relatively quick in attack and decay, the presentation is less muddy than the graph implies.

This is a fun, bassy $13 set for newcomers who value comfort and low cost over technical fireworks. It does not move as much air as a 10 mm driver, so slam and stage scale are modest, and the right side of the curve (upper mids/treble) trails the left in energy. For bass-lean tracks it reads as a relaxed V, but whenever drums or sub-bass appear, Rue shifts the spotlight decisively to the low end.

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B-

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Kinera Celest Rue reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 2 * score rescaled + normalized
Extremely comfortable, small, well built IEM. Small Driver leads to a sort of veiled sound. I had 2 units, 1 of which arrived broken.

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Moondrop Quarks Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

Kinera Celest Rue Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Quarks 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

D+
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass D
The bass sits quietly in the background, providing only faint support. Live recordings lose their stage thump.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Dynamics D
The presentation feels restrained, with transients arriving blunted and slow. Rhythms lack the expected drive.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage with adequate width but a flat presentation that lacks meaningful layering. Width is acceptable but not exciting.
Details D+
The overall picture is serviceable yet stripped of the tiny flourishes that add realism. Layering lacks consistent clarity.
Imaging D+
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kinera Celest Rue Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble B-
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B-
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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