Moondrop Quarks VS Moondrop Quarks DSP

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Moondrop Quarks and Moondrop Quarks DSP are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Quarks costs $13 while Moondrop Quarks DSP costs $15. Moondrop Quarks DSP is $2 more expensive. Moondrop Quarks DSP holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 5.2). Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge and Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better treble with a 4.8-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Quarks Moondrop Quarks DSP
Bass 3.3 7
Mids 4 8
Treble 3.3 8
Details 3.5 5.2
Soundstage 4.5 5.2
Imaging 3.8 5.2
Dynamics 3 5.2
Tonality 4 6
Technicalities 3.9 5.5

Moondrop Quarks Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable


Moondrop Quarks DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


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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-

Moondrop Quarks DSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Quarks 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

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
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.

Moondrop Quarks DSP 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+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Moondrop Quarks Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
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Crin original ranking

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D+ Mids: C+ Treble: D+ Soundstage: C Details: C- Imaging: D+
Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Quarks DSP Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Very well-tuned, natural timbre mushy details, noise floor, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

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