Moondrop Solis VS Thieaudio Hype 10

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Moondrop Solis and Thieaudio Hype 10 use 4BA+2EST and 2DD+10BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Solis costs $1,100 while Thieaudio Hype 10 costs $899. Moondrop Solis is $201 more expensive. Thieaudio Hype 10 holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.1). Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better treble with a 3.2-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Solis Thieaudio Hype 10
Bass 5 8
Mids 7 8
Treble 5 8.2
Details 6 7.5
Soundstage 5.8 7.5
Imaging 6 8
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 6.6 7.8
Technicalities 5.6 8.1

Moondrop Solis Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


Thieaudio Hype 10 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews Jays Audio Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive


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Moondrop Solis Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Thieaudio Hype 10 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Moondrop Solis 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Thieaudio Hype 10 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
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.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Moondrop Solis Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B- Tech
A good implementation of the EST drivers with Moondrop's signature tuning specialties.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.4 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
Very plasticky and thin transients. Not very impressive.

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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: B

Thieaudio Hype 10 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
More detailed Hype 4. Too similar to the Hype 4.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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