Moondrop Spaceship VS TRN IM1

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

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Moondrop Spaceship and TRN IM1 use 1DD and 1DD+1BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Spaceship costs $20 while TRN IM1 costs $22. TRN IM1 is $2 more expensive. Moondrop Spaceship holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 4.7).

Insights

Metric Moondrop Spaceship TRN IM1
Bass 3 4.7
Mids 4 4.7
Treble 4 4.7
Details 3 4.7
Imaging 3 4.7
Dynamics 3 4.7
Tonality 4.5 5.5
Technicalities 4.3 5

Moondrop Spaceship Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


TRN IM1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


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Moondrop Spaceship Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

TRN IM1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Spaceship 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

C-
  • 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 C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
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.

TRN IM1 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Spaceship Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Shouty with a slight warm tilt as a counterbalance. Not the worst DF-ish IEM out there.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Slightly more balanced than the Quarks in the midrange, but not by much.

Precogvision original ranking

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

TRN IM1 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-08-26
IEMRanking AI 5.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech

The TRN IM1 is a budget 1DD+1BA hybrid with detachable 0.75 mm 2-pin connectors and a lightweight, custom-style shell. Specs list a single 8 mm dynamic driver plus a balanced armature per side, aligned with retailer and review listings . Typical street pricing sits in the low-$20s, keeping it in entry-level territory . :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Sonically, the IM1 leans V-shaped: punchy, elevated bass with lively treble, while the midrange sits a touch behind. Review measurements and notes point to audible mid-bass bleed and occasional sibilance on hot recordings, though detail in the upper range is present for the class . Community impressions broadly match: energetic, fun tuning with a smooth-ish but sometimes spicy top end for the price . :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Technicalities are serviceable: staging and separation are average, but isolation is strong and the fit is stable and comfortable for long sessions—useful traits at this price . If a neutral/Harman balance is the goal, the bass emphasis will feel overdone; if a budget “fun” set for pop and EDM is needed, the IM1 remains a viable nostalgic pick. Just be aware of the treble peaks and bass coloration before diving in. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}


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