Moondrop SSP VS KZ CRN

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Moondrop SSP and KZ CRN use 1DD and 1DD+1BA+1Mag driver setups respectively. Moondrop SSP costs $40 while KZ CRN costs $35. Moondrop SSP is $5 more expensive. Moondrop SSP holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 2.9). Moondrop SSP has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Moondrop SSP has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop SSP has significantly better details with a 3-point edge and Moondrop SSP has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop SSP KZ CRN
Bass 5 2
Mids 4 3.5
Treble 2 2
Details 5 2
Soundstage 5 5
Imaging 5 2
Dynamics 2 2
Tonality 3.8 2.9
Technicalities 3.6 2
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Moondrop SSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Crin Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable

KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop SSP reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Very tiny. Good for sleeping with at night, maybe not as a daily driver.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Moondrop SSP (more reviews)

Moondrop SSP reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Moondrop SSP reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Extra bass on top of the SSR does help it a little, but also results in a more hollow presentation.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop SSP reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
See SSR. Just more bass.

Precogvision original ranking

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

KZ CRN (more reviews)

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Moondrop SSP User Review Score

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Moondrop SSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.7

Gaming Grade

D+

KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Moondrop SSP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details C+
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging C+
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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