Moondrop SSP VS Moondrop Lan

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

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Moondrop SSP and Moondrop Lan are in-ear monitors. Moondrop SSP costs $40 while Moondrop Lan costs $40. Moondrop Lan holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5). Moondrop Lan has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Moondrop SSP has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Moondrop SSP has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop SSP Moondrop Lan
Bass 5 5
Mids 4 5
Treble 2 2
Details 5 5
Soundstage 5 4
Imaging 5 5
Dynamics 2 1
Tonality 3.8 4.8
Technicalities 3.6 3.5

Moondrop SSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Crin Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable


Moondrop Lan Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


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+

Moondrop Lan Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

Moondrop SSP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop Lan 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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop SSP Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

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

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+

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+

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