Moondrop SSR VS KZ D-Fi

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

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Moondrop SSR and KZ D-Fi are in-ear monitors. Moondrop SSR costs $40 while KZ D-Fi costs $33. Moondrop SSR is $7 more expensive. KZ D-Fi holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5.7). KZ D-Fi has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, KZ D-Fi has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and KZ D-Fi has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop SSR KZ D-Fi
Bass 4 5
Mids 3.7 5.5
Treble 3 5
Details 4.2 5.5
Soundstage 5 5.5
Imaging 4 5.5
Dynamics 3 5.7
Tonality 3.7 5.2
Technicalities 4.3 5.5

Moondrop SSR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable


KZ D-Fi Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Moondrop SSR User Review Score

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Moondrop SSR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

KZ D-Fi Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop SSR 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

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
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+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ D-Fi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop SSR Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Probably as close as one can get to "true DF", though it's extremely shouty as a result.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Shuwa-T 4.1 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C Tech
Overly spicy upper midrange and treble

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: C+ Details: C Imaging: C-
Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
Shouty thanks to 13dB of pinna compensation, but excellent note definition and imaging for the price.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: C+ Imaging: C+
Nymz 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Shoutfest and too much energy uptop for my likes, but good bass and technicalities for the price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: E+ Details: D Imaging: D

KZ D-Fi Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
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Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B-

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