Moondrop Starfield VS Aful Explorer

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Moondrop Starfield and Aful Explorer use 1DD and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Starfield costs $110 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Aful Explorer is $10 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 7.1). Aful Explorer has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop Starfield	Aful Explorer
Bass	5.7	6.5
Mids	6.3	6.2
Treble	5.2	6.8
Details	5	6.5
Soundstage	6	7
Imaging	5.5	6.5
Dynamics	5	7
Tonality	5.6	7
Technicalities	5.9	6.6

Moondrop Starfield Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

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Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $110

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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Moondrop Starfield Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Aful Explorer Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop Starfield Scorings

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 B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

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.

Soundstage B

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Details C+

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 B-

Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

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 B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

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 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 B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Moondrop Starfield Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

8* * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Crin

6 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B Tech

A cheaper KXXS.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

5.3 Reviewer Score

C Tuning

B- Tech

Well tuned, arguably the one who started the chifi wave of decent tuning

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Precogvision

5.2 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

C+ Tech

See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

5 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

A- Tech

Might be too relaxed

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Reviewed by: Audionotions

4.5 Reviewer Score

Like Aria but less fun and slightly improved stage. Previously Owned

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Aful Explorer Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

8.5 * score normalized

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