Moondrop Starfield VS Moondrop Starfield 2

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

IEMRanking.com Home Compare IEMs

Moondrop Starfield and Moondrop Starfield 2 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Starfield costs $110 while Moondrop Starfield 2 costs $110. Moondrop Starfield holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 5.6). Moondrop Starfield has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Moondrop Starfield has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Moondrop Starfield has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, Moondrop Starfield has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Moondrop Starfield 2 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Starfield Moondrop Starfield 2
Bass 5.7 5
Mids 6.3 4
Treble 5.2 4.3
Details 5 5
Soundstage 6 6
Imaging 5.5 6
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 5.6 4.9
Technicalities 5.9 5.6

Moondrop Starfield Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions
Shuwa-T Precogvision Tim Tuned
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Moondrop Starfield 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Shuwa-T
Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Moondrop Starfield User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

Moondrop Starfield 2 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

Moondrop Starfield Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Starfield 2 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 Starfield 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

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.

Moondrop Starfield 2 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

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 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 E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
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
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Starfield Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Well tuned, arguably the one who started the chifi wave of decent tuning

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Might be too relaxed

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Like Aria but less fun and slightly improved stage. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Moondrop Starfield 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
Ad
Using this affiliate link for ordering your Moondrop Starfield 2 or any other IEM helps fund our free service at no extra cost to you.

Price: $129.99

Buy Moondrop Starfield 2 on HiFiGO

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Bright harman/DF, great detail, but a bit sharp and shrill

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
check links for more info:

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
It's just not great, but some might like it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: D Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
Ad
Using this affiliate link for ordering your Moondrop Starfield 2 or any other IEM helps fund our free service at no extra cost to you.

Price: $129.99

Buy Moondrop Starfield 2 on Linsoul

Moondrop Starfield User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

Moondrop Starfield 2 User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

Find your next IEM:

IEM Finder Quiz

new
Use this quiz and answer a few questions to get your individual IEM recommendation list
(1/2) How much are you willing to spend on the IEM?
(2/2) Which sound characteristics are particularly important to you?

Footer