Moondrop Variations and Elysian Pilgrim Noir use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Elysian Pilgrim Noir costs $800. Elysian Pilgrim Noir is $250 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 7.4). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has better dynamics with a 0.6-point edge, Moondrop Variations has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge and Moondrop Variations has better details with a 0.8-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Moondrop Variations | Elysian Pilgrim Noir |
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Bass | 7.3 | 7 |
Mids | 7.1 | 7 |
Treble | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Details | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Soundstage | 7.8 | 7 |
Imaging | 7 | 7 |
Dynamics | 6.2 | 6.8 |
Tonality | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Technicalities | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
7.5Strongly Favorable
Elysian Pilgrim Noir Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.4Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Super* Review
Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by Super* Review
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Super* Review Youtube ChannelMoondrop Variations reviewed by Jaytiss
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by Jaytiss
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Moondrop Variations reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelMoondrop Variations reviewed by Jays Audio
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by Jays Audio
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Moondrop Variations reviewed by Smirk Audio
Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by Smirk Audio
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Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Elysian Top Elysian IEMs
Price (Msrp): $800
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Elysian Pilgrim Noir User Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Gaming Score

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7Gaming Grade
A-Elysian Pilgrim Noir Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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6.8Gaming Grade
B+Moondrop Variations Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Elysian Pilgrim Noir Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Moondrop Variations User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewThis was one of my first IEMs. I loved it and hated it. It is still the cleanest sounding IEM I own - also compared to something much more expensive.
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Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
Thin mids and poor note weight in some songsElysian Pilgrim Noir User Reviews
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