Moondrop Variations VS Forte Ears Macbeth
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $3,450 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 8.5). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Forte Ears Macbeth |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Details | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 9 |
| Imaging | 7 | 8.8 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 8 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 8.7 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.5Strongly Favorable
Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Excellent
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.3
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Variations (more reviews)
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Super* Review
8*
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Moondrop Variations reviewed by Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelMoondrop Variations reviewed by Crin
8
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Forte Ears Macbeth User Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Moondrop Variations Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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.
Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
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.
Pros
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 songsForte Ears Macbeth User Reviews
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