Moondrop Variations VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch are 1DD+2BA+2EST in-ear monitors. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. Moondrop Variations is $100 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 7.3). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Mids | 7.4 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.7 | 8 |
| Details | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 8.3 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 8 |
| Gaming capabilities | 7.1 | 7.7 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
Moondrop Variations Average Reviewer Scores
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Average Reviewer Scores
Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $550
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $450
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Moondrop Variations Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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
7.1Gaming Grade
A-Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.7Gaming Grade
AMoondrop Variations 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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and male vocals. Note-weight can be light. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great separation and details Thin lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.3
Reviewer Score
The more I listen the more perfect I find it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids. Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
Moondrop Variations reviewed by: Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
* score normalized
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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 songsKiwi Ears x HBB Punch User Reviews
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