Moondrop Variations VS Moondrop Starfield

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Moondrop Variations and Moondrop Starfield use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Moondrop Starfield costs $110. Moondrop Variations is $440 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 5.7). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 1.6-point edge, Moondrop Variations has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better dynamics with a 1.2-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better soundstage with a 1.8-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop Variations	Moondrop Starfield
Bass	7.3	5.7
Mids	7.1	6.3
Treble	7.5	5.2
Details	7.3	5
Soundstage	7.8	6
Imaging	7	5.5
Dynamics	6.2	5
Tonality	7.4	5.6
Technicalities	7.5	5.9

Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

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Moondrop Starfield Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $550

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $110

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Moondrop Variations User Review Score

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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Moondrop Variations Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

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-

Moondrop Variations Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Soundstage A

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details A-

Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.

Imaging A-

Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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.

Moondrop Variations Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

I like it, but don't love the lower mids.

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Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A Tech

A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.

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Reviewed by: Crin

8 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A Tech

Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

7.5 Reviewer Score

Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble extension is decent. Might be a little shouty for some, but not for me! Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

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.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Great separation and details Thin lower midrange

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.3 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A Tech

Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids

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Bass: A Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

6.7 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

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.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

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