Moondrop Variations VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate is $99 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 7.3). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better mids with a 0.6-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 8 |
| Mids | 7.4 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.7 | 8 |
| Details | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Imaging | 7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Gaming capabilities | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
Moondrop Variations Average Reviewer Scores
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Average Reviewer Scores
Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $550
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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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
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate User Review Score
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
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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-Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Moondrop 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.
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 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+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
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*
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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
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
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.
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Reviews
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for smoother. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel 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 songsTangzu Xuan Wu Gate User Reviews
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