Moondrop Aria 2 VS NF RA15

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Aria 2 and NF RA15 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria 2 costs $79 while NF RA15 costs $89. NF RA15 is $10 more expensive. Moondrop Aria 2 holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 4.8). Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Moondrop Aria 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Moondrop Aria 2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Aria 2 NF RA15
Bass 6.5 4.8
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 6.3 4
Details 6.5 4.8
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 5.5 4.8
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.1 4.8
Technicalities 6.3 4

Moondrop Aria 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Tim Tuned Jays Audio
Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


NF RA15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

NF RA15 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Lacks a lot, but much better for me than the NA05.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

Moondrop Aria 2 (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

2025-07-31
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
A solid set. Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail. Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.

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Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Moondrop Aria 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300

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Moondrop Aria 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

NF RA15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Aria 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
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 B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

NF RA15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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