Moondrop Crescent VS QCY T5
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Crescent and QCY T5 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Crescent costs $30 while QCY T5 costs $35. QCY T5 is $5 more expensive. Moondrop Crescent holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 3.3).
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Crescent | QCY T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.3 | 2 |
| Mids | 6.3 | 2 |
| Treble | 6.3 | 2 |
| Details | 6.3 | 1 |
| Imaging | 6.3 | 1 |
| Tonality | 7 | 4 |
| Technicalities | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.3Mixed to Positive
QCY T5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.3Very Poor
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Crescent reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
QCY T5 reviewed by Crin
5
Reviewer Score
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Moondrop Crescent (more reviews)
Moondrop Crescent reviewed by Super* Review
8*
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Moondrop Crescent reviewed by Web Search
5
Reviewer Score
The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and basic accessories—including subpar stock eartips that often require replacement—highlight cost-cutting compromises. Isolation is mediocre due to vented designs, though build quality otherwise feels robust for the price.
Sonically, the Crescent adheres closely to the Harman target response, delivering a balanced signature with a slight bass boost that avoids bloat while maintaining textured lows. Its midrange leans transparent but can thin male vocals, and treble extends cleanly without harshness, though upper-mids occasionally verge on shouty. Technical performance impresses for its tier, with strong imaging and a wide soundstage, though detail retrieval lags behind pricier hybrids.
Discontinued and increasingly hard to find, the Crescent remains a value standout for its natural timbre and cohesive tuning, outperforming many peers under $50. Its need for aftermarket tips and amplification to maximize potential are notable drawbacks, but it retains cult appeal for its musicality.
QCY T5 (more reviews)
QCY T5 reviewed by Nymz
1.5
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Crescent Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $30
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QCY T5 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $35
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Moondrop Crescent User Review Score
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Moondrop Crescent Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
6.1Gaming Grade
BQCY T5 Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
3.1Gaming Grade
DMoondrop Crescent Scorings
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A-- The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
QCY T5 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.
Average Technical Grade
D-- Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
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