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 0.9-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.
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| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 8 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8 |
| Details | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Imaging | 7 | 7.3 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 8 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: TangZu Top TangZu IEMs
Price (Msrp): $649
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 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
7Gaming 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-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Reviews
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
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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