Moondrop Variations VS ThieAudio Oracle mkII
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and ThieAudio Oracle mkII are 1DD+2BA+2EST in-ear monitors. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while ThieAudio Oracle mkII costs $590. ThieAudio Oracle mkII is $40 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 6.2). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has better bass with a 0.6-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Moondrop Variations has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.
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| Metric | Moondrop Variations | ThieAudio Oracle mkII |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Details | 7.3 | 6 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 6 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 6.8 |
Moondrop Variations 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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ThieAudio Oracle mkII Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Harman Neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $590
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
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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-ThieAudio Oracle mkII Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BMoondrop 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.
ThieAudio Oracle mkII 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.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
8*
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8
Reviewer Score
I like it, but don't love the lower mids. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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
8
Reviewer Score
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids. Crin Youtube Channel
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
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great separation and details Thin lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
7
Reviewer Score
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
7
Reviewer Score
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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.
ThieAudio Oracle mkII Reviews
7.3
Reviewer Score
It's a little bright. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
CLEAR with LOTS of detail. Nice sub-bass rumble with no mid-bass bleed. Treble is super extended as well as high-mids. Female vocals sound lively and sings, but can be too much at high volume and overly thin. Great imaging and separation. Artificially boosted treble, too sharp. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
6.2
Reviewer Score
Great bass dynamics and well done mid-range. Treble extension is great but a hair too elevated.
6*
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6*
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5.5
Reviewer Score
Detailed, airy, mostly well tuned dry timbre from treble amount Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
5.2
Reviewer Score
A brighter Oracle. Shouty upper-midrange and artifical sounding treble response. Precogvision 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 songsThieAudio Oracle mkII User Reviews
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