Moondrop May VS Tinhifi T3+

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Moondrop May and Tinhifi T3+ use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD+1BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop May costs $65 while Tinhifi T3+ costs $70. Tinhifi T3+ is $5 more expensive. Moondrop May holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 3.7). Moondrop May has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Moondrop May has significantly better mids with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop May has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Moondrop May has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Moondrop May has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop May Tinhifi T3+
Bass 7 4
Mids 6.5 3.3
Treble 5 3.3
Details 6.5 4
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 6.5 4.3
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 5.8 4.5
Technicalities 5.5 4.4

Moondrop May Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned Jaytiss
Z-Reviews Super* Review IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


Tinhifi T3+ Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

3.7

Poor


Moondrop May User Review Score

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Moondrop May Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Tinhifi T3+ Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop May 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
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.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Tinhifi T3+ 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.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop May Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
The May is the way to go if you have 80 bucks. Standard EQ sounds great. Nice low contrast neutral sound

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-07-01
IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

The Moondrop May offers a convenient USB-C DSP cable with multiple EQ presets accessible via the Moondrop Link app, though the app suffers from connectivity issues and requires invasive permissions like location and file access. Its lightweight resin build provides solid comfort for extended wear, but the included ear tips are notoriously difficult to install on the nozzles. The DSP cable itself can exhibit a faint electronic whine during audio pauses, which disrupts calls or quiet passages.

Sonically, the May delivers a balanced signature with smooth, natural midrange, though male vocals occasionally lack resolution and texture. The 6mm planar driver handles treble with refinement, avoiding harshness, but struggles with airiness and micro-detail retrieval compared to competitors like the Truthear Hexa. Bass texture and layering also fall short despite the hybrid 1DD + 1 planar configuration, leading to a somewhat one-dimensional low end in complex tracks.

Technical performance is adequate for the price, with a moderately intimate soundstage and competent imaging, though instrument separation and dynamics can feel congested in busy mixes. The May scales better with analog cables than its own DSP solution, revealing improved clarity and midrange texture when bypassing the stock setup. While the DSP concept is innovative, execution issues limit its appeal, making the May a competent but inconsistent package at $65.


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Tinhifi T3+ Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Too warm. Decent bass response, warm and relaxing Clarity and resolution, higher frequencies are not as defined

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 2.6 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Low-level detailing and cheap timbre from the midrange and up with barely passable tonal balance.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: E+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

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