Moondrop Crescent VS Tripowin Lea

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

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Moondrop Crescent and Tripowin Lea are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Crescent costs $30 while Tripowin Lea costs $26. Moondrop Crescent is $4 more expensive. Moondrop Crescent holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 4.9).

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Metric Moondrop Crescent Tripowin Lea
Bass 6.3 4
Mids 6.3 4.3
Treble 6.3 4
Details 6.3 4
Soundstage 6.3 4.5
Imaging 6.3 4.3
Dynamics 6.3 3
Tonality 7 5.1
Technicalities 5.8 4.3

Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Tripowin Lea Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


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Moondrop Crescent Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Tripowin Lea Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Moondrop Crescent 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Tripowin Lea Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

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 C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
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 C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
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 Crescent Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

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.


Tripowin Lea Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: A budget Aria. Tuned somewhere between the Aria and Kato Technical performance is less than the Aria

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C- Mids: C Treble: C- Soundstage: C Details: C- Imaging: C

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Solid set overall, just a hair tizzy in the upper-treble at times.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C-

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