Moondrop Crescent VS Tripowin Vivace

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Moondrop Crescent and Tripowin Vivace are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Crescent costs $30 while Tripowin Vivace costs $29. Moondrop Crescent is $1 more expensive. Moondrop Crescent holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 4).

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Metric Moondrop Crescent Tripowin Vivace
Tonality 7 7
Technicalities 5.8 4.5

Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Tripowin Vivace Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Fresh Reviews Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Crescent (more reviews)

Moondrop Crescent reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Moondrop Crescent reviewed by Crin

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

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop Crescent 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 Vivace (more reviews)

Tripowin Vivace reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Tripowin Vivace reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech

Tripowin Vivace reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 2.5 * score normalized

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Moondrop Crescent Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Tripowin Vivace Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

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 Vivace 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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