TRN Shell VS Moondrop Stellaris

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

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TRN Shell and Moondrop Stellaris are in-ear monitors. TRN Shell costs $62 while Moondrop Stellaris costs $110. Moondrop Stellaris is $48 more expensive. Both score 5 from reviewers.

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Metric TRN Shell Moondrop Stellaris
Bass 5 5
Mids 5 4.6
Treble 5 3.5
Details 5 6.3
Soundstage 5 6
Imaging 5 6
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 5 4.3
Technicalities 5.5 5.4

TRN Shell Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Stellaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


TRN Shell User Review Score

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TRN Shell Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Stellaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

TRN Shell 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Stellaris 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D+
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

TRN Shell Reviews

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech

Moondrop Stellaris Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: It's not winning any planar wars. Good technicalities Everything else especially the fit

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: D Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Shrill and thin sounding to the point of unnaturalness.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Needs EQ to shine.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 4.2 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Upper-mid range focused planar with good resolving capabilities, that sadly aren't enough. Thin and agressive sound - probably 1 filter away from excelence. Nozzles and weight might be a problem for most people.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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