Moondrop Illumination - Reviews & Ratings

4 Reviews (C Tier | 5/10)

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Summary

Based on 4 reviews, the Moondrop Illumination is a decent choice according to reviewers, who see it as a safe recommendation for general listening.

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Super* Review
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Crin

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Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Moondrop Illumination Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $800

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Well-tuned with natural timbre, ultimately marred by subpar detail retrieval and definition.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Mushy transients and imaging, basically par with their other single DDs for techniclaities.

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

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Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Moondrop Illumination at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass C+
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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