MOONDROP updates its budget-friendly Quarks line of IEMs with the Quark2 that uses a single dynamic driver with acoustic filters in a small shell for added comfort. It's paired to a fixed cable that contains a DAC/amp ending in USB Type-C to directly connect to your phone, and offers an in-line microphone with integrated controls too.
The MOONDROP COSMO is a premium set of open-back planar magnetic headphones which uses in-house developed drivers that can compete with flagships costing significantly more. It has issues with comfort and stock tuning, but benefits heavily from aftermarket pads and EQ.
MOONDROP and IEM influencer Crinacle come together to release the highly anticipated DUSK, a new set of IEMs based off the Blessing 3. It re-works the driver configuration, comes with a new faceplate, and then tries to change the game entirely by including a DSP cable with app support to allow users to have six different tonalities to appeal to a wide range of preferances.
MOONDROP decides to showcase its capabilities with the new flagship Solis 2 that looks, feels, and sounds premium. It uses a tribrid driver configuration inside novel precious metal shells that get a unique artisanal design and puts out an extremely smooth sound which is still detailed and engaging.
MOONDROP updates its popular budget-friendly IEMs, the CHU, with the new CHU 2 that ditches the fixed cable in favor of a standard 2-pin offering. It also uses a new dynamic driver to put out stronger bass and improves the treble response with the goal of being a new $20 IEM benchmark.
Today we examine two of MOONDROP's recent offerings in the budget-friendly in-ear monitors market. The Droplet is a sci-fi inspired set of bullet-style IEMs using DSP to put forth a Harman-style tuning for the masses whereas the LAN builds upon the successful Chu by giving you all metal shells and a detachable cable.
MOONDROP's long awaited Blessing 3 IEMs are finally here! The new set uses a 2 DD/4 BA hybrid driver configuration, including a rarely seen dual dynamic driver setup in a horizontally-opposed configuration, inside shells boasting improved ergonomics and aesthetics to try to once again define the $300 market.
MOONDROP goes the digital signal processing route with its budget-friendly $15 Quarks DSP IEMs to have preset EQ filters over a Type-C connector for better tuning than many expensive earphones. The Type-C also makes it easy to use with phones and laptops and provides an in-line microphone for further convenience.
Audio specialist MOONDROP has stepped into the custom keyboard space with two unique mechanical switches. We put both to the test today in a custom keyboard build, pairing them with the Akko MOD 004 CNC-machined aluminium kit in a 96% layout as well as Epomaker's "Sailing" keycap set for a refreshing blue color scheme.
Time for another 2-in-1 review as we cover MOONDROP's debut into the over-ear dynamic driver headphones market with the new open-back VOID headphones. It pairs well with the company's recently released DAWN 4.4 mm balanced dongle that provides plenty of clean power in a small form factor.
Audio-specialist MOONDROP enters the competitive keyboard market with a fascinating product that combines both fields. The MOONDROP DASH is a 75% keyboard with an integrated DAC/amp that uses clever engineering to come out with a premium product for your typing and listening needs, without taking much room on your desk.
MOONDROP enters the over-ear headphones market with the VENUS. It is an open-back set using in-house developed planar magnetic drivers that fit into an all-metal housing, to make for good build quality paired with balanced tonality and decent technicalities, for a reasonable price.
MOONDROP enters the competitive planar magnetic IEM market with the STELLARIS. It's an intricate set with novel drivers placed inside impressive looking and feeling shells, but weighed down by poor fit and tonality to make this a divisive product at best.
MOONDROP chills us with a new snow-themed variant of their popular Aria in-ear monitors. This version uses a different dynamic driver and has a cool aesthetic paired with a unique set of accessories to grab your eyes and also potentially your wallet.
MOONDROP impressed us every time to date with its good value-for-money IEMs at different price points. Today, we examine one of its least expensive sets. The $20 Chu aims to re-define what budget earphones are capable of. It features metal shells and MOONDROP's excellent tuning while throwing in a full set of Spring Tips to help seal the deal!
MOONDROP aims to continue its excellent 2021 run with its new entry to the TWS market—the MOONDROP Sparks. Priced at under $100 and available in three different colors/designs, let's find out if the company's VDSF tuning works well here, too.
MOONDROP is an audio brand that has built up a reputation of good-value, nicely tuned IEMs at various price points. We put the recently released MOONDROP Aria (2021) through its paces and verify whether the bold marketing claims for its single LCP dynamic driver tuning hold true in the sub-$100 market.
Our first review from MOONDROP is the all-new KATO in-ear monitors. It debuts a new ultra-low distortion dynamic driver setup built on the KXXS as the base, and we examine it with the Kinera Leyding upgrade cable that offers modular plug connectivity options.