The Moondrop Dark Saber ranks #13 out of 297 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Moondrop
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#13 Moondrop Dark Saber: $899.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Across ten hobbyist measurements on squig.link, the Dark Saber tracks the target unusually closely, with only about 1.1 dB of unevenness and a preference score of 84. Sub-bass holds within about 1 dB of target down to 20 Hz, so its two dynamic drivers deliver full rumble without bloating the midrange. Its 128 dB/Vrms sensitivity means any phone drives it easily, and it rates higher than the pricier Symphonium Audio Helios.
Cons: The presence and lower treble regions sit about 2 dB below target with a 5.4 dB dip near 6.5 kHz, so some listeners will find vocals and cymbals slightly recessed and soft. The ThieAudio Monarch MKIII earns the same rating for those who want an alternative, and a ten driver hybrid at this price is a large spend for a modest gain over far cheaper well tuned sets.
| Released | Sep 2023 (3 years ago) |
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| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.12 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (2 dynamic + 8 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 2 x 10mm dynamic + 8 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 7Hz - 41kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 84 (median of 10 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 22 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 128 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.15 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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