The Moondrop Variations ranks #16 out of 115 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Moondrop
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Pros: In oratory1990’s measurement it scores 79 for preference with a smooth 1.46 dB deviation. Sub-bass sits 1.5 dB above target and is 2.2 dB up at 30 Hz, so electronic and hip hop tracks get a satisfying rumble that bass lovers will enjoy. At 15.2 ohms and 118 dB/Vrms it runs fine from a phone or dongle.
Cons: Presence and treble each sit 1.7 dB under target and a 4.4 dB dip near 9.8 kHz takes some bite off cymbals, giving it a dark, warm balance. It is wired only and has no microphone for calls.
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.46 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 2 balanced armature + 2 electrostatic) |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 2 x balanced armature + 2 x electrostatic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 9Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 79 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 15.2 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.60 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,390 Hz | +3.0 dB | 0.65 |
| Peak | 365 Hz | +1.4 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 3,034 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.56 |
| Peak | 144 Hz | -1.6 dB | 2.30 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,112 Hz | +1.0 dB | 3.35 |
| Peak | 1,322 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.36 |
| Peak | 3,015 Hz | -0.8 dB | 4.18 |
| Peak | 66 Hz | +0.3 dB | 2.02 |
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