Announcing VARIATIONS——Your next tribrid option from MOONDROP

[zeissiez]

Forgot to mention that, I had the copper cable for that impression. Driven by BTR5 single ended.

Fit wise. I have smallish size ears. Pretty good fit to me. Build quality is nice, the aesthetic is very different from other iems, looks handsome to me.

 

[Fatdoi]

that 10khz bump on the graph can be a deal breaker for many

 

[dheepak10]

that 10khz bump on the graph can be a deal breaker for many

Could be coupler resonance of their measuring rig. We'll know once more measurements of this IEMs from other sources are in.

 

[Fatdoi]

Could be coupler resonance of their measuring rig. We'll know once more measurements of this IEMs from other sources are in.

that's Moondrop's own official graph....

 

[dheepak10]

that's Moondrop's own official graph....

Yes and coupler resonance can occur in their rig. We don't know what measurement rig they use. So if it's seen in other reviewers'measurements too, then it could be a part of sound signature. If not, it wouldn't be audible.

 

[zeissiez]

No problem in the treble to my ears. The balance with the mids is excellent. If someone thinks the Blessing2 treble roll-off too quickly, this adds a little bit more airiness and balance to the mids. The only concern is if you don’t like the Monarch kind of sub-bass. The mids are very very good.

 

[dheepak10]

@Fatdoi - Here's Crinacle's measurement for reference. There's no 10k peak here but an 8k one. This is because Crinacle keeps the coupler resonance at 8k for consistency across his measurements.

So it's not an audible one! Hope this addresses your concern!

 

[Achlys]

Non linear distortion measurements, everything is controlled under 1%

What SPL is the distortion measurement for?

 

[MOONDROP]

What SPL is the distortion measurement for?

98dB
which is the -20dB from the 1mW sensitivity.

 

[Achlys]

98dB
which is the -20dB from the 1mW sensitivity.

This IEM is very close to perfect Etymotic aside from the tremendous bass boost. Are there any plans to beat ER4SR accuracy to the target with ultra low distortion in a shallow insertion design? That would be an immediate buy for me.