[SteveK27]

I am so excited for the new Variations.

I hope they are using a more resolving dynamic driver than the one used in the blessing 2/Dusk.

Personally, I'm hoping this tribrid can bench their current flagship S8.

 

[mico1964]

I am so excited for the new Variations.

Me too…

Personally I hope Moondrop chose Air/Dusk tuning and not the original Blessing2 tuning.

 

[SteveK27]

Me too…

Personally I hope Moondrop chose Air/Dusk tuning and not the original Blessing2 tuning.

I've been thinking the exact thing. I've had the Dusk and it's been my favorite tuned iem

 

[Reebonz]

Main features:

• On sale in China on June 18th for 2998 CNY (around $460)
• 2x Sonion EST driver, 2x Softears-D-Mid-B custom driver, 1x 10mm LCP dynamic bass driver
• 3D printed + Stainless steel
• Sensitivity: 118dB/Vrms@1kHz
• Impedance: 15.2 Ω
• Moondrop VDSF target frequency response
• 0.78mm connector 6NOCC copper cable (includes 3.5mm, 2.5mm, 4.4mm adapter)

 

[TheVortex]

I just had a marketing email from Shenzhen Audio store and it said the Variations model will be 520 Dollars and released on June 18th.

 

[SemiAudiophile]

New modular cable interesting

The shells look more smoky than clear also. Nice touch.

Driver configuration looking top notch

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

MoonDrop Unit Variations, Our most unique IEM we ever release, Every unit has its own unique flavor...


/s

 

[SteveK27]

Seeing the graph of the "Variations" do make me hesitate in how well the treble will be presented. Seems like there is a steep roll off after the 9k peak, which is quite similar to the treble roll off seen in the Blessing 2 after 8Khz.

I hope they can really utilize the Sonion ESTs to bring out that superior treble other companies are bringing forth, as well as adding some technical layering, imaging, and definition above what the Blessing 2/Dusk has shown to be capable of.

Herbert (Moondrop's CEO) posted a graph on their discord for the "Variations":

Dunno if it's just a prototype or final tuning, but FR-wise it follows their traditional harman-ish target.

And also their new ultra-budget (~$10 USD):

 

[SilverEars]

Seeing the graph of the "Variations" do make me hesitate in how well the treble will be presented. Seems like there is a steep roll off after the 9k peak, which is quite similar to the treble roll off seen in the Blessing 2 after 8Khz.

I hope they can really utilize the Sonion ESTs to bring out that superior treble other companies are bringing forth, as well as adding some technical layering, imaging, and definition above what the Blessing 2/Dusk has shown to be capable of.

Reminds me of Solais. I think it's due to EST drivers. Difficult to tune them due to their wild response of ESTs.

Shure KSE1200 has a scoop up top as well. But, Shure is electrostatic drivers, not electret.

 

[SteveK27]

Reminds me of Solais. I think it's due to EST drivers. Difficult to tune them due to their wild response of ESTs.

Shure KSE1200 has a scoop up top as well. But, Shure is electrostatic drivers, not electret.

I thought all electrostatic drivers in iem were essentially electret? Or no?

Let's hope that it will sound great though

 

[SilverEars]

I thought all electrostatic drivers in iem were essentially electret? Or no?

Let's hope that it will sound great though

No, different types of drivers. Electrostatic and electret. Electrostatic like the Shure KSE1200 needs a high voltage amp.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Releasing status?

I guess Moondrop is advancing toward new hot zone $450-550. The EST hot spots with Thieaudio brothers Oracle/Excalibur, DUNU EST112, TRI Starshine, and many other smaller boutique shops. Also KZ seemed is marching toward first affordable EST project too.

I personally found Dusk is one of best tuned IEM around, and really longed for EST and LCP to coup the only weakness of Dusk, “treble response/smoothness/extension & better resonance and transients /textures on bass ~ sub-bass.”. It seems treble concern is gone. So Blessing(shell) EST project may become “B-EST” one to choose for $450-550 EST hot zone! Since B2 is 1999CNY, and seeing other competitors, 2888CNY =449USD & 2999CNY =466USD sounds like a plan(wink* wink*). I know Chinese love number 888.

For headfiers, here are some interesting datasheet of Sonion’s EST driver, which most likely will be packaged with Blessing-EST, just to share the basic measurements and specs:

@MOONDROP Thank you for considering 2999CNY/ 466USD for Variations! Can’t wait for 6/18!
[Edit] ah…international price is $520 ok whatever..

 

[G777]

I have a Variations-shaped hole burning in my wallet.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

I have a Variations-shaped hole burning in my wallet.

Me too!

 

[zenki]

FR's not promising