[jmwant]

Did anyone compare KATO with Dunu Falcon Pro?

 

[vsg28]

Did anyone compare KATO with Dunu Falcon Pro?

More here: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/moondrop-kato-iems-kinera-leyding-cable/, but basically quite different tuning to where they aren't really competitors in this sense. The KATO, at least my sample, is more warm-neutral than bass-heavy.

 

[Makahl]

I was checking the Moondrop's Taobao, and wow the 'K' cable is way thicker than I thought.

Spoiler: Versus stock

 

[vsg28]

I was checking Moondrop's Taobao, and wow the 'K' cable is way thicker than I thought.

Spoiler: Verus stock

Maybe it's just me, but from those photos I think I prefer the stock cable itself.

 

[Animagus]

Hey guys! Here is my take on the Moondrop Kato. I've tried to cover it in as much detail as possible, including the sound differences and refinements I perceive over KXXS. Check it out and let me know if you have any question for me or would like me to add more comparisons with IEMs I have or have reviewed in the past. Cheers!

Moondrop Kato

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[jsmiller58]

Hey guys! Here is my take on the Moondrop Kato. I've tried to cover it in as much detail as possible, including the sound differences and refinements I perceive over KXXS. Check it out and let me know if you have any question for me or would like me to add more comparisons with IEMs I have or have reviewed in the past. Cheers!

Moondrop Kato




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Nice review! Looking forward to getting the KATO when they start shipping.

 

[dpump]

Getting frustrated. On Apos Audio, Kato was supposed to ship by the end of September, then October 15, and now October 22. But Moondrop posted they would start shipping last Friday, the 8th. So what is the true shipping date? I wish manufacturers would under promise instead of over promise on delivery dates. They want to promise a shipping date they know they can't meet so we will either preorder or keep waiting for so we won't buy another brand. Not the best way to do business.

 

[redrol]

I am selling my near mint A8's: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/moondrop-a8.12759/

 

[Faustchz]

My Kato from HifiGo has been shipped! Only needs to wait another two weeks then...

 

[InvisibleInk]

Getting frustrated. On Apos Audio, Kato was supposed to ship by the end of September, then October 15, and now October 22. But Moondrop posted they would start shipping last Friday, the 8th. So what is the true shipping date? I wish manufacturers wound under promise instead of over promise on delivery dates. They want to promise a shipping date they know they can't meet so we will either preorder or keep waiting for so we won't buy another brand. Not the best way to do business.

Vaporware? Like Microsoft announcing Windows will soon do something 3rd party software is already doing, then having to wait months for it while watching the 3rd party software go out of business?

Anything is possible. Manufacturers must like beating potential rivals to the punch.

That being said, such claims should be backed by evidence. Pure speculation shouldn't be the bar a company needs to clear.

 

[guicnovaes]

Getting frustrated. On Apos Audio, Kato was supposed to ship by the end of September, then October 15, and now October 22. But Moondrop posted they would start shipping last Friday, the 8th. So what is the true shipping date? I wish manufacturers wound under promise instead of over promise on delivery dates. They want to promise a shipping date they know they can't meet so we will either preorder or keep waiting for so we won't buy another brand. Not the best way to do business.

Another statement from @MOONDROP about the delivery dates would be very interesting...

 

[jsmiller58]

Another statement from @MOONDROP about the delivery dates would be very interesting...

A possibility is that quantities are limited and they are going to different sales channels based on specific agreements.

I know it won’t help, and may even evoke negative reactions, so please if you (general case “you”, not anyone specifically “you”) are easily triggered please do not read the next part, since you may feel entitled to something different than I believe…

If you are easily frustrated, don’t preorder anything. Timing of shipments will be hard to count on, so wait until they are ready to ship. Also product performance may not meet meet your expectations, so wait for reviews and especially lots of user impressions.

 

[mochill]

They are waiting for the anime girl packaging 🤣

 

[H T T]

A possibility is that quantities are limited and they are going to different sales channels based on specific agreements.

I know it won’t help, and may even evoke negative reactions, so please if you (general case “you”, not anyone specifically “you”) are easily triggered please do not read the next part, since you may feel entitled to something different than I believe…

If you are easily frustrated, don’t preorder anything. Timing of shipments will be hard to count on, so wait until they are ready to ship. Also product performance may not meet meet your expectations, so wait for reviews and especially lots of user impressions.

I see your points, but better communication by all along the supply chain to the consumer would ease/erase ill feelings for many. It doesn’t take much to say, “Sorry that we will be late with your shipment. We were overwhelmed by preorders. Thank you for your interest in Moondrop products! The global supply chain issues have delayed our shipments. We have released the first 150 preorder sets. We will give you regular updates as more sets are shipped.”

 

[InvisibleInk]

I see your points, but better communication by all along the supply chain to the consumer would ease/erase ill feelings for many. It doesn’t take much to say, “Sorry that we will be late with your shipment. We were overwhelmed by preorders. Thank you for your interest in Moondrop products! The global supply chain issues have delayed our shipments. We have released the first 150 preorder sets. We will give you regular updates as more sets are shipped.”

Chinese manufacturing is going through some crazy delays right now, with the government ordering factory shutdowns in order to make sure the Winter Olympics have clean air and blue skies.