MOONDROP Psyche, 10 Drivers Flagship IEM Available

Jan 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 28

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Psyche: Reference In-Ear Monitors Featuring 2 Dynamic Drivers, 4 Balanced Armature Drivers, and 4 Planar Drivers

- It's built on MOONDROP's years of dedicated acoustic technology development.

-It's a unique collectible item that combines the essence of traditional craftsmanship, modern aesthetics and advanced technology.

♬ ♩ ♡ ♪ ♫

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of MOONDROP,
We are excited to kick off a new chapter with the Psyche,
Thank you for your continued support; let’s keep moving forward together!

❤️
Psyche will be available on January 16, priced at $1,999.
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Psyche features two dynamic drivers, four balanced armature drivers, and four planar drivers. This design is engineered to distribute energy across three different frequency ranges in a balanced and efficient manner, ensuring low distortion performance throughout all frequency bands.

The inclusion of two large 10mm dynamic drivers, four custom mid-frequency balanced armature drivers, and four planar drivers guarantees high-quality sound in each frequency band.

MOONDROP’s extensive design expertise incorporates a physical and circuit dual-frequency crossover system. This guarantees that all ten drivers, each with its unique characteristics, operate optimally within their designated frequency ranges while achieving a nearly perfect and smooth transition between them.

The Psyche four miniature planar magnetic drivers deliver lower distortion, more detail and smoother treble than equivalent balanced armatures, and are easier to drive than earphones with electrostatic drivers.
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It uses the new scientifically designed horizontally opposed double dynamic driver module, further demonstrating the advantages of the hybrid earphone in bass dynamics.

The highly consistent full-band phase ensures an accurate connection across each frequency band, providing a reference image and precise timbre matching.

In addition, Psyche includes a specially selected high-quality cable featuring a Litz structure with a mixed weave of two materials. It utilizes an 18-core single-crystal copper cable and an 18-core pure silver cable. This combination, along with a high-precision 0.78mm pin and a 4.4mm balanced plug, ensures that Psyche delivers excellent performance and rich audio details. If you're interested in MOONDROP DSP online tunings, it also comes with a decoding cable, ECHO-B, to unlock the unlimited tuning possibilities.
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It is important to note that we feature MITSUKIYUKI on its faceplate with a hand-crafted design that showcases exquisite Chinese Bronze Age Craftsmanship, -Inlaid Gold and Silver. The rose gold and yellow gold are hand-inlaid into the grooves of the silver panel, repeated cycles of engraving and polishing bring to life the image of MITSUKIYUKI, the maiden who overcame hardships to find true love and spiritual joy.
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Any comments are welcome.
 
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Jan 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM Post #3 of 28
Will there be different faceplate options? I don't think people who are at a stage in their life where they can afford a $2000 IEM are going to want to have headphones decorated with an, er... maiden ... These will definitely be on my shortlist to audition but I can't see myself wearing them in my office or public places.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM Post #4 of 28
Will there be different faceplate options? I don't think people who are at a stage in their life where they can afford a $2000 IEM are going to want to have headphones decorated with an, er... maiden ... These will definitely be on my shortlist to audition but I can't see myself wearing them in my office or public places.
I doubt it. They’re kinda pushing this whole maiden thing as part of the reason you buy it.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM Post #5 of 28
I'd be curious how much of that cost goes into the faceplate, and how much goes into the actual tech and cable.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM Post #7 of 28
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Jan 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM Post #8 of 28
I'd be curious how much of that cost goes into the faceplate, and how much goes into the actual tech and cable.
Biggest cost : (audiophile) imagination... 😅

Limitless...

O tempora... Etc. 🤐
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM Post #9 of 28

Psyche: Reference In-Ear Monitors Featuring 2 Dynamic Drivers, 4 Balanced Armature Drivers, and 4 Planar Drivers

- It's built on MOONDROP's years of dedicated acoustic technology development.

-It's a unique collectible item that combines the essence of traditional craftsmanship, modern aesthetics and advanced technology.

♬ ♩ ♡ ♪ ♫

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of MOONDROP,
We are excited to kick off a new chapter with the Psyche,
Thank you for your continued support; let’s keep moving forward together!

❤️
Psyche will be available on January 16, priced at $1,999.
未标题-1.jpg

Psyche features two dynamic drivers, four balanced armature drivers, and four planar drivers. This design is engineered to distribute energy across three different frequency ranges in a balanced and efficient manner, ensuring low distortion performance throughout all frequency bands.

The inclusion of two large 10mm dynamic drivers, four custom mid-frequency balanced armature drivers, and four planar drivers guarantees high-quality sound in each frequency band.

MOONDROP’s extensive design expertise incorporates a physical and circuit dual-frequency crossover system. This guarantees that all ten drivers, each with its unique characteristics, operate optimally within their designated frequency ranges while achieving a nearly perfect and smooth transition between them.

The Psyche four miniature planar magnetic drivers deliver lower distortion, more detail and smoother treble than equivalent balanced armatures, and are easier to drive than earphones with electrostatic drivers.
PHI_6098-已增强-NR.jpg

It uses the new scientifically designed horizontally opposed double dynamic driver module, further demonstrating the advantages of the hybrid earphone in bass dynamics.

The highly consistent full-band phase ensures an accurate connection across each frequency band, providing a reference image and precise timbre matching.

In addition, Psyche includes a specially selected high-quality cable featuring a Litz structure with a mixed weave of two materials. It utilizes an 18-core single-crystal copper cable and an 18-core pure silver cable. This combination, along with a high-precision 0.78mm pin and a 4.4mm balanced plug, ensures that Psyche delivers excellent performance and rich audio details. If you're interested in MOONDROP DSP online tunings, it also comes with a decoding cable, ECHO-B, to unlock the unlimited tuning possibilities.
PHI_5833.jpg

It is important to note that we feature MITSUKIYUKI on its faceplate with a hand-crafted design that showcases exquisite Chinese Bronze Age Craftsmanship, -Inlaid Gold and Silver. The rose gold and yellow gold are hand-inlaid into the grooves of the silver panel, repeated cycles of engraving and polishing bring to life the image of MITSUKIYUKI, the maiden who overcame hardships to find true love and spiritual joy.
PHI_6113-已增强-NR.jpg

Any comments are welcome.
Bring up again real prices for real people please.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM Post #10 of 28
Will there be different faceplate options? I don't think people who are at a stage in their life where they can afford a $2000 IEM are going to want to have headphones decorated with an, er... maiden ... These will definitely be on my shortlist to audition but I can't see myself wearing them in my office or public places.
Yes, Iron Maiden lovers :wink:
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM Post #11 of 28
I can't in good conscience spend 2k on any IEM, let alone an IEM with an anime lady on it.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM Post #12 of 28
Good thing I'm comfortable enough to wear anime shirt in public and can regularly drop 2k for audio gears lol. Looks like the faceplate design is targeted towards very niche consumer base.
 
Jan 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM Post #14 of 28
I really wish Moondrop and (many) others would move away from the whole waifu thing. I wouldn't buy these at any price.
 

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