Moondrop Aria High Performance LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver IEMs in-Ear Earphone

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With that say which one do you think that will fit my needs more? I’m guessing Dunu Titan S based on the comparisons you laid down in this review but it seems like Aria Snow is very close as well. Well reproduced mids can provide a real sense of intimacy with your music, and this was beautifully illustrated for me on I know I dream by Stacey Kent. It really sounded as though she was singing right in front of me: a joy to listen to. Bass is a little emphasized above neutral with a touch of mid bass warmth slightly deviating from linearity. The Snow Edition go for an organic tonality and natural timbre over outright in-your-face technicalities. They are more analogue sounding than analytical. Bass

SOUND​It's not a cut down version of starfield, period. In fact, Starfield and Aria should not belong in the same convo to begin with. Aria is a massive improvement in all fronts except midrange (esp. vocals). While physically identical, the Aria 2021 have a very tangly and microphonic cable compared to the one included with the Snow Edition. Aesthetics aside, those that want more bass in their music should opt for the Aria 2021, while those that want something more neutral can choose the upstart Snow Edition. The Heart Mirror are much more technical and analytical, with better imaging, micro-details, and clarity, though they have a more intimate soundstage than the Snow Edition. The Heart Mirror are slightly harder to drive.Whereas, the Aria is much smaller & lighter. Hence, in terms of comfort it is much more preferable. I would give the edge to the Aria here. E3000- Aria is a definite improvement. E3000 is also notoriously power hungry altho not quite at the level of e4k/5k plus fixed cable. Aria is the better bargain There is also a certain loss of timbral quality and a rushed decay compared to the Aria which sounds relaxed , natural and full bodied. Now despite how the graph is suggesting that the Aria can potentially shoutier than the T2+, my auditory experience was a bit different, namely the Tin Hifi offering often come out as more forward and more nasally with some of my usual test vocals like Mitsuki Nakae, Mameko... comparing to the Aria. This also is one of the case where I think most of this perception was significantly due to how early the raise was rather than just having a bigger SPL. In consideration of OLA, Tanya, Olina, Dunu Titan S (let’s just abbreviate it as DTS lol) and the Starsea (assuming neutral setting), from least to most :

The E3000 are an L-shaped warm and very bassy set of IEMs. These have a more flabby and nebulous bass, with much more bass quantity and note weight than the Snow Edition. The E3000 are darker in the treble too, with way less air and extension. The slightly more expensive sibling of the Aria is slightly brighter and has a smaller low end. The Aria slams more. Again, they are complementary and fill different niches. Again you will not go wrong with either. Vocals are fairly forward. A lot of the vocal details are well pronounced. Daler Mehendi's Tunak Tunak Tun had me dancing to his excellent singing and music. The Snow Edition will be compared against seven other dynamic driver budget competitors below. From left to right: the Snow Edition, Aria 2021, Tripowin Olina, Tanchjim OLA, Dunu Titan S, Tin HIFI T3 Plus, Final Audio E3000, and the HZSound Heart Mirror.

Timbre: LCP-diaphragm sounds natural with no metallic tint to it and is quite organic-sounding. No problems here. Like the other Moondrop earphones, the Aria target the Harman curve. This makes them sound neutral to most people as it is in fact a great compromise between the various components of the sound. The Aria use a 10 mm dynamic driver using the “liquid crystal polymer diaphragm” technology. Its low impedance and very high sensitivity mean that any source is virtually able to drive them to their fullest potential, including most smartphones and laptops. Soundstage: Is decently wide and open, it handles busy recordings well and accuracy is decent but not the best. Treble is fairly bright, but it's offered free of fatigue. The bottom treble has a nice level of strength which is presented smoothly.

The unboxing experience is very satisfying, and it gave me the same feeling of excitement that I felt when I was getting my first guitar. There are also standard silicone ear tips that do not compress dynamics as much as the Spring tips. They sound more conventional to my ears. Do tip-roll to see what best suits you. Cable The situation here while goes in a slightly different way, still ended up having identical results in a lot of points, basically: Moondrop Aria vs Moondrop KXXS: the extraordinary thing about the Aria is that they are basically a copy of the KXXS. The tuning is almost identical, with the Aria having less bass extension and more presence in the mid-bass area, together with slightly warmer mids and slightly less extended treble. The differences are very small though, so much so that I had to compare them multiple times to locate them. They do sound a bit more lively and entertaining, which can be seen as good for many people, as well as a higher level of detail, but speed is better on the KXXS. The Aria have a slightly larger soundstage, similar imaging and better instrument separation. Considering they cost less than half the launch price of the KXXS, they’re a small miracle! The midrange is the star of the show, with the less pronounced bass and dampened upper treble giving the midrange a lot of room to breathe. This showcases vocals and instruments (eg, guitars) in this frequency band.Aria does not need an extra amp to unleash its full potential, it can be driven off a smartphone or even a basic DAP. However, to get the best out of it, it’s best to pair it with a good source of course. My appreciation goes to Cloris from ShenzhenAudio for providing me this opportunity, and my opinion of the record will be based on my honest musical choices. Treble is a dry presentation across the board. I hear a bit of air but it is rolled off and at times comes off a bit blunted or muted, i.e. cymbal strikes do not resonate through, instead are cut off. This presents a brittleness, same with tambourine. However this does give the treble a more natural smooth feel at the sacrifice of severe treble dip. For many, this will not be a problem and for this tier the tuning is honestly quite admirable. Especially with a single driver doing all the work.