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@deep_viola_73 · Owner-reported
Owned under a month · Still using it: no, stopped · Posted
This is my first IEM. The carrying case is too small to fit the whole thing. And every time i take it out, the cable tangled into the earpiece’s loopy part. It was a nightmare. The treble was too much for my taste. iPhone’s EQ Treble Reducer helped. Returned after a week.
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MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Would not buy it again; has stopped using it.
Owned under a month.
Metal appears on 16% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Silicone is the most common — on 65% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
False is the most common — on 68% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
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Moondrop ARIA 2 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 3.0 |
| 25 | 3.1 |
| 32 | 2.9 |
| 40 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 2.3 |
| 63 | 1.9 |
| 80 | 1.0 |
| 100 | 1.1 |
| 125 | 0.4 |
| 160 | -0.7 |
| 200 | -1.1 |
| 250 | -2.1 |
| 315 | -3.3 |
| 400 | -4.4 |
| 500 | -5.1 |
| 630 | -2.9 |
| 800 | -1.9 |
| 1000 | -0.6 |
| 1250 | 1.3 |
| 1600 | 4.2 |
| 2000 | 6.9 |
| 2500 | 9.0 |
| 3150 | 8.4 |
| 4000 | 7.6 |
| 5000 | 7.0 |
| 6300 | 3.4 |
| 8000 | 4.4 |
| 10000 | -2.0 |
| 12500 | 0.7 |
| 16000 | -4.8 |
| 20000 | -8.1 |
Moondrop ARIA 2 Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3.0 |
| 26 | 1.9 |
| 33 | -0.6 |
| 41 | 1.4 |
| 52 | -0.5 |
| 65 | 2.9 |
| 82 | 2.8 |
| 103 | 4.1 |
| 130 | 4.7 |
| 163 | 5.6 |
| 205 | 6.9 |
| 259 | 8.6 |
| 325 | 8.2 |
| 410 | 10.2 |
| 516 | 9.6 |
| 613 | 8.6 |
| 772 | 12.2 |
| 972 | 14.9 |
| 1220 | 16.1 |
| 1540 | 19.3 |
| 1940 | 25.7 |
| 2440 | 33.3 |
| 3070 | 31.4 |
| 3870 | 20.2 |
| 4870 | 21.2 |
| 6130 | 29.8 |
| 7720 | 23.3 |
| 9720 | 29.4 |
| 12200 | 12.8 |
| 15400 | 21.9 |
| 19400 | 29.4 |
Moondrop ARIA 2 MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
We live in a golden age for IEMs, and the Moondrop Aria 2 is an excellent set of in-ears. Though heavy, the product is durable, attractive, and sounds great. A good option for someone who has a DAP, these earbuds provide a very flexible wired listening experience.
✓Liked: Sound quality, Replaceable cable, Carrying case, Low power requirement
✕Could be better: Mass, Chunky nozzle
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Would not buy againThis is my first IEM. The carrying case is too small to fit the whole thing. And every time i take it out, the cable tangled into the earpiece’s loopy part. It was a nightmare. The treble was too much for my taste. iPhone’s EQ Treble Reducer helped. Returned after a week.
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