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Moondrop
Moondrop ARIA 2
Sound
4.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
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Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
MetalResin30%Plastic24%Aluminum18%Metal16%
Metal appears on 16% of the 50 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 38 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost commonSilicone64%Memory foam21%Foam11%Others4%
Silicone is the most common — on 64% of the 53 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Has Microphone
NoMost commonFalse69%True31%
False is the most common — on 69% of the 35 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Metal
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 2-pin detachable, 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- No
Sound
- Driver Size
- 10 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 16-22000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 22000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 16 Hz
- Impedance
- 33 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 122 dB/mW
Features
- Inline Controls
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- ARIA2
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Moondrop ARIA 2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
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 | 3.7 |
| 25 | 3.8 |
| 32 | 3.6 |
| 40 | 3.2 |
| 50 | 3.0 |
| 63 | 2.6 |
| 80 | 1.7 |
| 100 | 1.8 |
| 125 | 1.1 |
| 160 | -0.1 |
| 200 | -0.4 |
| 250 | -1.4 |
| 315 | -2.6 |
| 400 | -3.7 |
| 500 | -4.4 |
| 630 | -2.2 |
| 800 | -1.3 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.0 |
| 1600 | 4.9 |
| 2000 | 7.5 |
| 2500 | 9.7 |
| 3150 | 9.1 |
| 4000 | 8.3 |
| 5000 | 7.7 |
| 6300 | 4.1 |
| 8000 | 5.1 |
| 10000 | -1.3 |
| 12500 | 1.4 |
| 16000 | -4.1 |
| 20000 | -7.5 |
Moondrop ARIA 2
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
4.9
4.4
3.8
4.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Isolation6.2
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity7.0
Design9.0
Portability8.0
Features7.5
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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