Moondrop Aria Review - Fantastic Single Dynamic Driver

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  • @McJurrie
    @McJurrie 3 роки тому +4

    watched a fair amount of the aria reviews, and you are the first i hear mention the little metal bit in the nozzle and what it does to the sound. thanks for doing a thorough review on this IEM !

  • @PaulWasabii
    @PaulWasabii 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks for the great review. I thought about them during the last sale but not enough to pull the trigger. Lots on interest in it though and always great to have another solid, affordable set.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much Paul and I think you will like them if you ever do grab them but Moondrop have a new model soon and maybe you could get a loaner?

  • @Dcontrol
    @Dcontrol 3 роки тому +2

    Nice review Vortex mate. It actually looks a very similar unboxing experience and what you get included in the box with the Starfield. Only differences are the artwork on the box and different cable really from what I can tell from memory. From what little sound comparisons I've managed to hear online the Aria definitely sounds like the little brother/sister to the Starfield. Only discernable differences I could tell from the online samples were slightly recessed vocals but more bass emphasis in comparison to the Starfield. The Aria still sounded enjoyable and I can see why you like them, I did too.
    I've had my Starfields for 16 months (still gorgeous looking) and still no chipping issues thankfully, although I've heard the horror stories. Even though the included silicone tips were ok I ended up using triple flanged tips to get a better seal for me. Worked like a charm. Only really opted for those tips due to my prior interest in the etymotic er4xr which uses triple flange tips and didn't know if I could tolerate the fit, I can.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much and I appreciate your feedback.

  • @hlway40
    @hlway40 3 роки тому +2

    I've had this one for more than 1 month and I'd say that I really love this, because it just does everything right.. Except the cable which I had to cut its fabric sleeve on one of the cables above y splitter, because it was already torn in one part. And the rest of the parts there were kinked and there's no way for them to be straight again.
    For the tips I've tried different eartips like JVC Spiral Dot, Ortofon, Final Audio Type E, and Azla SednaEarfit Crystal, and Tanchjim T300B.. And I found it matches very well with the T300B. Best isolation, more warmth, refined overall resolution and it does help to tame the higher frequencies just a little bit. Overall a really nice all-rounder IEM.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      Thanks very much for the feedback and your impressions. I agree about the cable and next time they should use a better one. Where did you get those T300B tips?

    • @autotropicplaybench1819
      @autotropicplaybench1819 3 роки тому

      Reversing the KZ Starlines eartips have been subjectively the ideal combo for me (but understandably doesn't work for everyone given reversing eartips exposes stickier material and some might feel skin irritation or see dust build up more easily affect their wear, aside from how they do that bouncing back effect when put inside your ears). Opens up the treble nicely to become crisp and even sparkly on some tracks, with clean mids, and the bass only taking a minor hit (which is personally welcome, this is still V-shaped and).

  • @souropashibondhon7044
    @souropashibondhon7044 3 роки тому +6

    The looks alone is enough to make me get one🖤

  • @johnellison3173
    @johnellison3173 3 роки тому +3

    Great review man. I thought about removing the nozzle mesh on my set because i thought they sounded a bit dark but wasn't aware there was a membrane underneath. I'll give it a try now 👍

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      Thanks very much and let me know what you think of it.

    • @johnellison3173
      @johnellison3173 3 роки тому +1

      @@VortexReviews1 Clarity improved a tiny bit but bass became distorted. I went back to stock. Not much of a difference to be honest.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@johnellison3173 Thanks for trying it anyway and it's good that it is reversible.

    • @johnellison3173
      @johnellison3173 3 роки тому +1

      @@VortexReviews1 No problem mate 👍

  • @demigod__1005
    @demigod__1005 3 роки тому +2

    Great and informative review, man. Compare to tripowin tc01 in terms of technicality, how are these?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks very much and I need to have a good listen to the TC01 as I haven't listened to it in a while but maybe the Aria has better technicalities but can't be sure at the moment. I might do a video about it.

  • @luckykastan4867
    @luckykastan4867 2 роки тому +1

    excuse me sir, which one is better overall aria or t3+. Im looking for e neutral sound cause im gping to use it on mixing. Thanks!

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  2 роки тому

      I like them both but neither of those are neutral.

  • @JaskaranSingh-sg4jz
    @JaskaranSingh-sg4jz 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video👌🏽! And yeah for the price as you said, they're number one choice!

  • @ZedAndAnnouncer
    @ZedAndAnnouncer 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Sir is the paint of the aria good? Does it chip or not? Thank you advance for answering 😊

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      Mine are fine and I have not seen reports of others with paint issues unlike the Starfield.

    • @ZedAndAnnouncer
      @ZedAndAnnouncer 3 роки тому +1

      @@VortexReviews1 Oh thank you so much for answering Sir have a nice day there :D

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@ZedAndAnnouncer No problem and you as well :D

  • @mistaBorg
    @mistaBorg 3 роки тому +3

    Great review, it seemed as if the cable would be microphonic, and overall kinda annoying, and the design of the gold lines isnt symmetric?

    • @johnellison3173
      @johnellison3173 3 роки тому

      The cable is actually quite nice. Very soft. Not microphonic and the kinks came out straight away. I was originally planning on using one of my upgrade cables but I have decided to keep it.

    • @Justacapybara9000
      @Justacapybara9000 3 роки тому

      @@johnellison3173 are you kidding me this cable drops a signal whenever it gets spun about 1/5 of the radius on a rotation causes me to lose sound in my left ear completely and makes heavy static noise in the right

    • @johnellison3173
      @johnellison3173 3 роки тому

      @@Justacapybara9000 Sounds like you have a faulty cable then. I would get a replacement if I were you. Either its the cable or a loose connector on the IEM

    • @Justacapybara9000
      @Justacapybara9000 3 роки тому

      @@johnellison3173 nope not an iem issue the issue happens on every thing that's plugged into the cable It was fine out of box for sometime however after being replaced with an upgrade cable & stored without any iems on them which I guess was a mistake because now they have some of the worst kinks I have seen on a cable the whole area above the y split has one every few inches

    • @Justacapybara9000
      @Justacapybara9000 3 роки тому

      After looking at the cable extremely closely the tip of the 3.5 jack is ever so slightly off center so I'd say that's probably why the aduio drops but still the cable kinks are bad on this on even if you did get a good cable I think the kinks might just be an issue with some low core count cables speaking of low core count cable this set sounded slightly better to me with a 16 core am I going crazy has anyone else heard a difference with other cables on this one?

  • @Telthadium
    @Telthadium 3 роки тому +1

    Just discovered your channel, thank you so much for your detailed reviews. A friend told me to look at the Arias if I liked my CCA C10s. So I was wondering if you have any insights on upgrade routes for IEMs?
    Or if ever, if you have a video planned for logical upgrades to entry-level IEMs? Like in my case, if I liked the CCA C10s, and would want to hear how much better that kind of profile can be, what can I take a look at?
    Or is the hobby of Chi/HiFi purely a "if you like it, just stick with it" sorta thing?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much and I might do a video like that. There is also so much choice and stuff out there it can be overwhelming and it also depends on what sound signature you are after?

    • @Telthadium
      @Telthadium 3 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 It's definitely overwhelming! But I'm determined to find a pair that lets me appreciate my music tastes even more than I do now-and well I picked my CCA C10s for what reviews said were a flat signature so I think I'll stick with that.
      If there's anything I've learned it's that imaging is very important to me, as it's pretty common for me to lose focus on what I'm listening to if it sounds too homogeneous (like smooth honey). I'd rather be hearing the equivalent of a hearty & chunky chicken soup!

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      @@Telthadium I did not find the C10 flat sounding. This Aria is a safe bet for tuning.

    • @Telthadium
      @Telthadium 3 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 Gotcha, I'll consider the Arias if ever I decide to go back to single DDs. Right now my preference lies in Hybrids-even if it doesn't sound as natural-it's hard for me to give up clarity and separation for warmth.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@Telthadium I agree you have to take the good and bad with hybrids.

  • @nathansantos.n8
    @nathansantos.n8 3 роки тому

    price aside and just by pure performance, how does the Aria compare to the KXXS?
    I found the Aria sometimes on the thin side and some vocals are in my head depending on the track. but i do appreciate it's cleanliness in presentation.
    What I do like the Aria over the Starfiled is that it is more controlled and faster in the bass region. also seems to me more detailed while the Starfiled is warm and smooth but slower (sometimes muddy) in the bass despite sounding a tad bit more neutral. But I just couldn't deal with the smoothed out details of Starfield compared to the Aria.
    I'm curious as to how you can describe the KXXS over the Arias?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      I have never tried the KXXS unfortunately and the Aria is the only DD out of the "family" I have tried.

  • @kiers2320
    @kiers2320 3 роки тому +2

    What a great video, ta ;)

  • @internettopsecrets822
    @internettopsecrets822 3 роки тому +3

    Really want to hear your opinion on Hzsound heart mirror mate.

    • @dgjm7129
      @dgjm7129 3 роки тому

      true

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      I probably won't get that model but I have the BLon BL05s which is tuned the same apart from a little more low end.

    • @clkgtr7
      @clkgtr7 3 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 if you believe that then you do more listening with your eyes watching graphs than listening with your ears testing actual music

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@clkgtr7 I use both, thanks.

    • @nathansantos.n8
      @nathansantos.n8 3 роки тому

      also interested in the hzsound heart mirror 🙏

  • @raikenninja4843
    @raikenninja4843 3 роки тому

    Have you tried it with different eartips? The Starfield is pretty tip sensitive if I can remember correctly.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      I have tried it with some other tips and I am happy either way. I never tried the Starfield.

  • @turbografx.16
    @turbografx.16 3 роки тому

    do you prefer these or aq0? in terms of sound quality and comfort

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      Been ages since I used the AQ0 but I remember them having more bass than the Aria and driver flex. I was still happy with them though and you will have to watch my AQ0 video.

  • @corpsepile8064
    @corpsepile8064 2 роки тому

    are there any types of music that perform particularly well on the aria?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  2 роки тому +1

      Not sure but it performs well on everything I tried with it.

  • @Ashmeet
    @Ashmeet 3 роки тому

    Will it work well with smartphones? I just ordered Tripowin TC01 but I can still cancel and buy this. Which one you recommend? I am gonna use them mostly with my phone. Thank you again!

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      Depends on the sound. The TC01 is a large V sound.

    • @Ashmeet
      @Ashmeet 3 роки тому +1

      @@VortexReviews1 I like the V Sound Signature. How is the bass compared to Moondrop Aria? I like my bass a little elevated.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@Ashmeet It has more bass from memory.

  • @overprice7802
    @overprice7802 2 роки тому

    so I already have cca c12.. do you think moondrop aria will be significant upgrade?

  • @gabrieltrinidad3105
    @gabrieltrinidad3105 3 роки тому

    Kc2 Or Aria Which has Better and Fuller/Thick Lower Mids?Also Comparison if possible please.🙂

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      I don't have the KC2 with me and I have not listened to them in a while so I can't really say. I presume the K2 has thicker lower mids than than the KC2 but again it's been a while.

  • @glythewolford9837
    @glythewolford9837 3 роки тому

    Which one should I buy in terms of sound quality?Tripowin TC-01 or Moondrop Aria?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      They are both good but I have not done a back to back test but the Aria would be the best for sound.

  • @hlway40
    @hlway40 3 роки тому

    By the way how do you compare Aria with Hidizs MS2?

  • @yelhsa4865
    @yelhsa4865 3 роки тому +1

    Actually I’ve been planning to buy this

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      They are good for the money.

    • @yelhsa4865
      @yelhsa4865 3 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 How would they compare against something like the cca c10?

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      @@yelhsa4865 I sold my C10 a while ago so I can't compare but this is more refined and has a more natural sound.

  • @noodlefight325
    @noodlefight325 3 роки тому +1

    i only trust Vortex Reviews and BGGAR🤘 I've been planning to upgrade my Blon bl03 for a long time now. Aria seems great, so up on vid comparisons with similar sounding iems please i.e. tripowin, aria, blon bl03, maybe tfz live 3, cca ca16/ckx.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers, I appreciate that. It depends on the sound you want to be honest.

    • @noodlefight325
      @noodlefight325 3 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 exactly, I knew you'd say that😅✌. my taste is the same as bl03 lovers, perhaps i want a sidegrade instead. i want bl03 mids but i want to tame the bass just a little bit and i want more detailed highs, that's why i'm curious about aria and tripowin compared directly to bl03, cheers

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому +1

      @@noodlefight325 Both the Aria and Tripowin are not light on bass but I just got in the HZSound Heart Mirror which I have not tested yet. Blon 05s as well?

    • @coaldust01
      @coaldust01 3 роки тому

      @@noodlefight325 bl03 and aria are in two different categories and should not be compared, aria walks all over them.

  • @GIChow
    @GIChow 3 роки тому +1

    Just recently got these on account of all the positive reviews however while the clarity is good the bass and lower mids are not at a satisfying level for me. Not a bass head but I like adequate representation and have tried a few different tips but no improvement..have run them in for 5 days continuously. Not sure why nobody is really mentioning this..maybe it's just me :-)

    • @Justacapybara9000
      @Justacapybara9000 3 роки тому

      @GI Chow Get the paid version of wavelet and use the bass tuner on natural and set the cut off frequency to the lowest then set the post gain up 5 db as long as you have a decent fit with your tips that'll give you the extra bass you want I think that wavelet is the best EQ app out there but I'm pretty sure it's only on Android and the paid version is like 5.99 or 6.99 If I remember correctly some IEMS like EQ more than others these shine with the correct settings

    • @GIChow
      @GIChow 3 роки тому +1

      @@Justacapybara9000 thanks yep I have found they respond fairly well to EQ however wasn't expecting to have to do that to achieve a good response. I found upper mids so female vocals were still more prominent in the mix than male even after EQ but didn't spend a lot of time playing with it. Anyhow out of the box good clear earphones but nothing mind blowing. Still prefer the FR and transient response of my unreliable Shuoer Tape and uncomfortable Etymotic MK5 so the search for a great sounding reliable comfortable sub $100 earphone continues for now.

    • @autotropicplaybench1819
      @autotropicplaybench1819 3 роки тому +1

      @@GIChow No worries we all have our sound preferences and I hope you find the best one for you. Personally I'd say the detail of bass they deliver is great while the mids are just sufficient but not the strong suit (so I definitely get why some would consider it as less appealing).
      Not to mention some reviewers like Joshua Valour changed eartips that may or may not change sound depending on people's ears. I know with my ears they aren't quite as snug as they can be, and putting just some finger pressure on them while wearing can the change sound considerably. There might even be minor QC variations - given at least Passion for Sound's review points towards peaks in the treble and some minor harshness but with mine the treble has not reached the point of being harsh in any track - whereas with brighter headphones that I use they easily do .

    • @GIChow
      @GIChow 3 роки тому +1

      @@autotropicplaybench1819 I don't think it's about sound preferences or even tips which I played with since the bass was clearly underrepresented in mine compared to even my 'reference' HD600 which is recognised as bass light under 50Hz and much less bassy than the Harman tuned AKG K371BT. I've since seen others mention thin male vocals lacking body. Maybe QC variation tho mine were very clear overall so suspect it's just how they are..just frustrating how much hype there is in the audiophile world, tho Vortex is a reviewer I have a lot of time for.

    • @autotropicplaybench1819
      @autotropicplaybench1819 3 роки тому +1

      @@GIChow Interesting to know since I admit I can't attest to the HD600 or AKG K371 - I have the MH751 and Fidelio L2 which the Aria kinda feels like a cross between those two, but I am saying this subjectively, I can't pinpoint sound frequencies accurately beyond just mids, bass or treble I suppose.
      Anyway I do get you on the hype. The Arias are fine to me for what they are, but they don't punch above their price point and the reviews pointing to them being sub-$100 kings and the next go-to recommendations is kind of an exaggeration - I don't get the sense of them being a go-to. There's way more IEMs than I can even begin to bother exploring per price point to also consider. Though to be fair, really the Arias seem to be meant to be for people interested in well, the waifu on the box and the looks to a lesser extent, with sound being well just reasonable but not striking (I won't deny that's the reason I got them) - though that is at the same time where the hype gets excessive.

  • @jag0937eb
    @jag0937eb 2 роки тому +1

    Aria sounds great, good fit, broke down after a month, left earpiece became faulty, makes very little sound. Garbage. Screw moondrop for knowing that it's bad quality controlled from feedback and reviews and still selling it like this, rip off scumbags.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  2 роки тому

      Sorry to hear that and I hope you sorted it?

    • @jag0937eb
      @jag0937eb 2 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 no, I no longer have box or any papers, nor that it matters much because it would take ages for shipments and I would need to pay for it which might make it so expensive and would defeat the purpose of warranty cover in the first place.
      I had similar issues with warranty covers from china before, they want you to pay for the shipping, which gets expensive to the point that you may just buy another pair instead.
      But then if the quality control is so unreliable that you realistically expect to receive defective product, then what's the point of buying it in the first place?
      It's crap. And especially bad when shipping takes ages. Basically it must be 100% good quality otherwise you either will wait ages for shipping back and forth, which may literally take many months or so expensive that you may just buy another new one for the price of the shipping.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  2 роки тому

      @@jag0937eb I always keep my boxes for reasons like this. If you ask for return address sometimes the seller caves in ands gives you a refund as they have no use for the faulty item.

    • @jag0937eb
      @jag0937eb 2 роки тому

      @@VortexReviews1 Yeah. The whole bad quality control thing is very distasteful, not only money, but time as well. Nobody wins.

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  2 роки тому

      @@jag0937eb I agree 👍

  • @mrzackkygmaimgthai238
    @mrzackkygmaimgthai238 3 роки тому

    I want iem balance sound good sound stage,imaging ,details
    Price range :50-70$
    Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @emoiya
    @emoiya 3 роки тому

    This eirphone have microphone?🙄

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      It does not but you can use a different cable with it.

    • @autotropicplaybench1819
      @autotropicplaybench1819 3 роки тому

      Nope, JCally JC08S cable is required for that (or another compatible 0.78mm straight 2-pin - the KZ cables might not work with it). The mic on that cable is frankly bad imo (usable to be fair but even cheaper IEMs like the KBEar KS1 default mic sound better), but I still do not regret getting them as they feel better than the tangly mess of the default cable the Aria comws with.

  • @davidkelly4933
    @davidkelly4933 2 роки тому

    Not really impressed with them, mostly hype

  • @dgjm7129
    @dgjm7129 3 роки тому

    i don't like the aria:(

    • @VortexReviews1
      @VortexReviews1  3 роки тому

      I can understand that. What exactly don't you like?