Moondrop May Review

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  • Опубліковано 23 бер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @DanKirchgessner
    @DanKirchgessner 3 місяці тому +18

    I love my set of Mays. As a pair of IEMs that doesn't need a dongle that I can grab and toss in my pocket before heading to the grocery store or when I'm out, it's just fantastic.

  • @emjay9733
    @emjay9733 3 місяці тому +4

    The dsp iem market is heating up! Let’s go!!!

  • @juliok891
    @juliok891 3 місяці тому +12

    Plum flower design , Mey is plum in Chinese

  • @hokagoteatimereviews
    @hokagoteatimereviews 3 місяці тому +1

    Great review!

  • @Arondight_unfadingLight
    @Arondight_unfadingLight 3 місяці тому +9

    It got a lot of noise floor when you use the preset EQ, I found out that they only disappear when you put the preq gain all to 0 manually

  • @krismqaz
    @krismqaz 3 місяці тому +1

    Love your reviews! The Simgot EW 200 one was super helpful and well put together, helped me decide to get it. Any chance you’re gonna review the Surfans F20, or maybe other budget DAPs with a tactile interface? Would love to see your take on it, especially since most of the videos on the Surfans F20 are two years old now

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm looking forward to doing more DAP review but it's unlikely I'll be doing the F20. 😅

    • @krismqaz
      @krismqaz 3 місяці тому

      @@PrimeAudioReviews ahaha fair enough, excited to see those other DAP reviews then!

  • @filmiverse27
    @filmiverse27 3 місяці тому +1

    I wanted to know does it have a harmon target curve..i have 7 hz salnotes zero and i like the tonality a lot..will it be a good upgrade for me ?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +1

      I wouldn't really consider this one an upgrade. Check out the Kefine Delci, Ziigaat Nuo or 7Hz Sonus.

  • @Spintechfilms
    @Spintechfilms 3 місяці тому +4

    Wish they had an option to get just the May's without the DSP cable to cut the cost down as im only interested in the IEMs over the cable

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +3

      Yes, it's a bit weird that they didn't offer both options.

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому +1

      The price is good for the drivers you’re getting. But it NEEDS EQ. The Phoenixcall is a superior choice, but it comes at a higher cost.

    • @Spintechfilms
      @Spintechfilms 3 місяці тому

      ​@@kr33k00 do you own the May's to be able to give this opinion on the IEM as to what they NEED?

    • @silentKeys20
      @silentKeys20 3 місяці тому

      @@kr33k00Quite the opposite, I like the May without any tuning, without going through the DSP cable.

  • @jub8891
    @jub8891 2 місяці тому

    it would be nice if it came with standard cables as well..

  • @BeyondFunction1
    @BeyondFunction1 2 місяці тому +1

    Sounds like a really excellent value proposition, especially if you like or are looking for a keep-it-simple-stupid approach to "does it all", and dont care if that means being in a walled garden. Super Reviews says he couldn't make DSP work using other music players, android-based or otherwise. So it seems there's some kind of handshaking going on whereby moondrop's cable somehow defeats or negates DSP unless it is coming from the moondrop app. Would be very cool if you could test this yourself and report back to us.
    One can get around this easily enough by just using another cable, though? Hiby music app has both graphic and parameteic EQ built in, and is available for both android and iOS. I'm sure there are other parametric EQ apps out there for both platforms, as well

  • @ferifarhan5340
    @ferifarhan5340 22 дні тому

    Can someone help me choosing which is best for my preferences, i'm not considering myself an audiophile because i don't know much about sounds, so pls help:)))
    I am considering buying my first $50+ IEM. I love details, instrument separation and wide sound stage and also vocals, bass is my least favourite. Which one you recommend between Moondrop May DSP or 7hz Sonus + DAC? i can get both at the same price
    Thankss!

  • @str2254
    @str2254 3 місяці тому +1

    Did you have issues with weird noises from the cable?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, there is some background noise with sensitive IEMs.

  • @carlvienkwok6484
    @carlvienkwok6484 Місяць тому +1

    Hey, I’m currently looking to grab my first IEM, and i have 150-200$ budget. Can someone recommend me what’s the best for the budget that i have? Thankyou

  • @lauxiarballs
    @lauxiarballs Місяць тому +1

    what would you pick, this one or the simgot ew200?

  • @ravinopana820
    @ravinopana820 3 місяці тому +3

    Noob question. Can I use the dsp cable and use it on crinacle zero red? Planning to get both iem's soon alongside with a portable dac (if things will turn sideways.) 😂

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes with Android.

    • @ravinopana820
      @ravinopana820 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@kr33k00 How about the performance when doing so? Will it do good or bad?

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому +2

      @@ravinopana820 I don’t think you’ll have poor performance. Use the Link App to tweak your DSP cable.
      My beef with the May is that on its own, the IEM is crappy. It needs EQ like air. And the DSP cable, while can be used with ANY other IEM (in your case the Reds), can only be configured on an Android device because the subpar app.
      Why don’t you buy the DSP cable separately if you have Android and the Reds already?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +3

      Yup, what @kr33k00 said.

    • @ammarfekree244
      @ammarfekree244 3 місяці тому

      ​@@kr33k00do you have any suggestions a cable with mic that can be used with truthear crinacle zero?

  • @annythai7700
    @annythai7700 3 місяці тому +2

    Should I add dac while using moondrop may?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +3

      Mays cable has a built-in dac already so no need to add one.

  • @kishan082010
    @kishan082010 Місяць тому

    Can I use freedsp cable with any other IEM like truthear red, will that reduce the sound quality when compared to its original cable ?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  Місяць тому +1

      Yes, you can use the cable with other iems. Whether it reduces quality or not will depend because with freedsp you can now eq your truthear red.

  • @user-fl5lr1nm5v
    @user-fl5lr1nm5v 3 місяці тому +1

    Doesn’t work on iPhone.

  • @leoranu7129
    @leoranu7129 3 місяці тому +2

    I have ordered these iems yeaterday... and m afraid if it will work on my iphone 15 or not... on entire youtube no one talks about moondrop may connectivity with ios.. can anyone please clarify onto thia point

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому

      You can theoretically configure it to your liking on an Android device, then just use it like that with your iPhone. The Link app from App Store did not recognize my May. Wasn’t able to use it properly with iOS. Without an Android I couldn’t tweak anything and just listened to it with the default setting. No mo magic. Just cardboard sound.

    • @user-fl5lr1nm5v
      @user-fl5lr1nm5v 3 місяці тому

      The usb connector does not fit the iPhone.

    • @leoranu7129
      @leoranu7129 3 місяці тому

      @@user-fl5lr1nm5v it does... I'm using iPhone 15 with ctype port..and not lightening port

    • @saqivmalik-pf6kr
      @saqivmalik-pf6kr 8 днів тому

      ​@@user-fl5lr1nm5vIphone 15 has usb c😂

  • @spamcan9208
    @spamcan9208 3 місяці тому +2

    I guess it was only a matter of time before DSP came to iems. I bet Crin is going to have a project involving DSP, which I'm totally ok with. I don't get why some take issue with that. No one is forcing you to buy his stuff lol

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +1

      Yup, brands will continue putting his and other's names on boxes as long as it continues to boost their sales.

    • @Rorensuwl8
      @Rorensuwl8 3 місяці тому

      Dusk 2 has DSP indeed
      Check his website iem graph

  • @asimakisnikolaou5291
    @asimakisnikolaou5291 3 місяці тому

    How would you compare these to Simgot SW200?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +1

      EW200 sounds more natural and effortless. May has thinner note size and upper mids can get a bit shouty.

    • @asimakisnikolaou5291
      @asimakisnikolaou5291 3 місяці тому

      @@PrimeAudioReviews Thank you for your insights. I try to decide between these two, as a complementary for my Katos.

  • @carlos_garcia_2003
    @carlos_garcia_2003 13 днів тому

    Are these better than the artti t10 or the ms3?

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  13 днів тому +1

      I don't know yet but my Artti T10 just landed today.

    • @carlos_garcia_2003
      @carlos_garcia_2003 12 днів тому

      ​@@PrimeAudioReviews I would love if you tell me which one is better, I'm thinking of buying one of these

  • @DxS7
    @DxS7 3 місяці тому

    Worth putting more money and get this instead of Zero Red? I listen to more EDM and Games

  • @ichinichi3
    @ichinichi3 Місяць тому

    is the mic good?

  • @Javier_2005
    @Javier_2005 3 місяці тому

    Testing them with a different and more premium cable can noticeably change these IEMs, I saw it in another video and I would like you to confirm that.

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +3

      I tested them with a couple of cables. The sound signature is very different without the DSP - less upper midrange lift in particular.

    • @Javier_2005
      @Javier_2005 3 місяці тому

      @@PrimeAudioReviews I'm thinking of buying these or the Simgot EA500, which one do you recommend more?

  • @ErfanElahi
    @ErfanElahi 2 місяці тому

    Is it easy to drive from phones or laptops

  • @user-fl5lr1nm5v
    @user-fl5lr1nm5v 3 місяці тому +2

    Also there is no app for these cabled IEMs. The app is only for wireless IEM.

    • @PrimeAudioReviews
      @PrimeAudioReviews  3 місяці тому +1

      The app works with the FreeDSP cable and is needed to change the EQ.

    • @user-fl5lr1nm5v
      @user-fl5lr1nm5v 3 місяці тому

      The app available in the Apple App Store only gives the option for using wireless IEM. It may be different for the android phone user.

  • @beehype46and2
    @beehype46and2 3 місяці тому +1

    Comment for da algorithm
    Streak count: 346

  • @kr33k00
    @kr33k00 3 місяці тому +9

    The May is dull AF out-of-the-box and requires an Android device. Hard pass.

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому +2

      Super hard pass. So hard, it hurts!

    • @rossxelle
      @rossxelle 3 місяці тому +2

      i mean you can buy aria 2

    • @inf888
      @inf888 3 місяці тому +8

      Bro, iPhone 15 has USB-C

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому

      @@inf888 bro, the Link app doesn’t work with their DSP cable on iOS. Source: I already bought the May when it was released.

    • @kr33k00
      @kr33k00 3 місяці тому

      @@rossxelle indeed, a great choice!