I bought the Arias and compared it to my 1 year old Blon Bl03s and my initial impression is that the Aria is more balanced and slightly technical superior. However, the mids of the Blons is much better and pronounced. There's a certain magic in the mids that the Arias don't have. The Blons are a bit more dynamic but the Arias are not far behind. In certain busy tracks the Blons can seem bloated whereas the Arias handle it with ease, but even in this case I'd still take the bloat if I can get those sweet mids. The overall fun factor goes to the Blons. Buying the Arias made me realize I prefer a warm sounding iem. I need that vocals! If you prefer a more balanced sound signature you might enjoy the Arias.
Interesting. I bought the BL03 as my first iem and to my ears(perhaps mine are faulty) they are rubbish. Zero base, screechy highs, unlistenable. I have kz10 pros which exceed them in every way. I have some arias coming. I will be curious to hear what they provide.
@@avasolaris1 Oh boi would you look at that... :)) i felt i have to share my thoughts here after reading your comment about zs10 pro and blons. I think you are facing with bad seal with blons because everyone who are having bad seal with blons says the same thing, light bass, bad highs... But they are just the opposite! one of the most easy listening iem i ever heard after more than 15 iems i tried. zs10 pro is a way worse iem literally in every way compared to blons. there aren't technical performance difference between them rather than slightly better seperation and faster dynamics/decay/transient on zs10 pro because of it's multi BA setup. it can be feel more resolving to untrained ears but blons and zs10 pro is at the more less same level of technicalities. it sounds more bright, agressive as i said and shouty. so you may think they giving more detail but they are just doesn't. possibly the worst BA drivers inside them. I prefer blon even over the aria. so all of us has different tastes... after i got my t3 plus, i sold the aria tho. t3 plus is my end-game for now. zs10 pro was my worst audio gear purchase ever... So we can say sound can be very subjective at that point. It's metallic, unnatural timbre and harsh, agressive mid/treble is just murdering compared to blons which has lovely, not recessed, beautiful vocals, mids and treble presentation. it's bass is also not so fast and that makes it even more natural sounding for my taste. it's timbre is one of the best i heard in my entire life. They are buttery like HD600s... They have some magical tuning and timbre that i didn't hear on any iem under $200...
@Kenan_Guney, you nailed it bro. I do live and studio/film iem monitoring, and we must get a good seal on everything. We have 12 sets of BLON -03s, and we use Comply foam tips to get the seal, plus the Tripowin Zonie cable (we upgrade all cables). Once you get that seal it’s awesome. Drummers and bassists love the 03, and it’s a staple of our Iem budget roadcase. We never use KZ, they don’t hold up to use by rowdy musicians .
I like Moondrop's single driver approach. I have these, the starfields, and for a ba set the Tipsy blue auroras (single ba) and I like them all in a different way. I do keep going back to the Arias though. I would have used a different cable but that is my only complaint.
@@Harvester88 I shelled out the money & got the Blessing 2's as my first IEM. Excited to see all of the reviews of the new ones coming out, but I'm afraid to give any of them a chance now bc I'm afraid of them sounding "less than" in comparison.
@@donniedarko86 the B2s are praised so highly . I think I wouldn't be so afraid of looking at other stuff because i would feel secure that B2 will outperform many chifi iems. Don't worry about what others say abt yr iem. If yr ears tell u yrs are good then they are!
Guess I keep my SSR's and EA-1's. So many of the IEM's seem to be sounding alike. There's no stopping point. Before I invest in something else, it would have to be REALLY good, IMO. Good review, Dave.
@@shurablade8876 I listen to both of them. I love female vocals and my SSR does a superb job. Like Dave stated in his review, they are definitely for critical listening. However, I also like my Jade EA-1 for a softer listening experience. Since neither costs a lot, I opted for both.
@@slowtrigger As as dear friend of mine used to say, "That's one nice thing about opinion, you can't argue it". Ice cream preference is the same way, IMO. I love them both for different reasons. Thanks for your thoughts. :-)
I am thinking about buying the Aria to replace my Philips Fidelio X1, i just...cannot wear headphones for more than half an hour, no headphone is comfortable to me, what would you say good sir?
Great review. Something solid and fun from moondrop. Great work as always..👍🏼 PS still waiting for someone to find a concise, legit better tenor or singer than David Phelps 😉 he's special..
No. THE ER2XR has more natural tone and timbre, better detail retrieval and resolution. Aria has a more aggressive presentation in upper mids, slightly more treble extension and a wider sound stage.
Would you recommend the Moondrop Arias over the CCA CA16 and KZ ZAS? I’m torn between the three as all of them are good value for money. My current understanding is that the ZAS is more V shaped whilst the CA16 and Aria are more relaxed listening. Any advice on this conundrum is appreciated!
I haven't heard the KZ ZAS. Here is a link to my CA16 review. ua-cam.com/video/VVdjlI9qMwc/v-deo.html I would take the Aria over the CA16 as it is more refined.
I’ve got the Blon 03’ , Aria , ZAS and OH10’s… The Blon is nice with good bass and midrange definition. The ZAS are bass monsters and requires serious breaking in..actually unlistenable at first ..50 hrs minimum then it becomes good ..BUT BASS HEAVY ( Bassheads rejoice) The Aria IEM’s are warm, defined and controlled ..”audiophile” well worth the money . The Ikko OH10..omg it’s the king of my collection and shows what you can get from a really nice IEM’s and what is actually going on once you leave the budget class behind. 🍻
Hi Dave , don't know the stock ear tips does not fir me , as it just does not enter also can you recommend any ear tips (I love bass punchy sound) . THANKS
I'm not sure which iem to buy. I look for sound detailing. Seeaudio yume, Tin hifi P1, or moondrop aria? Help me with this choice. if you have another option better than these, you can talk.
Of the three you mentioned: P1 has most detail retrieval but is not pleasant to listen to in my opinion Aria is decent in retrieval but isn't the most balanced and has treble peaks that can be troublesome. Yume is most tonally accurate and solid detail retrieval and resolution. I recommend the MoonDrop Kato, 7hz Timeless and MoonDrop Blessing 2 for the best detail retrieval and resolution with all the other specialness your looking for in an IEM.
moondrop aria vs tangzu waner vs olina se vs kiwi ears cadenza vs thieaudio legacy 2... which is better in ur opinion and which has better soundstage??? pls clarify the doubt much appreciate it
I am sorry, I haven't heard the Olina SE. I also haven't heard the Aria, Cadenza, Legacy 2 in a very long time. The Wan'er I have heard a few times. Going off memory, the Aria is the better option of those listed. The Aria has the better detail retrieval, resolution, tone and timbre.
My bad..am watching this lately..instead of this I bought TC01 cuz of pricing:( But if I listened to your last words ...I would bought this " between ssr and starfield"
So no strange treble, there supposed to be 10k peak if you listen lower volumes it makes the sound feel more detailed if high volumes introduces hard treble... I let you know if I will...by the way have CCA CKX here still unopened...😁 😉
The reason I didn't respond has been discussed many times on my channel in livestream and community post. I no longer recommend KZ and CCA products due to their unethical business practices and misleading marketing antics. I will not respond to comments that include requests to compare KZ or CCA products or requests to review KZ or CCA products. I will not review any more KZ or CCA products.
If you can save up the pennies, the Aria is good option for your listening preferences. But in the $50 and under range, I'd look at the Fiio FD1, Blon Mini and Jade Audio EA1.
I cant find jade audio ea1 everywhere. Even aliexpress cant send it to my country. Maybe i will pick blon mini or save up for the aria. Thank you so much.
Would these be an ok upgrade from kz zsn pro x? I use them for gaming and music. For gaming I prefer immersion for games like red dead 2 and witcher 3.
how is this compared to trn BA5? which has better imaging, cleaner sound, and a touch of bass? My DAC is already neutral (Topping Nx4). I like listening to rock and acoustic. :) or would you recommend something on the same price point?
i like how you get detailed describing sounds👍🏻👍🏻. i also saw your tin hifi t3 review, your observations were the same as mine. tin t3 is can be shouty for me. how is Aria's imaging, soundstage, and treble details compared to tin t3? tia
Aria is more laidback than then T3. The T3 has a slightly wider stage and abilities in imaging and details but not a huge difference over the Aria. If you desire a less treble intensity then the Aria is a solid option. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated.
Hi Dave!! This is Vishist from India. I have been watching your videos lately and really like your style. Ibasso it00 is selling for about 55 dollars here , moondrop aria is selling for about 95 dollars and dunu titan s is selling for about 75 dollars. My friends swear by Aria that it is the greatest thing ever in the budget segment. Is it worth spending 40 dollars and 20 dollars more on Aria?? I listen to classical music mostly.
Glad you enjoy the videos. I haven't heard the iBasso IT00. I prefer the Titan S over the Aria as I believe it is more natural and accurate and better resolving. The Aria is good for what it offers but is more aggressive in presentation.
Haven't heard the ZS10 Pro. The Aria is superior in all aspects to the KB Ear Lark, the Lark is more relaxed but doesn't have the detail retrieval, resolution or tone and timbre that the Aria has.
Here is my BA5 review: ua-cam.com/video/XZsECMPUqx8/v-deo.html I highly recommend the Moondrop SSR, Tin Hifi T2, Tin Hifi T3, Etymotic ER2SE, Etymotic ER2XR, Jade Audio EA1.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks for the review, I decided to buy the Aria and it will be coming soon, can you recommend a replacement cable? I need one with mic.. I actually need a mic cable for games.
@@jamesmanahan2800 Awesomeness. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Aria. I don't use inline mic cables. I am not a good source for replacement cables with inline mic. Sorry.
@@jamesmanahan2800 jcally JC08S. Choose the black variant that is de one with a microphone. The silver one doesn't seem to have it at all. Available on ali express. Inline mic sounds pretty decent. Best upgrade cable under $10 that I have tried.
Been a very long time since I heard the TFZ no.3. If memory serves me correctly, the Aria lacks in detail retrieval and resolution and impact/slam in the bass compared to the no.3. The Aria has more body and forwardness in the mids but isn't as well resolved. The treble is more aggressive on the Aria and not as well resolved. Stage is wider and deeper on the Aria as the no.3 is more intimate.
I use bl03 and starfield for portable audio. I feel the blon bl03 compliments any set up with the starfield in it. Starfield has bass but not too elevated. So when I crave bass I use the blon bl03 and eq. I will usually add 1db for 500 to 2k Hz. Because the mids on bl03 are slightly too recessed for my taste. Starfield is still better in my opinion because it serves as an all rounder iem and is still fun sounding. But the blon serves well when I just crave that bass you know? I let my friend who isn't into audio listen to my bl03 and she thought it sounds more expensive than it really is. She was shocked that it only costs $30 and under. Many people say the starfield and aria sound the same or at least similar enough. So u can take my thoughts into consideration if you are looking into the Arias. Tip: if u are stuck choosing between starfield and aria just choose the one u like the look of most. Even tho the starfield is a bit more in price, if u like the looks of it, u will be more satisfied. I have no regrets getting the starfield.
Hey, I've got the CCA c12, the CCA c16, and many KZ options..... Is this going to be an upgrade to these in terms of an iem to use at church when I'm playing electric guitar in a band setting at church? Does more drivers really make a difference? Thoughts please, you rock!
I'd look at the Moondrop SSR, Tin Hifi T2, Etymotic ER2SE. More drivers doesn't necessarily mean more better. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated. www.thehonestaudiophile.com/ ua-cam.com/video/nwrmXFNyl_g/v-deo.html
@@TheHonestAudiophile if I were to drop 80-100$, what's your best headphone for hearing every instrument, soundstage, and quality? Thanks for the response, and again you rock!
@@TheHonestAudiophile I was surprised to hear your Sandi Patti reference for female vocals.... Do you help out with a church environment on the sound side of things, just curious, and thanks for your help! Fyi, I'm an electric guitarist, been doing the worship scene for many years, and love it! Alot of fun
Thanks for the review, it will be a weird comparison but since you were the one of the only few people reviewed them, how will you compare these to AKG K275?
Tin Hifi T3 has a slight advantage as it is more airy, detailed, resolving and the soundstage is wider with better depth, layering and imaging. The T3 is brighter and can be more fatiguing.
Looking for a budget friendly set of IEMs to mix on, think reference. Is this the set to go with or do you have a better suggestion? Thanks for your great vids!
@@TheHonestAudiophilethanks for the reply. I just got little confused watching your cca ckx review. I will use it with everything stock. I want to listen to music for long hours, it shouldn't be tiring. Based on that do you still recommend aria?
man its hard to choose which one to get.definitey want to try something with a big soundstage.listen to mainly jazz pianos vocals.which one out of the 3 do u recommend most? the aria is quite well priced in my country.
Great review! How do these compare to the Etymotic ER2XR seeing as you are big fan of both and they are both available at $80? Specifically for someone who listens to a lot of Kanye but also pretty much all genres
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks so much! Seems like the Aria would have better soundstage and bass then? Also seems like you think the ER2XR is just flat out better too haha
Aria is smoother and the EA1 is slight better control and isn't as full bodied . Both are great, depends on if you want a little more smoorh, thick and warm sound get the Aria and a thinner, slightly more controlled and analytical the EA1.
I've never had any qc issues with Moondrop and I own a lot of Moondrop products. The SSR I have had for 2 years with no issues. Aria for a year plus, no issues. Sorry for your issue, I'd reach out about warranty if it is still applicable for your Aria.
Hi Dave it has been a long time since i comented but i'm back 😗. I wanted to ask you as an user of the ssr if should i buy the aria for something different and fun ? Will i feel a most warmer tuning or is it like that neutral/brighter sound of ssr ?
@@TheHonestAudiophile in the vídeo You said than for voices it's a very Nice iem but compared to ssr does it the same job ? Could say that it's the bassy ssr ? 🤔
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you Dave You never disappoint me in your reviews the ssr is exactly what You discribed, i really trust on you Thanks for your amazing work 😁
Hey David! Thanks for the review! I wanted to ask, what are the best earbuds out of these: Moondrop Aria, TFZ LIVE 3, Kinera bd005 pro, whizzer he01. (1) I like to hear the musical layers and details. (2)I am more used to neutral sounding headphones (because of my Sennheiser HD600), but if the earbuds have the detail and the layers I can go with a bassier or higher sounding model + you can recommend something from you collection. Really need your help. Greetings, Max)
Interesting question. I like both a lot. I prefer the T3 for its better soundstage, imaging and layering. But the T3 has more energy in the upper mids that can be fatiguing. So, basically don't make me choose between them lol
This kind of review makes me nervous. Underneath it all, I get a MEH: doing everything just OK, but nothing WOW! You present a picture of blunted enthusiasm. What IEMs to you find yourself wanting to listen to, and if you don't, you miss-without analyzing anything? (It sounds like the SR and Starships are better at what they do, and these are an average between the two.
T2 Plus is betterwith details, resolution buy Aria has more bass, fuller mids and isn't as bright in treble. T2 Plus is more analytical and Aria is more fun sounding.
in my opinion they are overhyped. you can get 20 dollar headphones that will sound better to you because of a differend tuning.... the tuning on these is really dull and boring and you wont get the details... sounds muddied... i cant understand how people can like this tuning?!?! i put them on and i was shocked... 80 euros.... i thought they would sound just a bit different, but not that the tuning is that bad... the bass is too much, the highs are not there, even with equalizers its just not there... the problem with in ears: you cant send them back if you dont like it... in this case, buy used and sell if you dont like or just buy cheap ones and get along with the audio quality
@@TheHonestAudiophile I only have the Tin T4s to compare them against but they do a better job in some scenarios but I can't deny the Arias sound full and don't seem to struggle. I wish I had some multi driver IEMS to hand. The Tin T4s handle binaural tracks better which may be saying something
@@TheHonestAudiophile Is it really that bad? I would like to buy them for multipurposes like listening to music casually and some fps gaming, I'm wondering if they would be at least acceptable for the second. :D
One of the reviewers that I trust. Good reviews everytime ❤️
Guys, let's not forget to thumbs up! Dave is a real one! Great review btw.
I bought the Arias and compared it to my 1 year old Blon Bl03s and my initial impression is that the Aria is more balanced and slightly technical superior. However, the mids of the Blons is much better and pronounced. There's a certain magic in the mids that the Arias don't have. The Blons are a bit more dynamic but the Arias are not far behind. In certain busy tracks the Blons can seem bloated whereas the Arias handle it with ease, but even in this case I'd still take the bloat if I can get those sweet mids. The overall fun factor goes to the Blons.
Buying the Arias made me realize I prefer a warm sounding iem. I need that vocals! If you prefer a more balanced sound signature you might enjoy the Arias.
Awesomeness. Thanks for the impressions.
Interesting. I bought the BL03 as my first iem and to my ears(perhaps mine are faulty) they are rubbish. Zero base, screechy highs, unlistenable. I have kz10 pros which exceed them in every way. I have some arias coming. I will be curious to hear what they provide.
@@avasolaris1 Oh boi would you look at that... :)) i felt i have to share my thoughts here after reading your comment about zs10 pro and blons. I think you are facing with bad seal with blons because everyone who are having bad seal with blons says the same thing, light bass, bad highs... But they are just the opposite! one of the most easy listening iem i ever heard after more than 15 iems i tried. zs10 pro is a way worse iem literally in every way compared to blons. there aren't technical performance difference between them rather than slightly better seperation and faster dynamics/decay/transient on zs10 pro because of it's multi BA setup. it can be feel more resolving to untrained ears but blons and zs10 pro is at the more less same level of technicalities. it sounds more bright, agressive as i said and shouty. so you may think they giving more detail but they are just doesn't. possibly the worst BA drivers inside them. I prefer blon even over the aria. so all of us has different tastes... after i got my t3 plus, i sold the aria tho. t3 plus is my end-game for now. zs10 pro was my worst audio gear purchase ever... So we can say sound can be very subjective at that point. It's metallic, unnatural timbre and harsh, agressive mid/treble is just murdering compared to blons which has lovely, not recessed, beautiful vocals, mids and treble presentation. it's bass is also not so fast and that makes it even more natural sounding for my taste. it's timbre is one of the best i heard in my entire life. They are buttery like HD600s... They have some magical tuning and timbre that i didn't hear on any iem under $200...
@Kenan_Guney, you nailed it bro. I do live and studio/film iem monitoring, and we must get a good seal on everything. We have 12 sets of BLON -03s, and we use Comply foam tips to get the seal, plus the Tripowin Zonie cable (we upgrade all cables). Once you get that seal it’s awesome. Drummers and bassists love the 03, and it’s a staple of our Iem budget roadcase. We never use KZ, they don’t hold up to use by rowdy musicians .
That was a great review... I like the way you have that “The honest audiophile” written on the thing... really cool🙌✌️
Thank you for the review Dave - much appreciated.
I like Moondrop's single driver approach. I have these, the starfields, and for a ba set the Tipsy blue auroras (single ba) and I like them all in a different way. I do keep going back to the Arias though. I would have used a different cable but that is my only complaint.
Yeah they are different but similar to Starfield. Interesting that you aren't a fN of the cable, I liked it.
I got the Starfield since it was my first IEM and I wasn’t quite comfortable shelling out the money to get a Blessing 2 as a first IEM.
@@Harvester88 I shelled out the money & got the Blessing 2's as my first IEM. Excited to see all of the reviews of the new ones coming out, but I'm afraid to give any of them a chance now bc I'm afraid of them sounding "less than" in comparison.
@@donniedarko86 the B2s are praised so highly . I think I wouldn't be so afraid of looking at other stuff because i would feel secure that B2 will outperform many chifi iems. Don't worry about what others say abt yr iem. If yr ears tell u yrs are good then they are!
Thank you for your review of the Moondrop Aria!! We hope you really liked it!!
My pleasure, you're welcome. Aria is a great value IEM.
How's the noise isolation.. ? Its a big concern for me . I own blin 03 and it sucks in terms of noise isolation...
I'm not the best source for noise but the noise isolation is better on the Aria then the BL-03. The nozzle fit is longer and deeper.
Thanks for this! Made my decision to buy these instead. You got a new sub in me BTW!
Awesomeness. Thanks for subscribing 🥰
Guess I keep my SSR's and EA-1's. So many of the IEM's seem to be sounding alike. There's no stopping point. Before I invest in something else, it would have to be REALLY good, IMO. Good review, Dave.
Totally understand and agree 👍
Can u tell please, which one u like more, ea1 or the ssr? Should i take ssr if i already have ea1?
@@shurablade8876 I listen to both of them. I love female vocals and my SSR does a superb job. Like Dave stated in his review, they are definitely for critical listening. However, I also like my Jade EA-1 for a softer listening experience. Since neither costs a lot, I opted for both.
I think the EA1 are more fun and musical than SSR.
@@slowtrigger As as dear friend of mine used to say, "That's one nice thing about opinion, you can't argue it". Ice cream preference is the same way, IMO. I love them both for different reasons. Thanks for your thoughts. :-)
I love that you commented on how they'd work for sleeping, thank you.
My pleasure, you're welcome.
I am thinking about buying the Aria to replace my Philips Fidelio X1, i just...cannot wear headphones for more than half an hour, no headphone is comfortable to me, what would you say good sir?
These are going to be my upgrade over the CCA CST after a couple of years 👍
Great review. Something solid and fun from moondrop. Great work as always..👍🏼
PS still waiting for someone to find a concise, legit better tenor or singer than David Phelps 😉 he's special..
Your thoughts on these vs Ikko OH10, please? I'm having such a hard time choosing between these for my first IEMs.
I'd take the Aria over the Oh10, Here is a link to my review.
ua-cam.com/video/RSGJ21dmzJw/v-deo.html
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you, good sir!
@@JLostein my pleasure, you're welcome.
How is this compared to blon 03 in terms of soundstage
Blon is wider but Aria is better with imaging.
Would you recommend these over the Etymotic ER2XR? Thank you.
No. THE ER2XR has more natural tone and timbre, better detail retrieval and resolution. Aria has a more aggressive presentation in upper mids, slightly more treble extension and a wider sound stage.
Upgrade or sidegrade when compare to tin t2 plus?
T2 Plus is more technical and Aria is more fun, the compliment each other.
Would you recommend the Moondrop Arias over the CCA CA16 and KZ ZAS? I’m torn between the three as all of them are good value for money. My current understanding is that the ZAS is more V shaped whilst the CA16 and Aria are more relaxed listening. Any advice on this conundrum is appreciated!
I haven't heard the KZ ZAS. Here is a link to my CA16 review. ua-cam.com/video/VVdjlI9qMwc/v-deo.html
I would take the Aria over the CA16 as it is more refined.
I’ve got the Blon 03’ , Aria , ZAS and OH10’s…
The Blon is nice with good bass and midrange definition.
The ZAS are bass monsters and requires serious breaking in..actually unlistenable at first ..50 hrs minimum then it becomes good ..BUT BASS HEAVY ( Bassheads rejoice)
The Aria IEM’s are warm, defined and
controlled ..”audiophile” well worth the money .
The Ikko OH10..omg it’s the king of my collection and shows what you can get from a really nice IEM’s and what is actually going on once you leave the budget class behind.
🍻
Thanks for the impressions, glad you enjoy them all.
great review, i think i will with these...
I look forward to hearing your impressions. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated ❤
Hi Dave , don't know the stock ear tips does not fir me , as it just does not enter also can you recommend any ear tips (I love bass punchy sound) . THANKS
Here are a few tips that I use often:
Final Type E
CTM Flexi
Azla Sedna EarFit Light Short
ePro Horn
JVC Spiral Dots
@@TheHonestAudiophile really appreciate it for replying , i do have final eartips but it just comes out can you help
As always a pleasure to listen to your reviews....short.... Simple.... Straight to the point.... You say as it is!
Wow!! That is two power combined😊 so interesting this gets me excited! Well, how could you say that an IEM is technically good?! 👍 Thanks
My Aria will arrive within few minutes, then i found this channel, welp new subscriber here 🙋🏻♂️
I'm not sure which iem to buy. I look for sound detailing.
Seeaudio yume, Tin hifi P1, or moondrop aria? Help me with this choice. if you have another option better than these, you can talk.
Of the three you mentioned:
P1 has most detail retrieval but is not pleasant to listen to in my opinion
Aria is decent in retrieval but isn't the most balanced and has treble peaks that can be troublesome.
Yume is most tonally accurate and solid detail retrieval and resolution.
I recommend the MoonDrop Kato, 7hz Timeless and MoonDrop Blessing 2 for the best detail retrieval and resolution with all the other specialness your looking for in an IEM.
@@TheHonestAudiophile You saving me once more. Thank you very much!
@@Daniel0Alves My pleasure, you're welcome ❤️
@@TheHonestAudiophile I bought 7hz timeless, now I'm just waiting to get to my country
@@Daniel0Alves Awesomeness. Look forward to hearing your impressions.
moondrop aria vs tangzu waner vs olina se vs kiwi ears cadenza vs thieaudio legacy 2... which is better in ur opinion and which has better soundstage??? pls clarify the doubt much appreciate it
I am sorry, I haven't heard the Olina SE. I also haven't heard the Aria, Cadenza, Legacy 2 in a very long time. The Wan'er I have heard a few times. Going off memory, the Aria is the better option of those listed. The Aria has the better detail retrieval, resolution, tone and timbre.
My bad..am watching this lately..instead of this I bought TC01 cuz of pricing:(
But if I listened to your last words ...I would bought this " between ssr and starfield"
Noise isolation ????
David I might get them but some reviews said there is a strange treble sparkl always present... hmmm
Look forward to your impressions if you do pick it up.
So no strange treble, there supposed to be 10k peak if you listen lower volumes it makes the sound feel more detailed if high volumes introduces hard treble... I let you know if I will...by the way have CCA CKX here still unopened...😁 😉
I got the Tanchjim O2, so Aria still waiting...♥️😃
@@jaroslavfricek7772 wow u seem to have ordered several iems. Sounds like a treat! Enjoy them
So if you say one can't distinguish directions with them, is that similar to most IEMs or a special weakness?
Not all IEM do directions well. Everyone hears differently. So it can be a combination of both or just one, depends on the situation.
Thanks for the answer. Do you think there is a better one for the price now?
DUNU Titan S
Kotori Dauntless
Does Moondrop Aria have a circular sound stage?
Hi what is circular sound stage?
I cant really decide over cca c12 and this moondrop aria, what should I buy?
Aria for sure, add the family nem Giovanni
@@zacc1602 wow, took a long time to get a reply, had arias for 9 months now
@@MizerIsHere that's moondrop Aria right?im talking about aria Giovanni 😂
The reason I didn't respond has been discussed many times on my channel in livestream and community post.
I no longer recommend KZ and CCA products due to their unethical business practices and misleading marketing antics. I will not respond to comments that include requests to compare KZ or CCA products or requests to review KZ or CCA products. I will not review any more KZ or CCA products.
@@TheHonestAudiophilefake drivers they didn't response to HBB
how its compared to cca ckx? they are close in price range
CKX Is slightly better detailed and resolving but not as smooth and musical as Aria.
Kind sir, If i got 50$. What would you recommend? Mostly play edm and some jpop with female vocal. And i play with just an iphone.
If you can save up the pennies, the Aria is good option for your listening preferences. But in the $50 and under range, I'd look at the Fiio FD1, Blon Mini and Jade Audio EA1.
I cant find jade audio ea1 everywhere. Even aliexpress cant send it to my country. Maybe i will pick blon mini or save up for the aria. Thank you so much.
My pleasure, you are welcome.
@@TheHonestAudiophile sir. I've found jade audio ea1. The price is $40+ with tax. Do this better than blon mini in your opinion? Price Mini is $35.
@@undo798 Here is a link to my Blon Mini review:
www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/blon-mini-the-best-blon
Well this is my first iem not a bad choice i guess
Same
Moondrop aria or meze rai solo?
Tri starsea vs moondrop aria? which one is best for music
Sorry, haven't heard the Tri Starsea.
Would these be an ok upgrade from kz zsn pro x? I use them for gaming and music. For gaming I prefer immersion for games like red dead 2 and witcher 3.
Sorry haven't heard ZSN Pro X
How's the cable holding up after all these month. Is it good enough for home use?
Haven't had any issues with the Arian cable and I use it at home.
Thank you for the reviews! I got tons of valuable information. Could you please elaborate on how Moondrop Area stands against SSB?
I'm sorry, SSB? What is the SSB?
@@TheHonestAudiophile I am sorry! That's Moondrop SSP
how is this compared to trn BA5? which has better imaging, cleaner sound, and a touch of bass? My DAC is already neutral (Topping Nx4). I like listening to rock and acoustic. :) or would you recommend something on the same price point?
Aria is superior in every way. Here is a link to my BA5 review: ua-cam.com/video/XZsECMPUqx8/v-deo.html
Sir which one youd pick between moondrop aria and shure 215
i like how you get detailed describing sounds👍🏻👍🏻. i also saw your tin hifi t3 review, your observations were the same as mine. tin t3 is can be shouty for me. how is Aria's imaging, soundstage, and treble details compared to tin t3? tia
Aria is more laidback than then T3. The T3 has a slightly wider stage and abilities in imaging and details but not a huge difference over the Aria. If you desire a less treble intensity then the Aria is a solid option.
Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated.
How would these compare to the Fiio FH1s?
Hi Dave!! This is Vishist from India. I have been watching your videos lately and really like your style. Ibasso it00 is selling for about 55 dollars here , moondrop aria is selling for about 95 dollars and dunu titan s is selling for about 75 dollars. My friends swear by Aria that it is the greatest thing ever in the budget segment. Is it worth spending 40 dollars and 20 dollars more on Aria?? I listen to classical music mostly.
Glad you enjoy the videos.
I haven't heard the iBasso IT00.
I prefer the Titan S over the Aria as I believe it is more natural and accurate and better resolving. The Aria is good for what it offers but is more aggressive in presentation.
Thanks for the informational review! I might get one.
How do these compare in value against the ZS10 Pro and KBEAR Lark?
Haven't heard the ZS10 Pro. The Aria is superior in all aspects to the KB Ear Lark, the Lark is more relaxed but doesn't have the detail retrieval, resolution or tone and timbre that the Aria has.
How does it compared to T4 ?
T4 is more technical but not as pleasing to listen.
TRN BA 5 or this moondrop Aria?, any suggestion under 70$ for first time iem user
Here is my BA5 review:
ua-cam.com/video/XZsECMPUqx8/v-deo.html
I highly recommend the Moondrop SSR, Tin Hifi T2, Tin Hifi T3, Etymotic ER2SE, Etymotic ER2XR, Jade Audio EA1.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks for the review, I decided to buy the Aria and it will be coming soon, can you recommend a replacement cable? I need one with mic.. I actually need a mic cable for games.
@@jamesmanahan2800 Awesomeness. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Aria.
I don't use inline mic cables. I am not a good source for replacement cables with inline mic. Sorry.
@@jamesmanahan2800 jcally JC08S. Choose the black variant that is de one with a microphone. The silver one doesn't seem to have it at all.
Available on ali express. Inline mic sounds pretty decent. Best upgrade cable under $10 that I have tried.
@@krayozmines How's the mic of the jcally JC08s? and is there a difference between the normal one and the oxygen free one?
How does the moondrop aria compare to tfz no 3? Is it better?
Been a very long time since I heard the TFZ no.3. If memory serves me correctly, the Aria lacks in detail retrieval and resolution and impact/slam in the bass compared to the no.3. The Aria has more body and forwardness in the mids but isn't as well resolved. The treble is more aggressive on the Aria and not as well resolved. Stage is wider and deeper on the Aria as the no.3 is more intimate.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Didn't expect you to answer. Much appreciated and subscribed. Keep up the good work.
@@rindaman1110 My pleasure, you're welcome. Thanks for subscribing 👍
How would you find the BLON compares to the Moondrops? :)
I use bl03 and starfield for portable audio.
I feel the blon bl03 compliments any set up with the starfield in it. Starfield has bass but not too elevated. So when I crave bass I use the blon bl03 and eq. I will usually add 1db for 500 to 2k Hz. Because the mids on bl03 are slightly too recessed for my taste.
Starfield is still better in my opinion because it serves as an all rounder iem and is still fun sounding. But the blon serves well when I just crave that bass you know?
I let my friend who isn't into audio listen to my bl03 and she thought it sounds more expensive than it really is. She was shocked that it only costs $30 and under.
Many people say the starfield and aria sound the same or at least similar enough. So u can take my thoughts into consideration if you are looking into the Arias.
Tip: if u are stuck choosing between starfield and aria just choose the one u like the look of most. Even tho the starfield is a bit more in price, if u like the looks of it, u will be more satisfied.
I have no regrets getting the starfield.
Hi sir, which one would you pick between Moondrop Aria and Kinera Freya, if budget isn't considered. Thanks in advance.
Sorry I haven't heard the Kinera Freya.
Hey, I've got the CCA c12, the CCA c16, and many KZ options..... Is this going to be an upgrade to these in terms of an iem to use at church when I'm playing electric guitar in a band setting at church? Does more drivers really make a difference? Thoughts please, you rock!
I'd look at the Moondrop SSR, Tin Hifi T2, Etymotic ER2SE.
More drivers doesn't necessarily mean more better.
Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated.
www.thehonestaudiophile.com/
ua-cam.com/video/nwrmXFNyl_g/v-deo.html
@@TheHonestAudiophile if I were to drop 80-100$, what's your best headphone for hearing every instrument, soundstage, and quality? Thanks for the response, and again you rock!
My recommendation for IEM is Etymotic ER2SE www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSQBK1X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NR1NQ9N126V82TCKC8KA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@TheHonestAudiophile I was surprised to hear your Sandi Patti reference for female vocals.... Do you help out with a church environment on the sound side of things, just curious, and thanks for your help!
Fyi, I'm an electric guitarist, been doing the worship scene for many years, and love it! Alot of fun
Yes, I run the sound at my church. Use a Allen and Heath QU-24 soundboard.
May I have your suggestion between this one and Blon 03 in term of sound? Thank you for good reviews.
Blon BL-03 is less defined and refined, lacks detail resolution and is not as smooth in presentation.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you very much.👍
My pleasure, you're welcome 😊
Thanks for the review, it will be a weird comparison but since you were the one of the only few people reviewed them, how will you compare these to AKG K275?
What would you recommend this or the t2 plus?
Both are solid options but I would take the Aria over the T2 Plus because it has a more natural presentation.
Hi! Great review. How do these compare with the Tin T3?
Tin Hifi T3 has a slight advantage as it is more airy, detailed, resolving and the soundstage is wider with better depth, layering and imaging. The T3 is brighter and can be more fatiguing.
@@TheHonestAudiophile oh cool. Maybe I'll go for the Tin t3. Thanks for the reply!
My pleasure, you are welcome. Tin Hifi T3 💓
Looking for a budget friendly set of IEMs to mix on, think reference. Is this the set to go with or do you have a better suggestion? Thanks for your great vids!
Akoustyx R110
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
My pleasure, you're welcome.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Have you had a chance to listen to the R-120 dual driver IEMs? Do you think they are worth the extra price?
I haven't heard the dual driver R-120 IEM as of yet. I hope to at some point.
Is the voyager 3 better than these in your opinion?
What's the best in under $160?
I would say the V3 is an upgrade to the Aria. Better detail and resolution.
What do you think is good jump from blon 03? I really can't decide.
Moondrop Aria is a good jump.
@@TheHonestAudiophilethanks for the reply. I just got little confused watching your cca ckx review.
I will use it with everything stock. I want to listen to music for long hours, it shouldn't be tiring.
Based on that do you still recommend aria?
@@TheHonestAudiophile oh and also does fiio ubtr have better output than just using mobile ?
sorry I have not used the Fiio UBTR
Aria and CKX are both excellent choices.
man its hard to choose which one to get.definitey want to try something with a big soundstage.listen to mainly jazz pianos vocals.which one out of the 3 do u recommend most? the aria is quite well priced in my country.
Just when I thought I was sure I wanted to get the Starfield… I see this review. hahaha
Great review! How do these compare to the Etymotic ER2XR seeing as you are big fan of both and they are both available at $80? Specifically for someone who listens to a lot of Kanye but also pretty much all genres
Yes, i wanna know about that too! Stuck between those two for a while now.
@@aliserol @Austin Telles so the ER2XR is more natural and realistic sounding, has better resolution and detail retrieval.
@@TheHonestAudiophile that's good to know, thanks!
My pleasure, you're welcome.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks so much! Seems like the Aria would have better soundstage and bass then? Also seems like you think the ER2XR is just flat out better too haha
I would love you to hear the KXXS... it little provokes me... that these should be better then $100 more expansive set...👍🥰
Nice review, I'm waiting for mine.
How does it compare to Jade Audio EA1?
Aria is smoother and the EA1 is slight better control and isn't as full bodied . Both are great, depends on if you want a little more smoorh, thick and warm sound get the Aria and a thinner, slightly more controlled and analytical the EA1.
Just a heads up: I've had multiple bad experiences with moondrop QC. My arias died after 5 months.
I've never had any qc issues with Moondrop and I own a lot of Moondrop products. The SSR I have had for 2 years with no issues. Aria for a year plus, no issues. Sorry for your issue, I'd reach out about warranty if it is still applicable for your Aria.
Hi Dave it has been a long time since i comented but i'm back 😗. I wanted to ask you as an user of the ssr if should i buy the aria for something different and fun ?
Will i feel a most warmer tuning or is it like that neutral/brighter sound of ssr ?
It is a warmer sound then the SSR
@@TheHonestAudiophile in the vídeo You said than for voices it's a very Nice iem but compared to ssr does it the same job ? Could say that it's the bassy ssr ? 🤔
@@benjaminalcarruzzuniga5074 vocals are similar and the Aria is more bassy for sure.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you Dave You never disappoint me in your reviews the ssr is exactly what You discribed, i really trust on you
Thanks for your amazing work 😁
My pleasure, you're welcome. Thanks for the kind words. I hope you enjoy the Aria as much as I do.
Hey David! Thanks for the review! I wanted to ask, what are the best earbuds out of these: Moondrop Aria, TFZ LIVE 3, Kinera bd005 pro, whizzer he01. (1) I like to hear the musical layers and details. (2)I am more used to neutral sounding headphones (because of my Sennheiser HD600), but if the earbuds have the detail and the layers I can go with a bassier or higher sounding model + you can recommend something from you collection. Really need your help. Greetings, Max)
Haven't heard the HE01 or BD005. For what you're desiring sound wise I'd choose the Tin Hifi T5 over the Aria and No.3.
Great review man... Do you prefer these to the Tin T3?
Interesting question. I like both a lot. I prefer the T3 for its better soundstage, imaging and layering. But the T3 has more energy in the upper mids that can be fatiguing. So, basically don't make me choose between them lol
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks, Dave. Great review as always...
Yes, sorry for the typo. I edited my response.
This kind of review makes me nervous. Underneath it all, I get a MEH: doing everything just OK, but nothing WOW! You present a picture of blunted enthusiasm. What IEMs to you find yourself wanting to listen to, and if you don't, you miss-without analyzing anything? (It sounds like the SR and Starships are better at what they do, and these are an average between the two.
Did you actually listen? He said "highly recommended" and "perfect iem at this price point".....🙄
I think you need try hzsound heart mirror . King iem under 100$
Thanks for the suggestions, I look into them.
@@TheHonestAudiophile hz is phenomenal for the price
Sir I am about to order Tin T2 plus . Would it be better to go with Aria over T2 plus? I will use IEM on Oneplus 7T with VE Oddssy Cable DAC / AMP
T2 Plus is betterwith details, resolution buy Aria has more bass, fuller mids and isn't as bright in treble. T2 Plus is more analytical and Aria is more fun sounding.
They sound exactly like Starfield/KXXS to most reviewers. And all 3 measure the same too.
in my opinion they are overhyped. you can get 20 dollar headphones that will sound better to you because of a differend tuning.... the tuning on these is really dull and boring and you wont get the details... sounds muddied... i cant understand how people can like this tuning?!?! i put them on and i was shocked... 80 euros.... i thought they would sound just a bit different, but not that the tuning is that bad... the bass is too much, the highs are not there, even with equalizers its just not there... the problem with in ears: you cant send them back if you dont like it... in this case, buy used and sell if you dont like or just buy cheap ones and get along with the audio quality
The imaging has to be the worse part about them for me
Agree, it is disappointing.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I only have the Tin T4s to compare them against but they do a better job in some scenarios but I can't deny the Arias sound full and don't seem to struggle. I wish I had some multi driver IEMS to hand.
The Tin T4s handle binaural tracks better which may be saying something
Agree 👍
@@TheHonestAudiophile Is it really that bad? I would like to buy them for multipurposes like listening to music casually and some fps gaming, I'm wondering if they would be at least acceptable for the second. :D
They aren't terrible, it just isn't there strong suit.