![]() ![]() The B2 has smoother presentation of mids. Mid-bass impact is harder on the Aria however, the B2 has a bit more clarity in the bass region. Both IEMs seem to exhibit similar detail.įinally, the B2 has less sub-bass and frankly a roll-off in that region. The Aria has wider soundstage and greater instrument separation than the it00. The it00 has more intimate vocals and smoother treble but only marginally. The Aria has slightly greater emphasis in sibilance and vocal grain. Mid-bass slam is harder on the it00, and the bass region is overall a little clearer on the it00. The it00 has great sub-bass emphasis than the Aria. The Aria presents about the same detail as the Starfield, but the Aria is a little bit clearer overall. The Aria’s treble is clearer and it presents slightly greater instrument separation. The placement of vocals appears to be the same. The Aria has slightly less sibilant vocals and smoother vocal grain. The Aria seems to have slightly greater sub-bass and sharper mid-bass impact. The Aria and Starfield sound remarkably alike. I compared the Aria to the Starfield, Ebasso it00, and the Final Audio B2. The Aria has average soundstage and detailed retrieval. This means that some treble instruments will sound a bit brighers but there should be little to no fatigue overall. The Aria’s treble is elevated in the lower or mid-treble region but has a noticeable roll-off in the upper treble. Aria vs Starfield vs iBasso it00 vs Final Audio B2 ![]() All instruments always sound true to timbre. Voices sound about one to two steps behind the drums. The mids are recessed, but vocals will appear without difficulty. There is noticeable melding between sub-bass and mid-bass, resulting in average clarity in that region. The Aria has a slightly above neutral sub-bass and an emphasized mid-bass. In my tests, I found this to be fairly accurate. Moondrop says that the Aria will have punchy bass, recessed mids, and sparkling treble. But that’s also the case for every other headphone and IEM, regardless. You can use it as your own standard if you wish, but unless the recording artist is using the Harmon Curve to mix and master, your Harmon-tuned headphones and IEMs are not neutral. In these tests, some people believe the Harmon Curve is the new neutral, but I would disagree. The ones which a study group preferred the most were examined, and the Harman Curve was essentially the compromise among the top-rated sonic tunings that the majority of people preferred. The Harmon Curve is the average of several tested tunings. If you’re not familiar with the Harmon Curve, here is a brief description. Moondrop says that the Aria is tuned to the Harmon Curve. The Aria also comes with a sturdy compact carrying case and several silicone eartips. The Starfield’s cable, by contrast, is covered in plastic and pales in comparison. This cable is soft and transmits lite microphonics. The Aria’s cable is covered in a pliable material. The Aria has some of the best accessories of any IEM I have seen for $150 and below. Nothing about the Aria’s build and design gives me any concerns. The Aria’s black and gold paint is a stark contrast to the Starfield’s more flamboyant, shiny blue with script. The Aria’s design allows it to sit securely within my ears. The Stafield, at least for me, has a loose fit. The Aria has a different shape, which results in a better fit in the ear canal. The overall design of the IEM is noticeably different from the Starfied however, the Aria is about the same weight as the Starfield. Just like its predecessor, the Starfield, the Aria is built of metal. The Aria has excellent build quality and accessories, especially for its price point. This is an $80 IEM and the newest offering from Moondrop. Watch the full review below or scroll on for a lightly edited transcript.Īpos Audio sent me the Moondrop Aria to review. Over on his YouTube channel, No Theme Reviews compared the Moondrop Aria to the Starfield and concluded that there's no reason to choose the more expensive Starfield over the Aria. Edits have been made for clarity and length. The review was originally posted on July 5th, 2021. Note: This article is based upon the video "To The Point: Moondrop Aria” made by No Theme Reviews on his YouTube channel and is printed here in partnership with No Theme Reviews. ![]()
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