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Moondrop starfield review9/19/2023 ![]() This was something I really appreciated as it kept the bass very engaging, but also clean, as this elevation only started off at around 100-120hz. Compared to the Blessing 2’s bass shelf, I felt as though the Starfield packed a little more weight and warmth in the low end. The Starfiled has a very satisfying, harman-like bass shelf that really rounds out the bottom end by giving the subbass region good presence, whilst also bringing forth some of that deep, low frequency rumble. The bass response on the Starfield is very nicely contoured, with an accurate depiction of low tones. The treble, then, is where I think that Starfield can be a little… interesting… but we’ll get to that briefly. The bass response on the Starfield has a full and present sound to it, whilst the midrange is rich and balanced. Additionally, I was interested in checking out how they would compare to the IE 100 Pro from Sennheiser, which I personally really enjoy and is in a similar price bracket.įor its overall sound signature, I’d describe the Starfield as being pretty similar to the Blessing 2, though with a noticeable lean towards the warmer side. Naturally, this means that I was really looking forward to trying out the Starfield and seeing just how close it got to the Blessing 2 at a third of the price. Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Moondrop Blessing 2, which at $319.99 serves as my IEM benchmark for frequency response and technical performance. So to sum it up, the Starfield feels remarkably premium, but it seems to come at the cost of some comfort. They’re not really fatiguing to wear, but after having been recently testing the IE 100 Pro, I definitely miss the smaller form factor and lighter weight of those IEMs when compared to the Starfield. Additionally, because of the all-aluminum chassis, the Starfield is also fairly heavy. Now, unfortunately, like the Blessing 2, the Starfield is on the larger side for IEMs, which may cause some fit issues for users with smaller ears. Again, this makes the Starfield feel significantly more premium than what its price tag may suggest, and I’d love to see more companies showing this level of care for the presentation of their products.įor comfort, the Starfield has a very nice mold that fits very nicely and is properly contoured for the shape of the ear. Then there is, of course, the Starfield’s metallic, blue-purple finish, which with its silver sparkle pattern creates a striking appearance with depth. The Starfield’s chassis seems to me as though it’s composed entirely out of aluminum, which makes them feel sturdy and inspires confidence that they won’t have structural problems any time soon. ![]() Undoubtedly, the Starfield stands head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to their build quality. It may not seem like much, but it’s honestly great to see this level of attention to detail for an IEM at this price-point, as it makes for an user experience that you’d only expect from more premium products.Īs for what’s inside the box, you of course get the Starfield IEMs, a 3.5mm to 0.78mm two-pin connector cable in blue (to match the Starfield’s finish), a black carrying case with gold “Moondrop Co.” text, six differently sized sets of silicone eartips, and some replacement dust filters for the drivers. Getting past the sleeve, the inner box is decorated in blue with silver sparkles to match the Starfield’s aesthetic design. The Starfiled comes packaged in a slender box, with a sleeve that depicts a starry night accompanied by the silhouette of what appears to be a manga-style character–very fitting for a Moondrop product. ![]() Packaging and Accessoriesĭespite the Starfield being a fairly affordable IEM, it’s clear to see that the Moondrop cut no corners when designing the packaging for these earphones. I played tracks from my own FLAC library as well as from Tidal Streaming Service (Master Quality). For the listening tests I used music from a wide variety of genres including Rock, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Hip-Hop, and latin. So, does it sound as good as it looks? Sources and Music Used in Listening TestsĪll the listening for this review was done on the Astell & Kern SR25. In this review, then, I’ll be sharing my experience with the single dynamic-driver Starfield which at its retail price of $109.99 makes for a very enticing entry point to the IEM market. After all, it seems as though regardless of what price range you look at, you’ll find one of their IEMs as a top contender. Moondrop is an audio company that, at this point, probably needs no introduction. ![]()
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