Moondrop
Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone
The Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone lands as a entry-level in-ear monitor, built around 1DD.
44/100
1DD3.5mm0.78mm 2-pinAlloyAlloy-casted precision-milled housing
£89.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Detachable cable
- Case included
- Balanced cable included
- Below-average driver count per side
Score profile
Scored against the in-ear monitors (iems) classWhere the Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Drivers
Driver type1
Driver count per side1
Impedance33
Sensitivity122
Frequency response
Frequency low16 Hz
Frequency high22000 Hz
Design and build
Shell materialAlloy
Shell designAlloy-casted precision-milled housing
Cable
Detachable cableYes
Termination3.5
Connector at earpiece0.78
Accessories
Ear tip pairs3
Case includedYes
Balanced cable includedYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMoondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone vs Moondrop Moondrop Starfield 2
Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear HeadphoneMoondrop Starfield 2
| MoondropMoondrop ARIA 2 In-ear HeadphoneThis page | MoondropMoondrop Starfield 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44 /100 | 44 /100 |
| Driver count | 1 | 1 |
| Driver type | 1 | 1 |
| Impedance ohm | 33 | 15 |
| Freq high | 22000 Hz | 24000 HzBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable in-ear monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier in-ear monitor is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other in-ear monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Moondrop ARIA 2 In-ear Headphone?
Its detachable cable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the TRUTHEAR Gate?
The TRUTHEAR Gate scores 47/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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