I have this aria and I have been using it for 2 weeks, to be honest if you like big bass but it doesn't hurt your ears, choose this aria. The bass in this aria doesn't spoil the details at all, especially in the mid which really stands out. plus this is the newest aria product which has the same sound character as Starfield
i listen this noobs of "audiobpiles" and regret... this IEMs are actualy pretty shity. Bass is shalow, mids are in second plane ,high tones are good...but over all they reproduce "death" music. They dont have depth and u cant fix that even with equiliser. Bad for listhening music
Great review. I ended up purchasing two pairs for my son and me. We both love these IEMs. Very impressive, but at this price point ... pretty amazing! We love the sound signature of these IEMs. What has really surprised me is the BASS these put out with the right tips for your ears - very clean and deep. The bass drop at about 1:19 into London Grammar's, "Hey Now" .... dang!!! Sweet!!! And combined with the compact black carrying case, these are fantastic travel IEMs. Great power and volume from an iPhone 12 with Apple Lightening to 3.5 mm audio adapter. Love them!
My Arias are arriving very soon and I'm so excited because I'm finding out what I like. This is such a fun field to explore as someone who has always been passionate about sounds.
I actually bought Yosi's Spaces album because of your mentions of it in reviews. Amazing album and even more amazing artist, and also really good for testing various things in audio gear.
Got mine 2 weeks ago (for about $60) , it is good, the imaging is impressive and I find the tuning to be great for outdoor use (for example when I walk to my workplace). A little bit pickly, easy to drive, overall a tremendous budget IEM.
Thanks for reviewing these. I just got them setup with the Final ear tips you suggested. Also upgraded the stock cable to the Tripowin zonie IEM cable 2 pin/3.5mm jack. These were so worth ordering and doing a build on. They are running superbly on the Apple usb-c to 3.5mm dac.
@@gustavo-rios I appreciate it, but I can produce equal quality and I don’t consider myself a genius. The bar is super low, so when you see YTers like Josh who are ultra top tier it’s mindblowing but it shouldn’t be, it’s just great editing nothing world changing.
These aren't bassy at all with stock tips, they are almost completely neutral but the moment you use Spinfits or Final E tips these things just suddenly have bass out of nowhere like what the fuck?
@@MobileAura Well, unfortunately I’m from a country badly hit by Covid and we can’t just go in a music store and audition stuff anymore. I am also not as fortunate as you to afford iems to know which one works for you. Hence such information is still useful. While I totally agree that sound preference is indeed subjective, what’s the harm and fault in knowing what one person thinks or rates IEMs. If it supports my buying decision, then that’s money well spent for me and to many other people who can’t audition stuff and have limited budget and access to different brands but still wanting good quality audio.
@@MobileAura Let us say, you know a reviewer very well. You know their preferences, biases, judgement criteria etc. You can correlate that information with your own personal preferences with regard to audio. So, if such a reviewer makes a tier list for headphones or iems, then you also get a fair idea about which item in which tier suits your preferences as well.
Just got my pair. Man these blow every other iem i've heard and owned out of the water. The bass is a bit stronger than expected (HD600 user), but insane value for 130 AUD.
Thank you for your beautiful reviews, I have probably bought at least a third of the stuff you reviewed and you are true to your opinions and very objective.
As a first IEM user and complete novice to more expensive audio gears, I am starting to question how is this 80$. I've tested several much more expensive IEM (not a lot, mostly
Brand is what makes something cheap or very expensive, same happens here, not everyone knows the brand moondrop but a LOT of people know what an iPhone is, that's why companies like these can charge very high for their products
Really nice camera work and it makes a difference. The video, compared to other reviewers, is among the sharpest I've seen; Marques Brownlee quality. Nice. And nice to see your subscriber count really growing. A patreon.
Hey Josh thanks for the great content as usual. I know sometimes you refer to specific tracks and "audiophile tracks" specifically. Can you elaborate a bit on that? It would be awesome if you could put together a video talking a bit more about your headphone evaluation process and your decision making on what tracks to listen to.
What he means by audiophile tracks are tracks that are High-Res, like FLACs, ALACs, DSD, etc. Something that's not lossy. There's also tracks that each reviewer reference to. Like they have tracks to test the bass, tracks for testing vocals, tracks for testing treble, soundstage, imaging, etc.
It's so weird how some reviews say it sounds very similar to the starfield and other say it sounds different. Hopefully I will get my pair soon so that I can compare them myself
I'm in the same boat. It's far too close to really matter. Insertion depth and unit variance would probably make more of a difference. I am enjoying these aria's though, and wouldn't get the starfield unless you want that chip-prone paint scheme. I love the aria's matte black coating.
@@fieldcar you will not lose anything, the starfield have the same exact oak in treble resolution. treble are there, just more pleasantly smooth. I can say that the best looking of the five (Kanas pro, kxxs, kxxx, starfield and aria) are the kxxx, but 100 euro more for a curve in the enclosure is really too much
Just got mine yesterday. Haven't done a ton of listening yet, but don't think I'd consider this IEM as "easy listening". I actually thought the opposite and that it was a more forward and engaging IEM, rather than laid back. Maybe I'm just more used to typically even more relaxed sound signatures like Sennheisers lol
I did end up getting these and absolutely love them! The burn-in definitely helps on this pair, I was largely unimpressed with the sound on first listen. Now I'm in love. As a metal head, using the included ear tips, the biggest presence and the highest detail and resolution lay in the drums. It's fucking fantastic. Cymbals and high hats sound so *metallic* and the drum sets themselves have so much clarity and detail. Other higher frequency instruments also take center stage, whether licks on a guitar or sparkly chimes. Everything else sounds great, as for the bass it depends. Some songs can really bring it out while others sound thinner. Don't really know the difference. But I'd recommend them! I also have a pair of DT 177X Go's if I want that big stinky bass, so I'm good.
@@PayneWewton Burn-in is the process for exercising new audio equipment. Most headphones require at least 40 hours of burn-in time to reach their optimal performing state. The main purpose of the burn-in process is to loosen the diaphragm of a newly crafted headphone and to stress the headphone driver.
Hey Josh! I bought this a month ago seeing your review. And I'm glad I did. They sound exactly how I want my IEMs to sound. However, I'm facing some issues with it. IDK why but the volume of the left one gets lower after using it for a while. And I can't help but feel the left one is little less detailed and has a narrower sound stage than the right one. No, my ears are fine, I swapped the cable and the ear tips as well.. It still didn't solve the problem. I also tried cleaning the left one with alcohol and a brush thinking it might be overheating due to dust or something, it still didn't work. there's not any teardown video of this IEM so I couldn't open it myself. So, it would be of much help if you could kindly tell me what might the problem is and how to fix it. I really love this IEM a lot
My guess is a manufacturing fault. If you still can you should just send it back. Never try and fix things unless you know it won't be covered under anything. As it could void your warranty
Hii Shah... I am here after an year... Just saw ur comment... Wanted to know whether u returned your product or repaired as it was under warranty i think...
Thank you so much for this! Mids suffer first in cheap headphones + IEMs so I don't have great experience with what "good" mids sound like. I love my HD 58X though, although what I would want from them is better treble presence and tighter bass (with less mid bleed). This could potentially be my source, and maybe an amp would help my nitpicks with them - either way, I think I'm gonna spring for the Starfields.
Mannnn. Here I am, getting a nice pair of IEMs (Fiio FD1s) Thinking I got a deal. Then I learn that you can get the same driver in a cheaper package ($30 instead of $60) and now I hear about these. Damn you progress!!!
@@dominicw8868 I was wearing them wrong for like 3 weeks, couldn't keep them on for more than 2 hours. I almost can't believe how much better they are now, I'm wearing them upwards of 4 hours with no pain lol
@@BeefBossu I’m glad that they’re way better now, I can’t help but laugh at the fact that those earbuds hurt you for 3 weeks and you were still insistent on wearing them. Quite admirable.
@@ginnity2912 you were literally so close haha I decided not to buy them because i already had blo5s (before the arias came out i think) so i decided if i were to buy another iem it would be a 'higher end' one (and I'm more of a over ear headphone person most of the time). I did however buy the moondop quarks mainly because they are v v cheap. also I do realise its been ~5 months since this comment so yeah sorry the reply was kinda late
Watching this after I sent mine back. The treble was too much for me and this is coming from someone who loves Beyer's sound. Picked up IE 100 Pro's and am much happier.
In terms of comparison… could it be a nice improvement from an Tin T2?… I like the balanced sound but for me lacks just a tiny bit of “punch” and warm…
Do you think this would be a good first pair of IEM’s? Im also considering the Final a4000’s, just a little unsure how the fit would be on those… Should I just stick with these Aria’s or should I jump for the a4000’s??
Also, forgot to mention, I will be using whatever IEM’s I get primarily in my 2020 Razor Blade, and the reason these are my two choices atm, is cuz everything else is gonna take 2 weeks minimum to get to me, and I don’t wanna wait that long after forking over money. Unless you have any suggested specific sites or stores to check first. Tryna keep the price $200 or less
My wallet defenetly cried hahahahah I purchesed 3 pers of moondrop arias. Originally bought one as a pressent for a friend, and then bought another two fir me and another friend
*My preferred Tuning- Warm Neutral, but not dark sounding, should not be lacking treble, forward mids, not recessed. Bass should be just right amount, neither too less nor too much. Sub bass rumble is my weakness but I don't find it much nowadays in IEMs. Vocals should have good body, and texture to it. Good soundstage all aspects including- width, height and depth. Should sound clean because BLONs have the tendency of its bass blanketing the mids and little bit more warmer to my taste but on average I like the BLON BL-03* Is Moondrop Aria good upgrade to BLON BL-03 which I already have? I'm regular viewer of your content and a sub, but I found this specific video because of the Hot key word- *Moondrop Starfield* idk why 😅 Since Starfield and Aria have same tuning I got this video in recommendations. Please help me choose the best IEM under 100 dollars.
When you said how it feels like songs will be separated every once awhile. Is that with all IEMS you've listen to or just a few. I experience it the most with the BLONDE IEMS. Mostly notice it going from lowest volume on my dac going to about 9 O'clock when the separation goes away. Just want to know if that is normal for most IEMS or just budget IEMS. Also every time you mention a song I pause your videos to go listen to that song and try the song out on different headphones. Not sure if you are recommending the songs but thank you for giving songs to add to my collection to listen to and love the videos you post!
Josh answer me this please .. I want sound stage emphasis on sound stage and a lil bass, starfield or Arial And I play a lot of games what do you think. Everyone share your opinion too.
Hey Josh like you said the starfields are better at mid range, however I am buying a set of these as well( i love my starfields, getting these to just try a new flavor) that being said, what do you recommend for someone such as myself who wants IEMs that are great at vocals and mid range that are at or above starfield prices?
Excellent review, just the information I was looking for, thank you for what you do. 'that being said' (you might consider using this phrase only once in a video.
@@fabiz8602 starfields are class. They have a refinement to them that is hard to describe. They are so smooth and juicy. Also helps that they fit my ears insanely well, most comfortable IEM I have ever worn.
sorry for intruding, I have SSR but I don't enjoy it much since its has lacking bass (not very resolving and doesnt hit much) especially if not paired with good dac, mid range is as resault, a little too much sometimes, shouty, highs is decent though. I can't say about ssp, don't have it... If you want natural and balance sound all around, consider starfield , I love the mids very much, bass is just right and highs are resolving too ( also no sibiliant), I use it for all types of music and its always fun and sound just how I like. but no matter what you buy, do consider eartips like spinfit or final., hope this helps somehow.
I gotta say in comparison to the Starfields the Arias are so much more comfortable to wear due to the smaller shell. Also sound wise I think Starfields still have the edge because it's smoother than the Arias but the bass on Arias are so good, you really can't go wrong with either one
@@erikl7027 nice. I normally EDC a 940 with copper flytanium scales. Sometimes swap with a Spydie Kapara (love the ergo on that one, plus supporting a local Aussie designer).
I have this aria and I have been using it for 2 weeks, to be honest if you like big bass but it doesn't hurt your ears, choose this aria. The bass in this aria doesn't spoil the details at all, especially in the mid which really stands out. plus this is the newest aria product which has the same sound character as Starfield
Terrible advice.
@@PayneWewton wdym
@@PayneWewton pretty sure he's not giving advice with this but rather his opinion.
i listen this noobs of "audiobpiles" and regret... this IEMs are actualy pretty shity. Bass is shalow, mids are in second plane ,high tones are good...but over all they reproduce "death" music. They dont have depth and u cant fix that even with equiliser. Bad for listhening music
Do these have mini jack for connection ?
Collaboration with dank pods. That would be so cool.
I would love to see that, such vastly different styles
Like the dark knight meets Deadpool. PS: both are great!
Dank pods is famous for his style. Otherwise he's into a traditional V sound that sounds almost robotic with that uptick in the treble.
no
They are literally opposite people
Great review. I ended up purchasing two pairs for my son and me. We both love these IEMs. Very impressive, but at this price point ... pretty amazing! We love the sound signature of these IEMs. What has really surprised me is the BASS these put out with the right tips for your ears - very clean and deep. The bass drop at about 1:19 into London Grammar's, "Hey Now" .... dang!!! Sweet!!!
And combined with the compact black carrying case, these are fantastic travel IEMs. Great power and volume from an iPhone 12 with Apple Lightening to 3.5 mm audio adapter.
Love them!
Thanks for writing this out, solidified my choice and I will be purchasing them soon!
iv been tested in my near local shop its not that great with iphone 12 , but it is game changer with a DAC . with iphone 12 ? only 30% of potential .
@@munzirrafik7753 would you reccomend these with the mojo?
@@declanhughes9538 yes definitely, the mojo would be great paired with these
@@declanhughes9538 yes
My Arias are arriving very soon and I'm so excited because I'm finding out what I like. This is such a fun field to explore as someone who has always been passionate about sounds.
I actually bought Yosi's Spaces album because of your mentions of it in reviews. Amazing album and even more amazing artist, and also really good for testing various things in audio gear.
same. the album is simply incredible...Jaw drop while going through the whole thing
Yosi Horikawa?
Got mine 2 weeks ago (for about $60) , it is good, the imaging is impressive and I find the tuning to be great for outdoor use (for example when I walk to my workplace). A little bit pickly, easy to drive, overall a tremendous budget IEM.
Did you find them a bit peaky around the highs?
Where did you get it for $60 if I may ask?
Thanks for reviewing these. I just got them setup with the Final ear tips you suggested. Also upgraded the stock cable to the Tripowin zonie IEM cable 2 pin/3.5mm jack. These were so worth ordering and doing a build on. They are running superbly on the Apple usb-c to 3.5mm dac.
versus the stock tips, any difference?
@@kimberly_lippington a bit tighter for my ear canal ie seal is better for me
The production is just insane. It's paying off
Mind blown most you tubers put 0 effort to their production. Doing stuff like he’s doing is easy af, it’s just weird that most don’t do it.
@@MobileAura I don't think you fully appreciate the amount of time and skill it takes to actually reach a production level like Joshua's.
@@gustavo-rios I appreciate it, but I can produce equal quality and I don’t consider myself a genius. The bar is super low, so when you see YTers like Josh who are ultra top tier it’s mindblowing but it shouldn’t be, it’s just great editing nothing world changing.
I'm pretty sure Josh does commercial video stuff for a living outside of headphones 👌🤖
@@MobileAura Bro this kind of production is not easy af lmfao. Prove it chump
Josh's production and reviews are 2nd to none. Great review as always!
The kinda production geared towards sales 😉
These aren't bassy at all with stock tips, they are almost completely neutral but the moment you use Spinfits or Final E tips these things just suddenly have bass out of nowhere like what the fuck?
Useful comment
ordered these 2 days ago can’t wait for them to come in!
Edit: they arrived a day ago and holy cow are they really an astounding iem!
Same bro. 1 month of waiting ahah
A wild SSRB spotted
Bruh blon03 is better than this crap
@@tgmtf5963 my question as well. Should I stick to the Blon03 and save my money?
@@Joey3105Tube yes a wise decision
will there be a tier list for iems?
Crinnacle has a database tier list of iems
@@thomasaurus_rex Yes, but crinacle ain’t Joshua Valour my dear. I’m sure people would want to hear his opinions as well.
@@MobileAura Well, unfortunately I’m from a country badly hit by Covid and we can’t just go in a music store and audition stuff anymore. I am also not as fortunate as you to afford iems to know which one works for you. Hence such information is still useful. While I totally agree that sound preference is indeed subjective, what’s the harm and fault in knowing what one person thinks or rates IEMs. If it supports my buying decision, then that’s money well spent for me and to many other people who can’t audition stuff and have limited budget and access to different brands but still wanting good quality audio.
@@MobileAura Let us say, you know a reviewer very well. You know their preferences, biases, judgement criteria etc. You can correlate that information with your own personal preferences with regard to audio. So, if such a reviewer makes a tier list for headphones or iems, then you also get a fair idea about which item in which tier suits your preferences as well.
@@respilicious you had me until "my dear"
1:08 If the Aria is the warmer sounding headphone, would it not be the Yang to the Starfield's Yin? :D
Just got my pair. Man these blow every other iem i've heard and owned out of the water. The bass is a bit stronger than expected (HD600 user), but insane value for 130 AUD.
What phone do u use?
Thank you for your beautiful reviews, I have probably bought at least a third of the stuff you reviewed and you are true to your opinions and very objective.
As a first IEM user and complete novice to more expensive audio gears, I am starting to question how is this 80$.
I've tested several much more expensive IEM (not a lot, mostly
Brand is what makes something cheap or very expensive, same happens here, not everyone knows the brand moondrop but a LOT of people know what an iPhone is, that's why companies like these can charge very high for their products
That first shot, goddamn! Bravo.
Really nice camera work and it makes a difference. The video, compared to other reviewers, is among the sharpest I've seen; Marques Brownlee quality. Nice. And nice to see your subscriber count really growing. A patreon.
So excited to hear about the radiance in the still!
Hey Josh thanks for the great content as usual. I know sometimes you refer to specific tracks and "audiophile tracks" specifically. Can you elaborate a bit on that? It would be awesome if you could put together a video talking a bit more about your headphone evaluation process and your decision making on what tracks to listen to.
What he means by audiophile tracks are tracks that are High-Res, like FLACs, ALACs, DSD, etc. Something that's not lossy.
There's also tracks that each reviewer reference to. Like they have tracks to test the bass, tracks for testing vocals, tracks for testing treble, soundstage, imaging, etc.
The first thing I saw when I clicked on this video was the quality. Damn, that a7siii is so much cleaner in the shadows than 90% of the videos I watch
Hey Josh, could you revisit the ZMF line-up and how they stack up in the current market?
It's so weird how some reviews say it sounds very similar to the starfield and other say it sounds different. Hopefully I will get my pair soon so that I can compare them myself
Maybe there's a problem with qc. Some batches probably sound different from others. It's odd how channels say totally different things
Honestly, a pretty decent pair of IEMs IMO, especially considering the price.
Great review. Thanks for the track recommendations. Tried both and loved them.
Watching this with Moondrop Aria on. Liking it so far.
This time I don't agree, my dear. The sound and curve is almost perfectly the same, not only at my ears. Unit variance?
I'm in the same boat. It's far too close to really matter. Insertion depth and unit variance would probably make more of a difference. I am enjoying these aria's though, and wouldn't get the starfield unless you want that chip-prone paint scheme. I love the aria's matte black coating.
@@fieldcar you will not lose anything, the starfield have the same exact oak in treble resolution. treble are there, just more pleasantly smooth. I can say that the best looking of the five (Kanas pro, kxxs, kxxx, starfield and aria) are the kxxx, but 100 euro more for a curve in the enclosure is really too much
Just got mine yesterday. Haven't done a ton of listening yet, but don't think I'd consider this IEM as "easy listening". I actually thought the opposite and that it was a more forward and engaging IEM, rather than laid back. Maybe I'm just more used to typically even more relaxed sound signatures like Sennheisers lol
4:23 HE'S GOT DA BENCHMADE 940 OSBORNE!!! nice green barrel spacers btw
This or BLon 03 with cable and ear tip swap?
Blon 03 barely has any bass when compared to Aria. The quality is there tho just not quantity.
goddam i gott bamboozled i thought you were unbox therapy for a second HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
Damn. I've been adamant that I only want $20-$30 earbuds because that price range gets the job done perfectly for me, but this is mighty tempting.
I did end up getting these and absolutely love them!
The burn-in definitely helps on this pair, I was largely unimpressed with the sound on first listen. Now I'm in love.
As a metal head, using the included ear tips, the biggest presence and the highest detail and resolution lay in the drums. It's fucking fantastic. Cymbals and high hats sound so *metallic* and the drum sets themselves have so much clarity and detail. Other higher frequency instruments also take center stage, whether licks on a guitar or sparkly chimes.
Everything else sounds great, as for the bass it depends. Some songs can really bring it out while others sound thinner. Don't really know the difference. But I'd recommend them!
I also have a pair of DT 177X Go's if I want that big stinky bass, so I'm good.
@@ahums16 lol burn-in? Wow people will believe anything. But no, it can't be psychoacoustics. 🙄
@@PayneWewton yo don't forget to use solid platinum cables otherwise you can hear a hiss trust me bro
@@PayneWewton Burn-in is the process for exercising new audio equipment. Most headphones require at least 40 hours of burn-in time to reach their optimal performing state. The main purpose of the burn-in process is to loosen the diaphragm of a newly crafted headphone and to stress the headphone driver.
@@za1231in I'm not going to spend $700 on a $80 pair of IEMs
6:16 are those on the wrong way or am I just stupid?
Hey Josh!
I bought this a month ago seeing your review. And I'm glad I did. They sound exactly how I want my IEMs to sound. However, I'm facing some issues with it. IDK why but the volume of the left one gets lower after using it for a while. And I can't help but feel the left one is little less detailed and has a narrower sound stage than the right one. No, my ears are fine, I swapped the cable and the ear tips as well.. It still didn't solve the problem. I also tried cleaning the left one with alcohol and a brush thinking it might be overheating due to dust or something, it still didn't work. there's not any teardown video of this IEM so I couldn't open it myself.
So, it would be of much help if you could kindly tell me what might the problem is and how to fix it. I really love this IEM a lot
My guess is a manufacturing fault. If you still can you should just send it back. Never try and fix things unless you know it won't be covered under anything. As it could void your warranty
Hii Shah... I am here after an year... Just saw ur comment... Wanted to know whether u returned your product or repaired as it was under warranty i think...
I just got my Moondrop Aria and the sound quality is superb!
Thank you so much for this! Mids suffer first in cheap headphones + IEMs so I don't have great experience with what "good" mids sound like. I love my HD 58X though, although what I would want from them is better treble presence and tighter bass (with less mid bleed). This could potentially be my source, and maybe an amp would help my nitpicks with them - either way, I think I'm gonna spring for the Starfields.
the quality of your videos is really really good
Mannnn. Here I am, getting a nice pair of IEMs (Fiio FD1s) Thinking I got a deal.
Then I learn that you can get the same driver in a cheaper package ($30 instead of $60) and now I hear about these.
Damn you progress!!!
Cinematic production
Too awesome!
I was actually looking for it then you actually did the review. So cool
Seeing you wearing the iems made me realize that I've been wearing the right iem in my left ear, and vice versa 😐
Haha. It happened to me too when I first got into IEMs.
Lmao rip
Lol did they feel more comfortable when you put them on correctly?
@@dominicw8868 I was wearing them wrong for like 3 weeks, couldn't keep them on for more than 2 hours.
I almost can't believe how much better they are now, I'm wearing them upwards of 4 hours with no pain lol
@@BeefBossu I’m glad that they’re way better now, I can’t help but laugh at the fact that those earbuds hurt you for 3 weeks and you were still insistent on wearing them. Quite admirable.
Wondering how you feel about the Moondrop Blessings 2 and it's variant Dusk.
The part at the end sold me. Do you want bass or mids ? Aria it is but maybe the pretty Starfield is in my future.
Day 2 of asking Josh to look at the ZMF line again.
day one of seconding this fine gentleman's quest
Why bother he rarely replies to anyone🙈
@@casualmime2792 I think I'll join you, gentlemen
Why? There's tons of reviews of ZMF online? Want your favorite youtuber to like ZMF to justify buying it? Cant make a decision by yourself?
@@Waferwafermagiccracker nah, I just wanna see movie production shots of them, since they looks so nice
I bought these a week or so ago and I am still waiting on them, I’m more excited now then I was when I ordered them!
I came to find good info in the IEMs I wanna get - and I did. But I also found a great song. Cheers mate! More song recommendations please!
I'm very interested in Focal Radiance on your video Cover!!!
Just bought these after my last pair of IEMs started acting weird, hope they’re as good as you say
Thank you for this review, with the starfield comparison I'm just going for that.
3:40 What is that??? Is that a real desk accessory? Holographic display? Where can I get one?!?!?!?!
have these in my cart on amazon now I can see whether I should check out lol
Well, don't leave us hanging. What did you do?
Yeah what did you do ?
He obviously bought 4 more blon 03
@@ginnity2912 you were literally so close haha I decided not to buy them because i already had blo5s (before the arias came out i think) so i decided if i were to buy another iem it would be a 'higher end' one (and I'm more of a over ear headphone person most of the time). I did however buy the moondop quarks mainly because they are v v cheap.
also I do realise its been ~5 months since this comment so yeah sorry the reply was kinda late
Amazing review of a beautiful pair.
2:45 is he using the left wire on the right side of his head or is that just backwards because of camera?
There's only one Moondrop aria right? no old version?... I'm confuse if there were 2, and might purchase an old version
Moondrop had another Aria previously, but with different form factor. If you can see a picture of what you're buying, no chance of error.
I'm so here for this tracksuit fantasy. RE: FBI for tacos' coment; day three of asing for josh to review the cheapest Stealth Magnets on the planets.
Watching this after I sent mine back. The treble was too much for me and this is coming from someone who loves Beyer's sound. Picked up IE 100 Pro's and am much happier.
how did you like the IE 100 ?
What's the noise isolation like? Could they work for live performance?
DJing, so a bit of extra bass is welcome.
Your intro wearing the Aria's was sick
You typod starfield in the description mate
Are you wearing the left one in the right ear at 2:46?
lol nah...
its probably mirrored because of how he took the shot
In terms of comparison… could it be a nice improvement from an Tin T2?… I like the balanced sound but for me lacks just a tiny bit of “punch” and warm…
Ordered these for their black Friday price of 68. Hoping they'll be a comparable little brother to my hifiman Deva. We'll see.
I loved it... Felt very open back ish
What's the projector-looking thing at 3:38? I thought that was a really cool little gadjet.
Do you think this would be a good first pair of IEM’s? Im also considering the Final a4000’s, just a little unsure how the fit would be on those… Should I just stick with these Aria’s or should I jump for the a4000’s??
Also, forgot to mention, I will be using whatever IEM’s I get primarily in my 2020 Razor Blade, and the reason these are my two choices atm, is cuz everything else is gonna take 2 weeks minimum to get to me, and I don’t wanna wait that long after forking over money. Unless you have any suggested specific sites or stores to check first. Tryna keep the price $200 or less
Do you think it's worth the extra if I already own the Blon BL03 and Tin T2 Plus? Will I get a much better listening experience?
I'd like to know this as well. I love the sound of the BL03, but they get uncomfortable after a while.
@@madmatt151 try the Tin T2 Plus. They are comfortable to wear for long durations
How do you think this compares to the Final A4000?
My wallet defenetly cried hahahahah
I purchesed 3 pers of moondrop arias.
Originally bought one as a pressent for a friend, and then bought another two fir me and another friend
2:43 left earphone to right lobe :)
*My preferred Tuning- Warm Neutral, but not dark sounding, should not be lacking treble, forward mids, not recessed. Bass should be just right amount, neither too less nor too much. Sub bass rumble is my weakness but I don't find it much nowadays in IEMs. Vocals should have good body, and texture to it. Good soundstage all aspects including- width, height and depth. Should sound clean because BLONs have the tendency of its bass blanketing the mids and little bit more warmer to my taste but on average I like the BLON BL-03*
Is Moondrop Aria good upgrade to BLON BL-03 which I already have?
I'm regular viewer of your content and a sub, but I found this specific video because of the Hot key word- *Moondrop Starfield* idk why 😅
Since Starfield and Aria have same tuning I got this video in recommendations.
Please help me choose the best IEM under 100 dollars.
Just save it and go straight to moondrop blessing 2 or thieaudio monarch
I’m trying to get into IEM, I’m looking at the chu or this aria. I game though so I’m trying to see what route to go
does your ear hurt after wearing it for a long time since it's metal instead of plastic?
What would u recommend? The Aria or the 1more quad driver?
Bumping that Focal Radiance review call...😉
When you said how it feels like songs will be separated every once awhile. Is that with all IEMS you've listen to or just a few. I experience it the most with the BLONDE IEMS. Mostly notice it going from lowest volume on my dac going to about 9 O'clock when the separation goes away. Just want to know if that is normal for most IEMS or just budget IEMS.
Also every time you mention a song I pause your videos to go listen to that song and try the song out on different headphones. Not sure if you are recommending the songs but thank you for giving songs to add to my collection to listen to and love the videos you post!
how are the aria's for hearing footsteps in competitive games?
i keep seeing a lot of people mention tin t2's
Headphones for gaming. I don't understand how you can even play videogames on earbuds. World would sound so flat.
Hey joshua what kind of AMP do u use with the aria ?? Great video btw
How are these compared to the thruthear Hex
are they good for 10-15 hour gaming session?
A lot of your Amazon links don't go anywhere, FYI
I feel like the aria are more similar to the starfields than you make it out to be
You should review ZMF headphones
Это самые красивые наушники, которые я видел. Joshua, у тебя реально крутое качество видео и красивый голос!
I have the older Moondrop Kanas Pro’s. They are pretty good. I haven’t heard there new earbuds yet. Seems like a good company overall.
Try the Blessing 2 if you want the best value under $500. It trades blows with IEMs 3x its price.
Josh answer me this please .. I want sound stage emphasis on sound stage and a lil bass, starfield or Arial
And I play a lot of games what do you think. Everyone share your opinion too.
Hey Josh like you said the starfields are better at mid range, however I am buying a set of these as well( i love my starfields, getting these to just try a new flavor) that being said, what do you recommend for someone such as myself who wants IEMs that are great at vocals and mid range that are at or above starfield prices?
The Aria's paint does chip, is there any good way to keep the cover of the aria?
Which one is better, the shure se215 or the arias
Speaking of bass, have you heard the Campfire Atlas?
Excellent review, just the information I was looking for, thank you for what you do. 'that being said' (you might consider using this phrase only once in a video.
u gotta try fiio fh 3, a solid iem for the price 👌
I really want to audition one. People keep praising it
Would you consider getting your hands on the Moondrop SSR?
And here i am looking/hearing this on my starfields…
Do you like them?
@@fabiz8602 I have a pair and I love them. Definitely a great choice if you like neutral IEMs
@@bamaj1275 ok thanks for the feedback👍✌
@@fabiz8602 starfields are class. They have a refinement to them that is hard to describe. They are so smooth and juicy. Also helps that they fit my ears insanely well, most comfortable IEM I have ever worn.
same
Hey Josh, your IEM links are out of date, and dont lead to active pages. Do you still recommend the ones you have listed?
Moondrop Aria 2??
Please provide links for the wallpapers :D
what are your thoughts on the ssr and ssp?
sorry for intruding, I have SSR but I don't enjoy it much since its has lacking bass (not very resolving and doesnt hit much) especially if not paired with good dac, mid range is as resault, a little too much sometimes, shouty, highs is decent though.
I can't say about ssp, don't have it...
If you want natural and balance sound all around, consider starfield , I love the mids very much, bass is just right and highs are resolving too ( also no sibiliant), I use it for all types of music and its always fun and sound just how I like.
but no matter what you buy, do consider eartips like spinfit or final., hope this helps somehow.
I gotta say in comparison to the Starfields the Arias are so much more comfortable to wear due to the smaller shell. Also sound wise I think Starfields still have the edge because it's smoother than the Arias but the bass on Arias are so good, you really can't go wrong with either one
in terms of bass and dynamics, which one is better Aria or Blon bl03?
@@boboiboy9350 Arias, bass is tighter and more controlled compared to Blon's
@JoshuaValour Do you have any info on the monolith USB dac?
Benchmade 940 @4:20 ... nice.
I was looking for someone of culture to point it out. What do you carry? I myself prefer the 417 fact
@@erikl7027 nice. I normally EDC a 940 with copper flytanium scales. Sometimes swap with a Spydie Kapara (love the ergo on that one, plus supporting a local Aussie designer).