Moondrop METEOR
Moondrop’s METEOR pairs a vocal-forward, natural midrange with exceptionally smooth treble that remains detailed, extended, and fatigue-free. Giz Audio praises its realistic timbre, precise imaging, and long-session comfort, while Headfonics places it among the brand’s best-tuned tribrids. Clean, textured bass and a modular 3.5/4.4mm cable complete a refined listen for vocals and acoustic music.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
87/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
86/100
Build Accessories
89/100
Value for Money
87/100
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, extended treble with natural timbre and no harshness or sibilance.
Natural, balanced mids give vocals convincing weight and forward presence without sounding shouty or edgy.
Lightweight shells can be highly comfortable for extended listening sessions.
Cons
Bass is clean and textured but restrained in impact, rumble, and physical slam.
Fit stability may be less secure than some similarly shaped Moondrop models, and the shell may require an adjustment period.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
The Meteor is widely praised for its natural, clean, vocal-focused tonality and exceptionally smooth treble. Its main sonic trade-off is bass impact: it is textured and deep when present, but deliberately light in quantity, while opinions on technical separation range from excellent to merely adequate.
Bass
82/100
Giz Audio finds the bass deep, textured, clean, and well defined, including in the sub-bass, but repeatedly describes its rumble and physical impact as very restrained. Super* Review similarly finds it somewhat undefined, so listeners seeking substantial punch or weight may find it too polite.
Midrange
91/100
Reviewers describe a natural, balanced midrange with convincing note weight, correct instrumental tone, and front-and-center vocals. The vocal presentation is forward without becoming sharp, edgy, thin, or shouty.
Treble
94/100
Treble is the Meteor's most consistently celebrated strength. Giz Audio calls it class-leading, exceptionally smooth, realistic, extended, and among the best heard around or above this price, while Super* Review also praises its timbre and lack of sibilance or sharpness.
Resolution Separation
86/100
Giz Audio hears good detail retrieval and excellent separation from the Meteor. Super* Review is less impressed, calling separation, layering, definition, and imaging lackluster, so performance in dense arrangements may not satisfy every listener at this price.
Soundstage Imaging
85/100
Giz Audio finds the stage slightly above average and praises precise, convincing left-right spatial cues. Super* Review is more reserved about imaging and layering, suggesting that spatial performance is competent rather than universally outstanding.
Dynamics Coherence
80/100
The reviews describe a smooth, clean, natural overall presentation, but offer little direct discussion of macro-dynamic impact, transient punch, or crossover integration. Its restrained bass quantity also suggests a more composed than forceful presentation.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 86/100
Fit is generally stable and comfort can be excellent once the shells settle into the ear, although some listeners may need an adjustment period. The supplied reviews do not provide a meaningful real-world comparison of passive noise blocking.
Seal Stability
84/100
Super* Review considers fit stability generally decent, though not quite as secure as the Blessing 3 or DUSK. Headfonics also identifies possible fit issues as a caveat, so prospective buyers should take care with tip selection and insertion.
Comfort
90/100
Giz Audio reports wearing the Meteor for hours with no discomfort and considers it highly comfortable. Super* Review notes that the fit may take some getting used to, but does not describe sustained discomfort.
Isolation
82/100
The reviews provide no direct, useful comparison of the Meteor's passive isolation in everyday environments. Its vented shell is noted in the build discussion, but the available commentary does not establish how much outside noise it blocks in practice.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Accessories
89/100
Reviewers praise the lightweight, smooth, semi-translucent shell and its handsome lacquered or glass-like appearance. The package includes a practical semi-hard zip case and soft ear tips, which Giz Audio considers solid and useful rather than extravagantly appointed.
Value for Money
87/100
At roughly $550–$605, Giz Audio considers the Meteor competitive with clear standout qualities, particularly its treble and midrange tuning. Super* Review is more measured with a three-out-of-five rating, indicating that its low-impact bass and disputed technical performance make it a more selective recommendation than an automatic class leader.
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Specifications
- Model
- METEOR 1DD + 2BA + 4Planar In-Ear Monitor
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA + 4Planar with Three-way Frequency Crossover
- Impedance
- 18.5±±15% (@1kHz)
- Sensitivity
- 120dB/Vrms (@1kHz)
- Frequency Response
- 9Hz- 35kHz
- THD+N
- THD≤0.6% (@1kHz, 94dB)
- Effective Frequency Response
- 20Hz - 20kHz (IEC60318-4, 3dB)
- Connector
- 0.78-2pin
- Plugs
- 3.5mm SE + 4.4mm BAL
Manufacturer's Description — Moondrop
A Journey of Billions of Years, Traveling through the stars - Meteorites carry with them a special texture, distinctive pattern formed by the extraterrestrial minerals iron grain stone and taenite.
One Dynamic Driver+Two Balanced Armatures +4 Planar Drivers Tribrid IEM, XTM complex technology frequency-crossover architecture.
The uniquely designed multi-driver frequency crossover acoustic structure allows the innovative placement of the 13mm oversized bass dynamic driver.
Four miniature treble planar driver, Lower distortion, wider range and higher resolution.
The customized mids composite dual balanced armatures are designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and a dynamic fullness that perfectly fits the Target.
Passive acoustic notch filter.
Highly Consistent Full-Band Phase.
In-Depth Strategic Cooperation with Leading 3D-Printing Suppliers (HeyGears).
0.78mm 2pin interchangeable design, Ships a mixed cable with replaceable plug.
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