Moondrop - Chu 2
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Last updated: Jan 4, 2026 Scoring
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"For an open style earbud, these genuinely surprised me with their overall performance in sound at this price point. ... IMHO, these Soundpeats PearlClip Pro are probably the best I’ve heard in this under $50 price category when it comes to this style of earbuds. ... These are one of the best clip-on earbuds in this price category especially when it comes to price to performance in sound quality and feature set"
"How much of a difference does a little 5 ohm impedance bump make? A whole hell of a lot actually. ... we get a HUGE bass boost in the balance of this IEM, running into the mid range and smoothing out the treble. If you add foam tips into the equation, what you get is a bassy, new meta-like sound with a much fuller mid bass and lower mid range, making for much richer male vocals while eliminating Harman shout and spice. Once adapted, the set has a much more pronounced mid bass kick and texture, and will satisfy a fair amount of bassheads. ... All in all, the adapter makes it sound like a completely different IEM, and that makes for a pretty versatile, choose-your-own-adventure style experience."
"I struggle to tell the difference between them and "premium" buds that cost 3 or 4 times more, so I just stick with these. ... I auditioned these between Bose QC 2024, Pixel Buds Pro and Sony WF-1000XM5 and I can't really tell the difference. ... certainly not enough to make me pay 4x as much."
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"I went on an 18 mile hike today on technical trails and they felt like air on my feet"
"Regarding the treble, definitely an improvement compared to the ZS10 PRO X; They are not sharp like their ancestor, they are well detailed, but they do not penetrate your ear causing that characteristic discomfort. It's so soft to hear the cymbals sizzle after the beat, but without that feeling of penetration."
"The audio is also 20% better with OpenDots One, as they have dual drivers on each side. ... At 50% volume and below, I would say I could not distinguish the audio quality compare to my semi in ear buds. ... If you are just listening to podcast and non heavy bass music, even at high volume, the quality is very good and it could easily drown the surrounding noise (somewhat ANC). ... it's far better in sound quality and comfort compared to the C40i. ... these are worth the upgrade based on audio, comfort and call quality."
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"The big PLUS for me on these compared to the Novas is that they have recessed 4kHz - it reduces fatigue and it’s not harsh on the ears. Especially with those high pitch gunshots and flash bangs."
"excellent imaging for FPS games ... SteelSeries has better imaging"
"I can hear more things than everyone i play with - footsteps etc.."
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"that thing was my work horse for years."
"These things are VERY durable in my experience. ... I've accidentally sat on them, banged them against the wall and table, slept on them, my cat even grabbed them and ran away dragging the IEMs on the floor, and yet they still feel and function the same as DAY 1."
"made of metal and feels like a tank yet also light"
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"still longing for bass ... looking for an extra pair to rock out whenever I feel the need to get that BASS rumble"
"But it doesn't have much bass."
"light in bass compared to others in the price range ... nothing like a true monitor"
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"they lack resolution and imaging for my taste. ... Very meh sound. ... It sounds muffled and narrow ... there is not much instrument separation or resolution. ... o Red tem mais graves e subgraves do q o D13 inclusive mas falta definição e recorte ... o som dele não entrega nada que impressiona na minha opinião ... o som abafado e gravudo do Red. ... o Zero Red não entrega tanta definição pelo preço ... não é um som ruim mas fica pra trás com tranquilidade."
"The wall hack experience is not there. ... the imaging, soundstage and vertical imaging was quite poor."
"bad Sense of directions"
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"I’ve broke one pair of chu 2 during our bands practice. ... They cannot tolerate loudness."
"Moondrop Chu 2 gets channel imbalance in moist places"
"it broke like in 2 years"
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"the default tips are atrocious to the point of being unusable if you have small/medium ear canals or if you're easily irritated by low quality ear tips"
"Yeah, the ones that came on them were really terrible for me as well."
"the ones that came with them weren't comfortable"
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"less harsh than the "vaunted" Chu II."
"the upper treble sometimes felt shouty/peaky ... They are never peaky/shouty like the chu 2’s, meaning I can comfortably raise the volume without worrying the upper treble to pierce my ears for some tracks. ... I also noticed that I can listen to these for much much longer without feeling fatigued like my Chu 2’s, because of how neutral they sound. They are more exciting than the hexa but I can’t listen to them for over an hour because of so."
"For Chu 2, if you dont mind shouty vocals and peaky trebles then it's fine, maybe?? It's not for me."
Same here, I had the Chu 2 and then upgraded to the Hexa. At first the bass felt a bit weak, but after some EQ it really came alive. Still super detailed and smooth, but now with better bass impact. Definitely a solid upgrade.
r/iems • Moondrop Chu 2 and Truthear Hexa Review ->From $200 to $1000 there’s practically no gain its like 800 extra for like 3% gain but from $20 chu2 to $200 iems omg the sound is so amazing all those extra drivers help so much it’s like your rediscover musice once you step into $100+ iems it’s impossible to listen to budget sets
r/iems • I'm a beginner, how can a $500/1000+ dollar IEM be better then a $70-200 one? ->Yes, I’ve recently got into iems about 2 months ago. I’ve been a AirPod/gaming headset user for many many years. When I came across iems, I purchased 1 from Ali express and I instantly fell in love with it. 2 things I mainly love is, how cheap and better they are compared to AirPods, I picked up moondrop Chu 2 for $10 and was immediately impressed with its sound quality. Right now I’m using Vzonis VD-01 but looking to upgrade to a more base iem. Another thing with iem, you can customise the cable. (With me I’m very picky about everything) and I’ve paired my iems with Xinhs 8core silver cables and it’s been the best. No cable tangles, nothing One problem is, once you get a iem, you will feel the urge to get more aha
r/iems • Would a normal user like IEMs? ->Zero2, Moodrop Chu and other one i dont remember
r/iems • Need First IEM Suggestions : Stepping Up from Premium Earbuds ->They’re neutral-ish, only problem I had with them is that the treble can get a little tiring, and the build quality isn’t great, sold them and got the chu 2 instead and Im happier with them, pretty decent cable too
r/iems • Which $20 IEM has the best cable? ->The chu 2 is pretty generic in terms of sound but they’re super safe in that regard
r/iems • Which $20 IEM has the best cable? ->I’ve had mine since January and I absolutely love them. They are great for every day use however they do lack some bass. Other than that, they are great.
r/iems • Chu II for music + single-player gaming + casual use? ->Not sure what do you mean by punchy feeling but the lack of bass isnt a deal breaker to be fair. They sound is very clear and far superior than all the other over the ear headphones that i've used. Music sounds clear and for gaming they are a very good option as well. I play mostly FPS and hearing enemy footsteps have never been easier with these.
r/iems • Chu II for music + single-player gaming + casual use? ->I dont want to force your buying decision : Though I had wanger S.G , kefine klean , chu 2 and kiwi ears cadenza …. Chu 2 and kiwi ear cadenza are great … why you ask that metallic shell iems are not placed at the top … because they absorb moushire and can maybe end of clogging one of the sides in long run ( if you dont of take a good care of iem ) but kiwi ears cadenza are absolutely steal at 35 bucks
r/iems • Best iem for ps5 gaming/daily usage ->The biggest difference between my Shure/Klipsch IEMs and Moondrop/7hz (I own Chu2 and SSR and demoed Aria, Starfield and 7hz Eternal) is how bright the modern ones are. Shure (along with Westone) has a reputation for dark signatures and many people don't like them, however in their defense, the filters can be replaced (Knowles BA filters affect the sound) and they respond to EQ extremely well. Klipsch X7i is like a more "fun" Etymotic ER4 to me, it recesses the treble just about right to make it non-fatiguing while keeping the detail and relative neutrality, and does similarly with bass. Aria and Starfield sounded extremely similar (in being V-leaning) but Aria had a wider soundstage. They're basically all-rounders in my opinion, though Aria's soundstage was really outstanding, out of everything I heard it's only second to XBA-A3/Z5 (but these are hard to beat). Treble makes them sound more lively than old BA sets. 7Hz Eternal actually reminded me of Klipsch because it also seems to try and balance between neutrality and the more popular V-shape. SSR tries to achieve "true" diffuse field signature and can get fatiguing but ends up sounding very detailed, and it's impressively "fast" for a single DD. Overall they have different strengths (Shure has insane isolation and build quality and I love how drums sound on them thank to their "speed" and impact, Klipsch is a great all-rounder and smallest of them all, Moondrop SSR has amazing technicalities for how cheap it is) and I can't pick a favorite, though I mostly use Klipsch right now.
r/iems • I just got an IEM but I find no significant difference? ->I haven't heard the others but the CHU 2 was awesome.
r/iems • What beginner IEM to buy under 25$ or 2.5K INR ->use mine while playing bass. it highlights too many mistakes lol
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