Moondrop - LAN II POP

Apologies if I'm necro-ing. But just looking at IEMs again after a long time. I've got up to a 75USD budget (quite a lot in local currency) and I see the TangZu wan er 2 and Moondrop Chu 2 being recommended for 20$ budget. How do they actually sound? For reference I have a WF 1000XM3 and have also listened to my sis' WH 1000XM5. My taste is right now for musical clarity, details in instruments but decent enough of bass (strong but not overwhelming as the Sony's) and just overall warmth? I'm sorry if I am not able to describe it correctly. I have heard (and am trying my friend's) salnotes Zero, but I kinda feel like it's lacking just a bit of mid range and lower bass. And some song's pitch hurts my ears. I've also set some Simgott EA500LM (2nd Gen?) and Moondrop LAN ii in my price bracket just to give an idea of how much I'm willing to pay. TIA for the recommendations. Any other IEMs in the same range is also appreciated

Thanks so much for your help! I'll go with Moondrop, either the Chu 2 or the Lan 2 Pop version. Just want to decide if it's a gonna be worth biting the bullet. Either ways. I'm excited

Hi there! I have decided to go with the Lan 2 Pop, and they just arrived today. My GOD they are actually what I wanted. I am enjoying it and have been the last 3 hours I'm testing them. Listened to a variety of songs now and I haven't felt fatigued. It's warm, bass is punchy but never overhelming. In some songs I feel it does enter the mids a little, but I could be wrong. Vocals are clear, sharp and stands out no matter, surprisingly. I don't get any sibilance in any of the songs so far, compared to my friends 7hz Salnotes Zero, but that's to be expected given the price difference and age. One thing to note is I don't know how to distinguish treble. Its something I'm still learning. This is my first set of IEMs after a long time out. I look forward to trying even more in the future should I start looking for a different sound. But this Moondrop Lan 2 feels like a nice entry point for myself. Others may disagree but that's okay.

Hi! You commented on my post and I thought I’d come by to give some advice! I would typically recommend the wan’er 2 as a first pair of iem’s but considering their large shell size they might not be for you. The Chu 2 are a great set absolutely and can be upgraded directly to the LAN 2 ref also from Moondrop. I wouldn’t recommend going for the ie200 because they cost a good amount of money but they take on a neutral tone which might be to your preference, I personally prefer a “fun” sound and therefore don’t use them often. Also consider tip sizes. If you find your canal is too small, most iem’s offer small tip sizes and you can find even smaller aftermarket, in which case I recommend the wan’er 2 as they have my favourite ever tips in the stock box that I use for all my iem’s. Don’t spend more than needed, I would recommend the KZ castors, Cadenza, Wan’er 1 or 2, Chu 2, or, if it’s in your budget, the LAN

Recently bought a pair of MoonDrop Lan iems for $40. Really good headphones for the money. Good sound, very balanced, and really comfortable. Only thing I'd say is these are meant to be relatively neutral sounding so coming from apple dirty buds they might lack that bass punch you might expect, but in my experience so far, they still perform amazing for music with lots of low end. I listen to lots of metal and heavier genres as well as some electronic stuff and I love them.

https://preview.redd.it/d04jdm4b16ce1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b570f65b9c67845ef90070731ecc511bd83d631b Got my pair from Shenzhenaudio, sharing my thoughts in hope I can provide a point of reference for people who are on the fence with this one. *Background* • I quit playing Star Rail when 2.0 released, so I don’t have a clue about Robin as a character, but I think Hoyo-Mix make some great music, so I was pretty excited for this product. • I’m a big fan of Moondrop’s OG TWS, the Sparks, and liked some of their later releases (Nekocake 2022, Moca). *Unboxing and accessories* • Big, beautiful box, acrylic stand – would make an amazing gift for a friend who’s into HSR • Full set of Spring tips + a set of generic white TWS tips • A fake leather case very similar to the one that came with the Sparks – low quality and the top lid doesn’t even fit properly. *Build* • Moondrop’s best TWS yet in terms of how they feel. The IEMs are beautiful, light yet feel solid. • The bottom part of the charging case is smooth and very pleasant to the touch. The top lid is a little flimsy, but at least it’s spring loaded. The lid is also a fingerprint magnet unfortunately. • The charging light inside the case is pretty! *Fit* • My biggest problem with stem-style TWS like the Nekocake and all of its derivatives is that they just don’t stay in my ear. • No issues with the Robin whatsoever – they are smaller than appear and fit like a glove. *Sound and comparisons* • Out of the available sound profiles: Classic sounds like way too much highs; Ultra Bass and POP style are unnecessary bass boosts to an already bassy IEM; Standard and Monitor are the two usable profiles. • No manual EQ in the Moondrop app. • Ranking in terms of tuning from most neutral to most “fun”, I would put the IEMs I currently own in this order: 1. Moondrop LAN / Chu I / Blessing 2 (original) – most neutral, vocal-forward 2. Moondrop Moca – little more “fun” than Lan, but overall a great sweet spot while still being vocal-forward 3. Moondrop Robin / Chu II / Kato – bassier, more laid-back sets. Compared to the others, vocals sound a little muted or veiled. • In terms of details, the Robin is slightly more capable the Lan or Moca, but overall due to the cleaner tuning I still much prefer the Lan or Moca. • Soundstage is better on the Robin compared to Lan or Moca. *Other relevant points* • Firmware version was 1.2.0 out of the box, updated to 1.2.1 via the app. • By default, LDAC and proximity sensor are turned off and need to be activated via the Moondrop link app. • Noise floor is the lowest among any TWS I ever heard. The Sparks, Nekocake etc. have MUCH more noticeable static noise when playing music normally. The Robin is a much better choice for ASMR since during silent sections you almost can’t hear any static. • ANC works alright. I’m no expert on the subject but I guess if this is a priority for you, Moondrop won’t be your first pick. ***TL:DR*** • This is a big step up for Moondrop in terms of build, comfort, and battery life compared to Nekocake and its clones, and finally a worthy successor to the Sparks; • Unfortunately for me, this is tuned closer to the Chu II / Aria / Kato than the Blessing 2 / Lan / Original Chu. I’m too lazy to EQ so will be probably selling these or keeping them for movies/ASMR exclusively.

I haven't branched out too much into IEM's but I've had a few of MoonDrops's and I absolutely LOVE how good the quality is.