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Moondrop Chu II IEMs
Expert Take
The Moondrop Chu II is a budget IEM that punches well above its price with solid metal build quality and surprisingly good V-shaped sound with detailed bass and resolving mids, though it has some ergonomic and tip-matching quirks that can limit its potential. At ~$20-24, it's a compelling entry point into Chi-Fi audio but requires tip experimentation to sound its best.
Pros
- Metal shells are rare at this price point and should be durableyoutube.com
- Cable is lightweight and easy to pack away without pulling down earsyoutube.com
- V-shaped sound signature with more resolving and textured bass than original Chumedium.com
- Great for female vocals with good resolution and soundstage at this pricehead-fi.org
Cons
- Stock eartips are narrower than sound ducts which exacerbates lower-frequency emphasisboizoff.com
- 12.5kHz treble peak is harsh for treble-sensitive listeners and difficult to fully EQ outaudiosciencereview.com
- Spring tips not included unlike the original Chu — these would tame the harsh treble peakshead-fi.org
- No strain relief at the Y-split which may cause cable durability issues over timemedium.com
Expert Quality
81
Deal Score
44
Price
$22.99
Current Price
$22.99
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