AVG. Rating
6.8
IEM AIEM B
VS
AVG. Rating
7.0

Solovs.Variations

Sound & Specs Comparison

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47%
Solo
Absolute Score: 66.9%
53%
Variations
Absolute Score: 71.4%

Total categories compared: 29

Winner:Variations

( leads by 96.6% in direct comparison by points delta )

Information

Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.

Objective Comparison

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General InfoSoloVariations
Brand64 AudioMoondrop
CountryUSAChina
IEM DescriptionMoondrop Variations is a hybrid in-ear monitor combining electrostatic, balanced armature, and dynamic drivers for a precise and immersive listening experience. Known for its balanced, reference-style tuning with tight bass, clean mids, and extended treble, it’s a favorite among audiophiles who crave clarity and technical performance. Ideal for detail lovers and those seeking a high-fidelity sound signature.
Price Level1.000 – 2.000500 – 1.000
Housing & Driver
Driver ConfigTribrid
Driver TypesPlanar Magnetic DriverDynamic Driver + Balanced Armature + Electrostatic
Shell MaterialCopper
Cable
Technical
Freq Range9-40,000 Hz
Impedance (Ω)
Sensitivity (dB)
Crossover
Platform Info
Comments01
Visit Count2781
External Reviews03

Meta Ratings

Compared to Variations, Solo creates a evidently wider and deeper soundstage, giving each instrument more space and depth. For comfort fit, It performs readably better (8 vs 7). The tactile feel and solidity of It suggest significantly greater robustness and longevity compared to the more fragile impression left by Variations. Users may find the It cable markedly more confidence-inspiring for both daily use and long-term durability. Regarding included accessories, It offers a subtly more complete and useful package, which may include additional tips, a better case, or enhanced extras.

Sound
Comfort Fit
Build Quality
Stock Cable
Accessories
SoloVariations
Sound
7.5
6.5
Comfort Fit
8.0
7.0
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
Stock Cable
7.0
5.5
Accessories
6.5
6.0

Sound Characteristics

Variations produces sub-bass that is c more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (6.5 vs 5.5). The low-end on It is a more controlled and rhythmic, offering better definition than Solo (6.5 vs 6). Listeners may find the low-end impact on It c more engaging during high-dynamic passages (8.5 vs 5.5). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than Solo (8 vs 7). It provides c more refined lower treble, resolving fine detail and air with greater finesse than Solo (7.5 vs 6.5). It captures ambient cues and reverbs a more precisely through its upper treble, enhancing spatial perception over Solo (8 vs 5.5). It creates a a wider soundstage, giving instruments more space and a better sense of placement than Solo (7.5 vs 5). It retrieves micro-details m more effectively, revealing nuances that are less apparent in Solo (8 vs 6). Track elements feel a more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than Solo (7 vs 5.5). It avoids frequency masking a more successfully, preserving clarity across the spectrum better than Solo (7 vs 6.5). Notes played through It feel a weightier and fuller, giving a more satisfying impact than those from Solo (8 vs 7). It hits with overwhelmingly more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than Solo (8.5 vs 4.5). Listeners may experience overwhelmingly fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with It, whereas Solo can get fatiguing (9 vs 3.5). It portrays textures in vocals and strings with m more realism, enhancing emotional depth over Solo (7.5 vs 5.5).

SoloVariations
Sub Bass
5.5
6.5
Bass
6.0
6.5
Bass Feel
5.5
8.5
Lower Mids
7.5
7.5
Upper Mids
7.0
8.0
Lower Treble
6.5
7.5
Upper Treble
5.5
8.0
Sound Stage Width
5.0
7.5
Detail
6.0
8.0
Layering
5.5
7.0
Masking
6.5
7.0
Note Weight
7.0
8.0
Slam
4.5
8.5
Sibilance
3.5
9.0
Timbre Color
7.5
7.5
Tonality
7.0
7.0
Texture
5.5
7.5

Tonal Signature

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