NOTE: after about two weeks the cable starts to get sticky unlike the Tanchjim Tanya that doesn’t, I think it’ll only get worse from now on but we’ll see 😁 Let me know how is the cable on yours!
I've been using them for about 2 months now and faced no problems yet. But I mostly used them indoors only. Also I store them in a case (not the case included with the iem)
i ordered some parts to mod mine to a 2 pin cable, since it started to crap on me while i go doing my business, i'll update also if it changes the sound signature or something}
i have mine for two weeks now too, so far no problem with sticky cable. but i do wish they did a swapable cable for it. i dont mind paying extra for that option. but im probably going for aria anyway since the new snow edition looks so freaking good.
Spot on Review. I just got the Chu‘s. I‘ve been using AirPods Pro for 3 years now and I was never satisfied with the sound quality. The moment I put in the Chus and browsed through some songs, I was shocked. Incredible to what crappy sound I got used to. It sounds so much more well defined and rounded, nicer treble, deeper, clearer bass and the separation is night and day. Soundstage is the most shocking to me. In comparison, it’s non existent on the AirPods Pros. Selling the AirPods because now I simply can’t go back. I gladly sacrifice convenience for better sound quality.
seriously I come from the world of IEMs and I got to listen to my friends airpods and some's airpods pros and theyre all just so muddy and bloated with no details or seperation. I dont understand how apple can ship genuine crap like that for over 100 bucks
True. I bought the Chu just because I want the Spring Tips. Due to size difference of my ear canals, I need a S and M sized eartips, and Moondrop sold different sizes of tips separately, so it will be cheaper if I will buy the Chu. 🤣
Using it for competitive gaming for a few days now. Bass is almost absent but that's best anyway. On the other hand positional audio is spot on. And yes mic version has inline volume control as well.
@@landarr I don't really like describing soundstage or imaging since i personally believe that it doesn't exist on IEM and there's no formalized way to measure it. That said, it sounds very directional with chesky binaural recording with my neutral EQ tuning.
@@landarr Very good imo. Though vertical imaging (up and down) is a bit lacking but I haven't found any IEM and very few full size headphones that do that any better.
I found some trick if you don't want the cable to fall off your ears but you're annoyed of ear hooks (especially if you wanna put it in smaller case) you just getthe hook and loop thing that came wrapped the cable and wrap around both left and right cable slightly tight and boom, you got a cinch to lock it under your chin and stop the cables to fall off
Moondrop Chu mic has play/pause, volume up and down, and multi tap/long press next and previous track functions. On iPhone, the long press summons Siri. I couldn't get similar assistant access on Android.
You should try the 7hz salnotes zero. Much better than the Chu for me. They graph almost the same but with a few key differences. A bit less shouty high-midrange, less harsh treble and slightly elevated sub-bass. To me it fixed every weakness of the Chu while keeping all of the things that made the Chu amazing, thus is the undisputed king of the 20$. Also it has a detachable cable.
but then, the CHU having a set of spring tips that cost more that 10$ if you buy it separately still makes it a better deal for me those spring tips are amazing normally earphones under 100$ only comes with cheap eartips so if you decide to upgrade you can still use the CHU spring tips.
You did really great job, compiling best practices in making this kind of reviews. Especially Sean Talk Tech style comfortability test. Really liked this kind of review, thank you for the effort you put into this. It's really interesting to look at around $100 iem reviews. Waiting for olina and the others)
Glad to hear that, aku udah PO chu tanggal 7 kemaren wkwk karena menarik banget review review nya. Ngeliat video ini jadi makin gasabar barangnya dateng :D
Every TH-cam video about audio products is like an ad. Chu seems like a great deal and I don't mean to single this creator out but just in general it's exhausting.
Not sure what you've encountered before and if you watched the video, but I'm really comparing the Chu to the TWS earbuds that I have and I really found them to be better
My issue with the Chus is that when I got mine, right out of the box, it had this annoying super thin ringing. Sometimes it disappears but the fact that it happens is a bit, meh. Maybe it only happens with the mic version coz when I use a DAC dongle that doesn't have mic support, the tinnitus-like ringing does not appear at all. Another issue is that the texture of the cable is kinda weird. I say weird coz it's the first cable I got with an IEM that, for some reason, keeps snagging onto things like some sticky tape. The Quarks's cable is better IMO. Another one is the Spring tips. I was happy with them at first, but overtime I find them lacking. They used to be sticky and a very good partner with the Chus. But the fact that it keeps falling off after getting a bit sweaty, is a bit of a turn off. And last but not the least, the one weakness almost every budget Moondrop IEM has, it is very prone to getting moisture in its buds and ends up getting muted. Living in a tropical country, I already had to switch the filters twice now. Quite annoying and I have to spend more to always fix them. I really want to love the Chus, and if I had to gift other people with good budget IEMs, this would be my #1 choice. But because of every cons I just mentioned, I am hesitant to recommend it. And if I did, I always have to put a big disclaimer to them. Maybe it would work better for people living in temperate countries. But getting a budget Moondrop IEMs while living in a very humid country, that's an expensive investment overtime. I would rather get the Kato if I want to forget about the filter problems 😅. The Chus sounds good tho. Certainly better than the Quarks.
Living in a humid country, Moondrop paint is really an issue. I was told to include a dessicant inside the containers of my iem. Try putting one too, it may help.
Thank you so much for pointing out how to wear them and talking about those rubber thingies included.... In my opinion since the cable is just a straight flaccid cable it is not intuitive AT ALL how to wear them and that the cable should actually go behind your ears.... /I'll continue watching... (ps. Yes, the sound is quite impressive).
Still waiting for headphones review, hehe. Your reviews on tws was spot on, I got my haylou based on your reviews sadly the super sensitive touch is real, now I need your opinions on headphone
Excellent review. Any ideas for a IEM that sounds similar to TWS Noble FoKus Pro? LOVE the sound of the FoKus Pro but worried about wearing out the batteries!
The CHU is as good as the very best sub $100 iems to me. It’s a shame they only have a attached cable version. I’d pay double for a detached cable version but I think people wont mind a $30 detachable CHU. As for the earhook, I’m totally fine using it without that.
Using wireless buds, but they get really annoying to use in weekend for longer uses and so I've been checking out what cheap wired earphones to get and Chu's are the ones to keep coming up, even this video.
16:30 1 month searching and testing all the eq settings for my wf 1000 xm4 and here was the answer all the time in this video about anime earphones . ( I have both of them the chu has more open stage but the sonys have a crispier sound especialy on the mids it is a tie if you ask me ) . Good video and thanks for the EQ
If you're interested in checking out other IEMs around the same price point as the Chu, the KZ EDA is a worthy buy (it's a tad bit cheaper than the Chu, but could go against it really well)
Just for a fun perspective on the Chu, compare the price you paid for it with the price of the Spring Tips as is. You're basically paying more for the tips than the earphones themselves 🤯
Another great well prepared video.. very nice comparison.. some IEMs.. thank you.. oh.. the Soundpeats H1s just got an firmware update!! Sounds pretty good again.. 👍
HI, thanks for the review, almost all reviews are very detailed it is very hard to decide which one the to buy. I am new to the IEMs, could you please let me know your best pic under 50 UK pounds which would all rounder, i.e. which perform in almost all aspect. I do not mind spend a bit more, just don't like to buy many. thanks for your help
I'm Indian and ordered this IEM Moondrop Chu its my first IEM @1800Rs yet to be delivered. I don't know without bass I'll like it or not. I'm not heavy bass lover but the bass should kick in where it should be appreciated. So far I've tried Senheiser CX275S (best earphone I've ever heard in my life) but they stopped working after 2 year. Currently I'm using Oppo enco M31 hi res wireless earphone. Let see what Chu is capable of.
@@ajsalvlkI tested it. Chu have clear treble and Good bass. Oppo Enco M31 sounds blurred compare to Chu. CX 275S is still better than Chu. I get headache after listening to Chu for minutes. No problem with Oppo used for an hour.
As an Indian as well, the best budget earphones available (excluding the Chi-fis) would be any Beyerdynamic offering. I don't like the budget offerings by Skullcandy, JBL, audio technica, Sennheiser, soundmagic, Sony anymore. And I've tried quite a few of them. Most of them are either aggressively V shaped or bass heavy. I don't know what is it with companies marketing a whole lot of bass to Indians. It's just the quantity of bass, not the quality of it. It's just a muddy mess.
You can check the chapters and I've actually compared the Chu to the similarly priced IEMs first I admit I haven't tried out much at this price point and that's something that I'm aiming to improve in the future 😁
Different sound signature, don't compare 2 iems what have a different SoundSig at simmiliar price, becaused it will be a sidegrade as i know . Maybe thoughest opponent for chu was Tripowin Lea who have a simmiliar Soundsig but different timbre and technicality
heyoo GT1 Pro vs GT1 XR vs GT3 vs MoriPods T33 vs GT7. Which is best compatible with Huawei Y9s for taking calls and listening to music? (gaming is not a need) plss respond
It include he volume control, and good quality button click compared to other same price range. I have cra too. Both sound solid cant really differ but moondrop accesories reall on amother level. It even netter tham spinfit. As comfortable as final tips
Appreciate that Zac! Though if we’re talking about Soundpeats H1 then we need to find something bassy, and although the Aria has slightly more bass than usual Moondrop, it’s still more focused on the presentation of vocals. I haven’t tried a lot of other IEMs to give you a solid recommendation, but maybe you can try Blon BL03 that doesn’t cost much, or BGVP DN3 also comes to mind (this is still balanced but punchy on the low end)
@@namedkenn you're from tws, and you're new to iems, I read comment that seems negative but don't mind them, I believe in you, remember moms caring soundpeats H1 you're the only one can notice, thanks sire God bless
QCY T17s with foam tips (10mm tall, 4,9mm Nozzle, still fits in the case) and Custom EQ can get pretty close to Chu. I have both and checked with Tone generator
@@nathankirt376 i did say it can get pretty close, i didn't say it's the same level I was mostly talking about Frequency response, if you check in woodenears, the mids are pretty decent and can be improved further with EQ from the QCY app
Hi I know this is probably comparing orange and apple, I am new to this , I recently bought a FiiO KA1 to go with CX300S , should i still get a Moondrop Chu ? never had an IEM before :(
How is its imaging and technicalities? Is it good for FPS? Would you recommend this for someone who already has the Aria? Kinda want to try those eartips (Buys eartips with free IEM)
Chu have a good soundstage and separation but the 3d illution soundstage actually just ok. If you have aria, yes you can buy this for enjoy music if you font concern about technicality and timbre, the sound signature was a bit simmiliar
Just for fun, for your future videos, people in Indonesia loves to recable old (famously good) earphone. Im just interested in how they compared with modern TWS or IEM.
The moo drop chu no doubt is a great sounding iem. I’m actually having issues trying to access the equalizer settings you talked about in the BTR5 dac when connected via USB. Do you mind explaining to me how I can do that. Thanks Kenneth
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume it's the same method my btr3k. If it is, then it will still use a bluetooth or bluetooth LE connection to your phone or tablet with the Fiio Control app
2:24 20 freaking dollars and they have metal build Meanwhile sennheiser momentum true wireless 3 : "Lemme use plastic and glue to stick the filters to the *un-recessed* nozzles on a 240 dollar iem" That definitely won't wear off with time and aftermarket tips. spoiler: they did and i returned them.(among other issues)
Posisi dah punya t1 lite aja sih, mau punya iem 1 tapi bingung antara aria sama chu. Budget ga jadi masalah tapi kalo bisa save yah better. Source cuma android sama ipad, mending aria atau chu ya? Kalo di video ini unggulnya aria di bass response, drum kick sama male vocal gt, tp costnya 3x lipat
Dude you're nuts. Free2 is so much better. Chu is harsh. Try Spring tips on Free2, tames the bass just right. Chu is garbage and Free2 is a gem. I'm returning my Chu. I hesitate to say that because they are already trying to double the Free2 price because demand is going up.
Although they are in different categories, anyone could advise me whether to get this or a pair of soundpeats free 2 classic for daily listening? Much appreciated guys :)
If you want to buy this to plug into gaming stuff, consider this: I use my KZ ZSX to play VR games. Even in "Into The Radius" it sounds absurdly "OPEN/3D/REALISTIC". I mean... I paid 32~35 usd for it (china to brazil)... IT'S SO CHEAP. Ok, you COULD get almost 2 of this moondrop, but, COME ON XD
Dear Kenneth. I'm a proud owner of a set of Liberty 3 Pro, them tunned completely different to the stock EQ, bringing bass and treble regions down and boosting mids. It sounds great but I still have the impression that wireless buds lack resolution. That's why I'd like going into the audiophile world with some super entry level IEMs. I'm now between the Moondrop Chu and the Tripowin Mele? Which do you recommend me? Thanks for your great work!!
@@namedkenn well actually there someone can custom the Chu to be detachable well uh the cost itself is abou Rp.120K dunno if it's worthy or not Actually i'm only afraid the i'll broke the cable But yeah i'll go YOLO just what i did when i buy Nekocake SE
@@nathankirt376 i just check it, but doubt it will fit fine on my ears, the nozzle like SSP & SSR i think It feels too big also hurt on my ears after i'm using it less than 30 minutes so
i'm interested in buying chu, but my phone dont have 3.5mm jack can i just use random 3.5mm to type c converter? will it affects the audio quality from the chu?
@@namedkenn then it could become the best contender on the budget market right now! The combination of good tuning with better bass and superior technicality would be a killer. I think you should make a video on EQing this little guy.
Inexpensive earphones are getting very good, no doubt. What bothers me is their durability. Over the past five years I've had to toss a four pairs of earphones because they just stopped working (e.g., one side just stops producing sound, the cables fall apart, one BA driver fails). All these great sounding earphones (and reviews) are useless because they just encourage people to buy goods that fall apart a week after the warranty expires. Here's my challenge to the industry: design a great sounding pair of earbuds that can easily be disassembled and repaired by the consumer.
Truthear hexa, although imo it’s not worth the upgrade, better get to $200 to get a noticeable improvement. I suggest tangzu zetian wu heydey, for 220 aful performer 5
Haha well to be honest I consider this 'beating' the Sony already since the price is so different, but hey looks like the wired IEM space is incredibly exciting to explore into so I can't wait to see what's next!
@@namedkenn yeah, I was just kidding. I bought 7hz zero the other day, supposed to be a good contender against MD Chu. Should get to me in 3 days or so. You're right, IEM market is really exciting and fun to explore.
Ahaha sorry for being so stiff! 🤣 anyway I was browsing around and caught on the Salnotes Zero as well, the price definitely got me interested, hopefully I can try one soon
I’ve reviewed one in the past, it’s a good value but to say it sounds better than the big brands might not be the case, but hey I haven’t tried much of their products so take this with a grain of salt haha
Cca c10 has a v shape character of sound, Chu or aria wasn't an upgrade from c10 becaused different Sound character. Maybe you can buy Tin T2plus for upgrade from c10 (Semi v shape sound, Very good technicalities, and versital for many type of music, 49$)
Since you're already on this iem train, i would love for u to compare this with the so call "best in class" the KZ DQ6, which a lot say have the best sound quality in the price range, or even beating the more expensive counterpart, and maybe other iem in the similar price range if u can. Besides that, great review as always from u Kenneth, Mantapp!
Umm sorry for asking, was you really compare DQ6 with the Competitor at same - more expensive price point? Becaused there is no many i see giving "Best in class" To dq6 until now becaused the metalic texture at treble area. Maybe you should compare dq6 with BL01, i think BL01 have a more resolution and smooth treble but at same time, not blur the detail and separation
@@gammalight6908 just bcs it's super bassy, doesn't mean it's crap, and if it's more bassy and could deliver a comparable mids or highs, then it's objectively better
If you just need a wide soundstage, DQSM hermit was better than any budget iems under 30$ But uf you still want Chu, just go on and take it becaused Chu have a good soundstage too actually 👍
@@markevinlagsac3252 Actually Chu Was not totally neutral, it has a more treble boost and sub bass presence than DF / Crinacle Netral FR Target, Moondrop quarks or Fostex te02n tuning was more approach to neutral target at same price
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NOTE: after about two weeks the cable starts to get sticky unlike the Tanchjim Tanya that doesn’t, I think it’ll only get worse from now on but we’ll see 😁
Let me know how is the cable on yours!
I've been using them for about 2 months now and faced no problems yet. But I mostly used them indoors only. Also I store them in a case (not the case included with the iem)
i ordered some parts to mod mine to a 2 pin cable, since it started to crap on me while i go doing my business, i'll update also if it changes the sound signature or something}
@@RustyRat any tutorials on how to do that?
@@RustyRat that's awesome! Looking forward to the update ☺️
i have mine for two weeks now too, so far no problem with sticky cable. but i do wish they did a swapable cable for it. i dont mind paying extra for that option. but im probably going for aria anyway since the new snow edition looks so freaking good.
Spot on Review. I just got the Chu‘s. I‘ve been using AirPods Pro for 3 years now and I was never satisfied with the sound quality. The moment I put in the Chus and browsed through some songs, I was shocked. Incredible to what crappy sound I got used to. It sounds so much more well defined and rounded, nicer treble, deeper, clearer bass and the separation is night and day. Soundstage is the most shocking to me. In comparison, it’s non existent on the AirPods Pros. Selling the AirPods because now I simply can’t go back. I gladly sacrifice convenience for better sound quality.
seriously I come from the world of IEMs and I got to listen to my friends airpods and some's airpods pros and theyre all just so muddy and bloated with no details or seperation. I dont understand how apple can ship genuine crap like that for over 100 bucks
Nice review of the moondrop spring tips! Glad to see they added a great sounding iem as a freebie with those! 😂
True. I bought the Chu just because I want the Spring Tips.
Due to size difference of my ear canals, I need a S and M sized eartips, and Moondrop sold different sizes of tips separately, so it will be cheaper if I will buy the Chu. 🤣
😂
The Chu’s take EQ really well so I’ve been enjoying my pair with a little bit of a bass shelf 😀
Hahaha I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Convenience (no wires, ANC etc) - TWS
Sound quality - wired IEM's
Though I prefer using bluetooth DAC to my IEM's instead of TWS.
Absolutely agreed, even a 20 dollar IEM practically destroys the wireless world which still feels bonkers 🤣
Using it for competitive gaming for a few days now. Bass is almost absent but that's best anyway. On the other hand positional audio is spot on. And yes mic version has inline volume control as well.
Good midrange and treble are essential for positioning and moondrop often nails it
How is the imaging?
@@landarr I don't really like describing soundstage or imaging since i personally believe that it doesn't exist on IEM and there's no formalized way to measure it.
That said, it sounds very directional with chesky binaural recording with my neutral EQ tuning.
@@landarr Very good imo. Though vertical imaging (up and down) is a bit lacking but I haven't found any IEM and very few full size headphones that do that any better.
Thank you for comparing it to blon 03! Really impressed by the quality of the reviews! You're amazing!
I found some trick if you don't want the cable to fall off your ears but you're annoyed of ear hooks (especially if you wanna put it in smaller case)
you just getthe hook and loop thing that came wrapped the cable and wrap around both left and right cable slightly tight and boom, you got a cinch to lock it under your chin and stop the cables to fall off
Moondrop Chu mic has play/pause, volume up and down, and multi tap/long press next and previous track functions. On iPhone, the long press summons Siri. I couldn't get similar assistant access on Android.
Weird, my cheap headphones can do the assistant.
@@MrGamelover23 I'll try again soon. What device did you try it on?
@@RaphaelStarr my LG G8.
@@MrGamelover23 gotcha. If love to have that phone for audio. Perhaps the difference is Dongle versus headphone jack?
You should try the 7hz salnotes zero. Much better than the Chu for me. They graph almost the same but with a few key differences. A bit less shouty high-midrange, less harsh treble and slightly elevated sub-bass. To me it fixed every weakness of the Chu while keeping all of the things that made the Chu amazing, thus is the undisputed king of the 20$. Also it has a detachable cable.
but then, the CHU having a set of spring tips that cost more that 10$ if you buy it separately still makes it a better deal for me those spring tips are amazing normally earphones under 100$ only comes with cheap eartips so if you decide to upgrade you can still use the CHU spring tips.
and one more thing i actually use equalizer to adjust the sound based on my liking so i don't experience those problem you mentioned.
Plus 7hz has no mic
For me I love the Tangzu wane’er it’s so damm good
You did really great job, compiling best practices in making this kind of reviews. Especially Sean Talk Tech style comfortability test.
Really liked this kind of review, thank you for the effort you put into this.
It's really interesting to look at around $100 iem reviews. Waiting for olina and the others)
Glad to hear that, aku udah PO chu tanggal 7 kemaren wkwk karena menarik banget review review nya. Ngeliat video ini jadi makin gasabar barangnya dateng :D
Hahaha nice nice semoga cepat datang ya 🤣 enjoy!
Every TH-cam video about audio products is like an ad. Chu seems like a great deal and I don't mean to single this creator out but just in general it's exhausting.
Not sure what you've encountered before and if you watched the video, but I'm really comparing the Chu to the TWS earbuds that I have and I really found them to be better
My issue with the Chus is that when I got mine, right out of the box, it had this annoying super thin ringing. Sometimes it disappears but the fact that it happens is a bit, meh. Maybe it only happens with the mic version coz when I use a DAC dongle that doesn't have mic support, the tinnitus-like ringing does not appear at all.
Another issue is that the texture of the cable is kinda weird. I say weird coz it's the first cable I got with an IEM that, for some reason, keeps snagging onto things like some sticky tape. The Quarks's cable is better IMO.
Another one is the Spring tips. I was happy with them at first, but overtime I find them lacking. They used to be sticky and a very good partner with the Chus. But the fact that it keeps falling off after getting a bit sweaty, is a bit of a turn off.
And last but not the least, the one weakness almost every budget Moondrop IEM has, it is very prone to getting moisture in its buds and ends up getting muted. Living in a tropical country, I already had to switch the filters twice now. Quite annoying and I have to spend more to always fix them.
I really want to love the Chus, and if I had to gift other people with good budget IEMs, this would be my #1 choice. But because of every cons I just mentioned, I am hesitant to recommend it. And if I did, I always have to put a big disclaimer to them. Maybe it would work better for people living in temperate countries. But getting a budget Moondrop IEMs while living in a very humid country, that's an expensive investment overtime. I would rather get the Kato if I want to forget about the filter problems 😅.
The Chus sounds good tho. Certainly better than the Quarks.
Living in a humid country, Moondrop paint is really an issue. I was told to include a dessicant inside the containers of my iem. Try putting one too, it may help.
@@landarr I never thought of that! Will do 👍
Nice review Ken! I have both the Aria and Chu. But for me the Aria is for me but the Chu for me is perfect for my gaming in my pc
Thank you so much for pointing out how to wear them and talking about those rubber thingies included.... In my opinion since the cable is just a straight flaccid cable it is not intuitive AT ALL how to wear them and that the cable should actually go behind your ears.... /I'll continue watching... (ps. Yes, the sound is quite impressive).
Still waiting for headphones review, hehe. Your reviews on tws was spot on, I got my haylou based on your reviews sadly the super sensitive touch is real, now I need your opinions on headphone
Watching this with my moondrop chu
Hope it treats you well!
I'm using the Chu with EQ (boost a little bass and cut a little treble) and I'm very happy with it :)
Excellent review. Any ideas for a IEM that sounds similar to TWS Noble FoKus Pro? LOVE the sound of the FoKus Pro but worried about wearing out the batteries!
Very good review and mirrors my findings, honestly do not know how Moondrop does it, and for $20
Thank you, your doing a service to society, much love from Australia🇦🇺
Always my pleasure K 😁
The CHU is as good as the very best sub $100 iems to me. It’s a shame they only have a attached cable version. I’d pay double for a detached cable version but I think people wont mind a $30 detachable CHU. As for the earhook, I’m totally fine using it without that.
you can get modded CHU's for 65$ dollars somewhere on the internet, but at that price i dont think it s worth it
moondrop chu 2 now disponible
Just got mine with the mic, the buttons do allow changing volume and and pausing/unpausing content. Worth the extra 2 bucks
been using it for 7 months, never disappointed
Moondrop Chu Mic variant has 2 buttons for volume and 1 button for play/stop
Thats cool
i find that the "excited" preset in the sony headphone app makes the xm4 sound really similar to the chu, but with more kick to the bass.
Using wireless buds, but they get really annoying to use in weekend for longer uses and so I've been checking out what cheap wired earphones to get and Chu's are the ones to keep coming up, even this video.
16:30 1 month searching and testing all the eq settings for my wf 1000 xm4 and here was the answer all the time in this video about anime earphones . ( I have both of them the chu has more open stage but the sonys have a crispier sound especialy on the mids it is a tie if you ask me ) . Good video and thanks for the EQ
If you're interested in checking out other IEMs around the same price point as the Chu, the KZ EDA is a worthy buy (it's a tad bit cheaper than the Chu, but could go against it really well)
Just for a fun perspective on the Chu, compare the price you paid for it with the price of the Spring Tips as is.
You're basically paying more for the tips than the earphones themselves 🤯
Great review! I got these ordered! Also, do you have chifi recommendations for bedroom tracks mixing/instrument monitoring? Preferably neutral/flat?
Moondroops Chu is just immaculate. It sounds way cleaner than the Sennheiser MTW2, which is more than 10 times the price of Chu.👌
Haha I know right, honestly I’m pretty mindblown myself finding these sub $20 IEMs to sound better than anything wireless
I am never going back to true wireless again, feel like I have been cheated now.🤣
my fav audio channel in yt :>
i just got mine and they are so good! pleased with my first iems
Another great well prepared video.. very nice comparison.. some IEMs.. thank you.. oh.. the Soundpeats H1s just got an firmware update!! Sounds pretty good again.. 👍
do EQ apps update an onboard chip in the iem or will it just work for the specific device that has the app?
HI, thanks for the review, almost all reviews are very detailed it is very hard to decide which one the to buy. I am new to the IEMs, could you please let me know your best pic under 50 UK pounds which would all rounder, i.e. which perform in almost all aspect. I do not mind spend a bit more, just don't like to buy many.
thanks for your help
0:22 did you just say "salamat palagi"? I'm Filipino and I really do appreciate that. (Ps it's kinda funny how you said that)
Haha it's actually "Selamat Pagi" which in Indonesian means good morning 😁
But hey I'm curious now what does salamat palagi means?
@@namedkenn when translated to English it is "thank you always!" 🤣 Sorry It sounds the same
Yes. I also got the CCA CRA which are going in the trash.
I'm Indian and ordered this IEM Moondrop Chu its my first IEM @1800Rs yet to be delivered. I don't know without bass I'll like it or not. I'm not heavy bass lover but the bass should kick in where it should be appreciated. So far I've tried Senheiser CX275S (best earphone I've ever heard in my life) but they stopped working after 2 year. Currently I'm using Oppo enco M31 hi res wireless earphone. Let see what Chu is capable of.
How's it?
@@ajsalvlkI tested it. Chu have clear treble and Good bass. Oppo Enco M31 sounds blurred compare to Chu. CX 275S is still better than Chu. I get headache after listening to Chu for minutes. No problem with Oppo used for an hour.
As an Indian as well, the best budget earphones available (excluding the Chi-fis) would be any Beyerdynamic offering. I don't like the budget offerings by Skullcandy, JBL, audio technica, Sennheiser, soundmagic, Sony anymore. And I've tried quite a few of them. Most of them are either aggressively V shaped or bass heavy. I don't know what is it with companies marketing a whole lot of bass to Indians. It's just the quantity of bass, not the quality of it. It's just a muddy mess.
What's your recommendation under 2k for good music and call quality?
Well, i hope you compare this iem with the opponents iem at same Price level, just wanna know Good was Chu in your oppinion compared by the others 👌
You can check the chapters and I've actually compared the Chu to the similarly priced IEMs first
I admit I haven't tried out much at this price point and that's something that I'm aiming to improve in the future 😁
@@namedkenn all Right on the way watch it all, 🏎🏎🏎🏎
KBEAR KS2 is also a strong competitor for the same price, would be interesting to see quick comparison with the Chu. Maybe even in Shorts format?
Different sound signature, don't compare 2 iems what have a different SoundSig at simmiliar price, becaused it will be a sidegrade as i know . Maybe thoughest opponent for chu was Tripowin Lea who have a simmiliar Soundsig but different timbre and technicality
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GT1 Pro vs GT1 XR vs GT3 vs MoriPods T33 vs GT7. Which is best compatible with Huawei Y9s for taking calls and listening to music? (gaming is not a need)
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It include he volume control, and good quality button click compared to other same price range. I have cra too. Both sound solid cant really differ but moondrop accesories reall on amother level. It even netter tham spinfit. As comfortable as final tips
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing this valuable info, and I agree on you on the Spring Tips 😆
They sound great but my left side went quiet after a week. I got a replacement and that one also went during my second day of use...
Kenneth, please review the 1More Pistonbuds Pro and compare it the Comfobuds Pro or the regular Pistonbuds 🙏🏼
Hey Kenneth your my favorite reviewer as of now, What iem similar to h1 sound signature
Im planning to Aria moondrop
Appreciate that Zac! Though if we’re talking about Soundpeats H1 then we need to find something bassy, and although the Aria has slightly more bass than usual Moondrop, it’s still more focused on the presentation of vocals.
I haven’t tried a lot of other IEMs to give you a solid recommendation, but maybe you can try Blon BL03 that doesn’t cost much, or BGVP DN3 also comes to mind (this is still balanced but punchy on the low end)
@@namedkenn you're from tws, and you're new to iems, I read comment that seems negative but don't mind them, I believe in you, remember moms caring soundpeats H1 you're the only one can notice, thanks sire God bless
PLEASE! Review the REALME buds air 3
Specially the Microphone quality
From Philippines 🇵🇭
God Bless ♥️
haylou w1 and moondrop Chu which one have better soundstage.
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what bluetooth earbuds would you rec for a mid range price that have a good bass and pretty decent mic quality
What are your thoughts about moondrop Chu 2?
Thanks Jeremi Lin
QCY T17s with foam tips (10mm tall, 4,9mm Nozzle, still fits in the case) and Custom EQ can get pretty close to Chu. I have both and checked with Tone generator
How about the timbre and Technical? Becaused I think tws didn't have a equivalent level than iem at same / simmiliar price point.
@@nathankirt376 i did say it can get pretty close, i didn't say it's the same level
I was mostly talking about Frequency response, if you check in woodenears, the mids are pretty decent and can be improved further with EQ from the QCY app
You said: with more on it, it comes close. The good thing about the chus is that it's tuning is great out of the box
@@ArielGonzalez1 if you know how to use tone generator and EQ you can get anything sound good
can you share your eq setting?
very nice and professional review
Hi I know this is probably comparing orange and apple, I am new to this , I recently bought a FiiO KA1 to go with CX300S , should i still get a Moondrop Chu ? never had an IEM before :(
How is its imaging and technicalities? Is it good for FPS?
Would you recommend this for someone who already has the Aria? Kinda want to try those eartips
(Buys eartips with free IEM)
Chu have a good soundstage and separation but the 3d illution soundstage actually just ok. If you have aria, yes you can buy this for enjoy music if you font concern about technicality and timbre, the sound signature was a bit simmiliar
Just for fun, for your future videos, people in Indonesia loves to recable old (famously good) earphone. Im just interested in how they compared with modern TWS or IEM.
Anyway, imma buy the Chu lol
great pair using it for a few weeks but the left side is noticably lower volume than the right any way to fix this?
The moo drop chu no doubt is a great sounding iem. I’m actually having issues trying to access the equalizer settings you talked about in the BTR5 dac when connected via USB. Do you mind explaining to me how I can do that. Thanks Kenneth
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume it's the same method my btr3k. If it is, then it will still use a bluetooth or bluetooth LE connection to your phone or tablet with the Fiio Control app
@@genAirRecc so the equalizer settings with Bluetooth connection also works when connected via usb?
Ah yes the moo drop chu
2:24 20 freaking dollars and they have metal build
Meanwhile sennheiser momentum true wireless 3 : "Lemme use plastic and glue to stick the filters to the *un-recessed* nozzles on a 240 dollar iem" That definitely won't wear off with time and aftermarket tips.
spoiler: they did and i returned them.(among other issues)
Posisi dah punya t1 lite aja sih, mau punya iem 1 tapi bingung antara aria sama chu. Budget ga jadi masalah tapi kalo bisa save yah better. Source cuma android sama ipad, mending aria atau chu ya? Kalo di video ini unggulnya aria di bass response, drum kick sama male vocal gt, tp costnya 3x lipat
I put my KZ tips on the chu... help me perceived the bass is improved.
Awesome! Cause the spring tips are tuned for treble extension in the first place right, if I remember correctly
selamat pagi sir. which one is better 7hz salnotes zero vs this moondrop iem?
do you also review baseus? i just curios if their bowie wm02 is any good. thanks
Please review a Bluetooth IEM adapter. I have the KZ AZ09 Pro and I don't know how much quality is lost when I use it with an adapter.
Yes. I haven't found a good video comparing use of Bluetooth modules vs when used wired. Not with proper testing anyway.
What about Samsung Galaxy buds pro or AKG n400, can u review it ?
I used mine with cp145 spinfits and cx pro dac. I wear them as regular earbuds tho
7:03 I'm waiting for CHU to arrive with my BTR5 lying around. Guess I'm the weird one, lol.
Haha nah man why it’s weird 🤣 I guess if we already have a DAC then why not right haha
I love your video. Thank you!
Dude you're nuts. Free2 is so much better. Chu is harsh. Try Spring tips on Free2, tames the bass just right. Chu is garbage and Free2 is a gem. I'm returning my Chu. I hesitate to say that because they are already trying to double the Free2 price because demand is going up.
Hi sir
List mu naman q Ng 1-5
O me marerecomnd ba kayong
Good quality sound for mga heavy
Music .
Tnx
These must be pretty amazing to make michael jackson listenable
Although they are in different categories, anyone could advise me whether to get this or a pair of soundpeats free 2 classic for daily listening? Much appreciated guys :)
If you want to buy this to plug into gaming stuff, consider this:
I use my KZ ZSX to play VR games.
Even in "Into The Radius" it sounds absurdly "OPEN/3D/REALISTIC".
I mean... I paid 32~35 usd for it (china to brazil)... IT'S SO CHEAP. Ok, you COULD get almost 2 of this moondrop, but, COME ON XD
Hey will you please review soundmagic e80c
Dear Kenneth. I'm a proud owner of a set of Liberty 3 Pro, them tunned completely different to the stock EQ, bringing bass and treble regions down and boosting mids. It sounds great but I still have the impression that wireless buds lack resolution. That's why I'd like going into the audiophile world with some super entry level IEMs. I'm now between the Moondrop Chu and the Tripowin Mele? Which do you recommend me? Thanks for your great work!!
Ayy yo, Finally
Still thinking to buy it since it's not detachable
Yeah! Took quite a lot of my time in the making 🤣 anyway just go get it man you'll forget that it's not detachable real quick haha
@@namedkenn well actually there someone can custom the Chu to be detachable well uh the cost itself is abou Rp.120K dunno if it's worthy or not
Actually i'm only afraid the i'll broke the cable
But yeah i'll go YOLO just what i did when i buy Nekocake SE
@@nathankirt376 i just check it, but doubt it will fit fine on my ears, the nozzle like SSP & SSR i think
It feels too big also hurt on my ears after i'm using it less than 30 minutes so
@@rizki4883 oh i see, was you used it with Small size eartips?
@@nathankirt376 yeah, it still feel hurt if i'm using it for more than 30 minutes
i'm interested in buying chu, but my phone dont have 3.5mm jack can i just use random 3.5mm to type c converter? will it affects the audio quality from the chu?
Yes you can, it wont affect audio
Ken , Can you compare the Aria SE with CHU, my guess is the Aria SE is a more bassier CHU
Aria was better overall
Really nice video
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Listening to MJs Man in the Mirror 👍
Any chance for reviewing Khastadio ESD-01 (wired iem)? It,s about $300 and lot of people praise it for a great iem, so i'm curious bout that one.
*$30, i don't think khastaudio will sell esd-01 300$ becaused in Indonesian Rp it was just 500k (1$= 14.000 Rp) :v
i wonder should i get a nekocake,chu or ssp?
Could you use EQ on this IEM to compensate for its weak bass?
Absolutely! For me I tweak it in my BTR5 but you could use apps like Wavelet or Poweramp I reckon
@@namedkenn then it could become the best contender on the budget market right now! The combination of good tuning with better bass and superior technicality would be a killer. I think you should make a video on EQing this little guy.
Inexpensive earphones are getting very good, no doubt. What bothers me is their durability. Over the past five years I've had to toss a four pairs of earphones because they just stopped working (e.g., one side just stops producing sound, the cables fall apart, one BA driver fails). All these great sounding earphones (and reviews) are useless because they just encourage people to buy goods that fall apart a week after the warranty expires. Here's my challenge to the industry: design a great sounding pair of earbuds that can easily be disassembled and repaired by the consumer.
what is the next step if now owning a Moondrop Chu? (next budget step maybe around 50$ 100$)
Truthear hexa, although imo it’s not worth the upgrade, better get to $200 to get a noticeable improvement.
I suggest tangzu zetian wu heydey, for 220 aful performer 5
Is it worth it to upgrade from KZ ZSN pro?
The cable aint that great, mine already torn after 6 months of usage, maybe bcs i always wear it while i was sleeping
I really hate that rubber earhook too 😤
Haha well but functionally it is nice 😁
Nice review Kenneth.
Conclusion, nobody beats Sony.
Haha well to be honest I consider this 'beating' the Sony already since the price is so different, but hey looks like the wired IEM space is incredibly exciting to explore into so I can't wait to see what's next!
@@namedkenn yeah, I was just kidding.
I bought 7hz zero the other day, supposed to be a good contender against MD Chu. Should get to me in 3 days or so. You're right, IEM market is really exciting and fun to explore.
Ahaha sorry for being so stiff! 🤣 anyway I was browsing around and caught on the Salnotes Zero as well, the price definitely got me interested, hopefully I can try one soon
please review tanjim ola
I’ll see what I can do with those! But they definitely took my interest 👀
Is the Chu decent enough for vocal clarity? Or is there a better alternative for the price? I'm looking for a budget vocal monitor
No
Not sure why the answer is no here but I would absolutely recommend the Chu for vocal clarity 😁
Yes for clarity, but for natural timbre and smooth texture, Tanchjim Tanya/Tripowin Lea was better
@@namedkenn oops meant no for no alternative.
Ever consider to review EGGEL Products? indonesian brand. Many said, the sound quality match even surpass big brands like JBL, sony, etc
I’ve reviewed one in the past, it’s a good value but to say it sounds better than the big brands might not be the case, but hey I haven’t tried much of their products so take this with a grain of salt haha
Currently, I'm using CCA C10, would this be an upgrade or sidegrade? previously I was considering getting the Aria, but now I'm confused 🤔
Cca c10 has a v shape character of sound, Chu or aria wasn't an upgrade from c10 becaused different Sound character.
Maybe you can buy Tin T2plus for upgrade from c10 (Semi v shape sound, Very good technicalities, and versital for many type of music, 49$)
I have not worn a earphone which is over the ear before. Can this earphone be worn in normal method, not over the ears?
Like I said in the build quality part (you can even see it for yourself) you can technically just hang the cable down as normal 😁
Yes. I wear them in normal method. I recommend using spinfits because the springtips is not a very good pair with the chu
@@namedkenn Is this earphone's sound quality good for rock heavy metal?
Since you're already on this iem train, i would love for u to compare this with the so call "best in class" the KZ DQ6, which a lot say have the best sound quality in the price range, or even beating the more expensive counterpart, and maybe other iem in the similar price range if u can.
Besides that, great review as always from u Kenneth, Mantapp!
Umm sorry for asking, was you really compare DQ6 with the Competitor at same - more expensive price point? Becaused there is no many i see giving "Best in class" To dq6 until now becaused the metalic texture at treble area. Maybe you should compare dq6 with BL01, i think BL01 have a more resolution and smooth treble but at same time, not blur the detail and separation
dq6 is a super bassy iem. its different.
@@nathankirt376 gotta try the BL01 then
@@gammalight6908 just bcs it's super bassy, doesn't mean it's crap, and if it's more bassy and could deliver a comparable mids or highs, then it's objectively better
I wouldn't characterize the DQ6 as super bassy or metallic. It's almost like we all hear differently.
The title is just TWS moment. Nothing beats wired, aside from the convenience of wireless.
Exactly, and at this price one really could have both
It's really about the right tool for the right job
need some opinion, i already have soundpeats h1 and blon 03 and really love wide sound stage. should i get this moondrop chu?
If you just need a wide soundstage, DQSM hermit was better than any budget iems under 30$
But uf you still want Chu, just go on and take it becaused Chu have a good soundstage too actually 👍
@@nathankirt376 thanks for the recommendation dude! really appreciate it
Yes because you must have a well tuned neutral iem in your collection
@@markevinlagsac3252 Actually Chu Was not totally neutral, it has a more treble boost and sub bass presence than DF / Crinacle Netral FR Target, Moondrop quarks or Fostex te02n tuning was more approach to neutral target at same price
@@nathankirt376 bro i need larger wide soundstage can you recommend something around under 70$
the mic version does have volume control!
That’s great to hear!