11/21/2023 0 Comments Starfield moondrop![]() It has impact and rumble when called for but is never over accentuated to my ears. The result is a natural, yet neutral sounding bass with very good extension. It has a very slight bass boost over diffuse field flat that is centered in deep bass. The Blessing 2 is a neutral sounding in-ear it is a reference type signature. The cable is copper braid that is very soft and pliable with low memory and boutique looks. Luckily the stock tips are very good and seem to be custom molded for the nozzle. The nozzles are pretty thick and smooth, so using after market tips might be an issue keeping them on. The overall look belies it’s modest price. ![]() This version has stainless steel faceplates but it appears colored wood is available as well. It’s polished to a very clear and attractive finish. It’s a 3D printed acrylic housing that appears to be solid throughout. The Blessing 2 has a fairly unique build. Hybrid: 1 Dynamic and 4 Balanced Armatures ![]() While the FDX1 betters the Starfield in technicalities, the Starfield pulls ahead in its ability to pleasantly satisfy and never offend song after song after song. The FDX1’s driver seems faster- faster transients, with less decay/rebound time, which translates to higher resolution and better imaging, but the difference isn’t night and day more incremental. Their biggest different is in the Starfield sounding closer to the listener and the FDX1 sounding somewhat further away. When it comes to staging, both are fairly similar in width, height and depth. Never the less, the FDX1 comes across as brighter and less forgiving due to it’s peak in the upper mid/lower treble area. Neither the FDX1 or Starfield are very airy sounding. Starfield is just in the pocket, serving you listenable hit after listenable hit. The FDX1 can give you chills one moment and the cringes the next. On female vocals, the FDX1 has more energy and transparency but Starfield still has plenty of energy in my estimation, yet seems smoother and more pleasant without sounding too deep and chesty like typically warmer or stage oriented IEMs. On the Starfield, male vocals carry a little more weight and gravitas, and feels closer to the listener, whereas they are lean and clean on the FDX1. While it doesn’t have the same rock guitar bite and attack, it’s still very satisfying, yet always maintains a pleasant demeanor. In comparison the Starfield sounds a little richer, thicker and more laid back in the upper midrange to lower treble transition. ![]() Rock guitars have more bite, more attack. A more technical dynamic driver bass meets a more fun and full dynamic driver bass. This is where the FDX1 really shines some may find it too lean but it’s tight and detailed, and the more pleasant and full bass of the Starfield is a bit soft and hazy in direct comparison. However, the FDX1, while leaner down low, hits cleaner with more precise texturing. Starfield with Ortofon tips JVC with Ortofon tips and green filtersīass on Starfield hits harder and rumbles louder. You couldn’t touch this quality for under $400 back when I first joined Head-Fi. Accessories are minimal and not really worth going into detail regardless its a powerful package for a mere $109. It definitely contributes to the outer space vibe. They have a matching blue/purple braided cable. The shells appear to be the same as the Kanas Pro but with a blue/purple metallic paint instead of a metal finish. Instead I’m thinking, man that song was great, I wonder what’s next on the random rotation.Īesthetically the Starfield is a very attractive IEM. Staging and resolution on the other hand are just average, yet somehow this is a plus- the Starfield just lets the music wash over me without constantly analyzing everything. Tonality is great it’s very natural sounding. Treble is just a little under neutral for an ever so slightly laid back and forgiving presentation. Mids are natural, with slight heft to my ears, and sit well in the pocket drawing your attention in. It’s got really satisfying punch and rumble. Bass is pleasantly boosted over neutral without sounding bassy. While it’s more neutral than most stuff out there, it’s not exactly a reference type tuning. The Starfield is what I would call a warm and smooth take on a neutral signature. Reviews of Moondrop Starfield and Blessing 2 (+ Illumination and Aria)
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