Wired IEMs
Apple Beats Tour (1st generation)
68Good
$149
Full review dataApple Beats Tour (1st generation) vs Moondrop Blessing 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop Blessing 2 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop Blessing 2 - Great overall at around $222.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop Blessing 2
84Great
$222
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple Beats Tour (1st generation)
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling0.0
Value6.0
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple Beats Tour (1st generation) | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $149 | $222 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures |
| Driver size | - | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 5 |
| Frequency response | - | 9Hz-37kHz |
| Impedance | - | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 117 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
What reviewers said
Apple Beats Tour (1st generation)
These wired in-ear headphones offer a lively, detailed sound with a bass-forward tilt rather than an overpowering low end. They're comfortable, portable, and designed for mobile use, though they lack active noise cancellation and rely on a snug fit for passive isolation. Overall, they deliver solid performance for the price, with emphasis on clarity and dynamics over extreme bass.
- Pro:Clear and dynamic sound quality
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening
- Pro:Portable and lightweight design
- Con:Weak passive isolation, letting outside noise in
- Con:No active noise cancellation feature
- Con:Bass emphasis may not suit all listeners
Moondrop Blessing 2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is a hybrid in-ear monitor that delivers a balanced, highly detailed sound with excellent imaging and separation for its price. It's easy to drive, comfortable, and offers a neutral tuning that appeals to critical listeners, though it falls short of flagship-level refinement in stage size and midrange timbre.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and imaging
- Pro:Neutral, well-balanced tuning
- Pro:Easy to drive with high sensitivity
- Con:Midrange timbre can sound slightly unnatural
- Con:Soundstage is not particularly wide
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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