Wired IEMs
Hidizs MS1-R3
68Good
$150
Full review dataHidizs MS1-R3 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.
Hidizs MS1-R3
Sound7.0
Value7.5
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Hidizs MS1-R3 | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $222 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10.2 mm dynamic driver | 1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures |
| Driver size | 10.2 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 5 |
| Frequency response | 20-40000Hz | 9Hz-37kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB/mW | 117 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 16 g | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | - |
| Model code | MS1-Galaxy | - |
What reviewers said
Hidizs MS1-R3
The Hidizs MS1-R3 is a lightweight, wired IEM with a single 10.2mm dynamic driver, offering a notably wide and airy soundstage with crisp, transparent imaging. Its quick response and detachable cable add to its practical appeal, though its bright treble and slightly scooped lower mids mean it suits listeners who prefer energetic, non-fatiguing tuning over full-bodied warmth.
- Pro:Very spacious, open soundstage
- Pro:Fast and transparent driver response
- Pro:Lightweight build with detachable cable
- Con:Bass balance may feel lean to some
- Con:Lower mids are somewhat recessed
- Con:Treble can come across as bright or sharp for sensitive ears
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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