Wired IEMs
Moondrop Blessing 2
84Great
$222
Full review dataMoondrop Blessing 2 vs TRN X7: 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
TRN X7
66Good
$128
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop Blessing 2
Sound8.5
Value8.0
TRN X7
Sound6.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Moondrop Blessing 2 | TRN X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $222 | $128 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 1 dynamic driver + 4 balanced armatures | BA |
| Driver size | 10 mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 7 |
| Frequency response | 9Hz-37kHz | 20Hz-40000Hz |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 12 g |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
What reviewers said
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
TRN X7
The TRN X7 is a lightweight, seven-balanced-armature in-ear monitor that offers a detailed and energetic sound signature, with a particular emphasis on crisp treble and solid low-end performance. Its practical design includes a replaceable cable and standard 3.5mm jack, making it a comfortable and well-built choice for those exploring full-featured multi-driver IEMs. However, its bright tuning may come across as sharp to some listeners, and it isn't positioned as a universally competitive all-rounder.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight fit
- Pro:Solid bass and midrange performance
- Pro:Replaceable cable with standard plug
- Con:Treble can be piercing at times
- Con:Not a versatile all-rounder
- Con:Requires careful source pairing to tame brightness
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