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95Soundphile Review praises the Aria for its build quality, detail, speed, and overall tuning, while noting that isolation is only average and the treble could be smoother. They rate it very highly overall.
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68/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$120
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- Moondrop
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2021
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.3
Value6.4
The Moondrop Aria is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a 10mm dual-cavity dynamic driver with a DLC composite diaphragm, designed for high-resolution sound and low distortion. It includes a 0.78mm two-pin connector and a nylon woven silver-plated cable.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Moondrop Aria is a wired dynamic in-ear monitor delivering a balanced, slightly warm sound signature with a touch of extra punch. It's easy to drive from phones, well-built, and offers a removable 2-pin cable, though its passive isolation is only average and it lacks any onboard controls.
What works
- Balanced, warm tuning with good detail
- Easy to drive thanks to high sensitivity
- Solid build quality
- Removable 2-pin cable
- Good value for beginners
What doesn't
- Weak passive isolation
- No playback controls
- Cable prone to tangling and noise
- Treble could be smoother
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 36 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 36 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | none |
Design
| Weight | 12 g |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
Where to buy
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What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Positiveacross 2 videosReviewers agree the Moondrop Aria offers excellent value at $80, delivering a warm, balanced sound with good imaging and a spacious soundstage that works well for both music and gaming.
Reviewers liked
- Warm, balanced sound with good imaging and soundstage
- Great value at $80
- Comfortable fit and solid build
Reviewers flagged
- Stock cable tangles easily and is microphonic
- No inline microphone
- Bass may be too elevated for some; slight treble coarseness
6:58Moondrop Aria - Gamer Review
The reviewer bought the Moondrop Aria himself and finds them excellent for both gaming and general use, praising their warm, balanced sound, good imaging, and sizable soundstage for an IEM. He considers them a significant upgrade over cheaper options like the Blon BL-03 and worth the $80 price, though he notes the stock cable tangles easily and there's no inline mic.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
51:39Moondrop Aria REVIEW! A Starfield for LESS?
The reviewer finds the Moondrop Aria to be a solid budget IEM that sounds nearly identical to the more expensive Starfield, offering a warm, mild V-shaped signature with good bass and decent technicalities. He praises its build, comfort, and value at $80, though he notes slight treble coarseness and a bass emphasis that may not suit all tastes. Overall, he considers it a great all-rounder and a strong recommendation in its price range.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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