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Moondrop DUSK

80/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Good value

$400
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Moondrop
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2023

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.7
Value6.8

The Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK is a triplicate hybrid in-ear monitor featuring two dynamic drivers, two balanced armatures, and two planar drivers, tuned in collaboration with Crinacle for natural treble definition and low distortion.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Moondrop DUSK is a wired tribrid IEM featuring dual dynamic drivers, dual balanced armatures, and dual planar tweeters, offering a detailed and engaging sound signature. It includes both a 3.5mm analog cable and a USB-C cable with DSP support, plus app-based EQ for customization. While its tuning and performance are highly praised for the price, its lack of noise isolation and average microphone make it less suited for noisy environments or exercise.

What works

  • Excellent tuning and overall sound quality for the price
  • Versatile connectivity with both analog and USB-C DSP cables
  • App support with custom EQ options
  • Lightweight and comfortable design
  • Suitable for casual gaming with low-latency USB-C connection

What doesn't

  • Weak noise isolation
  • Microphone performance is only average
  • DSP dependence and cable/app experience could be better
  • Accessories are relatively basic for the price

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Moondrop DUSK
Driver2DD + 2BA + 2PL tribrid
Driver typetribrid
Driver configuration2DD + 2BA + 2PL
Drivers per side6
Frequency response10 Hz - 24 kHz
Impedance14.5 Ω
Sensitivity119 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

audiodiscourse.com

Audio Discourse explains that the Blessing 2 Dusk uses a multi-driver hybrid layout with one dynamic driver and four balanced armature drivers, and that its main difference from the standard Blessing 2 is tuning rather than driver count. The review presents it as a careful refinement of the earlier model rather than a radical redesign.

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audiowords.net

AudioWords describes the 2024 Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK as a tribrid IEM with dual dynamic drivers, balanced armatures, and planar tweeters, plus both analog and USB-C DSP cables. Its overall takeaway is positive, but it notes that the DSP dependence and cable/app experience are the main drawbacks.

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headphones.com

Headphones.com describes the original Blessing 2 Dusk as a tuning-focused collaboration that keeps the same 1 dynamic driver plus 4 balanced armature layout as the Blessing 2 while improving the frequency response. The review frames it as a strong value-oriented IEM with the main change being sound tuning rather than driver hardware.

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mccullough.audio

This review is highly favorable, calling the Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk one of the best IEMs the reviewer has heard. It emphasizes the product’s strong overall performance and positions it as a standout in its price range despite weaker accessory value.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

11:01

I have been blessed - Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK IEMs

ShortCircuit680.6K viewsMay 2024

The reviewer finds the Moondrop DUSK IEMs to be an outstanding value for the price, with exceptional bass and sub-bass performance, though they find the default analog cable tuning a bit fatiguing and the DSP cable's alternate profiles unimpressive. They recommend using the default DSP setting and skipping the app, concluding that the collaboration with Crinacle has resulted in a better product than would otherwise exist.

20:08

The Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk is VERY good... sort of.

The Headphone Show114.6K viewsApr 2024

The reviewer finds the Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk to be a technically impressive and versatile IEM, especially with its DSP cable and presets, which deliver exceptional sound quality. However, the analog mode has some treble coloration, the companion app is poorly designed, and there are potential USB noise issues, making the overall experience mixed.

18:37

NEW Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK Review - Is this THE one?

GadgetryTech67K viewsApr 2024

The reviewer finds the Moondrop DUSK to be an excellent and versatile IEM, praising its deep, impactful bass, smooth mids, and comfortable fit despite a thicker shell. The included USB-C DSP cable adds useful customization, though the software's lack of iOS support at launch is a notable drawback. The upper treble is emphasized and may be bright for some, but the overall tuning is safe yet impressive across genres.

17:35

in-Ear Fetish Review // Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk IEM

in-Ear Fetish37K viewsApr 2024

The reviewer finds the Moondrop DUSK disappointing when used with a standard cable, describing the sound as unengaging and lacking bass and treble. However, when connected via the included USB-C DSP cable, the sound transforms dramatically, gaining depth, width, and strong low end, making it worth the price. The reviewer ultimately recommends the DUSK only for those who will use it exclusively with the USB-C cable.

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