Image © MoondropREVIEW: The Moondrop Golden Ages are affordable audiophile wireless earbuds with a planar driver. Test vs Moondrop Space Travel, Galaxy Buds FE, more.
They offer a clean, detailed treble and a retro design, making them a strong value for audiophiles, though practical aspects like fit and call quality may not suit everyone.
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| Driver | 2× 13 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Driver | 2× 13 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
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| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Latency | 55 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h |
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| Full charge time | 60 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
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| ANC type | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | touch |
| Water resistance | none |
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| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | Yes |
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Reviewers agree the Moondrop Golden Ages deliver impressive planar magnetic sound quality for the price, with detailed mids and highs, punchy bass, and strong volume output that rivals pricier earbuds.
11:39The reviewer is highly impressed with the Moondrop Golden Ages' detailed, planar magnetic sound quality, which they feel competes with much pricier earbuds, especially for the $79 price. However, they note the design is very specific and may not appeal to everyone, and the noise cancelling is only average, particularly for higher frequencies. They recommend them for those who prioritize sound detail and can accept the retro look and average ANC.
11:00The reviewer finds the Moondrop Golden Ages to be a solid budget planar earbud with excellent mid-focused sound and impressive volume, but notes that its ANC, transparency, and microphone are weak, and the design has some ergonomic quirks. The 1.1 firmware update adds new EQ presets that make it more versatile, but the lack of multipoint and app limitations hold it back. Overall, it's a niche product that excels in sound for certain genres but isn't a universal recommendation.
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