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The reviewer praised the tuning and overall technical performance, describing it as a standout budget DSP IEM. The main criticism was treble that could come across as excessive.
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62/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$19
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Moondrop
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound6.2
Calls6.2
Value7.2
The Moondrop JIU is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a 10mm dynamic driver with a titanium-plated diaphragm and DSP optimization, designed as a successor to the CHU. It uses a USB-C connection for digital signal processing and aims for a frequency response aligned with the VDSF Target Response.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Moondrop JIU is a budget-friendly USB-C in-ear monitor that leverages DSP tuning to deliver surprisingly refined sound for its price. It's a straightforward, wired option with a single 10mm dynamic driver, built for convenience with a fixed cable and integrated microphone. While not a technical marvel, it offers a well-balanced and enjoyable listening experience that makes it a solid pick for everyday use.
What works
- Excellent value for the price
- Pleasing, well-tuned sound signature
- Simple plug-and-play USB-C connectivity
- Includes a microphone for calls
- Lightweight and comfortable design
What doesn't
- Non-detachable cable limits replacement options
- Treble can be slightly intense for some listeners
- Not a class-leading technical performer
- Requires a USB-C source, limiting compatibility with older devices
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 | 10 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 110 |
Audio
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 110 |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Detachable cable | No |
|---|---|
| USB-C | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
What the reviews said
4 source(s) feeding this product's score.
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.
The consensus
Mixedacross 5 videosReviewers agree the Moondrop JIU offers clean, detailed sound and strong value at $25, with the USB-C connection and built-in DSP being a standout convenience.
Reviewers liked
- Clean, detailed sound with good mids
- Excellent value at $25
- USB-C with built-in DSP, plug-and-play
- Comfortable fit and good accessories
Reviewers flagged
- Non-detachable cable with microphonics
- Lacks sub-bass extension
- Sharp treble in some regions
- Not iPhone compatible (USB-C only)
9:39First Look! : Moondrop JIU (Only $25!!)
8/10The reviewer finds the Moondrop JIU to be an excellent value at $25, offering a clean, reference-style sound with a focus on mids and treble, plus the convenience of a USB-C connection and built-in DSP. They rate the overall sound an 8 out of 10 and the value a 10, recommending it for most listeners except those seeking heavy bass.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
4:53Moondrop Jiu - The Better Moondrop Chu - Budget Iem under $25
The reviewer finds the Moondrop JIU a solid budget IEM, praising its tuning, included accessories, and USB-C convenience, but notes a sharp treble peak and lack of sub-bass extension, recommending a small EQ adjustment. Overall, it's an easy recommendation for the price.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
4:08Why the KZ PR2 is the BEST Budget Planar 💎 (& Moondrop JIU Review)
The reviewer finds the Moondrop JIU to be a minor tweak of the Quark DSP with added bass, but it falls short of competitors like the CRA and Tanya DSP, which are smoother, less harsh, and more natural. It lands in a mediocre middle ground and is not recommended given better alternatives at the price.
NegativeWatch on YouTube
12:15Moondrop Jiu Review - DSP and TYPE C !
The reviewer finds the Moondrop JIU to be a solid, clean-sounding IEM with a built-in DSP and USB-C connector, offering good value at $25. They appreciate the plug-and-play functionality and the tuning, but criticize the non-detachable, rubbery cable and note a lack of bass and soundstage compared to their preferences.
MixedWatch on YouTube
15:49Moondrop Jiu DSP Earphones | Review
The reviewer finds the Moondrop JIU to be a well-balanced and versatile IEM at $25, offering cleaner and more resolving sound than its predecessor, the Moondrop Chu, thanks to its DSP tuning. It handles various genres well, though it doesn't excel in any particular area, making it a solid all-rounder recommendation.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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