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The Moondrop SSP is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a beryllium-coated dome diaphragm and amorphous metal alloy housing, designed for accurate sound reproduction with a frequency response of 20-20000Hz.
The Moondrop SSP is a budget single-dynamic-driver IEM that offers a balanced, cohesive tuning with a warm timbre and solid build quality for its price. It provides a comfortable fit and engaging bass, though it requires a powerful source to perform at its best and lacks some technical refinement at frequency extremes.
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Drivers per side | 1 |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 112 |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 112 |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
5 source(s) feeding this product's score.
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.
Reviewers agree the Moondrop SSP is a well-built, comfortable, and affordable IEM with a warm, bass-boosted sound that makes it more consumer-friendly than its sibling, the SSR.
23:19The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be a well-built, comfortable, and affordable IEM with a more consumer-friendly, bass-boosted sound compared to its sibling the SSR. While the tuning is more mainstream, it retains the same upper-midrange lift and excellent physical design, making it a strong budget option, though it is slightly harder to drive than expected.
12:47The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be a capable and enjoyable IEM that offers great value, presenting a warmer and more relaxed sound compared to its sibling, the SSR. While it retains the technical strengths of the SSR, its added bass and smoother treble make it a more fun, non-fatiguing listen, though it may lack some air and energy for treble-sensitive listeners or those who prefer more revealing sound.
17:21The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be a very good, recommended earphone despite its frequency graph suggesting potential issues with elevated bass and treble. He emphasizes that graphs don't tell the whole story, and through listening to various tracks, the SSP delivers authoritative bass, clear treble, and no fatigue, making it a great value at around $40. The only minor criticism is that the bass sounds like it comes from a slightly smaller driver, and he suggests using foam tips.
15:04The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be an excellent, highly comfortable IEM with a musical, V-shaped sound signature that improves upon the SSR by adding perceived bass and reducing fatigue, though it sacrifices some detail and treble airiness. He prefers it over the SSR and Tin HiFi T2 Plus for its engaging sound, but still considers the BLON BL-03 the better value at this price point due to its unique 'x-factor' sound quality.
8:42The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be a well-built and comfortable IEM with a warm, bass-heavy sound, but considers it less technically capable than its sibling, the SSR, due to bloated bass and rolled-off treble. He recommends it for casual listeners who prefer a smoother, less bright tuning, but personally prefers the SSR for its clarity and detail.
9:00The reviewer finds the Moondrop SSP to be a decent budget IEM, better than its sibling the SSR due to a boosted bass that makes the shouty mids less bothersome. However, it remains V-shaped, warm, and muddy with average resolution, and the reviewer suggests paying a bit more for a better option like the Tin T2 Plus.
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