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79The review described the Stellaris as a fun, budget planar IEM with good overall musicality and strong presentation for the price. It also pointed out shortcomings in bass weight and treble smoothness.
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48/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score
Poor value
$110
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
At a glance
- Brand
- Moondrop
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
Score breakdownweak overall
Sound5.8
Value5.1
The Moondrop Stellaris is a planar in-ear monitor featuring a 14.5mm driver with a fully symmetrical magnetic circuit and iridescent shell, tuned to the VDSF Target Response for accurate sound reproduction.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Moondrop Stellaris is a budget-friendly planar IEM that delivers impressive speed, detail, and overall technical performance for its price. However, its bright, upper-mid-focused tuning and unconventional shell design make it a niche choice that won't suit all listeners or genres.
What works
- Fast planar driver with excellent detail retrieval
- Great instrument separation and spacious imaging
- Solid build quality for the price
- Engaging and musical presentation for treble lovers
What doesn't
- Bright and aggressive tuning that can fatigue easily
- Light bass weight and uneven lower end
- Polarizing fit due to shell shape
- Not a balanced all-rounder for varied music
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 50 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 50 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
|---|
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What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Mixedacross 4 videosReviewers agree the Moondrop Stellaris is a technically capable planar IEM with exceptional detail retrieval and a bright, treble-focused sound, though they diverge on whether this tuning is a strength or a flaw.
Reviewers liked
- Exceptional detail and micro-detail retrieval
- Crisp, airy, and well-extended treble
- Good build quality and aesthetics
- Wide soundstage and good separation
Reviewers flagged
- Bright, peaky, and potentially fatiguing tuning
- Bass-light presentation that may not suit all listeners
- Fit can be finicky due to long nozzles and heavy shells
- Unbalanced or unnatural sound for some, requiring EQ to tame
9:10MEGA DETAILS.... (Moondrop Stellaris Review)
The reviewer finds the Moondrop Stellaris to be an extremely detailed and technically capable planar IEM, but its bright, peaky tuning makes it sound unnatural and harsh, leading to a love-it-or-hate-it experience. He appreciates the note definition and micro-detail retrieval, which he considers the best in its price range, but he cannot recommend it for everyday listening, especially for newcomers, and suggests using his EQ preset to improve the tuning.
MixedWatch on YouTube
35:26Moondrop Stellaris | Shoots for the stars. Review with demos
The reviewer finds the Moondrop Stellaris to be an extremely bright, treble-focused earphone that sacrifices bass presence, which ultimately makes it unbalanced and hard to recommend despite its occasional excitement and crispness. Comparisons with other earphones highlight that while it can sound airy and detailed in isolation, it lacks the low-end foundation needed for a fully enjoyable listening experience.
MixedWatch on YouTube
22:58Moondrop Stellaris REVIEW!
The reviewer finds the Moondrop Stellaris to be a well-built and aesthetically pleasing planar IEM with a tuning that suits his preferences, offering good technical performance for the price. However, he notes that the fit can be finicky due to the long nozzles and heavy earpieces, and the bass-light tuning may not appeal to everyone. Overall, he gives it a positive recommendation for those who value a bright, detailed sound.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
10:23in-Ear Fetish Review \\ Moondrop Stellaris IEM
The reviewer is highly impressed with the Moondrop Stellaris, praising its exceptional bass presentation, detailed sound, and overall performance that rivals much more expensive IEMs. Despite its low price, the reviewer considers it a standout value that outperforms many competitors in the $100-$250 range.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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