amazon Moondrop Stellaris reviews
Packaging and accessories
The Moondrop Stellatis flat magnetic headset and accessories are packaged in a cover with an anime-style design. On the white background of the cover box is a lovely and lovely waifu image. With just this detail, Stellaris easily captured the hearts of millions of music lovers. To create more emphasis, the words “STELLARIS” will be imprinted and have an eye-catching copper color. All specifications of the headset as well as the detailed structure of the driver cluster on Stellaris are fully printed on the back of the cover box.
The space inside the cover box is divided into three compartments. In it, the largest compartment will have a small box containing all the accessories that come with the headset. The other two compartments are similar in size and are where the Moondrop Stellaris headphones and high-end carrying case are arranged.
Accessories that come with the headset will include:
1 cable
3 pairs of Softears Ultra Clear UC ear tips
3 pairs of Mis-Tip foam ear tips
1 card with the same waifu print on the cover
Detailed user manual and warranty card
Design and wearing experience
Moondrop Stellaris is considered to be the best-designed flat magnetic headset at the moment. The beauty of Stellaris comes from the eye-catching blue paint and golden astrological motifs printed on the faceplate. These motifs also partly reflect the name Stellaris. Moondrop is also very clever in turning the “screw” on the faceplate into a remarkable highlight of the headset.
The housing part with an ergonomic shape allows the Moondrop Stellaris to bring a feeling of wearing not only snugly but also very comfortably. Stellaris is also the first headset equipped with two completely new sets of Moondrop ear tips.
– The first is the softears ultra clear UC ear tips which are made from liquid silicone and have a transparent form. In addition to creating a good ear fit, this pair of tips also work to improve sound performance in the bass range
– Next is a set of Mis-tip foam ear tips that help increase the tightness when wearing headphones and improve sound insulation
In addition to the 2 types of tips available, users can use Moondrop Stellaris along with some pairs of external tips. And the best option is the pair of Spinfit CP360 tips. Fit and comfort are the first impressions when using Stellaris with CP360 tips. This pair of tips even helps Stellaris go deeper into the ear than both pairs of stock tips.
The cable that comes with Stellaris uses a 2-pin 0.78mm connector, and a standard 3.5mm jack and is removable so users can easily replace or upgrade the cable in the future. To increase the stability of signal transmission, Moondrop has gold-plated the jack to enhance its anti-interference ability.
Configure driver and sound quality
Arranged on each side of the Moondrop Stellaris headset is a Planar Magnetic driver cluster with a diameter of 14.5mm. The diaphragm of this driver has an ultra-thin nanometer with a thickness of only about 1um. The use of a fully symmetric magnetic circuit (7+7 N52H) will help to produce a large amount of magnetic flux allowing for enhanced audio performance. In terms of specifications, Stellaris has a frequency response range of 20Hz – 20kHz, a sensitivity of 117dB, and operates at an impedance of 36Ohm.
With the first experience, Moondrop Stellaris will be an IEM model with bright sound quality. To reduce the brightness and increase the smoothness of the treble range, my advice is to burn in Stellaris for about 20 to 30 hours. After the burn-in process, in addition to the smoothness, the treble sound will become airier. Most of the emphasis in Stellaris’ sound quality is in the sub-bass, upper mid, and treble. If you’re familiar with the sound of the SSR, imagine Stellaris as a version of the SSR with a brighter treble and a bit more bass.
The bass range on Stellaris is extended down to the sub-bass, while the midbass is a bit thin and lacks the necessary thickness. The bass has a good texture and fast response speed, but it lacks a bit of force and the volume is not abundant. Therefore, Stellaris is not a headset for bass heads.
Stellaris has a clear, clean mid-range and is pushed a lot forward. The upper mid-section has quite detailed resolution and good accessibility, so listeners can feel even the smallest nuances in the music. Because the mid sound is pushed forward, the vocal part is close to the listener’s ears. Instruments are layered in detail, are less likely to stick together, and sound separate from the vocals.
The use of a flat magnetic driver makes the treble sound on Stellaris slightly biased and has high sharpness. It would be great if the audiophile used Stellaris to enjoy Jazz, Classical, or Blues tracks. Accessibility is very good, so even the smallest details in the music are easily highlighted by Stellaris.
The soundstage on Moondrop Stellaris is spacious but lacks a bit of depth. The sound image has relatively high accuracy, and the instruments are separated and arranged in layers, so the listener can easily identify the position of the instrument on the sound stage.
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Vs Dunu Talos
Talos is a flat magnetic headset that has more interesting points than the Moondrop Stellaris. Through the small switch on the housing, the audiophile can easily customize the sound quality of Talos by switching between pure Planar and Hybrid Planar modes. To be fair in comparison, Talos will be adjusted to pure Planar mode.
In pure Planar mode, Dunu Talos headphones have bright sound quality with high clarity. The bass range on both headphones has the same volume, however, when in the treble and upper mid bands, Stellaris will have a bit more volume. Talos has a more natural-sounding timbre, but the image and soundstage are not as impressive as Stellaris.
Only when switching to hybrid Planar mode, the technicality of Talos proved superior. In addition to the more open soundstage, the soundstage is increased in accuracy. However, the treble strip will become very bright and easily cause sibs in some music.
Vs Kinera Celest Gumiho
The use of a driver cluster with a hybrid configuration allows Kinera Celest Gumiho to create a clear separation between the tonal ranges. And Moondrop Stellaris also does the same thing despite only being equipped with a Planar Magnetic driver.
The most outstanding feature of Stellaris lies in the highly accurate soundstage and the ability to build the sound stage in a realistic, vivid and good way. However, due to a more energetic bass range, Gumiho is more suitable for mixed listening needs. Meanwhile, Stellaris with a softer bass range, but a more delicate, sharper mid and treble range will be suitable for acoustic or vocal music.
Vs Tangzu Audio Zetian Wu
Zentian Wu has a thicker bass range and more volume. Not only that, but the Tangzu headphones also have a more natural timbre and higher accuracy. The treble range on Zentian Wu sounds smoother and causes less harshness. However, the sound that Moondrop Stellaris provides is more technically impressive. This is evident in the ability to separate instruments in more detail and with less stickiness. The micro-details in the track are better exploited by Stellaris. Accompanying that is the spacious, airy soundstage. The response speed in the bass range is also better and more tightly controlled.
Vs Letshouer S12 Pro
S12 Pro is a headset with a typical V-Shape sound. Although the bass sounds more solid and powerful, the control is not good. The two mid and treble bands on the Moondrop Stellaris have higher brightness and more detailed resolution. Technically, Stellaris has a wider soundstage, better volumetric imaging, clearer instrument separation, and smoother transitions. However, the S12 Pro has a better timbre.
The “flattening” of in-ear headphones is gradually becoming popular and Moondrop is one of the few brands that has caught up with this trend. This is evident on the audio forums when Moondrop Stellaris – its first flat magnetic headset is always at the center of every debate. By possessing a “quality” appearance and detailed and technical sound quality, Stellaris is a wise choice if you need to buy a flat magnetic headset.