Chi-Fi
Excellence

V-Shaped Sound
Signature

1 Year of
Warranty

Ideal for
Audiophiles

Best Suited for
Portable Use

Ideal for
Commuting

1 Dynamic + 2 BA + 2 EST
Drivers

Replaceable 2-Pin
Cables

2.5mm & 4.4mm
Balanced Plugs

Works with
Android & iOS

Tangle-Free
Cables

DESCRIPTION

Utilizing a highly refined 2EST+2BA+1DD Tribrid technology, the Moondrop Variations carries 2 electrostatic drivers, 2 balanced armature drivers and 1 dynamic driver. Also known as an electric electro-acoustic transducer, the dynamic driver fitted in the Variations can generate displacement by energizing the conductor in a constant magnetic field. The balanced armature drivers on the other hand are placed using vibrating ferromagnetism and coil parts that are installed in the magnetic circuit. Therefore when alternating current runs within the coil, it leads to the creation of an alternating magnetic field. The electrostatic drivers, which are also known as capacitive electroacoustic transducers, use the repulsive force of the electrostatic field to produce sound.

Right from the time of their inception, electrostatic in-ear earphones have been often criticized as being 'difficult to drive' or having an 'unacceptable tone'. With the Moondrop Variations, Moondrop applies its expertise in developing EST+BA hybrid & EST+DD hybrid earphones to deal with such issues. Adopting 3D printing allowed the Variations to have a precise physical filter structure and frequency divider circuit that ensures exceptional amplitude-frequency response and phase-frequency response. This forms the core for perfect sound harmony and imaging offered by the Variations.

The ergonomic design of these multi-unit composite earphones fits perfectly into the contours of your ears elevating comfort and sonic performance. Paired with a medical-resin 3D printing acoustic cavity, the Moondrop Variations is designed with a hand-polished, sandblasted and skin-friendly design. This textured design enhances wearing comfort and in-ear fit. The fusion of fine sandblasting stainless steel panel and frosted cavity defines the elegance of the overall design.

The bass driver of the Moondrop Variations contains the all-new 10mm liquid crystal diaphragm composite copper inner cavity diaphragm. Moreover, the driver is also supported with balanced compliance and damping. This enriches physical band-pass filtering for bass and medium-high frequency low-pass smoothing filtering. There are 2 balanced armature drivers as well that are customised by Softears that promote transient response and detailed audio. The accurate RC low-pass filter circuit, high pass filter circuit and equalization circuit empower the Variations to display ideal frequency response and phase indicators. It also upgrades amplitude frequency that supplements the Tribrid driver system. The treble driver of the Variations adopts Sonion's one-to-two compound double electrostatic tweeter that is known for its efficiency, dynamic and excellent resolution for the highs.

To achieve physical filtering internal structure with precision and without any kind of acoustic structure error, the Moondrop Variations employs the 3D printing process by “Heygears Technology" and pairs it alongside imported medical-grade UV resin leading to a highly precise, transparent, and accurate sound.

The advanced transducer unit, rigorous acoustic structure design, meticulously polished physical filtering and crossover circuits lead to outstanding results in both linear and nonlinear distortions. The frequency response of the Moondrop Variations was fine-tuned by Moondrop's VDSF Target Response (measured by linking B&K HATS diffusion field HRTF and room reverberation curve) to offer pure and accurate sound.

The consistent full-frequency phase of the Moondrop Variations reduces common connection errors that are often found in multi-unit tribrid earphones. The uniform frequencies across the Variations helps it to sound more pure and authentic. Moreover, due to the reliable unit configuration, the total harmonic distortion across frequencies is below 1%. Additionally, the odd and even harmonics are uniformly dispersed while the overall sound is coherent and clear.

Adopting the Moondrop standard 0.78 dual-pin universal replaceable earphone cable, the Variations allows its cables to be upgraded. These cables are made of PCC coaxial 6NOCC single crystal copper wires and end with optional terminations: the 3.5mm single-ended, 2.5mm balanced or 4.4mm balanced plug.

SPECS

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVER	1DD+2BA+2EST
IMPEDANCE	15.2Ω @1kHz土15%
SENSITIVITY	118dB/Vrms @1kHz
THD	< 1% @1kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	9-40kHz (IEC61094,Free Field)
EFFECTIVE FR	20-20kHz (IEC60318-4,-3dB)
BASS DRIVER	10mmLCP liquid crystal diaphragm dynamic driver
MIDRANGE DRIVER	Softears-D-Mid-B customized midrange balanced armature drivers
TREBLE DRIVER	Sonion high performance dual electrostatic drivers

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

WIRED CONNECTIVITY	3.5mm Single-Ended 2.5mm Balanced 4.4mm Balanced
EARPHONE INTERFACE	0.78mm
MIC & REMOTE	NA
COMPATIBILITY	Universal

DESIGN & BUILD

WEARING STYLE	In-Ear
CAVITY MATERIAL	stainless steel + resin
CABLE	Standard PCC coaxial single crystal copper detachable earphone cable

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS	1. Moondrop Variations Earphones
	2. Detachable cable
	3. 3 terminations
	4. Leather carrying case
	5. Display box
	6. 12 x ear tips
	7. Tweezers
	8. Warranty card
	9. Manual

COMPARISONS

	Moondrop - Variations ₹ 49,999/-	Kinera - Norn ₹ 44,999/- ₹ 49,999-	Campfire Audio - Mammoth ₹ 49,999/- ₹ 54,999/-	ThieAudio - Legacy 9 ₹ 54,999/- ₹ 59,999/-
Warranty
Sound Signature	V-Shaped	Balanced	Balanced	Balanced
Microphone
Driver Type	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Driver Configuration	1x DD 2x BA 2x EST	1x DD 4x BA	1x DD 2x BA	1x DD 8x BA
Sensitivity	118dB	110dB	94dB	112dB
Impedance	15.2Ω	32Ω	8.1Ω	18Ω
Compatibility	Android & iOS	Android & iOS	Android & iOS	Android & iOS
Detachable Cable
Connector	2Pin	2Pin	MMCX	2Pin
In The Box	Moondrop Variations Earphones Detachable cable 3 terminations Leather carrying case Display box 12 x ear tips Tweezers Warranty card Manual	Kinera Norn IEMs 1 X silver-plated copper cable Six sets of Silicone ear tips One set of Foam ear tips 1 X 2.5mm to 4.4mm connector 1 X 2.5mm to 3.5mm connector 1 X earphone carry case	Campfire Audio Mammoth Up-cycled Marine Plastic Zipper Case - Hand Made in Portugal Campfire Audio ‘Smoky Glow’ Litz Cable – Silver Plated Copper litz wire Conductors with Berylium Copper MMCX and 3.5mm Stereo Plug Campfire Audio Marshmallow tips (s/m/l) Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l) Bonus featured earphone tips (s/m/l) Campfire Audio Lapel Pin Cleaning Tool	ThieAudio Legacy 9 Earphones Eartips Carrying case
Experts Verdict	"Moondrop Variations comes bundled with a high-purity PCC Coaxial Monocrystalline copper cable that adopts a coaxial structure with replaceable termination plugs." Moonstar Review	"The midrange response comes from two Knowles Balanced armatures while two other Kinera customized Balanced Armatures handle the high frequencies. Headfonics		"Massive globs of bass, sparkly, splashy treble, solid upgrade over Legacy 3. The Thieaudio Legacy 9 combines the technical prowess of balanced armatures with the full power of a 10mm Dynamic Driver." Head-Fi

FAQS

: The warranty period on Moondrop Variations is for 1 year. Read more information Click here.
: Yes, you can use the Moondrop Variations with your smartphone using the 3.5mm audio plug. You can change this plug with either the 2.5mm or 4.4mm balanced plug that come included in the box.
: The Moondrop Variations has a Standard PCC coaxial single crystal copper detachable earphone cable.
: No, the Moondrop Variations believes in minimalism. Also, what is a remote when compared to the gorgeous sound it offers
: The Moondrop Variations has a Hybrid driver configuration. It comes with 2 Balanced Armatur, 1 Dyanmic Drivers and 2 Electrostatic Driver.
: The Moondrop Variations comes with a V-Shaped Sound Signature that delivers a deep bass with great clarity over the mids. So that you can enjoy listening to genres like EDM, Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop or Bollywood.
: Yes, Moondrop Variations does come with a small carrying pouch.
: Yes, the Moondrop Variations comes with detachable 2-Pin connectors. That means you can replace the stock cable with a balanced cable to open up the sound further.
: Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.
: The Moondrop Variations comes with an ergonomic design which makes it durable, stylish and easier for longer durations of usage.
: Since the Moondrop Variations is an in the ear product so it depends on your ear size and which earbud fits you perfectly for which the brand provides a variety of eartips.
: The Moondrop Variations comes with an impedance of 32Ω.
: Although your smartphone and laptop will be able to drive it, an amplifier would certainly bring out the true potential of the Moondrop Variations. Read more about amplification and why it's important here. here

Warranty & Media Reviews

Don't sweat it, this Moondrop Variations comes with a 1 year warranty from Moondrop that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Moondrop's warranty in India.

"Moondrop Variations comes bundled with a high-purity PCC Coaxial Monocrystalline copper cable that adopts a coaxial structure with replaceable termination plugs."

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DESCRIPTION

UNLEASH THE POWER OF A RARE TRIBRID (2EST+2BA+1DD) DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

BACKED WITH A PERFECT ACOUSTIC SYSTEM TO SERVE THE INNOVATIVE TRIBRID TECHNOLOGY

BLENDING ENDURANCE AND COMFORT WITH A SKIN-FRIENDLY DESIGN AND SANDBLASTED STAINLESS STEEL PANEL

DEVOTED DRIVERS FOR HIGHS, MID-RANGE AND BASS THAT ASCERTAINS AN EXTENSIVE SONIC RESPONSE

HEYGREARS POWERED 3D PRINTING PROCESS FOR ACCURATE SOUND

PRECISION MADE TO DELIVER HIGH-GRADE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

A CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE FULL FREQUENCY PHASE FOR SONIC PRECISION

0.78 MM UNIVERSAL PCC COAXIAL SINGLE CRYSTAL COPPER DETACHABLE CABLES

SPECS

COMPARISONS

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Campfire Audio - Mammoth

ThieAudio - Legacy 9

FAQS

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