finding the subtle differences between things is always tricky and as someone who's tossing up between them all, this is super helpful! great job on explaining the relationship between them all. I think Kato is for me.

This is the best comparison between these IEMs I have ever seen. I’m subscribing right now!

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Finally receive my tanchjim oxygen and I love it so much! I remember watching that one review you did for it, and it push me to purchase one. I don't know if it was a false memory but I can't find that video anymore. I was thinking about leaving the comment to thank you since the oxygen is my new favorite iem! Anyway, love the content man. keep up the good work!

Dude...without a doubt you are one of the best reviewer in the iem category. Instant subscriber. Salutation from Romania

Prettt nice review. Solid points, can't argue with anything you said.

Excellent presentation and ranking of these 6 IEMs - each will have a devoted audience imho.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! and yes that's true

Thanks for making this video by the way :)

Starfield is like the hd 650. You put these on and it just sweeps you to relaxation. Excellent for long sessions on low volume

@niccerkadoabuckado8256

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till you hear a vk4

@94nolo

2 жыл бұрын

I love my 6xx so this seals it for me!

@centauro154

2 жыл бұрын

Those would probably be the SeeAudio Yume.

Thanks to your KZread video, I'm learning good information about IEM.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :D

Thank you , indeed very good review and comparison .

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wonderful review

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Finally, been waiting for this one :)

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

very good review. Solid

I had my eyes on the Hana 2021 as a daily driver, to use while traveling, etc. but since your review of the KATO I'm leaning more and more towards it.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Kato kato kato!!

This looks more of Zeo's kitchen than any aunt I have ever known :p

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

LOL Zeos has a HUUUUGE kitchen

@niccerkadoabuckado8256

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes Zeos the "reviewer"

@paulorocha7955

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio Have you tried tripowin Olina yet? Does it sound the same as oxygen and/or hana 2021, or better than them? Is Hana 2021 much better than Aria? I have the Aria, but I didn't like it that much, I found it dark in the high mids and highs, but I liked the sub-bass part, to feel the texture ( I got used to the zs 10 pro) if the Olina is the same as both (Hana 2021 and oxigen), would it be a good option for me? Or will it be the same as the Aria, dark in the highs?

@paulorocha7955

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio and how could I improve the sound of Aria with cables or tip to have those high mids and highs lost? if yes which one would you recommend(links if you have).

@olegok3051

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio заказал хана и Като.. перехожу росли арии...или выбрать что то одно?)

1. If u already have bright iem (blessing 2 / ety, etc) and looking for something as the opposite compliment, starfield is the one.. 2. If u want the best harman tune and cannot afford S8, get oxygen

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

you speak the truth

@kyoroshidest1865

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input bro. I really needed that info

@basil1596

2 жыл бұрын

My friend is offering me blessing 2 for $200 should I go for it over something else on this list or another $200 iem?

@kyoroshidest1865

2 жыл бұрын

@@basil1596 just do it. It's worth it. I just got KXXS before KATO was release, now I'm feeling a bit unlucky knowing the price is not that much of a difference

@syahmi518

2 жыл бұрын

i breathe oxygen everyday

Just bought Aria. I really like it a lot. For $80, it is an excellent for general use like gaming, music, and movie.

@DieTabbi

Жыл бұрын

I love mine too. But I would like to test the Kato or something like Hörluchs IEM for 600 bucks if they are really so much better.

@mormsophen3238

Жыл бұрын

@@DieTabbi unless u use amp or dac, a normal person won't hear much different.

Luckily your backdrop doesn't change your presentation. Thanks for the very useful info. Keep up the great work.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

great review!!! ur better than crinacle. which one do recommend for classical music and jazz? keep up the good work!

It feels like you made a compelling argument for both the Moondrop Starfield and Kato; the Starfield being a good budget option and the Kato being an upgrade above the Starfield. I'm not complaining, my Starfield is awesome and out of other options (except for the Aria) its case makes it a great portable iem.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for commenting!

@alejandroelcid

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio Thank you for the content.

To make that point about aria even more clear, you could rank them in order by value for price.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

by price Aria wins in value lol

haha so many good iems to choose from makes it overwhelming 😅. but I'm eyeing on aria and starfield but I'm worried about the paint will chip away later on.

Hello from Russia man 👋 Thx a lot 👍 It’s exactly review what I need 👌

@olegok3051

2 жыл бұрын

Что лучше Като или хана?) Перехожу с арии...заказал обе модели..но есть возможность отказаться от ханы ещё)

I'm thinking of upgrading my kato's cable. And it also need to be interchangeable plug cable. Will moondrop pcc cable ok? And also eartips, I'm ok with springtips but also want a pair of foam tips. Which foam tips ll be the best for kato as well?

i have found the O2 to be great just with the stock tips ✌😎👍

Oxygen can be found for $200 on Drop which is a steal if I've ever seen one. Rip all the other IEMs, especially KATO and Hana 2021 which go for almost the same price (Excluding sale events.) The Oxygen is one of those very few special IEMs given that it came out over 3 years ago and is still a very relevant IEM in it's own price bracket.

@samidanger3666

2 жыл бұрын

BGGAR recently released the HBB Olina for $99 which uses the same driver as the Oxygen and sounds virtually identical 🤙🤝 he single handedly wiped out the competition 😅

@Weareonenation303

2 жыл бұрын

@@samidanger3666 I don't entirely buy the hype train of that set. No doubt the Olina is a good set, but it's not the same as the O2.

@erlandaputra9060

Жыл бұрын

In my country Oxygen is $214 and kato is $167

Great video thanks i wait this opinion

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great review. A dac to match with kato? Btr3k or btr5? Thanks!

Thanks tim.. So far i agree with your and crin taste of iems.. Oxygen and Variations which one feel cleaner?

Hello friend, please tell me where is the more natural sound in the voices and instruments of Tanchjim HANA or Moondrop KATO?

How is the fit of the Kato? I had issues with the IEM and nozzle size of the B2:Dusks.

Thanks, mate! Unfortunately, I had Oxygen in the past and the nozzle was bothersome to get a good fit due to the rather short nozzle. I will try my luck with KATO hoping it'll be similar and share the same amazing vocals.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

oh yes, Oxygen nozzle can be an issue.

I just want to know what is the best general one with pressure relief. I know the 64 Audios are good but out of my price range.

how about the bass performance of Kato? I have a piece of oxygen. to be honest oxygen I feel like it lacks of bass both on quality and quantity. which will make the sound too clean sometimes. though the mid and treble are great.

@boboiboy9350

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried changing the cable on the Oxygen? Think the stock cable(in my case) has the wrong polarity by default and it fixed my case(that sounds just like yours). But I do hope you got the ‘right’ cable to boot

Having the Aria, do you recommend buying the Kato?

Done, just purchased the Starfields. I want something with detail, imaging and something I can use as a daily driver. So the tameness of them is good. I'm sure they are a step up from what I use currently either way and if they are tame it only leaves room for me to continue to upgrade. If I got all out and spend $300-500 on a pair then I won't know where to go next or could feel like I wasted money if they don't turn out to sound impressive enough.

@TheTrailMixTV

2 жыл бұрын

do you still have your Starfields? Did you like them?

@burns0100

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTrailMixTV I enjoy the sound but can't get them to stay in my ear. The metal body and shape causes them to slide out after a while. I have some much cheaper earbuds that fit better so I use them instead.

@eamesarch9929

2 жыл бұрын

@@burns0100 Hey, I'm sorry to hear that. I was realy intrested in the Starfields but you scared me off them now :D Which IEMS are you using , and is the imaging as good as Starfield? I'd like the best imaging for FPS games and footsteps being highly important.

@burns0100

2 жыл бұрын

@@eamesarch9929 I'm actually using KZ Zex Pro's with the wireless attatchment for everyday use and gone back to my Sennheiser HD58X with FiiO E10K for music listening. IEM's for me are more about fit then anything else, the Zex Pro have this semi custom moulded fit to them that just give me the perfect seal. I actually swapped out the eartips for the Starfield ear tips as they are a slightly smaller rounder ear tip. I've ignored all the KZ hate because for me they work for what I use them for. I essentially wasted my money on Moondrop because despite them sounding great they fall out of my ears with the slightest movement over time. I'd suggest watching reviews and trying to see if anyone talks about the fit of them. Personally think metal IEM's might be too heavy for most people if they can't be inserted deep enough. Tin T2 was another option or the Etymotics which do insert deep into the ear.

Wow thanks for doing the video! I have the hana 2021 and kato will be arriving soon too

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Nice let me know which you prefer!

@abcmichale

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio welp, I ordered the matt finish ones so it still hasn’t shipped

@olegok3051

2 жыл бұрын

@@abcmichale привет!) Как сравнение их?) Что лучше Като или хана?) Заказал обе модели .. думаю мож от одних отказаться

I'm looking for a midrange iem (is that even a thing?) Been using the moondrop quark for a while now, and I'm not satisfied that much tho

Hi. Is there any text version of this review? That' s a pity, my English is too poor to understand everything you say/

I honestly will pick hana just solely for the design

Timmy, can there be a future comparison between Kato and the DUNU Falcon Pro ? Both IEMs have interchangeable nozzles and sell near the $200 price point . . .

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

I got Falcon on the way! :D

ordered my aria for $60. after months of using KZ, i kinda got used to it's bass that it felt bothering now so i wanted something natural.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Aria?

@Exosfear13

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio it's so good, man. it's like comparing to water. it's clear, clean, and just "enough" at everything. good at music, movies, and games.

I have tin t2 it's worth upgrade to aria??

Spot on. Bravo 👏 👍 Oxygen best set under 500$ Hana close strong second. Third blessing 2 dusk Kato sound a lot off to me

@Viewer13128

2 жыл бұрын

did gizaudio say the Kato sounded off to him too?

if i had T-force Yuan Li final ver. want upgrade in micro details in treble, and more airy and sparkle, which is better Hana 2021 or Kato?

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

To upgrade from the Yuan Li I would suggest IKKO OH10

Beautiful iem they are

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

I love Slowpoke

Oxygen vs Ex800st vs ER4SR ? I'm looking for neutral and natural

Great video mate. I'm searching for my first iem. I was going to buy a cheap one like the KZ ZS10 Pro or the KZ ZSX but after a few hours of searching , I found Moondrop Aria and Starfield. So most of the time I'm listening to bass heavy music with vocals. After many reviews I realised that the Aria one has a bit more bass but less control in that area and the Starfield one has a more controlled bass and a bit better mid. Is it worth paying 30$ more for the Starfield or save the money ( buy the Aria for now) and buy the Kato one later on ? P.S I was thinking of buying another cable/foam tips too.

@Go-nb9jz

2 жыл бұрын

For me I would go straight to the kato if you want to end up with the kato. That's just how I think of it.

I have blessing 2 and kxxs , b2 very clean sounding instruments very clear life like , the kxs has more body full control bass and very nice mids. So when I play a certain Playlist like less bass I go for b2, with sings that has bass guitar and so on I grab kxs .

How do these compare to moondrop blessing 2? My friend is offering me his pair for $200 so I could get those or go for kato or timeless or something. That or I can go for Aria and just call it. What would you recommend. 200 is my limit and the blessing 2 seems like a deal what do you think?

@SayaaNara

2 жыл бұрын

Blessings, if u have the money 100% shell out for the Blessings

Hi Gizaudio, what kind of microphone do you use in this video? The soundstage is awesome.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Rode Wireless Mic!

Thanks dude, I'm looking forward to buy the kato now, only thing is that I fear that I will get fatigue out of these. I own the Arias and they just destroy my ear after some 30 minutes of listening. I don't know if it its the mids or the treble. Also, I almost exclusively hear music with female vocals so I was considering the Hana, but maybe I'm really thinking I need to look at some other IEMs entirely

@Antonio-nn2kq

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy kato? Like?

@gabrielh618

2 жыл бұрын

@@Antonio-nn2kq because of the experience I had the with the Aria I unfortunately did not bought the Kato , so I can't help you there. The kato definitely has that scratchy, "metalic" high end from what I gathered, its like a feature from the moondrop signature so I would look at the hana if you disliked that too.

@BoluKeju

Жыл бұрын

@@gabrielh618 do you buy hana already? How it was, the high metallic?

which is better with a sennheiser momentum

Hello from Thailand ! Are you the guy that use to review fragrance? love your work.

@trash3

2 жыл бұрын

No, that's his twin brother.

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

5555........aja chai krub

How come Moondrop B2 or Dusk weren't added to the comparison? Oxygen vs Moondrop B2 are my back and forth rn, and there doesn't seem to be a clear answer which is better

@juanblanco7898

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Could you, please, describe the differences between Oxygen and B2, mainly in technicalities and upper mids/lower treble sharpness? What are theirs respective strengths and weaknesses? Which one has more treble extension and perceived "air", better sounstage and instrument separation? Which one of those you found to be more universal across musical genres? I'm choosing between these two and the Timeless to listing get on this BF as an upgrade to the Ikko OH10.

if I like the sound of the Chu, which should I buy next? the Aria or the Starfield?

@boooz3288

2 жыл бұрын

aria

I bought the starfields for party tricks

Timmy, been wondering where would you place the starsea in your ranking list?

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Will rank it soon after I get the unit back from my friend

@alifnoorazam219

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio Thanks for the response! looking forward to it

Planning to get the KATO and Yume but not at the same time (around 6 months to my next purchase) not sure what should I get first as both of them have the same price tag on my area, what is the better pick in terms tonality, imaging, treble extension? (edit: just ordered the KATO for around $140 which is probably a damn steal, I can't wait for it to arrive. And probably a better choice especially it is my first iem)

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

$140 Kato is a super steal. Great find!! Also Kato is overall better than Yume technical wise

@kze_music

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio Just received it and after listening to it a couple of hours, your reviews on KATO are definitely honest, accurate and helpful. Thank you so much 😉😉😉 For the moment I use my phone and PC as the source but probably in the future I'll get a DAP which you had been reviewed.

@dileepmonk8656

2 жыл бұрын

@@kze_music hello, do you have any other IEM's to compare

terima kasih. sangat informatif

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih!

Oxygen vs Blessing 2 Dusk?

Hi i'm new to the iem world. does these iem's including the blessing 2 have a performance increase if you use them with a dac?

@trash3

2 жыл бұрын

depends on your old output vs the new dac.... if you were running it from phone/laptop you can expect significant change

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, DAC makes a huge difference

Great review. But I just have won the Yuan Li. 😀 Could you include the Yuan Li among these?

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yuan Li is good too

How about the oxygen vs er2xr?

Aria at 60$ or wait for Olina at sale😰(but probably it will be on sale in months) the wide soundstage is calling me

Is tanchjim the same as Moondrop ? I can't find a moondrop IEM called Oxygen...

@ddmareo

2 жыл бұрын

its not bruh, oxygen is a tanchjim iem

@Melibond64

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddmareo ok

Thanks for Review!!! Somehow you remind me of Spiderman friend

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

That's all I hear "starfield, starfield, starfield. I have the Arias so I need to add the starfield to my collection.

@walsin4999

2 жыл бұрын

Don't bother. Aria, starfield and kxxs are the same iem with different paint jobs, with a bit of qc variance mixed in

@walsin4999

2 жыл бұрын

Better go for kato or hana instead

Best for gaming ? like warzone ?

Starfield or aria for gaming?

Cool moustache bro

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

thank lol

The kitchen BG reminds me of nvidia gpu launches

@razetw

2 жыл бұрын

Timmy is cgi for 50% of this video roundup

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

And revealing the new GPU.......the NVIDIA 4090 pro......max.......mark II......extreme edition.......limited plus.

Hey, Timmy. Is the hyped timeless better than oxygen?

guys, Starfield or OH1?

Today, the title would be “HEXA VS EVERYTHING ELSE”.

If all of these are neutral, then what would you recommend for more "warm" or fun sounding IEMs? I didn't like the Aria's because the vocals felt too far away, faded in the background. I heard that the new Hana's had more dynamic presence than the Moondrop IEM's. :\

@Gizaudio

Жыл бұрын

If you want forward vocals you need something with upper midrange and treble emphasis, some bass. I would suggest the 7Hz Zero

who is watching this to predict the long waited olina (a.k.a. oxygen v2) review

Man I'm so confused right now. Should I buy KATO/Hana 2021 right away or save up more for Oxygen or even save up more for Blessing 2

@Jakco808

2 жыл бұрын

I have had my aria for half a month and bought some blessing 2's yesterday on the 11.11 sale. Defininetly recommend getting those. heard nothing but good things

@ddmareo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jakco808 but it would take me like a year more to buy those lmao

@Jakco808

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddmareo i see. well if thats the case get the kato/hana. I mean they are all expensive in my opinion, but tbh bro all of the moondrop products are worth it. get what you are comfortable with for your budget

@zeissiez

2 жыл бұрын

I would take the KXXS over the Blessing 2. The new Kato is even better than the KXXS. Yes the B2 is more detailed than all these single DD iems, but I find those single DD iems more coherent sounding.

@ddmareo

2 жыл бұрын

@@zeissiez yea im leaning torwards iem with single dd. so im going to take oxygen (the best single dd according to many people)

"Strenght" (@2:24)

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

power

Needs to test these with identical cables.

Are you crinacle’s editor?

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. buy dusk.

good

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

i own kato .... shall i go 4 oxygen or b2 dusk and who ever complains Kato's treble... actually treble is awesome when i paired with fiio btr5

@alvinfariz2626

Жыл бұрын

oxygen, i have both but if u like DD timbre u better upgrade to oxygen, i still feel timbre BA drivers somewhat not as natural as single DD

@shameermohamed4345

Жыл бұрын

@@alvinfariz2626 thanks ..do u own Kato?! Some says Kato is better than oxygen & vice versa.. This iem hobby is always crazy :)

@alvinfariz2626

Жыл бұрын

@@shameermohamed4345 i think oxygen is better, unless u want something more relaxed, oxygen more energetic than kato

@shameermohamed4345

Жыл бұрын

@@alvinfariz2626 u think means... You own oxygen only right?

@alvinfariz2626

Жыл бұрын

@@shameermohamed4345 yes but I've tried kato

Kz zs10 pro🙌🙌

Where is Yume

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yume is always with me

listened to this video with my Kato..

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Naitsugo

2 жыл бұрын

Whats your opinion?

@jjglaser

2 жыл бұрын

@@Naitsugo Would be excellent sound but, the sound changes a lot when you switch from the rubber to foam ear tips becomes a bit thinner and harsh with foam tips because the foam tips are so long in length but they stay in my ears nicely. For me and probably others the rubber tips are unusable I tried every size and they slowly slide out of my ear canal because of their shape. The rubber tips have the best sound though and third party rubber tips I had sounded too bassy and not as great. Also listening to iems in general you will hear constant rustling sounds when ever you move you head or open your jaw, which is a problem that does not exist or is way less noticeable with over ear headphones.

@Naitsugo

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjglaser i see, what about how they isolate the outside sound?

@jjglaser

2 жыл бұрын

@@Naitsugo Yeah they work well to isolate outside sound.

Go for the Oxygen if you have the $$$, it's the best set by a hair due to price reasons. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with any of the other three sets. I think the Hana 2012 gives buyers the best overall value because spending around $90 extra for the Oxygen won't be an option for some people due to price or the small performance not worth the extra cost.

@Sand_1995

2 жыл бұрын

Blessing 2 is a better value than oxygen. The most technical iem for its price range.

@rockyjhon6736

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sand_1995 are you sure?How close is the Oxygen to blessing2 in terms of sound? In what aspects does blessing2 surpass oxygen? 

@renzyy6179

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockyjhon6736 Blessing 2 sounds too soft for me.. I prefer my Oxygen

@rockyjhon6736

2 жыл бұрын

@@renzyy6179 but what model of blessing2 you mean?blessing Dusk?

@renzyy6179

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockyjhon6736 The old one idk about dusk

Aunt(to her friends) - I don't know what's wrong with my nephew he holds these rolled up janky ass wires in his hands and records himself in my kitchen while saying weird things like air, thump, weight, boominess, seperation, image, etc and none of the things have any relation to each other don't know if i should talk to him or not. I think he broke up his gf Aria because of kxxs[he was shy and didn't want to use word sex in my home] 🤣 ps- don't get offended guys

when you say that the aria has 90% of the sound that other iems do , are you sure of that number ?

@zhanurdos

2 жыл бұрын

Ofc

HMM i think we have different taste about the oxygen, I think oxygen kinda warmer than any of my gears. I like better the kato which is more mids forward and has that unique emphasis on bass. Oxygen is so bad for the price for me. I feel like its wonky in a way.

@shameermohamed4345

Жыл бұрын

I own Kato...u just stopped me to buy Oxygen..Thanks :)

@freefoyah2992

Жыл бұрын

@@shameermohamed4345 if you want some idea on how oxygen is being wonky. look for soundtest by dan's audio reviews

@shameermohamed4345

Жыл бұрын

@@freefoyah2992 yeah.. I heard that's confused me more :) oxygen and mele sounds similar.. And i own mele too.. Actually there is no treble at all in mele.. I like the bass and mids... But highs are pathetic

6 kato owners are extremely upset

How close is the Oxygen to blessing2 in terms of sound? In what aspects does blessing2 surpass oxygen?

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

not that close. Oxygen has clearly more bass. The Blessing 2 beats Oxygen in pure details and natural tuning.

@juanblanco7898

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio Which one is sharper in the upper mid and lower treble in your opinion? Also, which one has more treble extension and perceived "air"? Does Blessing 2 beat Oxygen in sounstage size and separation? Your answer will help A LOT.

@shameermohamed4345

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Gizaudio B2 - better details means it's flat like ATH M40X...right???

Olina SE has left the video

@Gizaudio

Жыл бұрын

this video is mega old

@Sunset13118

Жыл бұрын

@@Gizaudio hahahaha no offense bro just a joke🤣🤣🤣

Congrats on moving out of ur bedroom 😂

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

lol thanks

You said Oxygen the best but vote for the Kato against the 95%ish Oxygen Hana 2021. Dosent make sense

Poggers

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

pure poggers

Just buy the er2se already

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Already own it....both SE and XR

.

Energy, sparkly treble, forward….no thanks! Not if I’m listening for more than 5 minutes……. 🙄

First ..

@Gizaudio

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!