An Actually Good $10 IEM!
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2 жыл бұрынThe ULTIMATE Buget Catagory... $10! Are they even good?
Moondrop Quarks - amzn.to/3PhcReI
Also mentioned Chu - amzn.to/3o92OMC
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🥇 Sennheiser IE300 - amzn.to/3Q8svd3
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@Legato-2057 2 жыл бұрын
Nice road rash
@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 2 жыл бұрын
From what I've red, those tips actually enhance the mids at the expense of bass and treble, so maybe trying some other tips can make them a bit more balanced and enhance those regions.
@josephprakash4475 2 жыл бұрын
Agree! I use them with foam tips and that brings out the bass more.
@1337wafflezz 2 жыл бұрын
yes moondrop spring tips pretty much dampen the bass and the treble so they’re really good for the CRA. the kids are still a little thin but if you get a good seal it’s very very good. insane sound for 14$
@Yiss8352 2 жыл бұрын
yep probably something like bgvp w01 or kbear 07 is better
@mruzainiht 2 жыл бұрын
@@1337wafflezz Thanks for the tips.
@Gundemonium 2 жыл бұрын
@@Yiss8352 yeah, although i think i still prefer 07s, i tend to use spring tips a lot more as of lately, comfort wise they are very good
@circattle 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I removed the spring tips from my Kato where they don’t fit my ears and put them on the Quarks where they do. I went with foam tips and the brass filter tubes on the Kato. I use the Quarks solely with my Apple dongle for short walks etc when I can’t be bothered with carrying more kit. The Quark microphone is insanely good too. Probably the best I’ve heard since the electret condenser days.
@markpbowen Жыл бұрын
I love mine, I bought them as a back up to keep in my bag, however I am using them for work meetings when I don’t want to disturb others. They are great for online meetings alongside music. A great purchase for me and very durable.
@GT-Omega 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you finally got around to reviewing this little gem! I use them to go to sleep and I love them for budget daily driver use-helps alot when I'm in the office. Cheers!
@Criiies 2 жыл бұрын
Excited for the Chu review!
@Oridyces. Жыл бұрын
I feel like this is a great iem to listen to podcasts as well as for bedside listening. The mids centric tonality is perfect for listening to podcasts and the small size will reduce fatigue especially when lying on your side on the bed.
@moondroplab 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review!
@nazstreamsini4870 2 жыл бұрын
Ey its maybe the official moondrop channel!
@snaggster 2 жыл бұрын
Both my wife an i have quite alot of iems, and bluetooth buds. But we both use our Quarks 90% 0f the time. They are good . BTW the ones with the mic are excellent for mic quallity. Cheers JV
@mokisan Жыл бұрын
Yep I love the mic! They are so good!
@Sushanttechworld 2 жыл бұрын
Excited to know your views on chu, looking forward to the review.
@carlos2004 2 жыл бұрын
they are my current sleeping iem because of their size. it's so small that it's non fatiguing even when i've been laying on my side. one negative i do have to point out is that my cable on them seems to be loose (not sure if that was its intended design) but now it can "freely" rotate. but hey, at $12, i'm very happy with the purchase.
@jtechmkb Жыл бұрын
Great review! I think I won't be using the spring tips here because the bass is not ultra bassy. :D
@rulesurvive3173 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a Joshua Valour review on the quarks a few hours ago. Now here it is. Wow
@claudioomar3819 Жыл бұрын
The quarks are so good for sleep buds and very enjoyable sound for the price, especially the sub bass that hits different, not using the spring tips though
@WildReefer 2 жыл бұрын
I'll be interested in your Chu review also. I think that for the price, they are probably all the IEM most people would want or need, and I'm very happy with mine. That said, my take is that because of their internal nature, IEM's are so very individual, if only for their form-factor. So many variables such as ear anatomy, how they are worn, etc ultimately mean that what I hear from a specific pair may be very different to what you hear from the same pair, so I think that in many cases, you just need to get what works for you personally. We already know that these variables exist in speakers also for example, depending on your room furnishings etc. but I think with IEM's it's even more extremely individual.
@Beanlipe 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like those would work pretty well for side-sleeping, they look so tiny. I'll be giving them a try
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
I can tell you by experience that they are. My only issue is that the Chu are an even better value, but I do like them both.
@user-ei9cj8nb1k 2 жыл бұрын
@@alejandroelcid better for side sleeping? Im thinking of getting ssr for it cause it seems flat and wouldnt hurt my ear if i use it while laying on my side.
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ei9cj8nb1k I have never tried the SSR, they do seem small and flat, ideal for side sleeping. I have fallen asleep in bed with the Quarks on and they are comfortable. The same with the Chu but I prefer the Quarks a little more if I'm lying on my side. I don't know where you are but for a little bit extra you could also go for the Moondrop Stardust. It has the same mold as the SSR but supposedly it's tuned better and it has the same paint design as the Starfield.
@ilpastor 2 жыл бұрын
i'll wait for the Chu comparison :3
@mbk337 2 жыл бұрын
Jesus, is that road rash on your forearm? You okay man? I picked up the Chu's a couple month's back. I enjoy the sound, but I hate the cable. Spring tips are very good texture though; soft but well-structured. I still go back to my Tin T2's for cheaper IEMs though. Can't wait to hear what you have to say about the Chu's.
@matasa7463 2 жыл бұрын
if the Chu had detachable cables, it would probably be the perfect budget IEM.
@Harzexe 2 жыл бұрын
I love the micro design! For me comfort and build quality is the most important thing when it comes to iems and sound quality is right after this. I feel that €20-30 is the most popular price range for most people though. $10 sounds awesome but I would rather spend a couple of bucks more to get something with similar quality to Tin T2 🤔
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
They do feel much more higher quality in person, both the cable and the tuning. I do get what you are saying about spending a little bit more but for the price you are still not spending that much money for a decently tuned iem that is still a good option as an everyday carry rather than going out with more expensive iems. However, I will add that I prefer the Chu a little bit more; side note, both are great to sleep with them on.
@smoloms 2 жыл бұрын
comfort is so important for me with iems that i’ll go with something that sounds worse because it’s more comfy
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
@@smoloms With the Quarks you don't feel any pressure on your ears as it just goes into the ear canal. I have already fallen asleep while wearing them many times since I've owned them. Not a bad option.
@Stock--Rosso 2 жыл бұрын
HTC 10 hi def earbuds. They came free with the phone, but now they’re £10 on eBay. I bought 4 pairs, because they blow away £100 buds. Great video👍
@R4K45H1_GAMING 2 жыл бұрын
Yo Josh , what do you think about the CX - 300s from Sennheiser?
@peekatchu921 2 жыл бұрын
nice Xperia you got there
@parvenkumarravi7557 2 жыл бұрын
Bro great iem review. What happend to your right hand bro?
@parvenkumarravi7557 2 жыл бұрын
Bought the iem already bro
@geckoyap 2 жыл бұрын
i have been looking for a tiny IEM that will fit when used with a motorcycle helmet. Josh, have you tried them with your helmet?
@remisblue652 2 жыл бұрын
i use M for regular other tips, spring tips are smaller than usual, should i get the large or XL?
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
It might be because of the size and weight but the Quarks are surprisingly durable. Of course, you do want to keep them in their included bag when not in use. They also fit anywhere so unless you purposefully place them under a heavy objects they'll be fine in any bag or pocket. I will say that it's hard to say which is better, the Quarks or the Chu, because they are good at different things but you won't regret buying either of them as they do sound good for the price. You could even get them both, the Chu is basically buying Springfits with an included well tuned iem. It's as budget as it gets and beats anything you can get at any store for the same price range, sub $30. At least in my amateur-ish opinion.
@johndemi7588 2 жыл бұрын
It's maybe durable but when that cable breaks there is no fixing it.
@tomatotatopotatotato4143 Жыл бұрын
Can you plug it in to a laptop with the usb c tip?
@thegloriouspotato6223 2 жыл бұрын
What's that road bike that's always in the background in the b roll?
@CheerSquaad 2 жыл бұрын
Sir, can you please do a review for the edifier stax spirit s3 planar headset..
@fretboardrunner 9 ай бұрын
How do these compete against the MH755 or MH1? Those seem to be absolute bangers in regards to value.
@quailegg5514 Жыл бұрын
are these also good for some light gaming?
@bb1televator Жыл бұрын
These turned out to be just about perfect cheap buds for work. Like even the non peaky character at high frequency saves my ears from sudden shrill audio in the content I listen to that isn’t music. It’s great at reproducing normal speaking voices without sibilance and that’s most of what I listen to while working -news, podcasts, audiobooks, etc. The microphone also has full controller features and feels made of metal. I feel like I got more than what I paid for with these little earbuds
@David-bs8ks 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use the moondrop chu's like the quarks?
@zyruspastrana7989 Ай бұрын
I know this is a 1yr old review but, in terms of iem i think its still relevant. I'm looking for a very budget friendly iem for everyday use, specifically smaller size ones like this one cause I have a relatively small ear canal, will this be a good iem for watching KZfaq videos, movies,anime and some music?btw I'm not a bass head kind of listener, and I will be using my phones 3.5jack
@ooze9808 Жыл бұрын
What keycap set do you have for your keyboard?
@gabrielgavril3435 Жыл бұрын
What about the Sony MH1C? Or MH750?
@awsan111 2 жыл бұрын
how are they compared to the generic Apple earbuds
@VIEultimate Жыл бұрын
Few months into using them, they indeed sound good, but the cable really just sucks. Wires are starting to get exposed in the splitter, and they just retain the coiling/winding (of when I store them in a pouch) for days. The shell is decently durable, though. I've accidentally slept on them already multiple times where they end up under my back, and they haven't been crushed yet, even with my heavy body. Wish I could mod them without breaking the shell.
@jojoenathan 2 жыл бұрын
Aria snow when? Really love seeing u covering budget iemz. Most of us plebs wont spend more than 50 bucks for an audio gear anyway.
@nickpelayo3172 2 жыл бұрын
Why not?
@rajeebdas1724 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickpelayo3172 I won't say 50.. But anything beyond 200 becomes wasteful for me. Everyone will have a different margin.
@blorg8206 2 жыл бұрын
We are the impoverished masses@@nickpelayo3172
@stevenhickman4198 2 жыл бұрын
whats with the motorcycle rash on the arm?
@geraldtorres7151 2 жыл бұрын
This vs CCA CRA? I needed a cheap set of earphones to use while working out, so I chose CCA CRA simply because the cord is replaceable.
@mod4rchive 2 жыл бұрын
CCA CRA is harsh
@jordanwelty6582 Жыл бұрын
Foam tips FTW my guy
@gabrielgavril3435 24 күн бұрын
What about superlux HD 681F?
@moskva-kassiopeya 2 жыл бұрын
Josh, love your vids! Quick question: Focal Elex or Hifiman Edition XS?
@blorg8206 2 жыл бұрын
Moondrop Quarks
@spector175 2 жыл бұрын
Hifiman Edition XS.
@Rsalmond83 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@ravirajpawar7734 2 жыл бұрын
I've tried the Chu and returned them.. Liked the sound but everyone else is garbage. Didn't find the spring tips good at all, they don't form any seal in my ears and kill the bass totally. The cable has a grippy texture, instant hate.. Wondering if the quarks are better..
@overprice7802 2 жыл бұрын
hey.. Joshua review my iem.. 😆 btw the quarks actually needs an amp or dac to get loud volume.. both my pc and smartphone can not drive this iem to full potential without dac
@GoodBoyShep 2 жыл бұрын
gnarly injury man. Motorcycle?
@SonofSpewy Жыл бұрын
I need to replace mine cause I was pretty careless and overestimated their build
@goobfilmcast4239 Жыл бұрын
hmmmm...the "perfect fit dilemma" I can't do IEMs (I won't spend any more money on them) cuz I can't seem to get a good fit, even with decent after-market tips. I use Venture monks for audiobooks and occasional music but they are foam-coverable earbuds. I kinda wasted my money on AirPods pros 😞
@Huwaki65 2 жыл бұрын
Try also Tanchjim Tanya
@hartyewh1 2 жыл бұрын
I just got the Chu today and they certainly have a wonderful tonality, but lack some bass for that fun factor. No issues worth mentioning really. The build, even with the non-replaceable cable seems astounding for the price.
@matiaserp 2 жыл бұрын
Try tip rolling, it really does help.
@why_tho_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@matiaserp what does tip rolling mean btw? Changing tips?
@russelltobarretamal8133 2 жыл бұрын
@@why_tho_ afaik, it means to try different tips on the iem in order to find the one that fits the best both in sound and physical fit on your ears, with the chu, wide bore silicone tips fits the best for me.
@ryanpan8302 2 жыл бұрын
How are these iems for gaming? Is it good for fps or single player games? Soundstage and imaging for fps? Please also include them in your reviews.
@vegastrix 2 жыл бұрын
I have these and I tried them with Overwatch and they were pretty bad, hard to pinpoint where enemies were. So imaging wasnt the best for FPS, sound stage is average for an iem. They are decent for watching videos listening to music though
@mod4rchive 2 жыл бұрын
Same as the other commenter they are bad for games. I have a TWS QCY T17 also and they have great 3d, even if the sound isnt near as nice.
@Moechella444 2 жыл бұрын
I want to like my quarks but the cable is so noisy I can't.
@thasface 2 жыл бұрын
Oof, the arm, did you lay down your bike?
@goobfilmcast4239 Жыл бұрын
Better than the Venture Monks ??
@jafizzle95 2 жыл бұрын
Is the bike ok?
@NeR0166 Жыл бұрын
Quarks's wire will go stiff after using for 3 months. it's good for its price but the wire is a deal killer if you want to use it as a daily driver
@xlgoldfish Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a temperate regions problem
@wes008pwns 2 жыл бұрын
Ever since graduating from this price tier, I never expected much out of the $10 bracket. The $50 bracket? Some great stuff. But $10? I picked these up to have something to throw in my bag on work trips, and they blew me away. Bought foam tips for $6 and that helps the comfort a lot. They punch from the $10 tier all the way into the $30-60 tier. I just wish they had a removable cable (I would be willing to pay a lot more for that).
@sethagastya 2 жыл бұрын
Why do you even need detachable cables? These cost as much as even the cheapest replacement cable you can find
@alejandroelcid 2 жыл бұрын
That's one of the ways they cut down costs for these two iems. Besides, it is cheaper to buy another one than it is to buy a replacement cable.
@wes008pwns 2 жыл бұрын
@@sethagastya I always like the option of replaceable cables to change the cable length, find one that's less microphonic, different connectors, or different split. On top of that, saves some waste to just replace the cable and not the driver unit. But as you pointed out, the cost is so low that monetarily it's not a burden to replace the whole thing. I'd just rather have a cable that suits my preferences more and wastes less!
@djagadkurniansyah2134 Жыл бұрын
Can we custom a non-detachable IEM cable into the detachable one?
@amrevrednekol5616 Жыл бұрын
@@djagadkurniansyah2134 yes, yes ya can IIRC there are some videos where people mod the Moondrop Chu to have 2 pin connectors
@dimasbimasunyoto7706 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua, is that road rash from you falling off your motorcycle? I hope you're okay, man! (and pleeeaaase don't tell that it was the daytona and if so, I hope it wasn't totaled and could still live to ride another day)
@DoingEvil01 2 жыл бұрын
Just don't tell me the Triumph got injured!
@spector175 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua check out Letshuoer S12, Raptgo Hook X great iems.
@mgrmln 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed the scrapes on your arm. I hope you didn't dump your bike!
@masterxyr 2 жыл бұрын
Did you eat some tarmac, Josh? Is the bike ok? :0
@elijarvis4969 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao those look exactly like the final audio e1000. Like, exactly the same but clear
@boonie3 2 жыл бұрын
i've found Moondrop's mid-emphasized tuning to be quite fatiguing after long periods
@jeofthevirtuoussand 2 жыл бұрын
They are straight sharp scissors. The aria sounds horrible. Especially compared to the kph 30 I which much more balanced and natural sounding. After that the hd600 is 2 notches better than the kph 30 I although I wouldn't think you may want to upgrade from the kph 30 I at all .
@marcfusch 2 жыл бұрын
When the chu?
@diediemedous1029 2 жыл бұрын
wow what happened to your elbow?
@Jbrimbelibap 2 жыл бұрын
Sony phone to retain a headphone jack ?
@toobskuiks116 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah sony is chad
@Jbrimbelibap 2 жыл бұрын
@@toobskuiks116 You can't unlock the bootloader and the two latest models though, I hope it's just a matter of time before they make it possible
@Ying-yang6969 2 жыл бұрын
Where were you crawling?
@EdgyEmoLoliconBoy 2 жыл бұрын
buy the non micd version.
@circattle 2 жыл бұрын
makes sense if you’re just using them with a DAP or whatever, but with a phone - trust me - the microphone is top drawer
@jeofthevirtuoussand 2 жыл бұрын
Koss Kph 30 i. 30$
@BreemanAMV 2 жыл бұрын
I actually didn't really like the sound signature of the Quarks, but I recently tried the TRN CS3 IEMs which have a very similar form factor, and are even cheaper at $8, and the sound of them BLEW ME AWAY. Seriously, go buy them.
@marlon.8051 2 жыл бұрын
trn cs2 and cs3 are underrated gems
@EnnTomi1 2 жыл бұрын
sorry the chu is just way better for not much more, the quark barely has any bass. but they are totally different form factor. the quark being the easiest to wear, least intrusive, and probably has the best chance of fitting to the majority of the people. so musicial listening, chu is the go. any other functional listening usage, quark is better.
@mjsdabest 2 жыл бұрын
1:30 I see you’re finding it difficult to Chu’s the right iem…..sorry
@coolcatclifford Жыл бұрын
Forget Quarks, try the super cheap Panasonic Ergofit. The Panasonic Ergofit (RP-TCM125) is the best selling IEM on Amazon for a reason. Amazing sound quality and amazing comfort. Just give it a try.
@HanaOuka_ 2 жыл бұрын
chu comparison
@TheCujo1956 2 жыл бұрын
They are $13 on the Amazon not $10
@blorg8206 2 жыл бұрын
save for one more month and pray for no inflation
@sadedx 2 жыл бұрын
You could get it cheaper from aliexpress
@sadedx 2 жыл бұрын
You could get it cheaper from aliexpress
@nsr500 2 жыл бұрын
A counterfeit copy of the Akoustyx product
@namnguyentran2285 2 жыл бұрын
For my library CRA is better
@bladecup Жыл бұрын
Whats that on your right elbow paint from beard?
@geoffwhite3385 Жыл бұрын
don't buy them. they're notorious for breaking rapidly & having weak connection points. the right side stopped producing sound after only 10 uses
@Yiss8352 2 жыл бұрын
no moondrop quarks bad
@BoomerPlusUltra 2 жыл бұрын
No.
@joshuahollyer3791 2 жыл бұрын
Josh should fall with your hands not your arms.
@absoluteghost9628 2 жыл бұрын
Spring tips are pretty bad in every possible way. You can look into "Final E tips" or "Spinfit cp 100/145 tips" to get far more greater results. These are not that much costly and superb in quality
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